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Todos los hogares de EE.UU. son elegibles para ordenar 4 pruebas caseras gratuitas de COVID-19. Las pruebas son gratuitas. Las pruebas serán enviadas en un plazo de 7 a 12 días a partir del pedido.
Pida sus pruebas ahora para tenerlas cuando las necesite.
Si necesita una prueba de inmediato, consulte otros lugares donde puede realizarse pruebas de forma gratuita en su área.
You can expect delays, but ordering the FREE COVID-19 tests through the U.S. Postal Service before you need them is of course what you need to do.
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:
If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area.
The tests available for order:
Tests are available for every residential address in the U.S., including U.S. Territories and overseas military and diplomatic addresses (APO/FPO/DPO).
Tests can be ordered online at COVIDtests.gov. Tests will usually ship within 7-12 days of ordering.
To place an order, all you need is your name and residential address. No ID, credit card, or health insurance information is required. You may also share your email address to get updates on your order.
Yes. To promote broad access, the initial program will only allow #44 free individual tests per residential address.
No. To promote broad access, the initial program will only allow #44 free individual tests per residential address.
There are numerous other options to get tested for free, including over 20,000 free testing sites across the country. If you have health insurance, your insurance will also cover the cost of over-the-counter, at-home tests(up to 8 at-home tests per month for each person on your plan).
Tests are available for every residential address in the U.S., including U.S. Territories and overseas military and diplomatic addresses (APO/FPO/DPO).
All tests distributed as part of this program are FDA-authorized at-home rapid antigen tests. You will not be able to choose the brand you order as part of this program.
These tests will be delivered in the mail through the U.S. Postal Service. Tests will typically ship within 7-12 days of ordering.
All orders within the continental United States will be sent through First Class Package Service. Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories, and overseas military and diplomatic addresses (APO/FPO/DPO) will be sent through Priority Mail.
Yes. There is an option for you to provide an email address to receive email notifications with shipping updates.
Once your order is shipped, you will receive an email with an estimated delivery date and a tracking number. You can track the status of your delivery on USPS.com.
All orders within the continental United States will be sent through First Class Package Service. Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories, and overseas military and diplomatic addresses (APO/FPO/DPO) will be sent through Priority Mail.
No. This program is designed to send free tests to your home through the mail.
To get help with a delivery issue, please contact USPS.
Yes. Tests will have instructions on how to use them.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you take an at-home test:
For more on when to use at-home tests, see the latest CDC self-testing guidance.
Loveland, Ohio – At the beginning of each week, the Loveland City School District releases their latest Covid 19 Dashboard.
This newest report, issued yesterday, covers the 3 days schools were open last week; January 10, 11, and 12.
Note the correction to the 10/3/ report and that community cases increased from 51 to 62.
by David Miller
Princeton High School hosted the annual Ohio Music Education Association District XIV Honor Bands Festival on January 9. After auditioning, students from area schools were selected to perform in the prestigious OMEA concert. There was a High School Honor Band performance, a High School Honor Symphony Band concert, as well as performances by 7th and 8th-grade Honor Bands.
Students from Cincinnati’s most prestigious schools were represented:
Anderson, Goshen, Indian Hill, Loveland, Mariemont, Milford, Moeller, Mount Notre Dame, Oak Hills, Princeton, Reading Community School, Reading, SCPA, St. Xavier, Sycamore, Turpin, Walnut Hills, West Clermont, Wyoming, Colerain, and Summit Country Day.
The audio above is the concert given by the High School Symphony Honor Band. Several Loveland High School students were selected to be in this band:
Alton French – Bassoon
Kirsten Arill – Clarinet
Lizzy Lip – Trumpet
Aaron Spjut – Trumpet
Olivia Smith – Trombone
Jake Simon – Tuba
Allison Oh – Percussion
Jonathan Kaseff – Percussion
Dr. Brandon Jones was the guest conductor. Jones is a Professor of Music, Coordinator of Instrumental Music, and Music Department Chairperson at Wittenberg University, where he conducts their Symphonic Band.
