Tag: COVID-19

  • Join this Loveland group putting their home 3D printers to good use

    Join this Loveland group putting their home 3D printers to good use

    by Natalie Clark

    Hi Loveland Magazine Readers. We want to reach out to our community and see if there are any folks who would like to put their home 3D printers to good use and join us in making 3D printed face shields for Cincy!

    The Problem: Patients with COVID-19 experience significant respiratory issues, resulting in coughing. Virus particles are easily spread in the fluids expelled from the patient during episodes of coughing. The face shield is an additional barrier between the healthcare worker and the patient, reduces the risk of viral transmission via airborne droplets, and reduces virus load on face masks worn underneath the face shield.

    Hospitals and clinics are running low or completely out of supply of face shields and have no choice but to treat infectious patients without a face shield to reduce exposure to airborne droplets and contagious body fluids.

    We are a Loveland family and our son goes to the Loveland Middle School. A couple of weeks ago, we started making 3D printed face shields using our 3 home printers.

    We have started a FaceBook group, 3D Printed Face Shields for Cincy which helps unite local 3D printing enthusiasts to help us make and donate more face shields to the local hospitals and clinics. To date, we have made and donated over 400 face shields for the frontline workers in our community (Kettering, OHC, TriHealth, Cincinnati Children’s, and local clinics).

    If you would like to help out, join our 3D Printed Face Shields for Cincy group on FaceBook or consider supporting us via gofundme.

    Donating $1 will cover the materials cost for 1 face shield so we can purchase material for producing more face shields. $750 has been raised so far.

    The 3D Printed Faceshields for Cincy group unites Cincinnati and tri-state area 3D printing enthusiasts who pledge to donate their time and efforts to create, distribute, and donate free face shields to Cincinnati based hospitals and clinics to combat COVID-19.

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    Hospitals and clinics are running low or completely out of the supply of face shields and have no choice but to treat infectious patients without one to reduce their exposure to airborne droplets and contagious body fluids.

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    The funds will be used to purchase material for producing more face shields.

    This includes:

    ⚫ 3D printing filament
    ⚫ Visor material
    ⚫ Elastic bands
    ⚫ Misc. Hardware, packaging, cleaners

    We will be making and donating face shields as long as there is a need for them. Any remaining campaign funds will be donated to Charitable Health Network of Ohio to support free clinics.

    For Makers and direct donations of filament/time

    Please join our Facebook Group.
    For Medical Facilities
    If you are an essential medical worker or medical facility director and would like to request free donations of 3D printed face shield in the Cincinnati region, please fill out this form  or contact us directly.
    Our Design
    All designs that we are promoting have either NIH (National Institute of Health) or specific medical facility approval.


     

  • LHS Softball Coach Tells us What his Athletes are Doing to Stay in Shape!

    LHS Softball Coach Tells us What his Athletes are Doing to Stay in Shape!

    Fastpitch Head Coach Mike Rapp explaining the ground rules to the ump before the start of the Senior Night Game in 2017

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – As the COVID-19 outbreak continues students and teachers will now not be returning back to school until May 4th. So what does that mean for LHS’s athletes?

    Here at Loveland Magazine, we have made it our mission to talk to both LHS’s coaches and athletes to see just what they are doing to stay in shape in order to prepare for their potential seasons! This week we chatted with LHS’s Head Women’s Softball Coach, Michael Rapp, and LHS’s Strength Coach, Derek Berry, to see just what their athletes are up to.

    Coach Rapp said that although it’s been tough for all of the LHS athletic programs, Strength Coach Derek Barry has really come through with some excellent workouts for the athletes.

    Photo of Derek Berry from IGNITION ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE GROUP, LLC

    “Our strength coach, Derek Berry, has created some training programs for our athletes,” Rapp said, “He just rolled out an App for the athletes to use on their phones from home!”

