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Camp Washington company to supply essential medical goods

Brandi Borden, jean jacket, is the food service manager at Oyler School. She was coordinating the lunches given out to students. Cincinnati Public Schools is handing out the lunches from 11 - 1 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Emmalynn Mason, 9, a third grade, was picking up her two lunches March 18. LIZ DUFOUR/THE ENQUIRER

Cincinnati schools’ food pick-up sites provide relief for families Max Londberg Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The strain of social isolation is building for families, but there’s a bright spot to be had most weekdays at the two dozen Cincinnati Public Schools food distribution sites.

On Wednesday, March 25, 3-yearold Carlie Shaw ran toward a table in the parking lot of Oyler School in Lower Price Hill and hugged a uniformed Cincinnati police offi cer, telling her she missed her.

Next she chased her older sister, Calli Glover, 5, up and down the sidewalk.

Then she fi shed out a head of broccoli and a chocolate-milk carton from the plastic bags given to her family.

They contained meals for two lunches and two breakfasts. The food is there for any child under 19 years old, regardless if they attend a CPS school or not. A child or children must be present in order to receive food at one of the 24 sites across the city.

The food is available through CPS for any family with children who may need a little help amid the novel coronavirus crisis.

Families can pick up food on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the sites listed in this

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Renee Bates, mother of eight, leaves the Oyler Madhatter Pantry in Lower Price Hill. Bates said not knowing how long this would continue is scary, but the pantry “is a real good thing” for families.

story and on the CPS website.

CPS distributed nearly 50,000 meals in the fi rst week of the program.

Sinaca Wagoner, an entrepreneur, drove his two children to Oyler on March 25. His business began to suffer as Ohio’s stay-at-home order took eff ect, and the food from his children’s school takes a “big toll off the shoulders.”

His partner, Renee Oliver, said the oranges, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, carrots and milk have helped keep her children healthy.

Christina Helton, a mother of three, said the food assistance has prevent-

ed the family from facing hunger.

Picking it up serves another purpose, too. It allows children an opportunity to burn some energy outside.

“They need to go outside. They’re going to tear my house down,” Helton joked.

Carlie and Calli’s mother, Madeline Gilker, said her children’s days are brightened by seeing their teachers and other school staff .

Carlie and Calli, Oyler students, miss their friends and are becoming anxious as isolation continues to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus and relieve the strain on the medical system as Ohio cases increase.

Gilker said the school has provided big relief amid trying times. She’s received simple check-in messages from school offi cials and a call from a teacher who told her about the food distribution, encouraging her to check it out on March 25.

“School has been very helpful in making sure kids are getting what they need,” Gilker said.

Federal law requires children to be present in order to receive food. But some of the distribution sites also See FOOD, Page 2A

Casco Manufacturing Solutions of Camp Washington has the capability to help the nation by supplying needed medical soft goods during the COVID-19 pandemic, says president and CEO Melissa Mangold.

And while Casco is a small shop with 40 employees, it’s one of only a handful of soft goods manufacturers left in the U.S. today.

It also has the capability to ramp up production and deliver fi nished products within a few days.

“If it involves a piece of fabric, we can make it,” said Mangold of Symmes Township. “I hear in the news that we’ll need additional hospital beds across the country. Casco can’t make ventilators, but we can supply the soft goods needed to outfi t additional ICU beds and deliver them to healthcare facilities.”

Casco can also manufacture personal protective gear for health care workers, such as gowns and booties, as well as provide its usual line of mattresses, replacement covers, stretcher pads, and OR table pads.

Casco continues to fi ll customer orders during the pandemic and can supply hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities, as well as individual orders.

Large orders can be delivered within a few days, and smaller orders can be drop-shipped.

The 60-year-old, woman-owned business has in place stringent cleaning and washing procedures for both its industrial sewing machine operators and front offi ce employees. It follows the Centers for Disease Control, the National Institutes of Health, and local boards of health guidelines on how to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

“At Casco, we are a family, and in the spirit of loving and helping others, we go to work every day knowing we’re improving the comfort of health-impaired people who need our products,” Mangold said.

