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  • Governor DeWine Appoints Little to Clermont County Municipal Court

    Governor DeWine Appoints Little to Clermont County Municipal Court

    Clermont County, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced the appointment of Nathan M. Little to the Clermont County Municipal Court.

    Little, of Cincinnati, will assume office on November 11, 2024, and will be taking the seat formerly held by Judge Jesse Kramig, who resigned. He will serve the remainder of the unfinished term and will need to run for election in November 2025 to retain the seat.

    Little began his law career in 2008 as a law clerk for the Law Offices of Attorney Vincent A. Salinas in Cincinnati, a position he held until 2009. He is now co-owner of Middletown Title Agency, a partner at the Law Firm of Combs, Schaefer, Ball & Little in Middletown, and serves as a magistrate for the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division.

    In 2004, Little received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati. He earned his juris doctorate from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2009.

    In his community, Little serves on the executive board of the Clermont County Court Special Advocate (CASA) program. He is also a volunteer with the Inter Parish Ministry (IPM) Food Pantry and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati. Additionally, he is a member of the Ohio Association of Magistrates and the Federalist Society at the University of Dayton School of Law. Little also serves as a deacon at Felicity Christian Church.

  • Apply Now – School district appointee to Loveland Planning and Zoning Commission

    Apply Now – School district appointee to Loveland Planning and Zoning Commission

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District Board of Education is seeking a person to be appointed to the City of Loveland Planning and Zoning Commission. The successful candidate would serve as a City of Loveland Planning and Zoning Commission member, attend necessary meetings, and communicate with the Board of Education.

    Those interested in serving must be a resident of the City of Loveland for at least one year before their appointment to the Commission. Candidates should submit a resume and a brief narrative explaining why they would like to serve.

    Documents can be submitted via email to treasurer@lovelandschools.org or delivered to the Board of Education offices during regular business hours. All documents should be received by noon on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

    Loveland Charter

    SECTION 9.03 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
    There shall be a City Planning and Zoning Commission consisting of five (5) members.
    One (1) member shall be a member of Council, to be selected by Council. One (1) member shall
    be selected by the Board of Education who may or may not be a member of the Board. Council
    shall select three (3) members who are not Council members. Members of the Commission shall
    be residents of the City for at least one year prior to their appointment. If the Board of Education
    and/or the Council shall fail in these appointed duties, for a period of forty-five (45) days, after a
    vacancy occurs, the Mayor shall make such appointments. The terms of office of a Commission
    member, who is also a member of Council shall be concurrent. The remaining four (4) members
    shall be appointed to staggered and overlapping terms of three (3) years each. Any incumbents, as
    of this Charter’s adoption, shall serve out their respective unexpired terms.
    (Amended 11-6-01)

    SECTION 9.03a POWERS AND DUTIES OF PLANNING AND ZONING
    COMMISSION.
    The Commission shall act as the City’s platting commission and shall provide for planning
    and regulations covering the platting of all lands controlled by the City and may require an official
    map of such territories to be made. The Commission shall carry out the City planning functions,
    which includes preparing a master plan, to be updated a minimum of every ten (10) years, and
    investigate, and make such reports and recommendations relating to planning and zoning, and the
    physical development of the City; and shall have all the powers granted to and shall perform all
    the duties imposed on planning commissions by Ohio law, and such other powers and duties as
    established by Council by ordinance. Meetings of the Commission shall be held as needed but not
    less than every two (2) months.
    (Amended 11-6-01)

    Loveland Code of Ordinances

    1109.03 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.

       (a)    The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the following responsibilities and powers as they relate to this Zoning Code:

          (1)   Initiate advisable official zoning, district map changes, or changes in the text of the Zoning Code where same will promote the best interest of the public in general through recommendation to the City Council.

          (2)    Review all proposed amendments to the text of this Zoning Code and the official zoning district map and make recommendations to the City Council.

          (3)    Review all Special Planning District applications and make recommendations to the City Council as provided in this Zoning Code.

          (4)   Review all conditional uses as identified in the respective zoning districts according to provisions and criteria stated in this Zoning Code.