    Coach Rapp added that although the new workout App that Berry rolled out has been primarily what the Women’s Softball Team has been using to stay in shape, Rapp has also been giving his Lady Tigers a few softball related workouts of his own.
    “I told my softball players they could do 100 reps a day (3,000) for April including swings, and band work or our ab routines to stay in shape. Some are throwing with family members and some are doing the program that our Coach Berry sent out. I even promised them that I would do 100 reps a day plus walk the local park,” Rapp added.
    Derek Berry, who is the Director of Sports Performance, is head of the LHS weight room. Berry stated that during these times he has been forced to get a little creative, but has received a lot of great feedback on the new workout app he has launched with LHS’s Athletic Director, Brian Conaster.
    LHS Fastpitch Softball Coach, Mike Rapp recieved the prestigious 2019 Southwest District; Sportsmanship, Ethic & Integrity Coaches Award.
    “We have partnered with a company called Teambuildr that provides an online Athlete Management System. Once the athletes register with their teams, they have full access to any workouts I put on there,” Berry explained, “Some features of the app include videos for all the exercises, a leaderboard for kids to compete with each other, and options to either check off the exercise as completed or how many reps you did. Coaches can then have a master account which shows them the progress of their team. On the app, I have only been releasing bodyweight workouts for the time being, but outside of that, I have been sending coaches two other options for athletes that may have a more advanced setup, which is a dumbbell workout, and a home gym workout,” Berry added.
    Strength Coach Berry is apart of a contracted sports performance company called Ignition APG. Ignition APG was ultimately responsible for the partnership with Teambuildr. Ignition APG also offers a similar app to Teambuildr to the public for a small monthly fee.
    Berry has also been releasing informative videos on social media that display creative ways to exercise.
    “On @lovelandstrength I have been releasing informative videos on how to get creative with limited exercise options, and we’ve been having the kids post time-lapses of their workouts,” Berry explained, “I have also begun a wall sit competition for the month of April. Whoever can hold a wall sit for the longest time receives a prize!”

    Thank you to the coaches and athletes that have been sharing their at-home workouts with Loveland Magazine and all of our readers! Stay tuned for the next “What are LHS’s Athletes Doing to Stay in Shape?” segment!

    Shoes from the 2015 Fastpitch Senior day


    Former Loveland High School Softball Player Stacye Toups is on Front…

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  • Duke Energy Convention Center selected for “Enhanced Hospital Capacity” other local COVID 19 news

    Duke Energy Convention Center selected for “Enhanced Hospital Capacity” other local COVID 19 news

    Ohio’s new stay at home order goes into effect at midnight tonight.

    Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic this afternoon. 

    HOSPITAL CAPACITY 

    The announcement said that Ohio must double its hospital capacity due to the oncoming COVID-19 surge, Ohio has developed a plan to expand healthcare services at alternative sites in addition to the traditional medical care facilities. Representatives from health care systems, local governments, county emergency management agencies, state agencies, the Ohio National Guard, among others, examined buildings across the state that could support large numbers of patients.

    The following sites have been selected based on considerations such as distance to an existing hospital, conditions safe for patients and health care professionals, and space to meet the region’s expected needs, including the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati.

    1. Seagate Convention Center, Lucas County
    2. Case Western University’s Health Education Campus, Cuyahoga County
    3. Dayton Convention Center, Montgomery County
    4. Covelli Convention Center, Mahoning County
    5. Duke Energy Convention Center, Hamilton County
    6. Greater Columbus Convention Center, Franklin County

    These facilities would be used for the mildly ill, while the sickest patients will be housed in traditional hospitals.

    Assessments of other sites will continue if needed.

    The press release from the Governor’s office said that health care regions in southern and southeastern Ohio have determined the existing hospital facilities in their areas will, with additional equipment, be capable to handle a surge in patients without going to an off-site location.

