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  • Debut Edition: “Courtney Explains it All”

    Debut Edition: “Courtney Explains it All”

    by Courtney Hineman

    Loveland, Ohio – In my debut broadcast of “Courtney Explains it All” I talk about what inclusion means for those with a developmental disability and what we can all do together to make life more manageable and equitable.

    “Courtney Explains It All” is a vlog on LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV that will feature my insight on different topics, issues, and interviews focused on the developmental disability community.

    This vlog episode is about what inclusion is, what inclusion looks like, and how to advocate for others with disabilities. As someone who has lived with a disability all my life, I hope you find my explanations and tips helpful. Thank you so much for checking out my vlog!

    My desire is that you will find the following organizations helpful as we continue our journey together!

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    Welcome to the Roll Mobility – your go-to app for a smoother life, specially designed for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues. With a staggering 12% of U.S. adults facing mobility disabilities, we’re here to make a difference.

    Discover a world of convenience with Roll Mobility. Our platform equips you with reliable information about the accessibility of restaurants, public spaces, businesses, trails, and parking areas. Say goodbye to doubts about whether a place is truly accessible.

    Roll Mobility isn’t just an app; it’s a community-driven accessibility tool. Unlike other search engines, we understand that accurate data requires a united effort from the community. Together, we’re paving the way for a more inclusive future.

    Disability Rights Ohio 

    Disability Rights Ohio is a non-profit corporation with a mission to advocate for an equitable Ohio for people with disabilities

    Since October 2012, Disability Rights Ohio has served as Ohio’s Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system and Client Assistance Program (CAP). It is governed by a Board of Directors, primarily consisting of people with disabilities and family members of people with disabilities.

    Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities

    The Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities supports over 4,100 Butler County Residents. Supports and services are available life-long through contracts with partner agencies or directly provided by our Board.

    Founded in 1967, the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities supports over 4,100 people. Supports and services are available life-long through partner agencies or directly provided by our Board.

    Much of our services go beyond the walls of our facilities and take place in the community. The Board’s supports are geared toward the philosophy of person-centered thinking, which places the individual at the center of decisions made about the services they receive. We are committed to helping people determine their dreams and helping to make those dreams come true.

    Hamilton County Board of Developmental Disabilities

    Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services (HCDDS) is a government social services agency established by state law. For more than 50 years, HCDDS has provided educational, vocational, and residential support and services to thousands of individuals with developmental disabilities (DD). Each year, we support approximately 7,300 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout their lives, from babies through seniors, by providing case management, monitoring service quality, and funding services provided by our community partners.

    We treat each person we serve as a unique individual and connect them to services to reflect the life they want. By collaborating with more than 1,000 certified providers, we’re able to support people to live a life that is important and meaningful to them, on their own terms.

    Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities

    The mission of the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities is to help those we serve expand capabilities and navigate the possibilities. We envision a culture comprised of inclusive communities where people with disabilities thrive and live a life on their own terms. Individuals and families served by the Clermont County Board of DD have the right of choice and flexibility regarding what, how and where services are provided.  Individuals and families will be empowered to make decisions, become partners and work cooperatively with professionals, and exert control over the services provided to them.

    Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities

    The Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides services and supports to over 2,400 people in Warren County who have developmental disabilities. The mission of the board is supporting people with disabilities and their families to achieve what is important to them. The Board employs 127 people in full and part time positions. We operate out of four locations in Warren County, and have an annual budget of $30,500,000.00. More than 65% of our revenue is derived from local levy funds.

    Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council

    The mission of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (Ohio DD Council) is to create change that improves independence, productivity and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families in community life. The Ohio DD Council operates under the authority of the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act) and is a part of the Ohio DD Network. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities assists and supports the Ohio DD Council as the federally mandated designated state agency.

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    Courtney Hineman is a disability rights advocate. She is the Community Outreach Advocate at the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities and was appointed by Governor DeWine to the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council for the second term. She is a member of Butler County’s self-advocacy group, and enjoys participating in Best Buddies.

  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – On this week’s all new Queen City Sports Podcast Chris rides solo and discusses the approach Nick Krall took for the Reds at the trade deadline and how it was a safe play given the state of the team. But was it the right play? Also, the Ja’Marr Chase situation drags on for the Bengals in training camp, along with some concerning injuries. Finally, Chris hits on the 2024 Loveland Tigers Football schedule and some of the best matchups to look for this fall!

    Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.

