Families who relied on free or reduced-price meal programs when school was in session will receive approximately $300 to purchase healthy and nutritious foods to feed their children
Columbus, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (OJFS) has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture for its Pandemic EBT plan. The Pandemic EBT program was included in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020.
The approval will allow OJFS to distribute SNAP benefits to 850,000 students across Ohio who relied on free or reduced-price meal programs when school was in session to have access to a hot, nutritious meal. The benefits will be mailed directly to students, and families do not need to apply to be eligible.
Families will receive approximately $300 to purchase healthy and nutritious foods to feed their children.
All visitors to City Hall should enter from the west side entrance of the building (parking lot entrance)
Loveland, Ohio – It’s Tuesday, May 12th, and City Hall has re-opened to the public. The hours of operation will be from 8 AM until 4 PM.
Walk-in payments will be accepted on May 12.
Even though the building will be physically open, the City is asking that residents continue the utilization of on-line resources and the City Hall drop box option for utility bill payments.
The re-opening comes with restrictions to “assure the safety of City Staff and all visitors to the building.” The City states, “In accordance with the State of Ohio Stay Safe Order” the following procedures will be implemented:
Exiting and Entering the Building
All visitors to City Hall should enter from the west side entrance of the building (parking lot) and exit through the south side entrance (West Loveland Ave.).
Specific Hours for At-Risk Populations
Between the hours of 8 A.M. and 9 A.M., City Hall will be dedicated to serving senior citizens and at-risk visitors only.
General Hours of Operation
City Hall will be open from 9 AM to 4 PM. to general, non-At-Risk Populations. City Hall will close at 4 PM to allow employees to clean their workspaces and lobby/common areas.
Facial Coverings
“Per State orders”, City Staff will be wearing facial coverings. Although not required, it is recommended that visitors wear facial coverings as a best practice when visiting City Hall.
Visitor Access
Visitor access will be restricted to the main lobby/common areas.
Restroom Access
Access to City Hall building restrooms will not be made available to the public at this time.
Physical Spaces
The social distancing of a minimum of 6 feet between people within the lobby/common areas is required.
Building Occupancy
Occupant capacity within City Hall will be limited to meet social distancing guidelines.
Business Meetings
In-person, face to face meetings with City Staff must be made by appointment in advance and approved by the City Manager.
Health and safety modifications to City Hall are currently underway. These modifications will permanently restrict access to areas outside of the main lobby/common areas, including restroom facilities. Glass protection has been installed at the Utility and Building Department counters, and sanitizing stations have been added to the lobby/common areas.
Loveland, Ohio – “We’re happy to announce that we will be starting curbside pick up again today,” said Terry Cole a co-owner of Plaid Room Records and Colemine Records in Historic Downtown Loveland.
Curbside Pick Up Is Back
Monday – Saturday from 11 AM – 4 PM
Cole said customers can simply call the shop with their name and order number and, “One of us will run it out to you.”
Terry and Bob Cole
The record store has been fulfilling on-line orders but now wish to better serve customers with curbside pick-up also.
Cole said to his customers, “Thanks for your patience while we slowly start to ramp up our employee’s hours again during this strange time for all of us. And thanks for all of the online orders! It’s been all we can do to keep up with them! We love you!”
Plaid Room Records is a new and used record store in Historic Downtown in the same block as the Loveland Bike Trail. It is also home to the Colemine Records label, an analog studio, and a live music venue. They have been operating their record label since 2007 and opened up Plaid Room Records in February of 2015. They have 20,000 LPs in their store that includes new vinyl available to order from their Online Store.
Cole said, “If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at (513) 583-1843 or email us at plaidroomrecords@gmail.com.” Plaid Room Records is at 122 West Loveland Avenue.
Challenge your family and friends to see who can score the highest in an assortment of trivia topics. This trivia challenge is designed for a teen audience.
The Daily Trivia Challenge will run from Noon – 8 p.m., with a new topic each day! Click the link below to begin!
Introduction to Finding Grants examines the characteristics of a successful grant seeking nonprofit organization, introduces the basic concepts and practices in grant seeking, and discusses how to use the Foundation Directory Online Professional database to find…
Are you missing storytime? Check out our library of virtual storytimes featuring some of your favorite Children’s Librarians! New videos are posted each weekday on the Library’s YouTube Channel.
No matter what level you are, come take part in a host of different activities aimed at improving your conversational English. The group will meet using Zoom and the first eight people registered will receive login directions a day before the session. Make sure that you have a strong Wi-Fi signal and register today. We are looking into adding additional sessions in the coming weeks.