    OHIO NATIONAL GUARD TO ASSIST FEDERAL PRISON

    Governor DeWine announced that he has authorized the Ohio National Guard to assist federal authorities in the Elkton Federal Correctional Institution in Columbiana County where seven inmates have tested positive for COVID-19, and three inmates have died from the disease.

    “To be clear, this is not a state facility, it is a federal prison – but, this prison is in Ohio. Ohio citizens work there, and their families live here,” said Governor DeWine. “As we’ve said for weeks, we’re all in this together, and providing state help for this federal prison is the right thing to do.”

    The Ohio National Guard’s mission will be focused on providing medical assistance. They will not be armed, nor will they be providing security.

    The guardsmen and women will assist in the prison’s infirmary with non-COVID-19 cases and with patients who are showing symptoms of the disease. These soldiers, who all work in the medical field, will have N-95 respirators for protection while they work to augment the current prison medical staff. They will treat those they can and triage others with serious symptoms for hospital care.

    The guard also stands ready to help with transporting the seriously ill patients to the hospital in the event of a surge of sick inmates. In addition to staff, the guard will bring equipment and ambulances with them as well.

    Governor DeWine also requested that the Federal Bureau of Prisons and U.S. Department of Justice cease accepting new inmates at the facility.

    DISPUTE RESOLUTION 

    Lt. Governor Husted announced that the administration’s Dispute Resolution Commission, which was initially announced last week, is now prepared to receive submissions from essential businesses as well as county health departments.

    The panel, which includes Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sheryl Maxfield, Development Services Agency Director Lydia Mihalik, and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Chairman Sam Randazzo, will specifically seek to resolve disputes when two county health departments disagree on whether a type of business should or should not be deemed essential during the state of emergency. The purpose of the commission is to provide clarity and ensure that similarly-situated businesses are treated fairly, regardless of which side of a county line they operate.

    For more information, visit Coronavirus.Ohio.gov/BusinessHelp and select the “Businesses & Nonprofits” tab for more information.

    REMINDER – NEW STAY AT HOME ORDER

    Ohio’s new stay at home order goes into effect at midnight tonight. You can find the full order at coronavirus.ohio.gov.

    Retailers will be required to determine a maximum number of customers allowed in the store to account for proper physical distancing. That number must also be displayed at the businesses’ entrances.

    REMINDER – SNOWBIRDS MUST SELF-QUARANTINE 

    Governor DeWine today reminded “snowbirds” that they must quarantine for 14 days once they arrive in Ohio.

    “I know that many of our Ohio snowbirds will soon be returning from places like Florida, and we want to make sure that you remain healthy and that those around you remain healthy,” said Governor DeWine.

    In addition to those returning after spending winter elsewhere, anyone who has traveled outside of Ohio for any other reason must also self-quarantine for 14 days upon their return. This order excludes truckers, healthcare workers, other workers providing essential services, and those who live on the state border.

    CURRENT OHIO DATA

    There are 4,450 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 142 deaths. A total of 1,214 people have been hospitalized, including 371 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov.

    • 4,450 – Confirmed Cases in Ohio
    • 371 – Number of ICU admissions
    • 1,214 – Number of Hospitalizations in Ohio
    • 142 – Number of Deaths
    • <1–101 – Age Range
    • 54 – Median Age
    48%* – Sex – Males
    52%* – Sex – Females
    LAST UPDATED: 04/06/20 (UPDATED DAILY AT 2 P.M.) *<1% SEX NOT REPORTED

    In Clermont County there are 27 cases, 4 hospitalizations, and 1 death.

    In Hamilton County there are 394 cases, 66 hospitalizations, and 9 deaths.

    In Warren County there are 37 cases, 5 hospitalizations, and 0 deaths.

    In Butler County there are 75 cases, 29 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths.

    Video of today’s full update, including versions with foreign language closed captioning, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel’s YouTube page.

    For more information on Ohio’s response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.



  • LHS JV Men’s Basketball Coach Shares What his Athletes are Doing to Stay in Shape!