          (5)   Carry on a continuous review of the effectiveness and appropriateness of this Zoning Code and recommend such changes or amendments as it feels would be appropriate.

          (6)   Review and act on site plans pursuant to Section 1111.09.

       (b)   The Planning and Zoning Commission shall also have the responsibilities as set forth in the City Charter.

  • Dr. Dean Nicholas to be the next Head of School at CHCA

    Dr. Dean Nicholas to be the next Head of School at CHCA

    Symmes Township, Ohio – Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s (CHCA’s) Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Dean Nicholas, currently the school’s Assistant Head of School and formerly Upper School Principal, has accepted the invitation of the Board of Trustees to be the next Head of School at CHCA, effective July 1, 2021.

    In a press release the school said that the appointment is the result of a national search that began in late November 2020 when the Board learned that CHCA’s current Head of School, Randy Brunk, would be retiring at the end of the school year, completing a “long and successful” 18-year tenure as the school’s Head.

    “Under Brunk’s leadership, CHCA saw many years of record enrollment, endowments grew substantially, he oversaw capital campaigns raising nearly $20M, and championed innovative programming that established CHCA as one of the nation’s leading Christian schools.”

    Angela Sweeney, CHCA Board of Trustees Search Committee Chair, led select Board Members and a Community Panel through the selection process. “The selection of the Head of School is the single most important duty of our Board members. Our mission was to find a leader who is passionate about Christian education and has a strong vision for the school’s future. And it was important that this leader reflect CHCA’s Christ-centered culture and values,” said Sweeney.

    “Among the qualified candidates, Dr. Dean Nicholas rose to the top given his extensive expertise being a national leader in Christian Education and his successful 25-year tenure at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy,” shared Ben Beshear, CHCA’s current Board President and ’97 graduate of the school.

    CHCA’s current Head of School Randy Brunk had this to share of his successor: “Dean and I have worked towards this day together for many years knowing this was a possible outcome, and I am thrilled for this opportunity for him.  He knows what is necessary for the job and I am confident he will fully embrace this opportunity to lead CHCA well into the future.”

    After spending the early years of his teaching career as a college instructor, Nicholas joined CHCA’s Christian Studies Department as a teacher and as Chair of the Department. In June of 2007, he was named Principal over Grades 9-12 and in 2015, added Grades 7-8 to become the school’s first Upper School Principal.  In July of 2020, Nicholas was appointed Assistant Head of School, leading the school’s COVID response efforts and operations. He holds degrees from Wheaton College (B.A. Double Major), Wheaton Graduate School (M.A.), and Hebrew Union College (Ph.D.).

    The release said that Nicholas also received endorsements from Christian educational leaders throughout the country. Dr. Katie Wiens, Executive Director of the Council on Educational Standards and Accountability, shared, “I’ve known Dr. Nicholas for over a decade, as we have worked togetherto build a network of the very best Christian Schools across the nation and the world. From the beginning, I recognized him as an excellent thinker, with the highest standards for what Christian education can and should be.” 

    Dr. Jon Eckert, Baylor University Professor of Leadership and Endowed Chair for Christians in School Leadership added, “I’ve worked with and studied schools all over the U.S., and CHCA is one of the best. I can think of no one better to lead the work forward than Dean Nicholas.”

    Nicholas said that he is thrilled for what the future holds for CHCA and excited to build on the foundation that was laid before him. “For the past 25 years, I have had the distinct pleasure of working with students and seeing them develop a passion to learn, lead, and serve. I have seen them take their gifts and passions to do incredible things, not just within the walls of these campuses, not just within the city of Cincinnati, but literally around the world. I am so honored and excited to be stepping into this role as the next Head of School at CHCA.” 

    As an instructor and published author in both Christian higher education and secondary education, Nicholas has served on numerous accreditation and leadership teams, education panels, and is a sought-after lecturer and presenter.  He also served on the Steering Committee and as the Cincinnati Coordinator for the America-Israel Friendship League.