Every Monday at 12 noon Brought to you by our workforce development partners at the Job Search Focus Group, a group for professionals in career transition in Cincinnati! JSFG offers weekly Monday noon live webinars. Please join us from your PC, Mac, iOS or Android at 12pm on Mondays. https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1495272750.
If your computer does not have a microphone, or for audio only, call in at (470) 869-2200. Meeting ID: 149 527 2750…
Join us for this three week “Lunch & Learn” series, presented on Facebook Live. We will point you in the right direction to the free library online resources to help with landing that new job. The sessions will cover writing resumes, job interviews and career resources that are just a click away. Each session will be 30 minutes and include a question & answer segment at the end of each presentation.
The Library has many services and resources to help you find a job! Visit our Job Help webpage for details.
Visit Our Ebranch Use your Library card to get instant access to digital books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, research, and more.
My Librarian Our online My Librarian service is now taking one-on-one appointments to help with job applications, resume writing, filing for unemployment, small business assistance, and much more.
Book Hook Up Need a good book to read while we’re all at home? We’re glad you asked–suggesting reading recommendations is one of our favorite things to do! Just tell us a little bit about your reading interests and our staff will send you a list of 3 eBooks or eAudiobooks chosen just for you!
Library FAQs While we’re closed, due dates will be suspended so you won’t incur fines on any material you have checked out. See our full list of FAQs for additional information about Library services during this closure.
Loveland High School Stage managers and crew (back row) Allison Kiehl, Stefan De Jongh, Millie Terselic, Ryan James, Gabe Collazo, Evan Miller,Molly McCort, and Samantha Weaver (front row) My Fair Lady andZack Peebles
Loveland, Ohio – Students at Loveland High School (LHS) have received 14 Cappies nominations for their November 2019 production of My Fair Lady.
The Cappies Critics and Awards Program recognizes Greater Cincinnati’s young writers, performers, and technical crews. High school theatre and journalism students in the Cappies program are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, and write and publish reviews. At the end of each school year, they vote on awards for their fellow students in a list of categories, including outstanding productions, group, and individual performances, as well as achievements in various technical categories
The gala is usually held at the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati but will be held virtually this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The awards gala will be held “virtually” this year on Thursday, May 28.
Photos by Steve Kovacs
Loveland High School Cappies Nominations for My Fair Lady
Special Effects/Technology
Amy Laufersweiler and Ava Swearingen
Sound
Adam Zdrojewski (lead), Evan Bell, Joshua Bryant, Jessica Ferrell, and Ryan Griswold
Props
Jordan Lawrence (lead), Jade Bradford, Rosa Karl-Chacon, and Cayleigh King
Orchestra
My Fair Lady Orchestra
Stage Management and Stage Crew
Samantha Weaver and Allison Kiehl (Stage Managers) and Adrianna Bell, Marissa Christmann, Gabe Collazo, Stefan De Jongh, Ashley Dunlap, Ryan James, Evan Miller, Molly McCort, Zack Peebles, and Millie Terselic
Excerpts from Top Reviews of the Loveland High School production of My Fair Lady
Stunning performances included both Anna Colletto and Aiden Hubbard as the leads, as well as William Gibbs-Heard and Claire Yoder playing the down-to-earth Colonel Pickering and the motherly Mrs. Pearce, respectively. Particularly, Colletto showed exceptional vocal talents through her singing voice and her consistent Cockney accent that lasted through the majority of the first act. – Joshua Inman, Ross High School
The production simply wouldn’t have been as “loverly” without the efforts of the props and special effects teams. From a glowing fire pit to baskets bursting with flowers, the student-made props contributed immensely to the spectacle’s early 20th-century feel, especially in Professor Higgins’s study, which was furnished with a realistic gramophone and an indecipherable phonetics chart. – Nadya Ellerhorst, Walnut Hills High School
Aiden Hubbard’s performance as the stubborn, yet genius Henry Higgins was also well-executed. The actor did not shy away from Higgins’s snobbery, and his assertive vocal style fit the character to boot. – Lucy Lawler, Saint Ursula Academy
With a stage crew of only six, all scene changes were prompt and kept the same velocity as the show. As the script is written for roughly three hours, the stage crew didn’t prolong the performance. In fact, they worked at a speed that seemed almost impossible. – Sam Jamison, Randall K. Cooper High School
A standout performance was given by Anna Colletto who glowed as Eliza Doolittle. Colletto sang Eliza’s solos beautifully, adding her own acting chops to the rambunctious Cockney flower girl. Colletto captured the comedic aspects of Eliza Doolittle’s role splendidly, giving her role a feeling of feistiness. – Isabelle Armour, Cincinnati Christian High School
The technical aspects of this show were flawless. It seemed like every aspect was thoughtfully planned around the others. The choreography and costumes played well together with strategic flowing and twirling of dresses and drapery. The set interacted well with the projections for the background. Props also were well-placed and very purposeful. The lighting crew, led by Matthew Rychlik and Kathryn Taylor, was dazzling. It can be difficult to evenly light an actor on stage with the projections behind them. – Emilee Taylor, Colerain High School
Featured ensemble members delivered witty lines with charm, originality, and humor. With engaging choreography backing up beautiful vocals, the actors brought together the best elements of the show. – Mary Defoor, School for Creative & Performing Arts
Hamilton County, Ohio – On May 4, Treasurer Robert Goering announced he is extending the real estate tax due date to July 17. The deadline for taxes due for the second half of 2019 was June 22.
