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  • Overnight closures planned for S.R. 28 Bypass

    Overnight closures planned for S.R. 28 Bypass

    Miami Township, Ohio – Overnight closures will be effect later this month on the State Route 28 bypass in Milford as part of a bridge deck replacement project on Happy Hollow Road over the bypass.

    On Monday, Sept. 14, Bypass S.R. 28 will be closed in the eastbound direction during the overnight hours, and on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the bypass will be closed in the westbound direction while crews install beams on the Happy Hollow bridge.

    The closures will be in effect from 10 PM each night to 5 AM the following day.

    During periods of closure, traffic will be detoured by way of Business S.R. 28.

    In addition, Happy Hollow Road will be subject to intermittent periods of short-term, 15-minute closure during both nights. At all other times, traffic will be maintained in one lane at the overpass bridge with temporary signals.

    A contract was awarded to Sunesis Construction Company for approximately $1.9 million to rehab the bridge, and completion is scheduled for late spring of 2021.

    For additional information regarding ongoing traffic, construction and weather-related information across the state, visit www.OHGO.com.

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  • In the ‘war’ against the coronavirus, this decorated WWII veteran encourages all Ohioans to wear a mask

    In the ‘war’ against the coronavirus, this decorated WWII veteran encourages all Ohioans to wear a mask

    Sugarcreek Township, Ohio – This PSA features 99-year-old Jim “Pee Wee” Martin who lives in Sugarcreek Township in Greene County.

    Jim volunteered to be a WWII Paratrooper, an original member of Company “G”, 3rdBattalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. His nickname “Pee Wee” was earned because he was 106 pounds, the smallest and lightest guy in the company. In 1944, Jim jumped into France over Utah Beach the night prior to D-Day and fought for 33 days in the Normandy campaign. He also fought in Holland, Belgium, and Germany.

    Among his many awards, Jim earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his great work.

    Learn more about Jim “Pee Wee” Martin

  • [POLL] Is it a good idea to post student’s home photos on School’s social pages?

    [POLL] Is it a good idea to post student’s home photos on School’s social pages?

    Loveland, Ohio – Today was the first day of school for the Loveland District and in a “Welcome Back, Tigers!” video on FaceBook, Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse urged parents to send her photos of the children as they head back to school, whether in-person or remotely. Many parents already have and the photos have been posted on the District’s public FaceBook and Twitter pages.

    Many of these photos contain personal information about the child, whether standing at their front door, in their neighborhood or even photos of the child in their bedroom where they will be studying. Some of the photos give first names, some last names, what grade they are in, and their age. Many say the name of their teacher.

    On the District Twitter page, you can read the parent’s full name along with the child’s photo. Some of the posts disclose which day a child will be home and which day a child will be on the bus or at school, which reveals when a child may be waiting on their school bus or getting off one.

    Posting back to school photos on a personal FaceBook page is common practice and shared with personal friends and grandparents, however, posting children’s photos of them in their bedroom on a public page is infinite in the number of people around the globe who can now view the images along with the personal information.

    The invitation to parents said:

    We know that this school year is starting like no other, but we still want to still celebrate the first day of school on Monday.

    We hope that whether you are starting school in person or remotely that you share your official “first day of school” photos with us!

    Share using the hashtag #LCSFirstDay20 or email your photos to krsacome@lovelandschools.org. We will feature student photos on our social media channels all week! #TigersTogether #LCSFirstDay20.

    Dr. Crouse’s invitation is at the 38-second mark of this video.

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  • Order on the opening of adult day care services and senior centers signed by Ohio Health Director

    Order on the opening of adult day care services and senior centers signed by Ohio Health Director

    Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the following order has been signed by Ohio Department of Health Interim Director Lance Himes:

  • Ohio Supreme Court: School district firearms policy can go on, pending appeal

    Ohio Supreme Court: School district firearms policy can go on, pending appeal

    By Susan Tebben at Ohio Capital Journal

    Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Supreme Court has said a school district can go ahead with a firearm policy for personnel while the state’s highest court decides on their case.

    The Ohio Supreme Court granted Madison Local School District’s request to allow the implementation of a policy allowing trained personnel including teachers to be armed on the Butler County district’s grounds Wednesday. 

    The amount of training the personnel must receive is still up for debate as the Ohio Senate considers a bill to lower that training level.

    But just as they allowed the motion, they also sped up the schedule for their own deliberation.

    “No stipulations or requests for extension of time shall be permitted, and the clerk of court shall refuse to file any stipulations or requests for extension of time,” the court said in a filing.

    The district asked for an expedited timeline because of the upcoming school year, which started Aug. 13. The appeals court decision had “no practical effect” before then, because Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine had already closed schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Attorneys for the school district parents who filed the initial lawsuit said a last-minute halt to the appeals court decision “threatens to upend the expectations of parents who have used the intervening months to make time-sensitive decisions — and commitments — about how to safely educate their children this fall.”

    “While parents face a variety of safety concerns when deciding how to school their children in a global pandemic, Madison’s last-minute request would add to the confusion and concerns that parents are currently grappling with, and have already made decisions about,” attorneys for the families wrote in a response to the motion, filed Aug. 12.