    Also, don’t forget to follow us at The Loveland Sports Desk at the below links:

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • 19th Annual Paxton’s Grill Golf Outing a Record-Breaking Success

    19th Annual Paxton’s Grill Golf Outing a Record-Breaking Success

    Loveland, Ohio – The organizers say “Thank You for Making the 19th Annual Paxton’s Grill Golf Outing a Record-Breaking Success.”

    “From each of us here at Paxton’s Grill & CancerFree KIDS, thank you for supporting our annual event. We cannot do it without you. In fact, we broke the $100,000 fundraising mark for this year’s outing – the first time ever.”

    The CancerFree KIDS mission is to eradicate cancer as a life-threatening disease in children by funding promising research that might otherwise go unfunded. Our annual golf outing contributes to this worthy cause.

    “Thanks to all who came out to golf and volunteer at our weekend dates in the 19th annual Golf Outing last Friday and Saturday at Hickory Woods Golf Course! The weather was perfect and we believe everyone had a great time!”

    The winners for the two days included:

    Friday Foursome Winners

    1st Place: TQL: Gary Carr, Austin Hansford, Matt Herring and Joe Turnser

    2nd Place: Michael Brady, Dave Frye, Keith Burkhardt and Dan Edwards

    3rd Place: Roderick MacEachen, Quam MacEachen, Hansel Stansel and Jared Wagoner

    Longest Drive Women: Mary Jo Phillips

    Longest Drive Men: Nicholas Creech

    Closes to the Pin: Gary Carr & Bill Phillips (one on hole 6 and one on hole 15)

    Longest Putted Hole: Tyler Kuhnash

    Saturday Foursome Winners

    1st Place: Stan Pitchard, Roberts Mark, Bob Stebbins, and Tim Wachenfeld

    2nd Place: Ralph Dunnigan, Curt Gardiner, Mike Hinds and John Fisher

    3rd Place: Andrew Jaeger, Ben Jaeger, Erik Lund and Glen Lund

    Longest Drive Women: #5: Tish Marquardt

    Longest Drive Men: #3: Wes Minton

    Closest to the Pin: #6: Brian Duermit

    Closest to the Pin: #15: Curt Gradner

    Longest Putted Hole: #9: Dan Hare

    About Paxton’s Grill

    Located in the heart of the Historic Loveland District just outside Cincinnati, Paxton’s Grill is housed in one of the town’s oldest buildings and is adjacent to the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail. Our relaxed atmosphere and friendly service welcomes you back time and time again! 

    ​Although Loveland, Ohio was named after the city’s first postmaster and early shopkeeper James Loveland, the area’s first settler was Col. Thomas Paxton. Born in Pennsylvania in 1739, Paxton moved to Kentucky in 1790. After having the opportunity to observe the beauty of the Little Miami River landscape, Paxton traveled north and in 1795 settled in the area now known as Loveland.

    During the Revolutionary War, Paxton served as Lt. Colonel of the Second Battalion of the Bedford County

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    Militia. In 1777, he ate Christmas dinner at Valley Forge with Gen. George Washington and other illustrious military personnel such as the Marquis de Lafayette and Alexander Hamilton. 

    Paxton is acknowledged for being the first to build a log cabin in the area. He died in 1813 and was buried in the family graveyard on the farm where he built his first cabin. 

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    Thirty-five years later, Col. William Ramsey, a land speculator, laid out the town of Paxton which was partially bordered by the Little Miami Railroad. A few years later, Ramsey laid out the town of Loveland, which adjoined the town of Paxton.

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    Due to residents’ frequent stops at James Loveland’s general store, the name caught on and in 1863, Paxton officially became Loveland and new boundaries were established. 

    Paxton’s Grill is housed in one of Loveland’s oldest buildings built about the same time that the town of Paxton became Loveland. In January 2000, a few locals saw the need for a family-friendly establishment and purchased this historic building with the goal of providing good food at reasonable prices in a comfortable setting. 

    We welcome you to Paxton’s Grill and are proud to pay homage to Thomas Paxton and his early contributions to what is now called the Historic Loveland District.

    Thank you for joining us and welcome to Paxton’s Grill!

  • To Buy or Sell? Breaking Down the Reds’ Trade Deadline Moves

    To Buy or Sell? Breaking Down the Reds’ Trade Deadline Moves

    The Reds Welcome Ty France, courtesy of the Cincinnati Reds on X.

