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Friday, October 23, 2020
Lebanon, OH For those with diabetes, managing the disease can be challenging. Healthy eating, physical activity, monitoring your condition, taking medication, and reducing your risk for complications are all daily aspects of diabetes management. Diabetics, pre-diabetics and their caregivers can find support this winter during a free six-week class offered by Countryside YMCA in partnership with ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Friday, October 23, 2020
Lebanon, OH. Since the Civil War, the Y has provided services to the military, and they continue to support military members and their families. On Wednesday, November 11, Countryside YMCA will give back to veterans by honoring all the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces at the Veteran’s Day event.
This event is free and open to the community, but reservations are required ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Employers: Watch your mailbox!On Friday we start mailing more than a billion dollars in dividend checks to our employer community to mitigate COVID-19’s ongoing impact on their bottom lines. At the urging of Governor Mike DeWine, our Board of Directors approved the distribution at its Sept. 25 meeting.All told, 178,425 private and public employers covered by the State Insurance Fund ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Thursday, October 22, 2020
WHY EMPLOYEES GET HURTBy Gary Hanson, President of
American Safety & Health Management Consultants, Inc.
Whenever I begin working with a new client, I always like to listen to the supervisors explain to me why their employees get hurt. I think I have heard about every different reason imaginable. Many are very good, but there are always the ones that we simply meant to blame the employee or ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, Community, Education
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Governor DeWine Urges Ohioans to Fight VirusGovernor DeWine this week released Ohio's updated Public Health Advisory System map. New health data compiled by the Ohio Department of Health found that 29 counties currently have a very high risk of exposure and spread (Level 3):Adams, Butler, Clark, Cuyahoga, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Guernsey, Hamilton, Highland, Lawrence, Licking, Lucas, Madison, ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Human Interest, COVID-19, Education, Press Release
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Employers watch your mail – $1.34 billion on its wayOhio BWC issues second dividend this year to ease COVID-19 impactCOLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation will start sending more than $1.3 billion to Ohio employers on Friday to ease COVID-19’s impact on the state’s business community and economy.All told, 178,425 private and public employers covered by the State Insurance Fund will ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Press Release, COVID-19, General News Article
Monday, October 12, 2020
Deadline to Complete Census Is Coming Up SoonGovernor Mike DeWine continues to remind Ohioans that the deadline to complete the 2020 Census is approaching. The deadline is now Oct. 31.As of Thursday, Ohio’s self-response rate was 70.5%, which is above the national rate of 66.7% but still behind Michigan, which is at 71.2%.The census, which only takes about 10 minutes to complete, impacts the state ...read more
Categories: Community, COVID-19, Economic, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, October 09, 2020
NEWS RELEASEOct. 9, 2020Fayette County man owes $141,000 after second fraud convictionOhio BWC releases latest fraud convictionsCOLUMBUS – A Washington Courthouse man pleaded guilty to felony workers’ compensation fraud Oct. 5 for working while receiving more than $141,500 in benefits from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC).Jeffrey Janson, 70, pleaded guilty to the ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
Ohio MLK Commission seeks award nominationsDeadline is Oct. 30
Do you know an Ohioan who is carrying on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? We want to hear from you.
The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission, as a statewide advocate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s principles of nonviolence, is accepting nominations for awards honoring Ohioans who are carrying on MLK’s ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Human Interest, Community, Political
Monday, October 05, 2020
Lebanon, OH – Exercise and activity are essential to physical and mental health, especially during this pandemic. As fall approaches consider registering for classes and sports at Countryside YMCA to keep yourself and your family active. Fitness, water fit, swim lessons, gymnastics, dance and sports are all available for youth and adults.
“We are working hard every day to adhere to the ...read more
Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, COVID-19, Human Interest
Monday, October 05, 2020
For Immediate Release: Sept. 29, 2020Contacts: Melissa Vince at 614-644-8608 Melissa.Vince@das.ohio.govBill Teets at 614-569-4509 Bill.Teets@das.ohio.govStateState strengthens minority and economically disadvantaged business certification programs, sets rules for women-owned business programUpdated rules enhance programs, improve accountabilityCOLUMBUS —Ohio Department of Administrative Services ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Political, Economic, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, October 05, 2020
Deadline to Complete Census Is Coming Up SoonGovernor Mike DeWine continues to remind Ohioans that the deadline to complete the 2020 Census is approaching.As of Thursday, Ohio’s self-response rate was 70.4%, which is above the national rate of 66.5% but still behind Michigan, which is at 71%.The census, which only takes about 10 minutes to complete, impacts the state for the next 10 years, ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Press Release, COVID-19, General News Article
Saturday, October 03, 2020
For Immediate Release: Sept. 29, 2020 Contacts: Melissa Vince at 614-644-8608
Melissa.Vince@das.ohio.gov
Bill Teets at 614-569-4509
Bill.Teets@das.ohio.gov
State strengthens minority and economically disadvantaged business certification programs, sets rules for women-owned business program Updated rules enhance programs, improve accountability COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Administrative ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Economic, General News Article, Political, Press Release
Thursday, October 01, 2020
October 2020 BWC News from CareWorks Comp"Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth."
-Confucious
We all know that the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an escalating global health concern. CareWorks Comp will continue to support our clients’ workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation needs. For the most current and up-to-date information from the Ohio BWC ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, COVID-19, Press Release
Thursday, October 01, 2020
Ohio’s COVID-19 case data is below: 146,438 confirmed cases8,876 probable cases 155,314 total cases15,606 hospitalizations4,514 confirmed deaths303 probable deaths4,817 total deaths3,297 ICU admissionsMore data is available on the COVID-19 Dashboard HERE.Governor DeWine released this week's new Ohio Public Health Advisory System map.Upgraded to Level 3 (Red): Clermont, Hamilton, Muskingum, and ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Political, Community, Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
For the first time this fall, the United States must contend with a flu season wrapped within a global pandemic, as noted recently by a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Premier Health is taking steps to ensure that local residents can receive their seasonal flu immunizations safely.
COVID-19 and the seasonal flu are not the same – but they do share many symptoms. While a ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, September 02, 2020
[Warren County, OH] – While the new school year may look different than before, one thing remains the same: Countryside YMCA’s before and after school programs continue to be a place where children can remain active, learning and engaged during their time out of school – a critical time for all school-age children, especially as they continue to adjust to the many changes related to COVID-19. Each ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
[Lebanon, OH]— Countryside YMCA has named Matt Bruns as its new Chief Development Officer. Selected by the Y’s CEO Chris Johnson and the Board of Directors, Bruns will be responsible for fundraising and community relations.
“During our search for a new Chief Development Officer, we looked at candidates from throughout the area, but Matt stood out among the rest. His energy and vision for the Y ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Monday, August 10, 2020
Sonder Brewing Releases Kings Island Collaboration Giga Coaster Lager
Friday July 31, 2020 - Sonder Brewing
Mason, Ohio - To celebrate Kings Island’s newest roller coaster, Sonder Brewing has crafted a Kings Island Orion®-inspired Giga Coaster Lager. Orion®, which debuted in July, is one of only seven giga coasters in the world, a type of roller coaster with a height or drop of 300 to 399 ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
