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  • DORA open carry extended into September in Historic Downtown Loveland

    DORA open carry extended into September in Historic Downtown Loveland

    Loveland City Manager Dave Kennedy was given the authority to extend the DORA for 60-days.

    Loveland, Ohio – The City of Loveland’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), which previously allowed for the consumption of alcohol within specific boundaries in Historic Downtown only during specified events was modified in May from being in effect only during specified events to being in effect seven days a week from noon to 11 PM.

    The modification that went into effect in May was set to expire today.

    The DORA allows for the consumption of alcohol within specific boundaries in Historic Downtown.

    As provided within the legislation previously adopted by City Council, the City Manager was given the authority to extend the DORA for an additional 60-days.

    Under that authorization, City Manager Dave Kennedy announced yesterday that he has extended the seven-day DORA until September 5.

    Q: What is a DORA?

    A: A Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) is a specially designated area that allows patrons of an establishment serving alcohol to take an open container of alcohol out of the business and walk around the public streets. Drinks must be in special cups designated as DORA cups. These cups can be obtained at all participating alcohol establishments inside the DORA.

    Q: May a person bring their own alcohol into a DORA?

    A: No. Ohio open container law prohibits a person from having an opened container of alcohol on a permit premises that was not purchased from that permit holder even if the permit premises are within a DORA purchased elsewhere.

    Q: Do I have to use special DORA Cups?

    A: Yes. Any open alcohol which leaves an establishment must be in designated DORA cups. And, DORA cups must be empty to enter an establishment. Cups can be obtained at any participating establishment.

    Q: What types of alcoholic beverage can I have in my DORA cup?

    A: Beer, wine and liquor are allowable beverages to be consumed in designated DORA cups.

    Q: Can I walk anywhere with my DORA cup?

    A: Patrons can enjoy their beverage within the designated DORA Boundaries which are marked by signage.

    Businesses serving DORA beverages will have the below sticker decal displayed:
    DORA Sticker

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  • COVID-19 Update: Reopening of restaurants, bars, and personal care services

    COVID-19 Update: Reopening of restaurants, bars, and personal care services

    CURRENT OHIO DATA

    There are 22,131 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 1,271 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 4,140 people have been hospitalized, including 1,167 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov.

    Video of yesterday’s State House announcements, including versions with foreign language closed captioning, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel’s YouTube page.

    CURRENT LOCAL DATA

    Clermont County

    115 confirmed cases. 5 probable cases. 120 total cases. 2 confirmed deaths. 1 probable death. 27 Hospitalizations. 60 Recovered.

    Hamilton County

    1664** confirmed cases. 100 deaths. 323 Hospitalizations.

    **Includes Cincinnati, Norwood, and Springdale.

    Warren County

    191 cases. (46 new possible cases in last 14 days). 36 hospitalizations. (9 new hospitalizations in last 14 days). 13 total deaths (3 in the last 14 days).

    In Loveland City Council unanimously passed a resolution expanding the dates and times for the operation of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (“DORA”) in downtown Loveland. The action authorized the City Manager to implement this expansion once the State relaxed the Stay at Home Order or allowed residents to leave their homes to engage in non-essential work or activities.

    On Thursday, City Manager Dave Kennedy used that authority and announced that the expansion of the DORA will begin Saturday, May 9, at noon and run until 11 PM. The DORA will remain in effect 7 days a week for 60 days.

    Within the DORA people can purchase alcoholic beverages in a designated cup from permitted establishments and carry the beverages outside within a defined Downtown area.

    Additional picnic tables have been placed in Nisbet Park. Visitors to Historic Downtown may also bring tables or chairs to use as long as they “maintain safe distancing guidelines which will also be posted in the downtown area.”

    The newly renovated restrooms in Nisbet Park are also open and will be sanitized daily by the City.

    In Columbus, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, announced Thursday the next phase of the Responsible RestartOhio plan as it relates to restaurants, bars, and personal care services.

    As part of yesterday’s announcement, Governor DeWine reminded Ohioans that COVID-19 is still “incredibly dangerous” and stressed the importance of continuing to exercise safe health habits as different sectors of the economy begin to reopen.

    “Reopening Ohio is a risk, but it’s also a risk if you don’t move forward. We’re on a dangerous road that has never been traveled before in Ohio and the danger is that we relax and stop taking precautions,” said DeWine. “All of us collectively control this. I ask you to take calculated risks and make good judgments. Continue social distancing, washing your hands, and wearing face coverings. If you aren’t concerned with what happens to you, do it for others.”

    RESTAURANTS/BARS

    Restaurants and bars in Ohio will be permitted to reopen as follows:

    • Outdoor dining: May 15
    • Dine-in service: May 21

    DeWine’s Restaurant Advisory Group created a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for restaurant and bar owners to follow. The full list of mandatory and recommended best practices can be found at coronaviurs.ohio.gov.

    PERSONAL CARE SERVICES

    Personal care services such as hair salons, barbershops, day spas, nail salons, and tanning facilities may reopen on May 15.

    DeWine’s Personal Services Advisory Group created a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for personal care service providers to follow. The full list of mandatory and recommended best practices can be found at coronaviurs.ohio.gov.

    CURRENT OHIO DATA

    There are 22,131 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 1,271 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 4,140 people have been hospitalized, including 1,167 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov.

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