Several other Loveland School District students performed during the full afternoon of concerts.
Shay Thomson, Zack Peebles, Amelia Macura, Sydney Whitlock, and Ellie Brinkman.
Katie Oaks, Eleanor Dennedy, James Young, John Paul Galles, and Victoria Elliot.
Caitlyn Ferrer, Payton Brown, and Luke Slater.
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – Times are a-changing in the sports world! History was made in Columbus last Thursday when the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Board of Directors voted to add Women’s Wrestling and Men’s Volleyball officially as “emerging sports” in the 2022-2023 school year.
“The OHSAA recognizing men’s volleyball is a huge win for the sport and for everyone that has worked so hard to get the boys game recognized on the big stage in Ohio,” former Loveland High School JV “A” Team Head Coach Matthew Ellis said, “There are a lot of people who have coached boys club and boys high school that deserve a ton of praise for getting the ball rolling on this. Volleyball is a game for everyone and this is a big step in showing that.”
Loveland Athletic Director Brian Conatser told Loveland Magazine on Friday, “That’s great. Obviously, we’ve had a very successful men’s volleyball program here at Loveland. We’re excited. What a great opportunity. I know that Head Coach Terri Swensen is super excited.”
Men’s volleyball is not currently an Eastern Cincinnati Conference sport according to Conatser. He said that the Conference will have to vote on it. “I’ll be the first one to bring it up,” added Conatser laughing.
The OHSAA Wrestling Coaches Association has held a Women’s wrestling tournament since 2020 and the OHSAA Men’s Volleyball Association has held its tournament since 1998 according to the OHSAA press release that was sent out on Thursday.
“The OHSAA has been talking with the boy’s volleyball and girls wrestling leaders for several years and we are now in the position to bring these two sports into the OHSAA,” said OHSAA Executive Director Doug Ute, “This move will help those sports continue to grow and allow those student-athletes to compete for an OHSAA state championship. It gives more kids opportunities and that is the mission of the OHSAA. We will look to keep a very similar format for the girls wrestling and boys volleyball tournaments as what the coaches associations have been doing,” Ute added, “The girls wrestling state tournament is held in mid-February and the boy’s volleyball state tournament is held in the spring. We have not yet developed tournament regulations, but we’ll start working on that so that those two sports hit the ground running next fall for the start of the 2022-23 school year.”
Conatser said that Loveland has not had any female wrestlers in the past and that the sport is currently configured where females compete in whatever weight classification, Varsity or JV, they fit into with the current traditional high school’s program. Conatser said, “It’s actually co-ed now in Ohio. At Loveland, we’ve had some interested females in the past but none competed. I’m sure now that it is an OHSAA sport we will probably, and hopefully, we will see some females that will want to come out and participate.”
Conatser said it will take some time to figure out how Loveland will handle coaching positions, etc. He said he assumed that females competing against males will continue until a transition to female-specific teams is organized. Currently, OHSAA has separate State tournaments for Women’s and Men’s wrestling competitions.
OHSAA sports, with the new additions, officially has grown to 28, distributed evenly between men and women.
OHSAA also announced on Thursday that they have plans to discuss providing an Esports tournament because gaming has grown exponentially in schools across the country over the last few years. OHSAA is actively looking to partner with a group that specializes in Esports.
Here at Loveland Magazine, we are overjoyed to hear the news about the addition of Women’s Wrestling and Men’s Volleyball to the OHSAA organization! Congratulations to all those who officially get to now compete within their high schools in these 2 new emerging OHSAA sports! We can’t wait to see our Loveland Tiger Women’s Wrestling and Men’s Volleyball teams compete in 2022-2023!
For the latest updates on local sports news stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – The community of Loveland has always been known for supporting one another’s businesses and at times teaming up together to serve the greater good! Mary Clare Baden, Sue Besl Price, and Christy Jones have done just that! Introducing Besl, Baden, & Christy Jones; an all-female real estate powerhouse!