    LHS JV Men’s Basketball Coach Shares What his Athletes are Doing to Stay in Shape!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Schools out, non-essential businesses are closed, parks are shut down and all sporting events are canceled, so just what are Loveland High School’s athletes doing to stay in tip-top shape in preparation for their potential sports seasons?

    We understand that there are many people out there wanting some insight on how to stay in shape during this time so we asked the LHS coaches and athletes to share with us and the community of Loveland what workouts they are doing and where they are doing them at. According to the LHS coaching staff, the COVID-19 outbreak has forced them to get very creative with workouts and the locations of the workouts. Many of the coaches have said that their athletes have not only been doing the workouts that they have been giving them but the athletes themselves have also been creating some of their own workouts!

    The first LHS coach to share with us his experience with his athletes and their workouts is JV Men’s Basketball Coach, Griffin Williams! Williams provided us with a statement describing how dedicated his athletes have been doing this tough time.

    “Our varsity coach Rob Reis is doing a very nice job in trying to keep everyone engaged, as well as having the kids put some pressure on one another to make sure they are continuing to work and continuing to progress,” Williams said, “For me, it’s been fun to follow along to see who is checking in and who is posting their stuff for us to share. If you visit our program’s Twitter account https://twitter.com/Loveland_MensBB you will be able to see some content on how our players and the youth are working on their games,” Williams added.

    Stay tuned for more workouts and workout locations from LHS’s very own coaches and athletes!



     

  • OHSAA Announces Cancellation of all Winter Tournaments

    OHSAA Announces Cancellation of all Winter Tournaments

    by Cassie Mattia

    Columbus, Ohio – Since the COVID-19 outbreak athletes all over Ohio have been awaiting the decision on whether or not their sport will continue with competitions. On Thursday, OHSAA’s Director of Communications Tim Stried, Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass, and the rest of the OHSAA staff worked together to release a statement confirming that all OHSAA winter tournaments would be moved from postponed to canceled. Stried specified that the wrestling, basketball and ice hockey winter tournaments would not be completed. As unfortunate as this is for many Ohio High School athletes it is a matter of health and safety at the end of the day. Below is a statement from Tim Stried regarding the cancellation of the winter tournaments.

    “The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Thursday that the winter sports tournaments of wrestling, basketball and ice hockey, which were postponed indefinitely on March 12, are now canceled due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. It is anticipated that schools will not be able to reopen for many weeks, which prevents interscholastic athletics from taking place.

    The start of the OHSAA’s spring sports of softball, lacrosse, baseball, track and field, and boys tennis is still postponed, which coincides with schools not being open.

    Earlier Thursday, OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass and his staff communicated with the schools that were still competing in those winter tournaments to announce the decision.

    ‘We are just devastated that the tournaments cannot be completed,’ said Snodgrass. ‘But our priority is the safety of our student-athletes, coaches, communities, and officials. Governor Mike DeWine is asking all Ohioans to do everything they can to stop the spread of this virus. That request, along with our schools not being able to reopen for weeks, means that school sports cannot happen at this time. Even if our schools reopen this spring, it will be difficult to find facilities willing to host the tournaments. Most campuses are shut down until mid to late summer. We are already planning for ways that these student-athletes will be honored at next year’s state tournament,’ said Snodgrass.

    The 16 schools that qualified for the girls’ basketball state tournament and the four teams that qualified for the ice hockey state tournament will all receive state tournament programs. The 672 student-athletes who qualified for the wrestling state tournament will all receive a program, certificate and weigh-in card.

    These four winter state tournaments and a few events during World War 2 (1941-45) are the only sports cancellations in the history of the OHSAA, which was founded in 1907.

    No state champions will be listed for these four sports in 2020. The OHSAA does not use state polls from the media or coaches associations to determine state champions.

    A reminder that OHSAA coaches can communicate electronically with their student-athletes, but no practices, scrimmages or contests of any kind are permitted until further notice.