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – The Reds were in a difficult position in the days leading up to the July 30th MLB trade deadline. They were near the bottom of the division but only a handful of games out of the last Wild Card spot, one of seven teams within 8 games of that last playoff position. Though losing two out of three from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (themselves heavy sellers at the deadline) certainly put a damper on things, statistically speaking their hunt for the postseason was not officially over yet.

    There were certainly arguments to be made that the Reds could either buy or sell at the deadline, but there was no question that whatever moves were going to be made, they needed to have an impact. If the Reds were looking to contend, those moves had to bring in players that could close the gap in the playoff race in the second half. If they sold, the return on the players they traded needed to be substantial and with an eye towards helping them contend immediately in 2025 or in 2026 at the latest.

    Ultimately, Nick Krall attempted to split the middle. The Reds didn’t acquire any immediate-impact difference makers, but they did not dismantle the club either. The moves made at the 2024 deadline will ultimately take time to pass judgment on, but here is a rundown of how it played out.

    A trade that could show an immediate impact was the one that sent Frankie Montas to Milwaukee for relief pitcher Jakob Junis and outfielder Joey Wiemer. Montas was supposed to be a key signing for the Reds this year, but it did not pan out. He was 4-8 with a 5.01 ERA. His contract was for 1 year at 16 million dollars with a mutual option for 2025, so getting at least some of that salary off of the books is an additional benefit.

    Junis is the player with the most big-league experience and promise. This season he’s appeared in 10 games, including one start. In 26 innings he’s amassed a 4-0 record while striking out 19 and walking 5. With the trade of Lucas Sims (discussed below) Junis could step into the bullpen right away and pitch meaningful innings for this team.

    Wiemer is a bit more of a project. He is just 25 and was a highly valued prospect in the Brewers farm system, though he’s yet to fully capitalize on his talent. For Milwaukee’s AAA team he hit .242/.387/.358. His power numbers are below projections but he’s playing much better in July, slashing .333/.494/.517, certainly trending in the right direction. If he is on the cusp of playing in the big leagues, the Reds are a team that can use all of the outfield bats they can find.

    Also, the Reds traded reliever Lucas Sims to the Boston Red Sox for young right-handed pitcher Ovis Portes. Fangraphs has Portes as the Red Sox 38th ranked prospect at just 19 years old. This year for Boston’s A-level minor league team he has pitched 21 innings, allowing 17 hits and 8 earned runs. He’s been a bit feast or famine with his control, striking out 25 while walking 15 in 7 appearances, 5 of them starts. Portes certainly has potential, but it’s likely going to be several seasons before Cincinnati fans see that play out at Great American Ballpark.

    In addition, the day before the deadline, the Reds acquired first basemen Ty France from the Seattle Mariners. France hit .223 with 8 home runs and 31 RBIs. According to Baseball Savant, France is above average in terms of barrel %, and walk rate, showing a patient eye at the plate. However, his average his dropped each season in the majors since 2021 when he hit .291 for Seattle. Perhaps a change of scenery and new opportunities in the Queen City will help France get back on track.

    As Nick Krall emphasized, the Reds can still contend with the team they have. None of their key players who were performing well (apart from perhaps Sims) were shipped. Montas clearly was not going to work out and Lucas Sims had just one year left on his contract. As of the publishing of this, the Reds have taken the first two games of their series against the Chicago Cubs and have shown life on offense and have gotten contributions from a wide variety of players.

    While the 2024 MLB trade deadline didn’t bring Cincinnati players that will drive them to the playoffs this year, it didn’t result in the front office waiving the white flag, either. And so, Reds fans can only soldier on and hope that the team has enough to string together enough wins to give it a go in August and September.

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.

    Also, don’t forget to follow us at The Loveland Sports Desk at the below links:

    For Facebook, click here.

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    For Instagram, click here. 

    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • One-time benefit to Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months

    One-time benefit to Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months

    Loveland, Ohio – The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (SCP) will provide a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans to assist with electric bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases.

    The program will run from July 1 through September 30.

    Apply for Ohio Energy Assistance Programs

    What are the benefits?

    • A one-time electric bill payment of up to $500 for customers of PUCO-regulated utilities or $800 for unregulated utilities.

    Who is Eligible for the Summer Crisis Program?

    Households must be at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and meet one of the following criteria to be eligible:

    • Have a member of the household who is at least 60 years of age or older.
    • Have a documented medical condition or a diagnosis .
    • Households whose electric has been disconnected, in threat of disconnection, or a new service is being established.
    • Customers who are enrolling in PIPP Plus for the first time or have a PIPP default
    Size of Household Total Household Income 12 Months
    1 up to $26,355
    2 up to $35,770
    3 up to $45,185
    4 up to $54,600
    5 up to $64,015
    6 up to $73,430
    7 up to $82,845

    For households with more than seven (7) members, contact your local Energy Assistance Provider

    RELATED:

    Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

    HEAP is designed to help eligible, low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. More info…
  • Welcome to the Loveland Shorts Film Festival!

