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  • COVID-19 infection, hospitalization rates worsen as winter looms

    COVID-19 infection, hospitalization rates worsen as winter looms

    BY: JAKE ZUCKERMAN – Ohio Capital Journal – DECEMBER 3, 2021 12:50 AM

    The coronavirus continued a five-week surge in Ohio on Thursday, with state data showing worsening infection and hospitalization rates.

    While time lag and a Thanksgiving holiday cloud the latest data, an average of about 5,000 Ohioans per day contracted COVID-19 at the end of November, compared to about 3,600 daily at the beginning of the month, according to an analysis of state health department data.

    Of any 100 tests taken over the last week, more than 15 on average are coming back positive — a nearly peak level of test positivity.

    Hospitalization data reflects the case increase. About 190 Ohioans were hospitalized per day in late November, compared to about 145 at the beginning of the month. More than 3,900 state residents are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, according to data from the Ohio Hospital Association, the highest rate since early January.

    Hospitalization rates are up for every age cohort besides those 0-19 years old.

    Speaking to reporters Thursday, Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff emphasized the best way to ease the hospital burden is to seek vaccination — vaccinated people comprise less than 6% of those hospitalized with COVID-19. Short staffed and fatigued hospital systems, he said, need the support.

    “The problem right now isn’t necessarily physical beds and physical capacity, but staff,” he said.

    In terms of vaccination, Ohio continues to fare poorly. The state is the 10thleast vaccinated in the nation, according to data from the New York Times. About 58% of Ohioans are at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, compared to 71% of Americans.

    Death data tends to lag behind infection data by several weeks, and there’s no clear picture of how many deaths resulted from the ongoing case surge. However, a previous case surge peaked in mid-September. By October, roughly 80 Ohioans per day on average died of COVID-19, despite widespread availability of safe and effective vaccines. Less than 5% of those who died of COVID-19 were vaccinated, per state data.

    Ohio has yet to detect any cases of the Omicron variant, though it could be silently spreading. State health officials in Minnesota said Thursday they detected the new variant in a local man who recently traveled to New York City. The CDC announced Wednesday that health officials in San Francisco detected the variant in a person who had recently traveled to South Africa, where the mutation is believed to have originated.

  • Struggling to pay mortgage & utility bills due to the pandemic?

    Struggling to pay mortgage & utility bills due to the pandemic?

    If you are a Hamilton County homeowner struggling to pay bills due to the pandemic, help may be available through the Hamilton County Mortgage & Utility Relief Program.

    Applications are now being accepted!

    For more information, visit https://513relief.org/housing-utility-relief/

  • Loveland Magazine’s December Pet of the Month is Announced!

    Loveland Magazine’s December Pet of the Month is Announced!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Self-described “Dog Mom” Cassie Mattia lives in Historic Downtown Loveland with Nala, Dean, and her boyfriend Adam. Cassie is the Associate Editor of Loveland Magazine.

    Loveland, Ohio – We are pleased to present Loveland Magazine’s Pet of the Month for December! The community of Loveland provided us with some amazing Pet of the Month photos and we are beyond thrilled to celebrate these loved animals!

    Tulika Prasad is the loving owner of Buddy, a 7.5-year-old Lab mix! Buddy is a shelter dog but is now a part of Prasad’s family of 4, which includes her son, Buddy, of course, her husband, and herself.

    “My son is autistic and non-verbal and Buddy is his only friend,” Prasad explained, “We can never thank Buddy enough for that! Buddy loves to play fetch and go on walks. He also has an insatiable appetite!”

    Buddy is one of the most gentle “giants” you will ever come across, according to Prasad. 

    “I have had guests come into my house saying they are petrified of dogs and then leave, getting a selfie with Buddy,” Prasad said, “He is just that adorable!”

    Although Buddy is over 100 pounds, Prasad says “this golden furball” is the life of their house!

    Meet Buddy 

    Buddy Celebrating his Birthday!
    • Buddy Doing What he Loves Most; Playing Fetch!
    • Buddy Dressed up for Halloween
    • Buddy Laying on his Favorite Carpet
    • Buddy Looking so Darn Proud
    • My Son With His Best Friend Buddy

    Congratulations to Tulika and Buddy for being selected to represent Loveland Magazine’s Pet of the Month for December! Tulika and Buddy will be rewarded with a Nothing Bundt Cakes Bundtlet Tower, a gift card to The Works Pizza, and an 8X10 framable photo keepsake! Buddy will not only be featured in our publication but will also be included in our weekly newsletter for the month of December and our social media pages.

    We would like to thank everyone who sent in photos of their pets as it was an absolute joy to see how many beautiful animals there are in our community! For those who sent in photos but weren’t selected this time around, don’t worry, as your entries will be entered back into the competition for the following month’s selection! For those that missed the deadline for December’s Pet of the Month, we will be taking entries from December 1st-25th for January’s Pet of the Month.

    Check out the video below created by David Miller that features Buddy as well as some of our favorite Pet of the Month entries!

    To enter into Loveland’s Pet of the Month contest you must email me, Cassie Mattia, at cmattia12@gmail.com 2-5 of your favorite photos of your pet along with a short bio about your pet. Share with us and the community why your pet is so special to you along with any other unique facts that set your little buddy apart from other pets! When sending in your pet photos and bios please include your pet’s name, age, and breed as well as your contact info with a short description of each photo you provide us with. If you want to share where your pet’s favorite spots are in Loveland that would be great as well! Remember we DO NOT discriminate against any pets; all pets are welcome to enter into the contest!