    Nicholas is married to Julie, who is also a published author and currently works for CHCA. Together they have three boys – a CHCA graduate attending Grand Canyon University and two currently attending CHCA’s Upper School. Nicholas enjoys fishing, reading, and taking every chance to see and root for the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers in his spare time.

  • Governor Appoints Michael Denlinger, of Hamilton County Chairperson to Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council

    Governor Appoints Michael Denlinger, of Hamilton County Chairperson to Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council

    Hamilton County, Ohio – Michael Denlinger, of Hamilton County, has been named Chairperson of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council by Governor Mike DeWine. During his tenure, Denlinger has served on nearly all the Council’s committees including Community Living, Employment, Leadership Development, among others.  

    Denlinger, who has cerebral palsy, says he has always been a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities.  His focus is often on the areas of housing and transportation for people with disabilities. In addition, he has begun to work on an LGBTQ initiative. “I want the voices of those LGBTQ with disabilities to be equally represented, so all have a seat at the table,” Denlinger says. 

    He also serves as the host of Ohio DD Council’s popular podcast “Ohio DD Talks”, a web series featuring stories and conversations of Ohioans with disabilities. In addition to his Council work, Denlinger is a member of the Housing Network of Hamilton County’s Board on Developmental Disabilities.

    As Denlinger looks ahead to being chair of the Council, he says, “One thing I really want to do is to look at the counties in eastern and northeastern Ohio where people either don’t apply to be on the Council or don’t know about it. I’d like to see the Council create an outreach plan to invite people from all over the state to talk to us about advocacy work they’ve done in those underserved populations.”

    Denlinger adds,” We are doing wonderful, revolutionary things [on the Council]. Our diversity and inclusion work with various ethnicities and with LGBTQ is making sure everyone is represented and heard. Being a Council member is a reward to me, allowing me to help others.”

  • Hoxworth has critical need for platelets

    Hoxworth has critical need for platelets

    Hoxworth Blood Center is anticipating a significant increase in demand for platelet transfusions to support the treatment of local cancer patients.

    by David Oh, MD,

    As the Chief Medical Officer for Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, I appreciate this opportunity to notify the community of the current critical need for platelet donors.

    A single donor can help two to three different recipients.

    Over the next several days, Hoxworth Blood Center is anticipating a significant increase in demand for platelet transfusions to support the treatment of local cancer patients. In addition to this expected increased demand for platelets, our ability to provide platelets normally derived from whole blood donations has been crippled due to the unavailability of the only blood bag manufactured for this process due to a national recall. This bag shortage means that we need to collect many more platelet products from single individual donors through a process called apheresis using an automated collection machine to meet the demand of local patients.  Automated platelet collection allows us to collect apheresis platelet products from a single donor that can help two to three different recipients, but the donation time is longer than for whole blood donation.

    Collecting, manufacturing, and distributing platelets for our community is our responsibility as Hoxworth Blood Center. Our past and current donors have been incredible in helping us meet the need for blood products, but we need to recruit new blood donors – especially platelet donors – now to help us through this current period as well as going forward into the future.

    Not everyone who is eligible to donate whole blood is able to donate platelets.

    Not everyone who is eligible to donate whole blood is able to donate platelets. Unfortunately, women who have been pregnant may not be eligible to donate platelets. Donors must also meet certain height and weight requirements. Find out by calling Hoxworth at 513-451-0910. Platelet donations take approximately 1.5 hours to complete and you will be eligible to donate again in 14 days; in fact, platelet donors can donate up to 24 times a year! If you are interested in seeing if you qualify as a new platelet

    David Oh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer, Hoxworth Blood Center

    donor, please call us at 513-451-0910.  If you have previously donated platelets, we urge you to make an appointment at your earliest convenience. (Appointments are especially important for platelet donations.)

    There is no substitute for human blood products at this time. Platelets, red cells, and plasma intended for patient transfusion cannot be manufactured. Lives in the Tri-State depend on the generosity of 40 volunteer platelet donors each and every day. Please consider joining these community heroes by donating platelets if you are eligible. The lives you save are close to home.