    Welcome to the Loveland Shorts Film Festival!

    Join us August 2nd, 3rd & 4th!

    Greetings, and welcome to the Loveland Shorts Film Festival! Our festival team is committed to producing a festival that is top-tier and one that attending filmmakers want to return year after year. The LSFF’s focus is entirely on Short Film entries; those 20 minutes or less in length.

    The festival will take place in the city of Loveland, Ohio on August 2, 3, and 4th. The venue for the festival is a quaint movie theater in our historic downtown with a seating capacity of 180 and additional rooms for workshops and concessions.

    Loveland is excited to host this annual festival with the complete support and backing of its Mayor, City Manager, restaurants, local businesses, and the community at large. Loveland, also known as “The Sweetheart of Ohio,” is rated one of the ten best small towns in Ohio. The arts-focused community is home to art festivals and art crawls, live theater, music venues, an authentic medieval castle, and now, the LSFF. The beautiful Little Miami River and Ohio bike trail run through the middle of town, offering scenic views for outdoor enthusiasts enjoying kayaking, canoeing, biking or, just wandering through boutique shops and restaurants for all tastes.

    Come join us for our very 1st LSFF and experience Loveland, “The Sweetheart of Ohio”.

    Tickets

    VIP One Day Pass ($30)

    • Reserved seating one day.

    • Lanyard for the festival.

    • Access to morning coffee hour.

    • Access to all workshops.

    • Access to all screenings.

    • Access to after-hours parties.

    • Access to Sunday awards ceremony and continental breakfast.

    Standard Day Pass ($25)

    • Reserved seating one day.

    • Wrist band for that day of the festival.

    • Access to all workshops.

    • Access to morning coffee hour.

    • Access to all screenings.

    Additional Information

    • Our schedule includes 6 unique Film Screening Blocks, and 3 unique Workshops. Join us on Friday AND Saturday to enjoy all of our Filmmakers’ Art.

    • Avoid paying multiple credit card fees: To purchase tickets for both days of the festival, be sure to add everything to your cart before checking out.

    BUY TICKETS

    Venue

    Loveland Stage Company – 111 S 2nd St, Loveland, OH 45140

    Mission of the Loveland Shorts Film Festival

    To bring a creative and welcoming environment for independent filmmakers by providing venues in Loveland to showcase their work.  We will inspire and nurture students of the cinema by offering insightful resources to enhance their craft and provide an opportunity for the community to immerse itself in the art of filmmaking.

    Follow the Loveland Shorts Film Festival on FaceBook

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  • What Loveland District and City Hall are saying: Governor DeWine signs bill requiring AEDs

    What Loveland District and City Hall are saying: Governor DeWine signs bill requiring AEDs

    The automated external defibrillator (AED) at the Loveland Town Clock

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    “I think the new law by Governor DeWine is definitely needed. If this can save one life, then it is worth it.”

    – Loveland High School Athletic Director Jayson Bruce

    by David Miller

    Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 47 on Wednesday. The new law will require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be placed in every public and chartered nonpublic school in Ohio, as well as all municipally owned or operated sports and recreation locations.

    It will also require schools to adopt emergency action plans for the use of AEDs and practice these plans quarterly, among other provisions.

    Watch Press Conference: Click Here to View Full Bill-Signing Ceremony (via Facebook)

    Among those in attendance for Tuesday’s bill-signing ceremony were representatives from the NFL and several other organizations that make up the Smart Heart Sports Coalition.

    Loveland City Manager Dave Kennedy told Loveland Magazine that there is an AED at the Loveland Bike Trail next to the town clock at West Loveland Avenue and Railroad Avenue, Phillips Park, and McCoy Park. “We have cameras protecting the AED’s and if the alarms go off when accessed, the communication center will see them first hand.”

    Loveland High School Athletic Director Jayson Bruce told Loveland Magazine, “We have been extremely blessed to have been way ahead of this for many years here in Loveland. As a matter of fact, Loveland High, Middle and Intermediate schools are all certified as Heart Safe schools through Project ADAM. And as part of this certification, we had to create and execute plans to respond to heart emergencies. A huge part of these plans are the AED’s. Our High School and Middle/Intermediate school campuses are extremely well equipped with AED’s for not only the school day, but all of our athletic teams. The number one priority is and always will be safety. We are blessed to be able to provide access to AED’s to all of our sports teams.”

