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Loveland-Symmes Fire Department buys air trailer with help from AFG grant

Photo by Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine

Loveland-Symmes Fire Department received a 90/10 grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy the air trailer.

By Bill Adkins and Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine – Loveland-Symmes Fire Department applied for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in hopes to secure funds to purchase an Air Trailer. AFG grants are designed to aid in the cost to fire departments for much-needed equipment and education. This air trailer will be vital in supporting fire and dive companies with unlimited breathing air.

Making equipment available as a regional asset can increase the chances of obtaining the grant because, instead of one department having access to new equipment, a magnitude of departments will now have access. Loveland-Symmes Fire Department received a 90/10 grant through AFG to purchase the air trailer. This means the AFG would cover 90% of the cost and Loveland-Symmes would pay the additional 10%.

Continue reading the full article at Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine…

July 21, 2023
Clermont County Fair runs Sunday, July 23 – Saturday, July 29

Owensville, Ohio – The Clermont County Fair runs Sunday, July 23 until Saturday, July 29. Click to read more about what the Clermont County Fair will offer visitors.

The complete schedule and program

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July 21, 2023
Improvement and upgrades scheduled for Miami Township pickleball courts

Miami Township, Ohio – The Township has made this announcement about improvements and upgrades to Miami Township’s pickleball courts.

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Regarding the new courts at Miami Meadows, to lessen the angle of the slope from the center of the court to the baselines, and to have a more consistent second surface underneath the paint to remove the low points that collect rain water, contractor JK Meurer will come in August and add a new layer of asphalt that will be feathered from the center of the courts and have a deeper layer of the asphalt added to the ends of the courts. A 30-day curing will then need to occur. Then the subcontractor Schubert Tennis, who has worked on many pickleball courts, will come after that, and add a finish course, repaint, and restripe the whole area. It makes sense to do this in August when the heat is most extreme, meaning the amount of playing time decreases, but can still have the multiple steps completed before cold weather begins in the fall. Asphalt and paint work are not as effective in cold weather. So, this will be large scale work that will make for longer lasting improvements but will unfortunately mean that we will need to completely close the courts in the August/September timeframe.

We also have been seeking quotes from contractors to fill in the cracks in the pickleball and tennis courts at Community Park and repaint and reline them after that. The court specialty companies are backed up with work right now in so many private projects, pickleball and tennis clubs and other communities, so we cannot get a date, yet, on when one could perform the work, but we continue to push to get a reputable contractor to want to perform the work at Community Park.

Regarding Miami Riverview Park, we hope to be able to add pickleball courts on the existing tennis court there. That work had to be delayed because the courts have shifted, and it is a much larger scope of work as we need to have a geotechnical engineer review the soil conditions under the courts that have shifted and caused very severe issues. We even had to have a drilling rig come on those courts to get core samples of the soil and rock underneath. After we have the appropriate solution for the correct permanent, we will have a construction company perform the necessary work to stabilize the ground under the courts. After the large fix and repaving and coating of the playing surfaces are done, we believe the court can be restriped to have a dual purpose for pickleball in addition to the existing tennis court, and possibly, basketball.

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July 21, 2023
$3.99 Printed Tee Shirts at Apex in Loveland

513-677-0700

Apex provides the finest imprinted and embroidered items to a wide variety of clients.

What Apex can do for you

Apex Imprinted is a full service promotional specialty company, located in Loveland, Ohio. At Apex, we provide assistance with theme creativity, layout and design, and the finest imprinted and embroidered items. We have access to over 600,000 promotional products, and are dedicated to finding the ideal product for your promotional need. We look forward to working with you on your next project.

Plenty of FREE parking on site in the West Loveland Historic District!

Apex Imprinted
523 West Loveland Ave.
Loveland, OH 45140

Phone: 513-677-0700
Fax: 513-677-8989
Email: apexloveland1@gmail.com

July 20, 2023
Mackenzie Evans of Loveland represents Ohio at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation

One of Two Ohio Students as a Senator going to D. C.

Loveland, Ohio – Mackenzie Evans, Loveland, is one of 94 high school seniors selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation July 22-29 in Washington, D.C. The weeklong program, founded in 1947, has provided exceptional civic education to thousands of students, teaching them about how the federal government works.