Team members are encouraged to monitor their health and well-being, and are asked to stay at home if they or someone in their household becomes ill.

The company has also suspended business air travel for team members through April 30 and is recommending virtual meetings and conference calls in place of face-to-face meetings.

See CASCO, Page 2A

Darius Rucker concert at Elder moved to July 17 John Fay Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Kyle Rudolph Charity Concert, featuring Darius Rucker, at Elder High School’s football stadium, has been postponed by the novel coronavirus outbreak until July 17.

The concert, originally scheduled for May 7, sold out shortly after tickets went on sale in mid-November. The concert will feature former Red Bronson Arroyo and his band.

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Minnesota Vikings, orgaRudolph met Rucker nized the concert, which Darius Rucker JIM WRIGHT while he was at the Uniwill provide scholarships to versity of Notre Dame. students in need.

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Food Continued from Page 1A

Casco CEO Melissa Mangold, left, and assistant production manager Bernice Hudler. PROVIDED

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“We’ve impressed upon our employees the current state of emergency and they understand the CDC’s recommendations regarding proper handwashing techniques and adequately sanitized surfaces,” said Mangold. “We know how urgent it is that we supply the nation for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases. But we’re also extremely proud of our work and want government and healthcare supply organizations to know we are here and ready to be of service.”

Casco is an original equipment manufacturer specializing in cutting, sealing, and sewing topquality products for soft goods industry leaders.

It manufactures its own C-Matt hospital line of mattresses and covers, and the Casco Prevention Plus Pad, a wheelchair pad designed to help eliminate “hot spots” for wheelchair patients to prevent, as well as help heal pressure injuries.

For more information about Casco Manufacturing Solutions products, visit www.cascomfg.com or call Casco assistant general manager Jeff Hummeldorf at (513) 681-0003.

have a nearby community partner where families can pick up more food and other supplies.

An adult woman who asked for assistance in the Oyler school parking lot was redirected by CPS staff to the Oyler House, across Hatmaker Street from the school. A National Guard cargo vehicle had stopped outside the nonprofi t community center earlier in the day to drop off dozens of boxes of goods such as Top Ramen, boxed pasta, pancake syrup and paper towels, among others.

Oyler Principal Amy Randolph helped unload.

Though Randolph misses sharing hugs with her students, whom she waves to when she takes neighborhood walks, she has been uplifted by the support from various people and organizations.

Lauren Marlow, a dietitian who works for CPS student dining services, said families have also received homework packets, coloring books and games while picking up food from the 24 sites.

These are the Cincinnati locations where any family can pick up food, if a child or children accompany them: ❚ AMIS, 1908 E Seymour Ave. ❚ Bond Hill, 1510 California Ave. ❚ Cheviot, 4040 Harrison Ave. ❚ Douglass, 2627 Park Ave. ❚ Hays, 1030 Cutter St. ❚ JP Parker, 5051 Anderson Place. ❚ LEAP Academy, 2001 Baltimore Ave. ❚ Mount Airy, 5730 Colerain Ave. ❚ Mount Washington, 1730 Mears Ave. ❚ Oyler, 2121 Hatmaker St. ❚ Parker Woods, 4370 Beech Hill Ave. ❚ Pleasant Hill, 1350 W, North Bend Road. ❚ Riverview, 3555 Kellogg Ave. ❚ Roberts, 1702 Grand Ave. ❚ Rockdale, 335 Rockdale Ave. ❚ Roselawn, 1594 Summit Road. ❚ Rothenberg, 241 E. Clifton Ave. ❚ Sayler Park, 6700 Home City Ave. ❚ South Avondale, 636 Prospect Place. ❚ West High, 2144 Ferguson Road. ❚ Westwood, 2981 Montana Ave. ❚ Winton Hills, 5300 Winneste Ave. ❚ Withrow, 2488 Madison Road. ❚ Woodford, 3716 Woodford Road.

CPS has one of the highest proportions of students who qualify to receive free or reduced-priced meals of any Ohio district.

In October 2018, CPS students received more than half a million free or reduced-price lunches, according to Ohio Department of Education data.

