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Loveland, Ohio – The City of Loveland provides residents with a Christmas Tree removal service. Public Works crews will collect your tree from the curb from January 2nd until the 15th.
City Hall asks you to please remove all decorations, lights, tree stands, and tree bags before placing your Christmas trees at the curb.
For questions about the Christmas tree recycling program call City Hall at (513) 683-0150.
Thanks to the outpouring of generosity from our incredible community, the DOITFORJACK Foundation is thrilled to announce that we claimed the #1 spot in the Cincinnati Gives Challenge, raising an extraordinary $94,541! This achievement is a testament to the power of collective action and the deep compassion of our supporters.
These funds will allow us to grow and enhance our educational initiatives, including developing a comprehensive fentanyl awareness tool kit for educators and parents. Additionally, this support will enable us to expand our mission by:
“This incredible generosity means we can continue fighting the fentanyl crisis on multiple fronts,” said founder Stephanie Quehl from DOITFORJACK. “From prevention to education, your support is helping us turn our vision for 2025 into reality. Together, we’re creating a safer future where no family has to experience the loss of their Jack.”
The DOITFORJACK Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to everyone who donated, shared, and supported the campaign. Your belief in our mission fuels our determination to make a difference.
For more information about the foundation’s initiatives or to stay updated on upcoming programs, visit DOITFORJACK.org. Together, we’re saving lives and building a legacy of hope.
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Loveland, Ohio – Construction on the Cherokee Drive Water Main Replacement Project in the Loveland Heights will require a road closure and detour.
West Loveland Avenue will be closed at Cherokee Drive to allow crews to connect new water main beneath the road surface. Contractors plan a three-day road closure daily from 9 AM until 3 PM on Tuesday, Jan. 7 through Thursday, Jan. 9.
Motorists will be instructed to use the following detour routes:
TO TRAVEL WESTBOUND:
• West Loveland Avenue to Wall Street to Fallis Road to Rich Road to West Loveland Avenue
TO TRAVEL EASTBOUND:
• West Loveland Avenue to Rich Road to Fallis Road to Wall Street to West Loveland Avenue
According to City Hall, “The Heights area has an aging, undersized, and brittle cast iron water main that is degrading, which makes breaks occur more frequently. In this project, the city is installing more than 2,700 feet of new water main to replace the outdated water lines. Additionally, the project involves replacing valves, modifying the storm sewer to improve drainage, and installing additional fire hydrants.”
by Chris Ball
Loveland, Ohio – Mark Raines and Jeff Brown for another week to talk all things Bengals-Titans. They discuss the infamous Jordan Battle fumble and how the defense looked against an overmatched Titans offense. Mark and Jeff also get into the Bengals’ playoff odds and how they are improving (but things still look somewhat bleak). A big Bearcats basketball win over Xavier has Mark on cloud nine, and the guys break down how Cincinnati pulled out their first Crosstown Shootout win in recent years. They finish things up with a look at the College Football Playoff, as things get underway this evening and carry through the weekend.
Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!
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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.
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Legislation to make improvements to systems ranging from infant care to early childhood education throughout the state of Ohio was passed by the Ohio General Assembly on Wednesday.
House Bill 7 made it through the lame duck session with passage the day after the measure was favorably passed in the Senate Finance Committee with amendments to remove funding provisions within the bill.
“We raised awareness, and we are asking to up our game next year,” said co-sponsor state Rep. Andrea White, R-Kettering, when the House concurred in Senate amendments late on Wednesday night.
Co-sponsor state Rep. Latyna Humphrey, D-Columbus, called it “a good step in the right direction,” and said supporters would be pushing for the funding in the budget.
“We want people to know that we’re not done,” Humphrey said.
Other amendments to the bill eliminated doula services for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, and though advocates were disappointed to see funding removed, they expressed hope that next year’s budget would include items to help move forward with improvements to infant and maternal mortality and community resource engagement to bring about better child outcomes in the state.
The bill still contains a directive for an Ohio Department of Medicaid-led study regarding “reimbursement of evidence-based peer-to-peer programming that supports infant vitality,” and a requirement that the Ohio Department of Children & Youth streamline it’s processes, including central intake and referral to focus on home visiting programs and “encourage early prenatal and well-baby care” as well as parenting education.
The ODCY will also be required to “rate” licensed child daycare centers and family daycare home operations for Head Start or Early Head Start in the same rating system as Step Up to Quality.
The bill had bipartisan co-sponsors, unlike other child care bills that seem doomed as the lame duck session comes to an end, including a Democrat-led bill that would have created a tax credit similar to the federal tax credit seen during the COVID pandemic, and a Republican proposal to split costs for child care in Ohio between employers, employees and the state.