    The parents disagreed with the district’s argument that allowing the school to implement the policy before the supreme court makes its final decision is “necessary to prevent irreparable injury.” 

    While both parties want to avoid a school shooting like the one that sparked the policy in the first place, attorneys for the parents said, being barred from implementing the firearm policy “does not prevent Madison from deploying almost any conceivable option to enhance school safety; it simply bars the use of armed staff whose few days of training fall far short of the state mandate.”

    The school district has 20 days to file their arguments with the court, and the families have 20 days following that to respond.

    Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor and Justice Michael Donnelly disagreed with the decision to expedite the case and temporarily halt the appeals court decision, and Justice Patrick Fischer noted he would have specifically denied the portion of the motion to allow the district’s firearms policy.

    Susan Tebben

    Susan Tebben is an award-winning journalist with a decade of experience covering Ohio news, including courts and crime, Appalachian social issues, government, education, diversity and culture. She has worked for The Newark Advocate, The Glasgow Daily Times, The Athens Messenger, and WOUB Public Media. She has also had work featured on National Public Radio.
  • Artists Shine at the Pottery Affaire on September 12

    Artists Shine at the Pottery Affaire on September 12

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    Whistle Stop Clay Works (WSCW) is pleased to announce the third annual Pottery Affaire happening Saturday, September 12 from 11am. until 4pm. The show highlights local artists who will be offering hand made pottery, paintings, note cards, photographs, felted items, and much more.

    This show is a wonderful opportunity to support local artists who have been impacted by the pandemic and to buy unique, hand crafted work. There will also be demonstrations on the potter’s wheel and pottery studio tours.

    “It’s an amazing show. There are about two dozen artists showing their work. The Pottery Affaire offers tremendous variety and selection, so you’re sure to find something that just right for you or someone on your holiday list,” states Bonnie McNett, show coordinator and instructor at WSCW.

    The show is happening by the beautiful O’Bannon Creek at 119 Harrison Avenue, in historic Loveland, Ohio. “The setting is just perfect with lots of expansive shade trees and the beautiful O’Bannon Creek ambling by,” continues McNett.

    The outdoor show will require vendors and shoppers to wear face masks and observe social distancing guidelines.

    The Pottery Affaire is being held at 119 Harrison Avenue just north of downtown Loveland on Saturday, September 12th from 11am. till 4pm.

    More information can be found by calling WSCW studio at (513) 683-2529 or at www.whistlestopclayworks.com.

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  • What can Loveland Middle School students expect when they come back to school?

    What can Loveland Middle School students expect when they come back to school?

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Middle School shared a video to FaceBook about what they have been working on and what their students can expect when they come back to school.

  • [VIDEO] A day at Loveland High School will look like this

    [VIDEO] A day at Loveland High School will look like this

    Loveland, Ohio – This week, the Loveland City School District has shared videos on FaceBook to give families a better insight into what to expect as they welcome back students on Monday, August 31.

    Here’s what Loveland High School teachers and administrators had to say.

  • [VIDEO] What will a day be like for students at the Loveland Intermediate School

    [VIDEO] What will a day be like for students at the Loveland Intermediate School

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Intermediate School team walks you through what a typical day will look like for their incoming 5th and 6th graders.

    You may even see Mr. Carlier and Mrs. Carter race.

    This video was shared on the Loveland City Schools FaceBook page on August 26.

  • All Miami University student-athletes who returned to campus ordered to quarantine for 14 days

    All Miami University student-athletes who returned to campus ordered to quarantine for 14 days

    Oxford, Ohio – Following our report of 4 days ago that since the start of classes, that they had 10 positive COVID-19 tests among students and 2 among employees on the Oxford campus, Miami University now has announced that it learned on August 24, that twenty-seven student-athletes from various teams have now tested positive for COVID-19.

    Fall classes began on Monday, August 17, mostly remote, with graduate students and some programs in person. Students who will be living off campus have been encouraged to stay home, if they can, until face-to-face courses start on Monday, September 21.

    The university said, “Many, but not all, had attended an off-campus social gathering, over a week ago. The Butler County General Health District “out of an abundance of caution” is quarantining all Miami University student-athletes who have returned to Oxford, and any coaches and staff who were in contact with them.

    The Butler County General Health District issued the blanket quarantine order to ensure no student-athletes would be missed through the normal method of contact tracing.

    In the announcement by the university, Jennifer Bailer, Health Commissioner for Butler County General Health District, said, “As we know, the COVID-19 virus can spread quickly between people and infect groups of people in a hurry. This disease is serious. In young adults it is often mild, but has the potential to become critical for those with underlying disease or other risk factors.”

    “One of the main functions of public health is to identify persons who have been in contact with COVID-19 cases as quickly as possible and ask them to quarantine for 14 days and monitor themselves for symptoms. This helps in preventing the disease to spread any further,” stated Bailer.

    “My concern for the health of all of our student-athletes is paramount,” said David Sayler, director of athletics. “I am disappointed that poor judgment has led to this quarantine order and put in jeopardy our efforts to have our teams study and practice together.”

    The announcement by the university did not say the total number of student-athletes who have been ordered to quarantine.

    Because of concerns related to COVID-19, the Mid-American Conference announced Aug. 8 the postponement of all fall sports.