    Bruce said that on the High School campus their trainers have an AED with them at all times. There is also an AED mounted on the outside of the team room at Loveland High School Stadium. At Loveland High School, they have AED’s mounted outside of the gyms and the workout facility. Bruce added, “We also have backpack units that go along with our teams that train or participate off campus, like cross country, etc.”

    The Loveland Middle and Intermediate school campus is very similar to the High School. “We have AED’s mounted directly outside of each gym. The trainer, who is at football practices and games, always has an AED with them. Since we have teams that practice off campus as well, we send them with AED’s,” Bruce said.

    Founded in March 2023 in response to the life-saving emergency response and care provided to Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin after he experienced a sudden cardiac arrest, the Smart Heart Sports Coalition is comprised of nearly 40 member organizations – including major sports leagues and organizations, as well as leading patient and health advocacy groups across the country – that advocate for efforts to prevent fatalities from sudden cardiac arrest among student-athletes. (Click here to read letter of support from Damar Hamlin)

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    The following individuals/organizations involved with the coalition offered statements in support of Governor DeWine’s signing of HB 47:

    NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE & RELATED INDIVIDUALS

    T.J. Carrie, Founder, T.J. Carrie Foundation, NFL Cornerback
    “Governor DeWine, we are honored to be a part of this significant milestone. The dedication, vision, and countless hours of effort from many individuals have driven transformative change for our communities. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported HB 47 and made this achievement possible.”

    Kenneth Edmonds, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs, National Football League
    “On behalf of the National Football League and the nearly 40 members of the Smart Heart Sports Coalition, I applaud Governor DeWine and the Ohio legislature for enacting this common-sense, life-saving measure. With this bill crossing the goal line and into law, Ohio’s school communities and athletic venues are better equipped and prepared to swing into action and respond effectively to a cardiac emergency if it occurs. This is a victory for student safety.”

    Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills Safety
    “Today’s bill-signing is a testament to leadership and teamwork, and I thank and applaud Governor DeWine, the leaders of the Ohio legislature, the bill sponsors, and the many Smart Heart Sports Coalition team members who came together to move this life-saving legislation forward. I’ll always consider Ohio my second home, and I’m delighted that this new law makes the places around the state where young people learn, play, and compete safer, more resilient, and better prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency. This is a big win for young people throughout Ohio.” (Click here to read letter of support from Damar Hamlin)

    Paul B. Sparling, Head Athletic Trainer Emeritus, Cincinnati Bengals
    “By signing this bill, once it is fully implemented, it is just a matter of time before someone who suffers a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) at an athletic event or facility in Ohio will be given a second chance at life. I had a ‘front row seat’ at the SCA episode involving Damar Hamlin in January 2023, and got to witness the end result of planning, preparing, practicing, and execution of a well-designed emergency action plan and use of CPR and an AED.  Thank you to all of those involved in sponsoring and supporting this life-saving legislation.”

    Denzel Ward, Founder/President, Make Them Know Your Name Foundation, Cleveland Browns Cornerback
    “This legislation is so important and I’m glad to see Ohio taking such strides in the right direction to help avoid heart-related fatalities. Having grown up in Cleveland and being an Ohio State Buckeye and Cleveland Brown, it’s an honor to use my platform to advance the safety measures in place for our communities.”

    Nicole Ward, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Make Them Know Your Name Foundation (Denzel’s Mother)
    “When my son Denzel got drafted to the Cleveland Browns and we set up the Make Them Know Your Name Foundation, our vision was always to take part in life-changing heart health initiatives like HB 47. It’s not lost on me the number of tragedies many of us have had to face to get to this point, and it brings a sense of pride that the story of my family’s tragedy played a part in making this bill a reality.”

    OTHER “SMART HEART” ORGANIZATIONS

    American Heart Association
    “The American Heart Association appreciates the legislature and the governor for supporting legislation that will require the placement of AEDs in all public schools along with a requirement that emergency action plans be adopted at these sites and for staff to be trained in using AEDs. This life-saving policy compliments and reinforces Ohio’s existing requirement that coaches be certified in CPR. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of sudden death in young athletes and most commonly occurs during or just after physical exertion, while engaged in practice sessions, organized competition, or other sports activities. With only seconds to react and every minute crucial, having an appropriate plan in place during a sudden cardiac emergency will certainly make a difference in survival.”