The child care system in Ohio has been criticized as highly flawed, unaffordable and inaccessible to many Ohioans who need the ability to place their children in quality facilities in order to contribute to the workforce.
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Loveland, Ohio – Cincinnati Gives has officially come to an end, and the LIFE Food Pantry says they are thrilled to share the results. They share on FaceBook, “Thanks to your amazing generosity and encouragement, we raised over $21,000 to support LIFE Food Pantry—and earned a $1,000 bonus along the way!”
This was their first year participating in the competition, and they are “overwhelmed” with gratitude for the amazing support they’ve received from our community. “Your generosity and enthusiasm remind us why we do what we do—working together to make a difference for those in need.”
by Chris Ball
Loveland, Ohio – Mark Raines and returning special guest Jeff Brown talk about a very important week for Bearcat Basketball. That’s right, it’s time for the Crosstown Shootout. Mark and Jeff have it covered from every angle (perhaps slightly favoring UC in the analysis, but judge that for yourself). The guys also delve deeply into the Bengals’ much-needed 27-20 win over the Cowboys on Monday Night Football. They also discuss the ways in which the Cincinnati, and Joe Burrow, can get Tee Higgins back on the team in 2025 and even beyond. It’s another masterclass episode from these two, so enjoy!
Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!
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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.
Oxford, Ohio – During its regular meeting on Friday, Dec. 13, the Miami University Board of Trustees approved the new Quantum Computing major, the first of its kind for an Ohio institution.
Following approvals from University Senate and the Board of Trustees, the next step is approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
“It is with great enthusiasm that we successfully complete another phase in the approval process for our Bachelor of Science in Quantum Computing degree,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “This has been developed with great input from researchers from Cleveland Clinic and members of the industry, and we look forward to delivering an innovative and comprehensive curriculum and continuing to build partnerships within quantum computing.”
The Quantum Computing degree is expected to launch in August 2025 and is believed to be not only the first in Ohio, but the first of its type nationwide to focus on the software aspects of quantum computing.
Beena Sukumaran, the Dinesh & Ila Paliwal Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing, said the groundbreaking Quantum Computing degree program would equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to navigate this exciting and growing field.
“By offering a unique blend of disruptive computing skills as applied to a specific application area, including the health sciences, this degree program is poised to create a new generation of trailblazers that can apply advanced computational skills to solve the world’s most challenging problems,” Sukumaran said.
Quantum computing is a multidisciplinary field which combines properties of mathematics, computer science, and physics. Quantum computers are able to solve complex problems faster than a classical computer by determining several solutions in parallel rather than sequentially.
By developing Ohio’s first specialized degree program, Miami will provide research experiences in quantum computing that will cultivate the scientific and entrepreneurial talent needed to create companies, elevate businesses, and advance organizations that leverage quantum computing.
A new generation of students will obtain expertise across a spectrum of computing platforms, from classical systems to advanced high-performance and quantum computing techniques (i.e., disruptive computing). The new degree will keep Ohio at the forefront of the quantum computing industry, establish a quantum computing pipeline in the state, and attract, retain, and anchor quantum computing talent in Ohio.
“Quantum technology is a rapidly expanding market globally,” President Crawford said. “Miami’s bachelor’s degree in Quantum Computing will help address workforce needs in Ohio as well as provide economic resilience through innovation in quantum technology.”
Clermont County, Ohio – Clermont County officials today announced an upcoming solicitation for proposals to hire a consultant to manage the Clermont County Animal Shelter as well as a request for bids to expand outdoor kennel capacity and new volunteer policies and procedures.
“These recommendations are part of a comprehensive plan to improve our physical facilities and daily operations to ensure our dogs continue to receive top-quality care,” said Angie Livesay, Deputy Assistant County Administrator and Acting Kennel Administrator.
Livesay outlined the recommendations to the Board of Clermont County Commissioners during its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 11. The board voted unanimously to approve the recommendations for the bid proposals.
Under the proposed new management structure, all current and future staff at the shelter will remain county employees. The consultant would provide a contracted resident management team for daily operations under the policy direction of the commissioners.
Livesay was appointed by the commissioners to serve full time as Acting Kennel Administrator in July 2024.
The legal notice of the “Request for Proposals for Clermont County Dog Kennel Management” will be posted on the county’s website next Thursday, Dec. 19. Proposals will be due Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
In addition, the county announced that it will begin advertising a request for bids from contractors to expand the shelter’s outdoor kennel capacity to add 61 kennels up from the current 23. The legal notice for the expansion project will be posted to the county’s website.
Livesay also recommended a comprehensive update to the shelter’s policy for volunteers. The board will review the policy and vote on it at the Dec. 18 meeting.
A copy of the policy will be posted on the county’s website once it is finalized and approved by the commissioners.