CPS had an average daily participation rate in the program amounting to nearly 25,000 lunches distributed that month, and nearly 17,000 breakfasts.

More than two in fi ve CPS families qualify for food stamps.

Freestore Foodbank also off ers food and La Soupe

Teeyana Williams, 5, a kindergartner at Oyler School in Lower Price Hill picks up two days worth of lunches from the school on March 18.

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has fresh produce at its locations.

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, though closed, is off ering free meals to all children ages 18 and under, with help from the UMC Food Ministry Ready-to-eat meals will be available Monday through Friday at the following locations and times: ❚ 12-1 p.m.: Elmwood Place, Groesbeck, Madisonville, North Central, Reading and Main Library. ❚ 2-3 p.m.: Avondale, Bond Hill, College Hill, Pleasant Ridge, West End, and Westwood. ❚ 4-5 p.m.: Corryville, Covedale, Deer Park, St. Bernard, and Walnut Hills.

Several restaurants and other organizations are also off ering free meals to children who qualify for free or reduced lunch in school.

Habanero Latin American Fare in Clifton plans to off er lunches to CPS students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. The lunches will be ready at 11 a.m. daily.

In order to receive a lunch, call Habanero at 513961-6800 or direct message on Facebook.

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – March 25. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

Looking for ways to help amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Here’s how.

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The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused thousands of students across Cincinnati to study from home, yet many don’t have access to technology to complete their school work.

The Cincinnati Computer Cooperative, a local nonprofi t, is asking all businesses to donate outdated laptops so they can give students low-cost computers to help with the virtual classrooms during school closures.

In the fi rst half of March, Cincinnati Computer Cooperative sold roughly 240 computers at non-profi t pricing.

Now supplies are becoming scarce and they don’t have the inventory to keep up with the growing demand.

Frank Adams, the executive director, said after computers are donated, his staff will securely erase all data, refurbish the laptop, install Microsoft Offi ce software and sell them to families starting at $150.

Buyers will also receive antivirus and a one-year guarantee.

“It’s heartbreaking to know these kids are struggling and we don’t have the computers to help them,” Adams said in a press release. “It’s been exhausting. We’re working as hard as we can.”

Donations from businesses are only being accepted at this time due to health concerns. All lap-

tops must be gently used.

“This is a crisis situation for many in the Tristate,” Adams said. “We hope local businesses will step up and donate now so that we can keep helping parents and schoolchildren during this challenging time.”

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Stay home, stay healthy: Protect your family from giving, getting coronavirus The novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, has disrupted lives and livelihoods.To combat it, public health and government officials have implemented strict measures to reduce the opportunity for the virus to spread.

The approach, called social distancing or physical distancing, aims to slow the emergence of new O’dell M. cases of the Owens, disease.This will MD, MPH allow medical President professionals to & CEO provide needed care to those who do become ill. It also aims to reduce the spread of the virus. Breaking connections between people by staying home can stop transmission.

We must remain vigilant for social distancing to work. State officials have limited large gatherings. Now it’s up to us as

individuals to change our behaviors to stay home and stay healthy.This includes: • Visiting virtually. Use technology to connect with friends and family.

• Postponing playdates. Kids can carry the virus and become sick. Keeping them apart protects us all.

• Limiting trips. Stock up on supplies for a week at a time; but postpone nonessential errands.

Working together, we can help prevent the spread of this virus.

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Here’s how to order groceries online locally Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Are you running low on groceries but don’t want to leave the house or shop in stores?

Even with a stay-at-home order from Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine and the closure of non-essential business from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, grocery stores are still open and people are allowed to leave their homes to get supplies.

There are plenty of ways to get groceries if you order beforehand online. Some locations will deliver groceries to your front door, while others will let you pick them up curbside.

Here are your options:

Kroger Kroger allows customers to order online and pick up at the store to make it easier on shoppers. Kroger said due to increased demand, shoppers may experience longer wait times, delayed deliveries or limited inventory. Pickup is currently free.

“Find us online or use our mobile app. Choose Pickup as your way of shopping. Then, tell us what store you want to get your items from and what time. You can schedule a time on the same day or up to 3 days in advance,” Kroger said.