    On March 13, Snodgrass sent this memo to member schools: https://www.ohsaa.org/news-media/articles/ohsaa-winter-and-spring-sports-update

    More information regarding spring sports will be provided when available.”

    If you would like more information on the latest announcements and Ohio High School sports updates you can visit www.ohsaa.org. If you would like to check out OHSAA’s social media pages you can visit twitter.com/OHSAASports or facebook.com/OHSAASports.



  • Brown, colleagues urge administration to help victims and survivors of domestic violence during coronavirus pandemic

    Brown, colleagues urge administration to help victims and survivors of domestic violence during coronavirus pandemic

    Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined 23 of his Senate colleagues in writing a letter expressing concern for the wellbeing of families who face an increased risk of domestic violence during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and urged the administration to ensure service providers have the flexibility and resources to help victims and survivors of domestic violence. 

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    “We write to express our concern for the wellbeing of families who face an increased risk of domestic violence during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We also ask that the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) ensure that the organizations that help victims and survivors of domestic violence have the resources and information needed to continue to provide these critical services during the pandemic. The senators wrote:

    Dear Assistant Secretary Johnson and Acting-Director Rogers:

    We write to express our concern for the wellbeing of families who face an increased risk of domestic violence during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We also ask that the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) ensure that the organizations that help victims and survivors of domestic violence have the flexibility, resources, and information needed to continue to provide these critical services during the pandemic.

    In recent weeks, states and cities across the country have taken a variety of steps to mitigate the spread of the virus, including closing schools, limiting access to public spaces and restaurants, and instructing people to shelter in place. Many people are now working from home, while others have been required to take unpaid leave or have lost their jobs.

    An unintended but foreseeable consequence of these drastic measures will be increased stress at home, which in turn creates a greater risk for domestic violence. According to one recent article, emergency situations have “historically led to increased reports of domestic abuse” to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. In addition, domestic violence service providers expect an increase in the need for emergency childcare and domestic violence shelters, as well as for supplies to keep centers and program sites safe and secure.

    Many of these programs are administered by your offices and funded through grants authorized by the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act and the Violence Against Women Act. It is critical that your agencies ensure that victims and survivors of domestic violence continue to have access to these vital services. Accordingly, we request answers to the following questions, as well as a telephonic briefing with members of our staff, regarding actions ACF and OVW are taking no later than March 31, 2020:

    1. Have the domestic violence programs that ACF and OVW administer seen an increase in need over the past 60 days, as a result of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts in place at the local, state, and federal level? If so, please provide detail, to the extent possible, broken down by state or territory.

    2. How have the domestic violence programs administered by your offices been strained as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic?

    3. What steps have ACF and OVW taken to prepare for a potential rise in the need for domestic violence programs or services?

    4. What will ACF and OVW do to provide organizations an opportunity to request additional financial support to respond to an increased demand for services?

    5. What steps has ACF and OVW taken to ensure that survivors continue to have to access to judicial proceedings, including the opportunity to seek a protective order?

    6. What steps will ACF and OVW take to provide greater flexibility for service providers who may be required to alter their programs without risking their eligibility for funding?

    7. If programs have to close or suspend services due to COVID-19, will ACF and OVW offer grantees flexibility to continue to support the programs’ employees?

    8. What information or resources have you made available to domestic violence organizations, particularly with regard to ensuring the safety of front line employees?

    9. Have ACF and OVW provided guidance about how organizations should alter their operations in order to maintain services while providing for the safety of staff, including remote or mobile operations?

    10. What additional guidance or resources are ACF and OVW providing domestic violence organizations that serve American Indians / Alaska Natives, rural, and underserved communities?

    Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We urge you to take immediate action to prepare for a potential increase in incidents of domestic violence and look forward to your prompt response.

    Sincerely,

    Along with Sen. Brown, Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Bob Casey (D-PA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ed Markey (D-MA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Tina Smith (D-MN), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Mark Warner (D-VA), Jon Tester (D-MT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), joined in signing the letter.