    Dr. Stuart Berger, M.D., President, Citizen CPR Foundation, and Medical Director, Project ADAM
    “We are beyond delighted that Governor DeWine is signing HB 47 into law and are thankful to the state of Ohio. This bill will require AED placement in schools and will undoubtedly save the lives of both students as well as adults. To the state of Ohio, where Damar Hamlin had a very successful public resuscitation after a cardiac arrest, we say THANK YOU!!!!”

    Lindsay Davis, Former Miss Ohio, Eponym of Lindsay’s Law, Heart Patient
    “As a former Miss Ohio, athlete, and current heart patient, I helped pass Lindsay’s Law. I am humbled and grateful to build on that legislation with the support of Representative Brown, Representative Bird, Governor DeWine, and all of the inspiring NFL Smart Heart Sports Coalition advocates who have worked so hard to pass HB 47. As Ohioans, we are leading the charge to safeguard our children’s futures and I couldn’t be more proud.”

    Mary M. Newman, President & CEO, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation
    “As a national nonprofit organization, advocating for the prevention of death and disability from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) with a vibrant SCA survivor community, and as a member of the Smart Heart Sports Coalition, we commend the Ohio legislature for passing HB 47. We believe this legislation will undoubtedly help save lives by requiring placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public and chartered nonpublic schools and public recreational facilities; requiring staff at these locations to be trained in the use of AEDs; requiring the Ohio Department of Health to develop a model emergency action plan; and providing liability protections for those using AEDs in good faith.”

    Darren Sudman, Simon’s Dad and Co-Founder of Simon’s Heart
    “There are so few instances in life where major problems have an easy solution. HB 47 is one of them. Schools and the people inside of them are now prepared to respond to sudden cardiac arrest. All you need are chest compressions, an automated external defibrillator, and a plan. Thanks to this law, we do.”

    The Governor was also joined for Tuesday’s ceremony by the bill’s primary sponsors, as well as leadership from the Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives:

    Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill)
    “Having three sons who competed in high school sports, and one of our teammates almost had an incident, it really does hit home. Hopefully this will affect people throughout the state of Ohio, and it will be a positive thing and something that shows we care about our kids in Ohio, and we care about our future.”

    Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima)
    “The stories are certainly compelling. We know that, unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. It happens throughout the United States and throughout the world. Our legislature does a lot of work to bring things like this together. I want to congratulate the bill sponsors, the Speaker, and the Governor for this day.”

    State Rep. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester)
    “AEDs in combination with CPR can and will save lives. Canen Dickman is here with us today because of this. What we wanted to do was to pass a bill that was common sense, bipartisan, that will do what it did for Canaan: save lives – and not just young people, but everybody around the state of Ohio. I am honored to be the person that was entrusted by my constituents to bring this idea forth. I thank Representative Bird for cosponsoring this bill with me, everyone in the legislature, and all of the other entities that gave their support. It takes a village to do something like this, and I thank everyone who was involved.”

    State Rep. Adam Bird (R-New Richmond)
    “Only a couple of months after the whole nation watched Damar Hamlin’s life be saved by an AED in Cincinnati, a 17-year-old student in my district back home passed away from sudden cardiac arrest during the school day. After those events took place, the opportunity presented itself for me to join Representative Brown on this bill and I quickly jumped on that opportunity, because we all see the importance of doing everything that we can to save young people’s lives.”

  • Scott Fair Painting Service helps preserve iconic Loveland B&O Railroad Depot

    Scott Fair Painting Service helps preserve iconic Loveland B&O Railroad Depot

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – I met Scott and Brandon Fair the father and son duo of Scott Fair Painting Service in the early stage of their restoration work on Loveland’s iconic Loveland B&O Railroad Depot. The 117-year-old depot is owned by Martin Schickel and is located right on the Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Downtown Loveland.

    Scott and Brandon won the contract to re-paint the exterior of the Loveland landmark and told me about their approach to working on a building with historic importance.

     

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  • Democrats approve virtual vote by delegates to pick a presidential nominee

    Democrats approve virtual vote by delegates to pick a presidential nominee

    Loveland, Ohio – BY:  – Ohio Capital Journal

    The Democratic National Committee will move forward with a virtual nomination vote for its presidential candidate as soon as Aug. 1, after its Rules Committee approved the process on Wednesday.

    The DNC has been moving forward with plans to hold a virtual nomination roll call since well before President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place.