Delivery for Kroger groceries is $9.95 and is done through a third party service. Customers order groceries online and they will be delivered to the customer’s door during an allotted time slot. Kroger also ships products, typically as soon as 1-3 days. Customers can get free shipping on orders over $35.

“Ship is great for bulk groceries and nonperishable items like paper towels, peanut butter, pet food and more,” Kroger said.

Remke Markets Remke Markets has pickup options for customers through its mobile app, Mobile Markets.

“You can browse thousands of products online with our easy-to-use site or app from the comfort of your own home! Receive same in-store prices including all sales and special off ers. Search by department, brand, “my favorites” or weekly ad item,” Remke said.

Remke asks customers with pickup orders to wait for an “order is ready” email before coming to the store.

Remke said there is a guaranteed two-hour turnaround and the fi rst four orders are fee-free.

Target Target off ers same-day delivery through Shipt, instore order pickup and drive-up pickup. Offi cials said due to high demand, the company is facing pickup delays.

Delivery through Shipt allows customers to get gro-

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ceries, essentials and more delivered to their door by a Shipt shopper. Customers can try it free for four weeks or pay a one-time delivery fee. Shipt off ers two membership options – yearly and month-to-month. Yearly Shipt membership is $99 per year, and a monthly membership is $14 per month.

For drive-up services, customers shop in the Target App and select drive up at checkout. Customers can park in the designated spot after receiving the order notifi cation and a Target employee will load up your car.

Instacart Instacart allows you to choose from a variety of grocery stores in your area rather than just ordering from a specifi c store. Options include Whole Foods, Costco, and even non-grocery stores like CVS and PetCo. You don’t need a membership to join the service, but you can get free delivery on orders over $35 with Instacart Express, which costs $149 a year.

Once you’ve chosen your desired store, you can search through a variety of produce, nonperishables, and specialty items. There’s also the option to choose substitutions, in case your desired item is sold out. After you’ve virtually shopped, you can select a time window for the delivery within an hour. It should be noted that with high demand for delivery, the time selections could be delayed for several days right now, so if you need your groceries ASAP this might not be the best service for you.

Your subtotal for the service includes the estimated cost of your groceries (this will change to the precise number when you’re charged), delivery fee, service fee, sales tax, and driver tip, making it pricier than your typical grocery run. However, it could be worth it.

Amazon Fresh Amazon sells your favorite tech products and household essentials, and yes, they will even deliver groceries directly to your door. The name of their gro-

cery delivery service is Amazon Fresh. The service is exclusively available to Prime members for an additional $14.99/month, but still off ers free shipping on your groceries over $35.

Shopping on Amazon Fresh works the same way as shopping for anything else on Amazon. You’re just limited to searching for groceries. You can see in real-time if an item is in stock, and you can even fi nd coupons. If you spend less than $50, you’ll be hit with a $9.99 delivery charge, so keep that in mind while shopping.

Once you’re ready to check out, you can choose your delivery window for as early as the same-day if it’s available. Again, delivery times are very limited right now, so you may have to wait a few days for your groceries to arrive. You can request an in-person delivery if you’d like, but you don’t need to be there to receive your order.

The food arrives in paper bags or recyclable totes.

You can specify your bag preference on Amazon. For frozen and refrigerated foods, Amazon uses insulated bags and frozen water bottles to keep things cool, which is a nice sustainable touch.

Walmart In select cities, Walmart off ers a grocery delivery service that is useful if you like to do your weekly food haul there. It should be noted that there is a $30 minimum for using the service, so think about how much you actually need before you start shopping.

Navigating the grocery page of Walmart is very similar to other food delivery services. The homepage features a variety of popular items, but it’s typically easier to search for the food you’re looking for or choose a department. Walmart will also feature “rollbacks” on certain food that’s on sale, so you’ll be in the know regarding deals. Before you fi nalize the order, Walmart will let you know if items are unavailable once you try to check out, and you can search for a replacement or void the item altogether.

Once you’ve added everything to your virtual cart, you can select either a pickup time or a delivery time.