Goering said that the tax bills will be mailed approximately June 22.
The decision was made taking into account multiple factors according to the Goering, including that the Hamilton County Administration Building remains closed to the public and his office is not available to taxpayers. The office is closed to the general public until further notice.
Dear Loveland Magazine Readers, I’m William Gibbs-Heard, a graduating senior at Loveland High School, and instead of having a graduation party, I decided, because of…
I’m William Gibbs-Heard, a graduating senior at Loveland High School, and instead of having a graduation party, I decided, because of the virus, that I should hold a sock drive.
For the graduation year of 2020, I would like to collect 2,020 pairs of new socks, or more, by the time I turn 18 on June 11th.
I want to do this in an effort to help those who are homeless and less fortunate than us. Due to all of the depression and fear surrounding the community in times like these, I want to be able to be a light in someone’s life by providing something to them that is so simple, yet very necessary.
I am accepting money donations through Paypal, Venmo, and Cashapp (all of which are listed below), as well as setting up a drop-off point at my house, 1205 W Main Street, Loveland, OH 45140.
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.
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.
This podcast shines a new light on the underrated Cincinnati Cobra; the greatest light-heavyweight of all time.
“Total Fighter,” is a narrative, nonfiction podcast about Ezzard Charles, Cincinnati’s heavyweight champion, and hosted by Loveland native Ricky Mulvey.
Ricky Mulvey is a former sportswriter and talking head at Loveland Magazine
The premier episode, “More Than a Gym Fighter” is a deep-dive into a very different Cincinnati. Go to a bustling Findlay Market in the 1940s, in between the pool tables and cigar smoke at the American Legion Hall in Newport, Kentucky for Charles’ first boxing match, and a Battle Royale in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
This podcast shines a new light on the underrated Cincinnati Cobra; the greatest light-heavyweight of all time. The series will ultimately follow Charles to his match against Joe Louis, and the characters who followed him– his family and the mafia.
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“Total Fighter” features interviews and stories from Buddy LaRosa, founder of LaRosa’s Pizza, William Dettloff, author of “Ezzard Charles: a Boxing Life,” Frank Wettencamp, one of Ezz’s high school classmates, and more. This show explores his complex character; why the name “Ezzard Charles” became an insult by Frank Sinatra and an inspiration to the composer George Russell.
Listen to “Total Fighter” at one of the links below, or on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. The show will soon be available on all platforms.
The first episode of a five-part series about Cincinnati’s heavyweight champion, Ezzard Charles. This show tracks Charles’ rise from his humble beginnings in Georgia to a top light-heavyweight contender. Travel back in time to a very different Findlay Market, a Battle Royale in Lawrenceville, and Ezzard Charles’ very first boxing match.
You can first hear new episodes and updates right here on Loveland Magazine or by following Ricky Mulvey on Facebook, @rickymulvey on Instagram, and @rickssoslick on Twitter.
All visitors to City Hall should enter from the west side entrance of the building (parking lot) and exit through the south side entrance (West Loveland Ave.).
“Per State orders”, City Staff will be wearing facial coverings. Although not required, it is recommended that visitors wear facial coverings as a best practice when visiting City Hall.
Access to City Hall building restrooms will not be made available to the public at this time.
The Cappies Critics and Awards Program recognizes Greater Cincinnati’s young writers, performers, and technical crews. High school theatre and journalism students in the Cappies program are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, and write and publish reviews. At the end of each school year, they vote on awards for their fellow students in a list of categories, including outstanding productions, group, and individual performances, as well as achievements in various technical categories