    The pre-convention vote is necessary to avoid potential legal pitfalls that could arise if the DNC waits to formally nominate its candidate until during its convention in late August, since some states have deadlines to place candidates on their ballots before or during that week.

    DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said at the beginning of the Rules Committee’s meeting the party is striving to “execute this nomination with transparency, with fairness and efficiency.”

    “Many of you have probably seen the reporting that Vice President Harris has received the expressed support from the majority of pledged delegates and might wonder what that means for this process,” Harrison said.

    “Delegates are free to support who they choose and we are glad that they are engaging in this important moment in history,” Harrison said. “As a party we have an obligation to design and implement a fair nomination process for delegates to officially express their preferences through a vote resulting in eventually an official nominee of the Democratic Party who will go on to the top ballot in November.”

    Multi-step process

    Under the process adopted during the panel’s meeting, Harris as well as other presidential hopefuls have from July 25 through July 27 at 6 p.m. Eastern to register their intent to seek the nomination with the DNC Convention secretary.

    Candidates then have until July 30 at 6 p.m. to meet the requirements, including collecting at least 300 signatures from DNC delegates with a maximum of 50 of those people representing any one state.

    DNC Rules Committee Co-Chair Leah D. Daughtry said during the live-streamed meeting that if only one presidential candidate qualifies, she expects the virtual roll call would take place on Aug. 1.

    If more than one candidate qualifies, Daughtry anticipates the virtual roll call would take place on or around Aug. 3.

    Democrats will still hold a ceremonial roll call of the states from the floor of the United Center in Chicago during their convention week, but have argued for months they must certify their nominee beforehand.

    ‘Consistent with our values’

    Minyon Moore, chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, said the party has “the guideposts and the expertise in place to ensure that we will do this right and in a manner that is consistent with our values as Democrats.”

    “We understand that this is an unprecedented situation but I’m confident that we will find a path forward together,” Moore said.

    DNC outside counsel Pat Moore said the virtual roll call will provide an avenue for all 4,699 delegates to cast a vote for the presidential nominee.

    The DNC waiting until the in-person convention to officially certify its presidential nominee, he said, would open the party up to lawsuits.

    “Make no mistake, we have strong legal arguments in response to any such claims and we’re prepared to make them,” Pat Moore said. “But we also have opponents who are willing to make specious arguments and drag out the process in an effort to confuse voters and muddy the waters. And in some states, we will face an unfriendly judiciary.”

    Pat Moore said that ensuring the DNC formally nominates its presidential and vice presidential candidates ahead of any state deadlines is about ensuring voters in every state have their ballots counted in November.

    “Past is precedent: Trump and Republicans have already made it 100% clear that they will challenge the validity of the results if they lose on Election Day,” Pat Moore said.

    “If we take chances with state processes and deadlines, Republican groups could make the same argument to challenge Democratic votes in the post-election setting, arguing that our nominee should never have been on the ballot in the first place,” Pat Moore added. “We should not and must not give them that opportunity.”

    Jennifer Shutt
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    Jennifer covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include congressional policy, politics and legal challenges with a focus on health care, unemployment, housing and aid to families.

    Ohio Capital Journal is part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization.

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  • Going Camping! Four Captivating Storylines to Watch as the Bengals Start Camp

    Going Camping! Four Captivating Storylines to Watch as the Bengals Start Camp

    Photo of Rookie Jermaine Burton running a route at Bengals’ Minicamp, Courtesy of the Bengals on X.

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – As fall approaches the inevitable excitement for the return of Bengals football grows to a fever pitch. The start of that excitement usually begins with the commencement of training camp, which begins this week. There are plenty of interesting storylines to track as the Bengals ramp up for their season opener on September 8th against the New England Patriots. Here are just a few:

    Joe Burrow’s Health

    Any conversation about the Bengals understandably begins and ends with Joe Burrow. His preseason injury disrupted the beginning of the team’s 2023 campaign and his injury against Baltimore in week 11 nearly spelled the end of it.

    All of that is thankfully in the past and the Bengals franchise quarterback has looked smooth and focused in the limited preseason action that we’ve seen so far. Physically his hand appears strong and Burrow’s throwing motion is solid. Keeping him in good health is a top priority not only during the season but also throughout camp and during Cincinnati’s preseason games. The trick is that those concerns are also balanced against the need to get Burrow on the field as much as necessary to build the cohesion of the offense.