Both are delayed a few days because of high demand, but picking it up yourself will save you money on a delivery fee that can be up to $9.95. You can also opt for the Delivery Unlimited plan for free shipping for $12.95 a month or $98 annually, which could save you money if you use the service enough.

Meijer Meijer off ers pickup and delivery options to customers for a small fee. Pay per order is $4.95 for pickup or $9.95 for delivery through Shipt. “We are currently experiencing high volume, so your order fulfi llment may occur after the time you requested. Your shopper will reach out to coordinate timing as they begin your order. Thank you for your business,” Meijer said.

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Using ingredients you likely have on hand Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld Guest columnist

What a diff erence a week makes.

Recently, we were concerned about coronavirus but not overly so. Now we’re under a “stay at home” order.

I was at the grocery and not surprised to see lean or empty shelves.

No doubt we’re all experiencing a

scary time. It’s the unknown that’s so unsettling. So what do we do to keep our minds occupied, spirits calmed and our bodies nourished while we stay at home? We pray and cook. For ourselves and others.

If you’ve got pasta, beans and canned tomatoes, you’ve got the backbone of my easy pasta fagioli. This has been shared too many times to count. I know why requests are coming in again – familiar and tasty, the aroma draws you in as it cooks, and for those

reasons, it’s comforting.

Let the kids help make these favorite peanut butter cookies with ingredients you likely have on hand. Tuck some in your mailbox. A nice way to say “thanks.”

Remember shut-ins. Ask nursing homes for names of folks who don’t get visitors.

Send a card and introduce yourself.

You’ll make a new friend.

Check out my abouteating.com site for foods to stock (you can freeze milk).

Sis’ peanut butter cookies.

Sis’ peanut butter cookies Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter ⁄ 2 cup butter, room temperature

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⁄ 2 cup each: granulated sugar, and packed light or dark brown sugar

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1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons milk, any kind 11⁄ 2 teaspoons vanilla 11⁄ 4 cups flour ⁄ 4 teaspoon baking powder

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⁄ 4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions Preheat oven to 375. Beat peanut butter, butter and both sugars until mixed well. Add in egg, milk and vanilla and mix well.

Easy and quick vegetarian pasta fagioli. PHOTOS BY RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE ENQUIRER

Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together then blend into peanut butter mixture.

Easy and quick vegetarian pasta fagioli Leftover salad greens? Stir them in at the end.

28 oz canned diced tomatoes

Ingredients

Spinach or other greens — chopped coarsely (optional)

1 pound penne or other pasta

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon garlic

Parmesan, Romano or Mozzarella for garnish

⁄ 3 to 1⁄ 2cup olive oil (I use 1⁄ 2 cup)

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2-3 teaspoons dried oregano 3 cans favorite beans, drained (I like Cannellini, red, kidney, chick peas)

Instructions While pasta water heats, start sauce.

Heat olive oil, add garlic and oregano.

Stir a minute or so, then add everything but spinach and cheese. Bring to boil. Lower to simmer, smooshing some of the beans with a potato masher.

By this time, the pasta water should be boiling, ready to add pasta. By the time the pasta’s done, the sauce is, too. Stir in spinach. Pour sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with plenty of cheese.

Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 2” apart onto ungreased or parchment lined cookie sheets. Press each ball with fork tines.

Bake 8-10 minutes, just until edges are golden. Don’t overbake.

Let cool a few minutes and then remove. Makes about 2-3 dozen.

Gilding the lily: Before baking, sprinkle with a bit of coarse, regular or sparkling sugar. After baking and cooled, dip into melted chocolate, etc.

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IN SCIENCE LIVES HOPE.

An open letter to our community: We are living in an unprecedented time. COVID-19 poses a significant challenge for our city, our country and our world.

As Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, it is both our privilege and our responsibility to be a source of hope for those who need it most: plainly, we advance healing and reduce suffering by providing world-class care from deeply committed and experienced caregivers and physicians in specialty and subspecialty medicine. Their life’s calling is to deliver care compassionately, faithfully teach and mentor future clinicians, and lead the research to discover the next cure or treatment protocol — this is what we do every day.