We are pleased to present to you the official Loveland Magazine TV video announcing Mary, Sue, and Christy’s collaboration as a dynamic trio in their new real estate empire, Besl, Baden, & Christy Jones! In this special announcement, these ladies will talk to you all about their extensive real estate backgrounds, why Loveland is so special to them, what their mission is as a new real estate business, and how they plan on helping the Greater Loveland community find the best homes for their particular needs. Now is your chance to get to know these unbelievable community-oriented businesswomen! Click below to hear all about Besl, Baden, & Christy Jones!
(Photos by Cassie Mattia © 2022)
A Message From the Besl, Baden, & Christy Jones Team
“As the three principal REALTORS on the team, Mary Clare Baden, Sue Besl Price, and Christy Jones, we all bring with us integrity and unique talents in providing an exceptional holistic real estate experience to our friends, family, and clients.
As the driving force behind the team, Mary Clare’s finance knowledge, market statistical analysis and negotiation skills, and contract-to-close efficiencies are all specialties that elevate the team above any other. As an accounting major from the University of Cincinnati, she keeps the team and our clients abreast of the market conditions while working with our clients to negotiate the best terms and take them from contract to closing.
Sue brings to the team extensive expertise in marketing, design, and staging along with her considerable knowledge of Real Estate practices, laws, and contracts. Having served on both the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors and Ohio Realtors Board of Directors, and both Board’s Contracts and Forms, and Professional Standards committees. As a Principal Broker Sue keeps up-to-date on nationwide and statewide industry changes to best serve our clients.
With 22 years of experience, Christy is the “True Resource” and connector on the team. She has formed a network of professional contractors and vendors over the years and proudly connects all of our clients with these resources. She is a connector in the community as well working to help us give back to those in the areas in which we serve. Christy is our luxury connection in repeatedly serving those buyers and sellers in the high-end property market.
We are also pleased that Jo Helmink will continue to support the team.
We have been honored to have helped hundreds of clients find their dream homes throughout the years. Together we now combine our strengths and talents in looking forward to many more years of providing exceptional connections, integrity, and service for our future clients! We appreciate and are grateful for your continued support – Thank You!“
For the latest on new businesses opening in Loveland stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!
Hamilton County, Ohio – Jury Trials in Hamilton County have been paused. If you received a summons for Petit Jury Duty on 1/18/22, 1/24/22, or 1/31/22 you do not need to report.
The order, which you can read below is in effect until 2/7/22.
Grand Jury service is still ongoing. If you have a summons for Grand Jury you must still report.
![[Video] Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-hall-of-fame.jpg)
David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – The gym we were in Friday evening is named after one of the more beloved, former Loveland High School teachers, Charles (Chuck) R. Schmidt who was inducted into the Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2008. This Friday I went there to record the introduction of the two newest members. As they were introduced at halftime of the Varsity Men’s game vs. Turpin, the announcer, Stu Shestina, read an impressive list of the pair’s athletic accomplishments and told the fans where they are now in their life after their glory days as former Tigers.
The Loveland High School Hall of Fame inductees were Jeffrey Roades (1971) and Steve Walker (1989).
Loveland, Ohio – The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued this Winter Weather Advisory in effect from January 16, 12:00 PM EST until January 17, 07:00 AM EST.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington OH 959 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 KYZ096-OHZ072-078-162300- /O.CON.KILN.WW.Y.0003.220116T1700Z-220117T1200Z/ Pendleton-Clinton-Clermont- Including the cities of Falmouth, Butler, Wilmington, Blanchester, and Milford 959 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Some brief mixing with sleet or rain is also possible. * WHERE...In Ohio, Clinton and Clermont Counties. In Kentucky, Pendleton County. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iln as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Parents and current sophomores who want to know more about the 31 career programs at Great Oaks Career Campuses can tune in to a live Q&A session on January 18.
The session will feature Great Oaks staff and others who will answer questions about the programs, applying for fall 2022, certifications and college credit available, and more.
The livestreamed Q&A session can be seen at www.greatoaks.com/pa from 7-8 PM on Tuesday, January 18. A recording of the video will be available on the website afterward.