    When survivors are forced to stay in the home or in proximity to their abuser, it can create circumstances where their safety is compromised, and they may need to alter their safety plan.

    For any victims and survivors who need support, we are here for you, 24/7.

    Call 1-800-799-7233 or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto the hotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522

  • How to vote in 2020 Primary Election: Frequently asked questions

    How to vote in 2020 Primary Election: Frequently asked questions

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    Ohio Secretary of State

     

    I VOTED BY MAIL OR IN PERSON BEFORE MARCH 17, 2020, DO I NEED TO VOTE AGAIN?

    No, all ballots already submitted by mail or in-person will count, so long as they were otherwise valid. If you voted prior to March 17th your ballot is secured behind double locks at your county board of elections and will be counted on April 28th. Please encourage friends and family who haven’t already voted to request an absentee ballot from your local board of elections.

    WILL THERE BE IN-PERSON VOTING ON APRIL 28, 2020?

    Yes, but since most Ohioans are being advised to stay home right now, the new law only allows for limited in-person voting on April 28th. In-person voting will only occur on April 28 and only at boards of elections early vote centers, not at precinct polling locations. And in-person voting will only be available for individuals with disabilities who require in-person voting and those who do not have a home mailing address.

    WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE 2020 PRIMARY?

    The deadline to register for the 2020 primary election was February 18, 2020. Anyone who is eligible to vote, but has not yet registered, can do so for the November 3, 2020 General Election, at VoteOhio.gov(opens in a new window).

    WHAT SHOULD DISABLED OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED VOTERS DO IF THEY RELY ON ACCESSIBLE VOTING MACHINES?

    A remote ballot marking system is available through each county board of elections for use by an absentee voter with a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The remote ballot marking system allows a qualifying voter to mark their ballot privately and independently. You can contact your county board of elections or fill out the Form 11-G online form.

    Disabled and visually-impaired voters may also vote at the board of elections early vote center on April 28, 2020.

    I HAVE SINCE MOVED. DO I NEED TO UPDATE MY REGISTRATION BEFORE REQUESTING MY BALLOT?

    A voter must be properly registered by February 18, 2020. If a voter has moved but did not update their address, the voter may apply for a ballot and will receive a provisional ballot by mail from the board of elections. State law requires registration and address changes for the 2020 primary to be completed by February 18th 2020, so no new address changes or registrations are being accepted for the 2020 primary.

    WHEN WILL THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION BE ANNOUNCED?

    Tabulation of votes will begin on April 28, 2020 after 7:30 p.m. It’s important to note that ballots postmarked by April 27, 2020 will all be counted, so final unofficial results won’t be available until May 8, 2020. (This is standard for every election.)

    ABSENTEE VOTING

    I DON’T HAVE A PRINTER, CAN I REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT?

    Yes. You can call your county board of elections and a request can be sent to you. A directory of all boards can be found here: OhioSoS.gov/boards.

    Voters who can’t print their own form may also simply write the following information on a blank sheet of paper and mail it to their board of elections;

      • full name
      • date of birth
      • full registration address including county
      • address where the ballot should be mailed if different from your registration address
      • one of the these: Ohio driver’s license number, last four of your Social Security number or include a copy of an acceptable form of ID
      • state that “I’m requesting an absentee ballot for the March 17th Ohio Primary”
      • indicate if you want a: Democratic, Republican, Libertarian or Issues only ballot (choose only one)
      • sign it
      • today’s date
      • phone number (optional, but suggested)
      • email address (optional but suggested)

    WHEN DOES MY BALLOT NEED TO BE POSTMARKED?

    Unless you are a member of the U.S. military currently deployed overseas or an American living abroad, ballots must be postmarked by April 27, 2020 and received by the board of elections by May 8, 2020 to be counted in the primary election if the proper information was provided on the identification envelope.