This timeless purpose will not falter, even during a pandemic.

No doubt you have seen recent news coverage stating that Ohio is leading the way, under the leadership of Gov. Mike DeWine, local government leaders and the Ohio Department of Health’s Medical Director, Dr. Amy Acton, in response to COVID-19. I am proud of the way that our community is coming together in new ways to care for our friends and neighbors.

At UC Health, we’re taking every precaution to protect our patients, our employees and our clinicians. We’re making difficult decisions like restricting visitor access and asking our nonclinical workforce to work from home, supporting the governor’s direction. The most important thing we can do is make sure our patients, employees and clinicians know that we care about their safety and wellbeing.

The number one question we are receiving is, “How can I help?”

There are many ways to help those on the frontlines across our city caring for our communities, including the families of those employees. They are the best of us, and we are here to support them.

• Send cards, letters and drawings to share with residents and patients who are restricted from visitors (e.g. those in nursing homes or senior living facilities).

• Support the emergency response efforts of UC Health by donating to the UC Health Crisis Response Fund through our UC Health Foundation.

• Purchase a “Strength in Unity” shirt at cincyshirts.com. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these shirts will benefit the YMCA day camps that are providing childcare for our city’s healthcare workers.

• Support the United Way’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund, whose proceeds benefit those struggling with food insecurity, housing and shelter, medical needs, and childcare/elder care.

The Cincinnati community has seen hardship before. We know that if we gather our hearts (not hands) we can role model our collective response for the country and beyond. More importantly, we’ll show the next generation what it means to love one another in a new way and to stand together, even in the face of fear or uncertainty.

Our UC Health family believes in our city’s motto and the motto on the seal of the University of Cincinnati: juncta juvant, which means “strength in unity.” As one team, and one community, we will get through this together.

And, we will offer even more hope to Cincinnati.

Richard P. Lofgren, MD UC Health President & CEO

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Need a job? These places are hiring in Cincinnati Briana Rice Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

As the federal and state governments have limited gatherings and promoted social distancing, jobs across the country have had to close their doors, laying off thousands of workers.

However, some businesses are seeing a surge in demand. Here are a few places that are hiring during the pandemic:

Kroger Kroger has more than 10,000 openings across the U.S., Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen told CNBC. The company has not disclosed its pay rates. You can apply at https://jobs.kroger.com/.

Amazon Amazon is hiring for 100,000 new full- and part-time positions as the demand for delivery services has increased during the pandemic. Amazon is hiring for 4,600 across Ohio.

Amazon is off ering jobs as shoppers,

warehouse workers and drivers. The jobs start at $17 an hour, according to Amazon’s website. To learn more about shopping and warehouse jobs, visit amazondelivers.jobs.

Walmart Walmart is hiring 150,000 new associates across the country through the end of May. In Ohio, the company plans to hire more than 5,700 associates to work in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfi llment centers through the end of May. You can apply to work at careers.walmart.com.

Employees move pallets of frozen items inside Kroger's Fresh Distribution Center in Blue Ash on March 17. Kroger is hiring at all locations to meet high demands. MEG VOGEL/THE ENQUIRER

Domino’s

largeneral.com/careers.

The pizza delivery company is also look to hire 10,000 employees. You can fi nd information at jobs.dominos.com.

Meijer

Dollar General The company plans to add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April.

In Greater Cincinnati, there are157 job openings, according to Dollar General’s job portal site. View positions at dol-

Meijer is adding seasonal positions across all of its stores, primarily to stock shelves as shopping demand increases.

To view openings and job descriptions, visit https://jobs.meijer.com/.

Walgreens Walgreens is fi lling 9,500 openings

across the country, particularly for customer service associate, pharmacy technician and shift lead roles.

Walgreens has 128 open positions available on its site. You can apply at jobs.walgreens.com.

Do you know of more places hiring in Greater Cincinnati? Email brice@enquirer.com and we’ll add it to the list.

The Indianapolis Star contributed to this report.