    No, he does not have to, nor should he, play large chunks of the preseason. But this camp will be important because the more he can connect with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and sharpen their timing and communication now, the faster the Bengals can hopefully find success once the season starts. Early injuries have hurt this team in the past and that’s been evident in their record over the early part of the season. Last year they started 1-3, in 2022 it was 2-2. But with both Burrow and Higgins completely healthy, watching them get in sync during camp will be a great thing to watch for.

    Dax Hill’s Position Switch

    When the Bengals drafted Dax Hill with the 31st overall pick in 2022 it was as a safety. There was a lot of hope that the promising young man out of the University of Michigan could eventually step into the shoes of Jessie Bates. However, the plan hasn’t necessarily come to fruition in the way that we all thought.

    Part of the need to switch Hill from safety to corner has been his struggles there, but also because of the emergence of Jordan Battle and the signing of Geno Stone from the Baltimore Ravens. With two solid players in the back of their secondary it allows more flexibility to get Dax Hill meaningful reps on the field, albeit at a different position. Moving positions doesn’t come without risks, though.

    Playing cornerback requires physicality at the line of scrimmage and with less space to operate it really puts a player’s speed and flexibility to the test. It’s a tough transition but if there is anyone who has the versatility to pull it off it is Dax Hill. But training camp is the place where fans and coaches will be able to see his progress at his new position and evaluate what he might bring either as a nickel or slot corner or to backup Cam Taylor-Britt or DJ Turner. In today’s NFL a team cannot have enough experienced defensive backs and however the Bengals can get their former first round pick on the field they should absolutely embrace those options.

    A Major Offensive Line Battle

    As discussed above, Joe Burrow’s health is the team’s paramount priority. Burrow has played behind patchwork offensive lines since he entered this league, and the world has seen the results. Bengals fans have suffered through the lowlight reels time and again, of their only hope for a Super Bowl running for his life or being crushed by pass rushers so gargantuan that it seems almost criminal to witness. Burrow has been sacked 148 times in his first 52 games played, which simply cannot be allowed to continue.

    This year 4 out of the 5 starting positions are likely set, but this week revealed some interesting news. On Tuesday the Bengals placed OT Trent Brown on the Active/Non-Football Injury list. Brown signed a one-year, $4.75 million contract with the Bengals in March of 2024 after his tenure with the New England Patriots and many had him pegged as the starter at right tackle given his prior experience. However, the future at the position almost surely rests with Amarius Mims, who the Bengals drafted with the 18th overall pick this season out of Georgia.

    With Brown’s absence, Mims will receive critical first-team reps during training camp. Fans and coaches alike will be able to see and evaluate his ability to play right away at a position that is critical for this team and to protect its most valuable asset in Joe Burrow. There was always a chance the right tackle position would turn into a heated battle between the veteran and the up-and-coming young rookie, but it looks like that battle will happen much earlier than we all expected, adding yet another layer of excitement in this year’s camp.

    The reason for Brown’s placement on the non-injury list hasn’t been made clear yet. Though Brown has his own significant injury history, this list is for issues that arise while players are away from their teams. Brown will not be able to practice until he’s activated from the list, but that activation can happen at any point this summer. So as of now, it’s a waiting game for Brown’s return, but until then, many eyes will be watching the progress of Amarius Mims.

    There were more than a few analysis that believed that Mims was a “project” when he was selected, given the lower amount of snaps that he played while at Georgia. Though Mims’ size and talent have the potential to make him into an all-pro type player, there are questions as to just how much time it would take to get there. Now, he has the chance to prove that he is ready now to start in this league, and show that the “project” is well ahead of schedule.

    A New Era At Running Back

    Joe Mixon had over 6,400 yards and 62 touchdowns during his 97 games with the Bengals in a career that included many great moments for the Orange and Black. He’s now with the Houston Texans and the man signed to replace him is Zach Moss. He played last year for the Indianapolis Colts and had 794 yards on 183 carries and reached the end zone 7 times. He will also be sharing at least some measure of his carries with Chase Brown, the Bengals’ 5th round draft pick in 2023. Brown had just 179 yards on the ground but showed an electric ability to catch the ball out of the backfield where he had 15 catches for 156 yards (an 11.1 average).

    Moss and Brown might not have the carry volume of Joe Mixon, but for his part Moss graded better in a key area that the Bengals need (just as they need with the offensive line): pass protection. Brown is also a much more significant threat to catch the ball out of the backfield and that aspect of his game will only get better as his time on the field increases. Their workload and fit into the Bengals offense will also be very interesting to watch as camp, and the preseason, get ramped up.

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.