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  • Loveland Educating Against Alcohol and Drugs Youth Ambassadors Join the We Are The Majority Rally

    Loveland Educating Against Alcohol and Drugs Youth Ambassadors Join the We Are The Majority Rally

    21 LEAAD Youth Ambassadors from Loveland, led by program coordinator Katie Sedziol (on the left), attended the 2019 We Are The Majority Rally in Columbus on April 30.

    Thousands of teens from across the state come together to celebrate their drug-free lifestyle

     

    Columbus, Ohio – On Tuesday, April 30, 21 LEAAD (Loveland Educating Against Alcohol and Drugs) youth ambassadors from Loveland City Schools embarked on their first trip to the “We Are The Majority Rally” in Columbus, Ohio. There they met more than 2,000 other teens from across Ohio to celebrate that the majority of youth in the state are choosing to stay drug and alcohol free. The day was full of events to shine a light on the fact that youth in Ohio are promoting mental health wellness and leading the way in alcohol and drug prevention efforts. The event, organized by the nonprofit “Prevention Action Alliance,” included a performance and testimony from the local Columbus band Pray for Sleep. In addition, Governor Mike DeWine spoke to the youth about the importance of the hard work within the prevention realm they are facilitating in their communities.

    The vision of LEAAD, a  coalition with members that include Loveland City Schools, the NEST Community Learning Center, Hope Restored, Little Miami River Chamber Alliance, the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department and many more, is to provide students with direction, education and awareness of healthy life choices in a positive environment, and support children and families in prevention and intervention strategies through community and school activities based on best practices research, data and policy.

    “They’re making our community a better place to live”

    “The coalition is beyond thankful to the youth ambassadors for leading the charge on prevention efforts in the community of Loveland,” said Katie Sedziol, LEAAD program coordinator. “They’re making our community a better place to live, grow and learn. We hope that this rally marks the first of many future trips to Columbus in the years to come to celebrate that youth are an integral piece of the drug prevention efforts in Loveland.”

    For more information about LEAAD and how to join the coalition, please contact Katie Sedziol at sedzioka@lovelandschools.org. All adults and youth are welcome.

  • Governor DeWine recognizes Ohio National Guard soldiers as they mobilize for Kuwait

    Governor DeWine recognizes Ohio National Guard soldiers as they mobilize for Kuwait

    North Canton, Ohio – Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine recognized the service of more than 100 Ohio National Guard soldiers who are preparing to deploy to Kuwait.

    The mobilization of the Ohio National Guard’s Company B, 638th Support Battalion in North Canton is the company’s first deployment in its 71-year history. Members of the aviation support battalion will undergo several weeks of training before deploying for a year-long tour of duty to provide aviation maintenance support to Army helicopter units in Kuwait.

    The unit, led by Captain Jack Yahnert, is equipped and trained to conduct field maintenance, assess and repair battle damage, and dispatch downed aircraft recovery teams for CH-47 Chinooks, HH-60 Black Hawks, and AH-64 Apache helicopters.

    “We are so proud of the work you will be doing to protect our Army helicopter pilots,” said Governor DeWine during the Battalion’s Call to Duty Ceremony in North Canton this morning. “The skills you’ve developed in the Ohio National Guard will be integral to the success of your mission. Thank you for your willingness to serve our country, and thank you to your families who are also making tremendous sacrifices in honorable service to our nation.”

    Joining Governor DeWine at the 638th Support Battalion’s Call to Duty Ceremony were Adjutant General Maj. Gen. John C. Harris, Jr.; Director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Major General (Retired) Deborah Ashenhurst; Governor DeWine’s Senior Advisor for Aerospace and Defense, Colonel (Retired) Joseph E. Zeis Jr.; and North Canton Mayor David Held.

    Company B will be joined for this mission by its detachments from Massachusetts and Indiana, as well as the Army Reserve’s 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade from Fort Dix, New Jersey.

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  • Visitation and funeral arrangements have been set for Clermont County Detective Bill Brewer

    Visitation and funeral arrangements have been set for Clermont County Detective Bill Brewer

    In honor of the life and service of Clermont County Detective Bill Brewer, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that all U.S. and Ohio flags at public buildings and grounds in Clermont County and at the Ohio Statehouse be flown at half-staff.

    Detective Brewer was killed in the line of duty this weekend during a standoff in Pierce Township at the Royal Oaks Apartments. Detective Brewer and Lt. Nick DeRose were shot by a male who had barricaded himself in his apartment and was threatening to kill himself. Detective Brewer, a 20-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, was transported to Anderson Mercy Hospital, where he later died as a result of the gunshot wounds he sustained.

    Brewer leaves behind a wife and 5-year-old son.

    Lt. Nick DeRose, a 22-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, was transported to University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and was later released.

    DeWine’s order is effective now until sunset on the date of Officer Brewer’s interment.

    The visitation and funeral arrangements have been set for Brewer. According to EC Nurre Funeral home visitation will be 4 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, February 7th at Mt. Carmel Christian Church on Bach-Buxton Road. The funeral is scheduled for 11 AM on Friday February 8th 2019 at the same location.

    Obituary for William Lee Brewer Jr.

    William Lee Brewer Jr., 42, of Pierce Township, passed away in the line of duty on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born January 14, 1977 in Cincinnati, son of William Sr. and Angie Brewer. He was married to Jamie Hensley Brewer for 13 years, who survives.

    Bill was a 20-year veteran with the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. He’s a 1996 graduate of Williamsburg High School where he was in the sports Hall of Fame.  Bill was also an avid UC Bearcat Fan.

    In addition to his loving wife and parents, he is survived by his beloved son, Braxton Brewer; brother, Michael Brewer; parents-in-law, James and Mary Noll and several nieces and nephews.

    Family and friends are invited to a public visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Christian Church, 4110 Bach Buxton Rd, Batavia, OH 45103 under the direction of E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday at the Church. Interment will follow at Pierce Township Cemetery.  Procession details will be released at a later time.