    I’M REGISTERED TO VOTE BUT HAVE CHANGED MY NAME. CAN I STILL VOTE?

    Yes. If you are able to provide a signed Form 10-L and a proof of the name change(opens in a new window), a regular ballot may be provided. However, if you request a ballot under a former name and request to receive an absentee ballot by mail, a provisional ballot will be provided to you by your local board of elections.

    WHAT DATE DO I PUT ON THE ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION UNDER “DATE OF ELECTION?”

    Please write March 17, 2020 (or 03/17/2020) as the election date has not changed, only extended for mail-in voting. However, anyone who writes another date will still have their absentee application processed if the remainder of the required information is included on the request.

    CAN CORONAVIRUS BE SPREAD OVER THE HANDLING OF PAPER?

    The experts at the Ohio Department of Health have said that COVID-19 doesn’t spread by penetrating the skin on your hands, but only leads to infection when it is transferred from your hand to places like your mouth, nose, or eyes. Given that, the best measure you can take to prevent the spread of germs is washing your hands after handling mail and even cash.

    IS VOTING BY MAIL SECURE?

    Yes. From the moment you request your ballot to the moment it is received at the board of election to be counted, the ballot may be tracked at VoteOhio.gov. Ballots are stored securely in rooms requiring both a Democrat and Republican staff member to gain access.

    POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS AND CANDIDATES

    HAS THE DEADLINE FOR INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES BEEN CHANGED? (THE DEADLINE SAYS “DAY BEFORE THE DAY OF THE PRIMARY ELECTION” IN THE Ohio REVISED CODE)

    No. As the election has not been rescheduled, only extended, all of the deadlines stay in place except for absentee mail-in ballot submissions.

    MY BALLOT ISSUE COMMITTEE, FOR A SCHOOL LEVY, WANTS TO FILE FOR THE AUGUST SPECIAL ELECTION IF IT FAILS IN THE PRIMARY. CAN I STILL DO THAT?

    Yes, as this extended election ends on April 28, 2020, the deadline to file for the August special election is May 6, 2020. A question or issue that is approved by the voters in the Primary may be withdrawn before the August special election.

    I’M A CANDIDATE, CAMPAIGN OR COMMITTEE. CAN I SEND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUESTS TO MY SUPPORTERS?

    Yes, you can send the absentee ballot request form to any Ohio voter who hasn’t already voted. You can find and print that form here(opens in a new window). Make sure to let them know the address of their county board of elections which can be found here. You may also include a pre-addressed envelope with the board of elections address on it but state law says that you may not provide them postage.


  • Ohio Tax Commissioner Announces State and Local Income Extension!

    Ohio Tax Commissioner Announces State and Local Income Extension!

    Cassie Mattia is theAssociate Editor and Lead Reporter at Loveland Magazine. She lives in Historic Downtown Loveland

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland your prayers have been answered! Friday afternoon, the Ohio Tax Commissioner extended the due date for both filing and payment of state and local income tax helping not only the state of Ohio as whole but also helping many of our very own Loveland Residents. The City of Loveland announced the extension yesterday on the City’s website. Below is the statement from the City of Loveland’s official website.

    “Late Friday afternoon, the Ohio Tax Commissioner extended the due date for filing and payment of state income tax, which in turn has extended municipal income tax filings and payments.

    Municipal income returns and payments for the tax year 2019 with a due date of April 15, 2020, have been extended to July 15, 2020. Estimated payments for the first and second quarters of the tax year 2020 have also been extended to July 15, 2020.”

    If you would like to learn more about the City of Loveland and how they are working hard to overcome the COVID-19 outbreak visit their official website at https://lovelandoh.gov/.


     

  • Loveland Legacy Foundation Aims to Give Back to Local Businesses and Their Employees!

    Loveland Legacy Foundation Aims to Give Back to Local Businesses and Their Employees!