Evans is one of two participants who will represent Ohio as a “senator” at ALA Girls Nation. Two delegates from each ALA Girls State program are chosen to represent their state after participating in an ALA state-level program held across the country. At ALA Girls Nation, senators will participate in mock Senate sessions complete with caucuses and debating bills that range from personal to political interests.

Other activities on the agenda include a visit to Arlington National Cemetery where they will place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a visit to Capitol Hill to meet with real-life U.S. senators from their state, and a tour of D.C. monuments.

Evans, a rising senior at Little Miami High School, was active in many ways during her week at ALA Buckeye Girls State. She also participates in many activities in her school and community, including National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Hope Squad, cross country, track and field, and Ski Club.

“ALA Girls Nation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our nation’s future leaders to learn about the inner workings of the federal government before they are of voting age,” said Donna Dillard, ALA Girls Nation Committee chair. “After attending their local ALA Girls State program and then ALA Girls Nation, the participants return home ready to be engaged citizens at all levels of government.”

Students leave the program with increased confidence and leadership skills for college and in their future career paths. Some participants of the program go on to have careers in public service at the local, state, and national levels. No matter what their future holds, all leave with a better understanding of civic responsibilities.

The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) is a community of volunteers serving veterans, military, and their families. Our members also support the mission of The American Legion in improving the quality of life for our nation’s veterans. Proud sponsor of ALA Girls Nation, National Poppy Day® and recognized for advocating for veterans on Capitol Hill, the more than 550,000 ALA members across the country volunteer millions of hours annually and raise millions of dollars in service to veterans, military, and their families. Founded in 1919, the ALA is one of the oldest patriotic membership organizations in the U.S.A. To learn more and to volunteer, join, and donate, visit www.ALAforVeterans.org.

July 20, 2023
People in Clermont County can text 911 for emergency help
This could be especially helpful for people with a language barrier, or hearing or speech impairment.

Clermont County, Ohio – People in Clermont County can now text 911 for emergency help. This could be especially helpful for people with a language barrier, or hearing or speech impairment. It also could help when a caller feels unsafe making a voice call due to a domestic situation, burglary in progress or prowler.

The Clermont County Department of Public Safety Services asks people with emergencies to call 911 if they can, but text 911 if they can’t.

“We always prefer voice calls, but text-to-911 offers a helpful alternative when that may not be possible or work very well,” said Jessica Wiederhold, Director, Clermont County Department of Public Safety and Services. “We appreciate the support of the county commissioners in starting this new service.”

Text-to-911 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners in March. Testing began in April, with dispatchers responding to texts sent to 911 and texting back to 911 hang-up calls.

Clermont County is partnering with Agent511 for text-to-911 because it integrates into the RapidSOS Portal, which dispatchers use to pinpoint the location of callers. This gives dispatchers the ability to initiate an outbound text to a number at any time to assist if they are unable to communicate by voice. Dispatchers also can send a link via text that callers can click to share their exact location. They have the ability to send a mapping link to first responders to share the exact location of an emergency. Finally, language translation services are included to better assist non-English speaking callers and those with hearing/speech issues.

According to the County, Text-to-911 already has proven beneficial in these instances:
- A dispatcher assisted a younger caller via text whose mother was being physically abused by her boyfriend.
- A dispatcher was able to send an outbound text to a Spanish-speaking caller and ascertain what the problem was and get help to the caller’s family in another country.
*A dispatcher assisted a female via text who believed that someone was breaking into her house.
July 19, 2023
Last evening’s storm

Loveland, Ohio – No one was injured last evening when a large tree fell onto this house and automobile in the 200 block of Cherokee Drive. These photos were taken at about 8 AM this morning.

The house that was damaged is to the right of this tree stump and in between the white house on the far right.

There is a damaged car and house in this photo.

July 18, 2023
Warren County Fair has opened

July 17-22, 2023

8 AM – 11 PM Daily

Experience one of Warren County’s most coveted traditions dating back to 1850. Mark your calendar for the Warren County Fair, an annual week-long event in July for the whole family to enjoy shows, 4-H exhibits, rides, music, food, and much more.