    Join us in celebrating Buddy for the month of December!

    We can’t wait to see whose pet will be featured in January!

    Here at Loveland Magazine, we would like to send a personal shout-out to The Works Pizza and Nothing Bundt Cakes Mason (nearby in Deerfield Township) for providing wonderful gifts to our winners!

  • [Video] Tom Scovanner on leadership and the selection of a new Mayor of Loveland

    [Video] Tom Scovanner on leadership and the selection of a new Mayor of Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – Resident Tom Scovanner has an Army background teaching leadership skills at the United States General Command and Staff College. He went to the open forum podium at the Loveland Council meeting on Tuesday, October 23 to express his thoughts on leadership and the selection of a new mayor that will be made on December 6.

    He described the job as teaching Majors and Lt. Colonels so they could lead complex organizations.

    Scovanner said that Loveland should move into 2022 with a new Mayor and suggested it should be Tim Butler.

  • Loveland School Covid 19 Dashboard for November 28, 2021

    Loveland School Covid 19 Dashboard for November 28, 2021

    Loveland, Ohio – At the beginning of each week, the Loveland City School District releases their latest Covid 19 Dashboard.

    NOTE: On November 1st the District District implemented new Close Contact guidelines…

    Note the correction to the 10/3/ report and that community cases increased from 51 to 62.

  • [Video] Kim Lukens is concerned about so much promotion of drinking in Historic Downtown Loveland

    [Video] Kim Lukens is concerned about so much promotion of drinking in Historic Downtown Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland resident Kim Lukens went to the open forum podium at the Loveland Council meeting on Tuesday, October 23, to express her views about alcohol consumption and the Council’s promotion of drinking in Historic Downtown.

    Lunkens is a licensed professional social worker and counselor. She told Council that they are encouraging “irresponsible alcohol habits.” She asked, “I wonder if you all can think of another way to bring prosperity into our City that doesn’t involve alcohol?”

    She added that she doesn’t encourage her adult children to visit Loveland because of the “tremendous” focus on alcohol.

    Lukens started by reciting the Lord’s Prayer.

  • [Video] Sharon Scovanner on Mayor Baily limiting speech at council meetings and using Chief of Police to intimidate Press

    [Video] Sharon Scovanner on Mayor Baily limiting speech at council meetings and using Chief of Police to intimidate Press

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Resident Sharon Scovanner went to the council meeting on Tuesday, November 23, and addressed concerns about how Mayor Kathy Bailey represents an exchange between the Mayor and resident Dave Stanton and about the Mayor’s use of discretion limiting free speech at council meetings. Scovanner also said that the Mayor has used the Chief of Police to intimidate the press during meetings.

    Scovanner urged new leadership at City Hall.

     

  • Christmas in Loveland is December 18

    Christmas in Loveland is December 18

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    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 AT 4 PM – 8 PM

    Christmas in Loveland 2021

    Historic West Loveland, Loveland, Ohio

    Be swept back in time while visiting Old Historic Loveland on this special day. Everything from Jolly Ole’ St. Nick and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole, to a live Nativity scene, to a Winter Wonderland! This is the time of year that Loveland Businesses give back to the community. This complimentary event offered to the community draws over 3000 individuals each year and is Loveland’s way of saying “Thank you for your Business!!”

  • [VIDEO] Lauren Enda: Democracy in Loveland is in trouble.

    [VIDEO] Lauren Enda: Democracy in Loveland is in trouble.

    Loveland, Ohio – Resident Lauren Enda spoke at the council meeting on Tuesday. Enda said she retired in Loveland after working at the National Security Agency. She began by saying, “After thirty years of doing my part to protect the United States, I did not expect to continue to do that role in retirement, but here I am.”

    She continued by outlining instances of Mayor Kathy Baily suppressing free speech at council meetings.

    Enda spoke mostly about a proposed parking garage in Historic Downtown and the message she sees sent by voters via the recent election. “One council member indicated he was opposed to that garage and he won the most votes. The message is clear. Loveland voted against the garage,” Enda said.

    Enda wants the question of building a garage put to a formal vote. She says Council should determine the will of the residents by putting the question on the May 3, 2022, ballot.

  • [Video] Patti Sandmayr thanks Mayor for recognizing Sgt. Ryan Bauman

    [Video] Patti Sandmayr thanks Mayor for recognizing Sgt. Ryan Bauman

    Loveland, Ohio – Resident, Patti Sandmayr went to the open mic at the council meeting last Tuesday and spoke about living in Historic Downtown. She started by saying she sees this town every day and drives through it every day. Speaking directly to the Council she said, “I love it and I intend to keep going as long as I can, encouraging you guys.” She also talked about Mayor Kathy Bailey’s recognition of Sgt. Ryan Bauman on Veterans Day. Baughman was killed in Afghanistan in 2008. Ryan and his family lived in Loveland the first 5 years of his life.

    Sandmayr also said that parking was her “number one issue” with living in the Historic District and said she favored building a parking garage.

    She also expressed confidence in Council’s, “accuracy and transparency” in regard to annexing the Grailville property into the city and that things “will be done properly”.