    Cassie Mattia is theAssociate Editor and Lead Reporter at Loveland Magazine. She lives in Historic Downtown Loveland

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – The COVID-19 outbreak has been devastating for many people around the world. Those who own or are employed by small businesses have been some of the individuals that have been hit the hardest by this crisis. Both The City of Loveland and The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance (LMRCA) recognized that these businesses and their employees needed assistance so they came together and created a game plan. Saturday, President of LMRCA Cee-Cee Collins released a statement announcing that the Loveland Legacy Foundation would be assisting area businesses affected by closing and lay-offs due to the COVID-19 virus restrictions. This, of course, is another prime example of what the “Sweetheart of Ohio” is all about! Below is a statement from President Cee-Cee Collins on just what the Loveland Legacy Foundation will be doing for Loveland’s local businesses and employees.

    “Many businesses in the Loveland, Ohio area have had to either close their doors at this time or lay off several employees in order to stay open. Many continue to fight to stay open to serve us.

    The Loveland Legacy Foundation whose main purpose is to improve the Loveland community plan to offer assistance to area businesses.  President, Steve Max, shared, “this type of crisis is what our organization was created for! We want to help our smaller businesses survive this crisis and come back strong when it passes.”

    We are asking the community at large to give where they are able. Gift cards are being accepted to help unemployed workers bridge the gap. Consider a gift card from an area business or store where they can obtain the resources they may be lacking. Here is a list that shows area businesses that are selling gift cards and their hours: https://lovelandoh.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=204

    Gift cards can be dropped off to Alley Boutique located in Historic Downtown Loveland, Ohio: 210 West Loveland, Ohio. (drop cards in the secure mailbox next to the flagpole), or to the Little Miami River Chamber of Commerce: 425 West Loveland Avenue mailbox.

    Loveland Legacy Foundation is also asking for monetary donations to help both business owners who may help with rent or supplies to stay open. Please make donations directly to Loveland Legacy Foundation; www.Lovelandlegacyfoundation.org.

    Loveland area businesses need us all at this time. They are the fabric of our community and have always been generous to all of us, it’s time for US to give to them.  Thank you!”

    If you would like to learn more about Loveland’s local businesses and how you can help visit LMRCA’s website at  www.lmrchamberalliance.org or feel free to email President CeeCee Collins at ceecee@lmrchamberalliance.org.

    Stay tuned to our website, Twitter (https://twitter.com/lovelandmagazin), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LovelandMagazine/) page for the latest Loveland and COVID-19 updates!



  • [Video Interview] Loveland’s Mayor Talks COVID-19 and What the City is Doing to Keep YOU Safe!

    [Video Interview] Loveland’s Mayor Talks COVID-19 and What the City is Doing to Keep YOU Safe!

    By Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – It has been a tough few weeks for people all over the United States with COVID-19 hasn’t reached its peak. With many small businesses and schools being forced to close their doors for the safety of the public, community members all over Ohio are wondering what’s next?

    LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV decided to join forces with Loveland’s Mayor Kathy Bailey in an on-camera interview so that we could get answers to some of the community’s hard-hitting questions! Mayor Bailey sat down with us, while of course still adhering to the 6 feet rule, in the Amphitheater at Nisbet Park in Downtown Loveland in hopes that she could not only share what she and her team are doing for the community but also answer any questions the Loveland community, small businesses, and school officials might have about the foreseeable future.

    We know most of Loveland is at home right now wanting to connect with the community virtually so in saying that sit back, grab your favorite snack, and tune into LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV presents a “One-on-One With Mayor Kathy Bailey!”

    RECENT UP-DATES to this story:

    Read the full statement from Lt. Amy Campbell: Loveland Police Lt. Amy Campbell: We want our residents to abide by the Shelter in Place order

    Ohio Tax Commissioner Announces State and Local Income Extension!

    Building and Zoning Department suspends of services

    Utility Payments

    FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    Loveland Council declares a state of emergency

    Read the Emergency order that Council adopted