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Gannett launches website to help small businesses Users can provide community support by buying gift cards for later use Brett Molina USA TODAY

Gannett, the owner of USA TODAY and more than 260 daily local media properties, is launching a nationwide eff ort to help communities support local small businesses during the coronavirus crisis.

The media company announced Monday a new website, supportlocal.usatoday.com, that will allow users to select local businesses in their community to support by buying gift cards for use at

a later time. Visitors and business owners can also add local businesses to the platform.

“We feel that local businesses are such a core part of the fabric of the country and the communities we all live in,” said Kevin Gentzel, Gannett’s chief revenue offi cer. “They really are a refl ection of the heartbeat of America.”

Last Wednesday, Gentzel and Maribel Perez Wadsworth, president of Gannett’s news division and publisher of USA TODAY, wrote a joint op-ed in USA TODAY urging local communities to support small businesses during the crisis.

The COVID-19 pandemic has ground everyday life in the U.S. and other parts of the world to a halt. More than 33,000

cases of illness have been reported in the U.S. and more than 400 people have died.

Small businesses have been hit hard.

Many shut down to help curb the spread of the virus, though essential businesses have largely remained open, including grocery stores, gas stations and pharmacies, some with shortened hours to clean and restock. Many restaurants are also open but only off er takeout or delivery orders.

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and walk-ins on Saturday, March 21, were down 100% from the same day in 2019, according to OpenTable.

Lawmakers are working on emergency packages to help small businesses cover expenses as they remain shut down while consumers shelter at home and practice social distancing.

On Saturday during a White House coronavirus task force briefi ng, President Donald Trump said he talked with thousands of small-business owners about the crisis in a conference call. He also has spoken with restaurant industry representatives.

“I assured them my administration is doing everything within its very considerable power to support them and their employees,” Trump said.

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COLUMBUS – One week after a live press conference addressing the sudden postponement of winter tournaments and spring sports due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) offi cially ended the winter season for wrestling, basketball and ice hockey on Thursday afternoon, according to numerous Ohio high school administrators.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s anticipated that schools will not be able to reopen for many weeks, preventing interscholastic athletics.

These four winter state tournaments (boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling and hockey) and a few events during World War II (1941-45) are the only sports cancellations in the history of the OHSAA, which was founded in 1907.

The start of the OHSAA’s spring sports of softball, lacrosse, baseball, track and fi eld and boys tennis is still postponed, which coincides Snodgrass with schools not being open. OHSAA coaches can communicate electronically with their athletes, but no practices, scrimmages or contests of any kind are permitted until further notice.

“We are just devastated that the tournaments cannot be completed,” said Snodgrass. “But our priority is the safety of our student-athletes, coaches, communities and offi cials. Governor Mike DeWine is asking all Ohioans to do everything they can to stop the spread of this virus. That request, along with our schools not being able to reopen for weeks, means that school sports cannot happen at this time. Even if our schools reopen this spring, it will be diffi cult to

Elder's William Doepker takes down Lebanon's Jack McCall in action in the 113-pound class third-place bout at the Southwest District Division I Wrestling Championships on March 7. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP FOR THE ENQUIRER

fi nd facilities willing to host the tournaments. Most campuses are shut down until mid to late summer. We are already planning for ways that these studentathletes will be honored at next year’s state tournament,” The 16 schools that qualifi ed for the girls basketball state tournament and the four teams that qualifi ed for the ice hockey state tournament will receive state tournament programs. The 672 wrestlers who qualifi ed for the state tournament will all receive a program, certifi cate and weigh-in card.

No state champions will be listed for these four sports in 2020. The OHSAA does not use state polls from the media or coaches associations to determine state champions.

Among local teams having their seasons cut short, Moeller’s boys basketball team will not be able to attempt a third straight Division I championship, and Mount Notre Dame’s girls team will

be unable to bring an undefeated season to closure on the court. The dozens of Cincinnati wrestlers who advanced to the state tournament now will not get to compete for state titles.

OHSAA offi ces offi cially closed March 18 in response to the pandemic and are slated to remain closed until April 6 (the tentative date for spring sports to resume, if they resume).