General Admission:

$12 Monday-Thursday

$15 Friday-Saturday

Ages 2 & Under: Free

Week-Long Pass: $35

Come for the agriculture and stay for the
food, rides, & amazing entertainment

Featured Events

Tuesday, July 18 – Bull Riding

Wednesday, July 19 – OMTPA Tractor Pull

Thursday, July 20 – KOI Truck Drag Racing

Friday, July 21 – Demolition Derby – Bent Promotions

Saturday, July 22 – Monster Truck Show

4-H Junior Fair

Warren County youth involved in the 4-H program will proudly exhibit their various projects throughout the week. Come and watch the shows and support the exhibitors.

Rides, Music & Food

Kids carnival rides, games, live music and the ever famous Fair food will be back this year at the Fair.

Pageants & Programs

The absolutely adorable Little Miss & Mister Pageant, Animals & Me, and other charming programs are a must-see. Get the Details

July 18, 2023
[Video] Paxton’s Grill golf outing gifts $85K to CancerFree Kids

David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

by David Miller

Loveland, Ohio – The Paxton’s Grill Golf Outing committee presented a check yesterday to CancerFree Kids for $85,000. The funds were raised during Paxton’s 18th Annual fundraiser on June 9th through 12th at both Hickory Woods Golf Course and the Oasis Golf Club.

Since the inception of this event more than 18 years ago, the golf outing has raised nearly $685,000.

Immediately after pausing for the check presentation, the committee got back to work planning their 2024 outing.

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Learn more about CancerFree Kids located in Loveland, Ohio

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Learn more about Paxton’s Grill located in Loveland’s Downtown Historic District right on the Loveland Bike trail.

July 18, 2023
Veteran’s Village planned for Clermont County

Batavia, Ohio – The Board Clermont County Board of Commissioners and Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) have announced plans for a Veteran’s Village in Clermont County to address gaps in housing and services for veterans.

“We know of no other facility like this in the area,” said Bonnie Batchler, President, Board of County Commissioners. “We hope this will serve as an example for others around the county.”

The facility is to include 28 cottages/houses and a community center offering wrap-around services from the Veteran’s Administration (VA) for county veterans who are homeless or living in substandard housing. There will be 22 one-bedroom units and six two-bedroom units for individuals and families. They will range from 700 to 1,100 square feet. They will be fully furnished, with a washer/dryer, broadband access, patio areas and parking spots.

A community center will provide on-site clinical services to individuals who need them, on-site management to address issues that arise, a large gathering space, a kitchenette, and a computer/media area.

Some units will be subsidized, depending on income. Others will be based on “fair market” rent.

Plans call for the village to open in Franklin Township/Felicity in the spring of 2025.

On May 17, the Board of County Commissioners gave their support to a proposed Veteran’s Village in Felicity or Franklin Township, reserving $1 million in federal HUD HOME funds for the $4-million project. Commissioners also expressed the board’s support for a Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) request for $400,000 from the 2024-2025 State of Ohio Budget for the project.

In Clermont County alone, there are 12,000 veterans, with more than 900 facing significant housing instability. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates that veterans account for more than eight percent of all adults experiencing homelessness throughout the country.

There simply isn’t enough affordable housing – and, besides high costs, veterans can face barriers such as drug and alcohol history, PTSD, and inconsistent rental history. That’s on top of normal barriers to low-income families such as higher rents, a limited landlord pool, and inability to get utilities, transportation, and deposits.

Plans are being made to address these barriers. The Clermont County Veteran’s Administration has agreed to provide van services to veterans. Twenty-five percent of the units will be wheelchair accessible. Veterans will have the support of nearby VFW membership.

While the CMHA has an allotment of 40 HUD-VASH vouchers to offer veterans, it has been a struggle to fully utilize them. Nationwide the number of landlords willing to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher (HHCV) program is dwindling, and the number of landlords willing to accept an individual with a poor police background check or without consistent rental history is nearly impossible.

CMHA Executive Director Alicia Morlatt said plans originated from the mutual frustration shared by staff of the Veteran’s Administration and CMHA.

“Our veterans have served us,” Batchler said. “Now, it’s our turn to serve them.”

July 17, 2023