OHSAA staff have continued to meet remotely outside of the March 19 press conference where Commissioner Jerry Snodgrass addressed 30 media members (as permitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines) and a statewide audience via streaming.

Thursday’s release was via email only because DeWine’s “Stay-at-Home” restrictions.

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – March 26. Visit Cincinnati. com for possible updates.

Moeller High School guard Max Land chases a loose ball against Centerville during their Division I regional semifi nal boys basketball game at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on March 11. E.L. HUBBARD FOR THE ENQUIRER

Basketball, wrestling teams react as OHSAA halts postseason Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A third consecutive Ohio Division I boys basketball title will not happen for Moeller High School, nor will Mount Notre Dame’s girls team raise a secondstraight state championship trophy.

Likewise, local wrestlers like reigning state champions Dustin Norris of La Salle or Alex Coleman of Ross will not get the chance to stand on the podium at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center in 2020.

For the fi rst time since the World War II era, the Ohio High School Athletic Association won’t fi nish winter tournaments as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The OHSAA informed school administrators Thursday morning.

Moeller: ‘We held up hope ‘til we knew for sure’ Moeller basketball coach Carl Kremer ended a season with a victory on the last day Ohio prep basketball was played for the sixth time. Sadly, only fi ve of those seasons will be recognized as championships. Thursday’s OHSAA release said coaches or media polls would not be used to determine state champions for 2020.

“I reached out to the guys right away after the announcement was made,” Kremer said. “I thought the chances of us ever playing again were very limited, but

Mason's Dominic DiTullio (right) took home third place in the 120-pound class at the Southwest District Division I Wrestling Championships on March 7.

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we held up hope ‘til we knew for sure.”

What happened next was heartwarming for the veteran coach as the players joined in the group text expressing how they loved playing with each other and how much they respected the seniors.

Kremer’s Crusaders followed up last year’s 29-0 mark with a 26-1 record after defeating Centerville in a regional semifi nal played in front of a limited audience due to COVID-19 restrictions. Their lone loss came Dec. 7 to Division II Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, whom they defeated in last year’s Division I championship.

Moeller was the wire-to-wire No. 1 team in the state in each Ohio Sportswriter’s Association poll of the regular season.

Though the Crusaders will return highly recruited junior starters Logan Duncomb, Alex Williams and Will McCracken next season, the OHSAA decision marked the end of the careers of senior starters Max Land (St. Francis, PA signee) and Michael Currin, as well as reserves Ryan Stacey and Nolan Lyon.

“They both had incredible years,” Kremer said of starters Land and Currin.

“Max was First-Team All-State and Michael Currin was an amazing leader all year and an amazing leader at our school. Nolan Lyon and Ryan Stacey were scout team players, but they had amazing team leadership this year. That was what was especially great about this team. We really had a great connection on our team, player one through 15.”

Kremer said they accept the fate of not offi cially being a champion, but are nonetheless proud of their accomplishments recognized in polls.

“When we start in June (recognized team month for the next season) it won’t be about what happened this year,” Kremer said. “Hopefully when all this breaks, we’ll fi nd the time to have a banquet and put closure on this year. But, then its time to move on with a new cast of characters and a whole new journey.”

‘Nobody loves being up there more than we do’ When the OHSAA released the news, Mount Notre Dame girls basketball coach Dr. Scott Rogers was dressed in protective garb seeing a patient.

Rogers is a practicing Madeira dentist having to balance real-life issues related to the coronavirus outbreak and his side job of leading one of the more successful basketball programs around.

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Elder grad Rudolph donates meals Dave Clark Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Former Elder High School standout Kyle Rudolph of the Minnesota Vikings and his family are donating 82,000 meals to Minnesota residents aff ected by uncertainty related to new coronavirus through Second Harvest Heartland, and encouraging anyone able to join them in supporting the nonprofi t to do so.

From Rudolph via Twitter: In January, thousands of dollars were donated to Kyle Rudolph’s End Zone at University of Minnesota Masonic Chil-

dren’s Hospital after the Vikings tight end who caught the game-winning touchdown in their Wild Card Round overtime victory against the New Orleans Saints expressed his disappointment on Twitter over the eBay sale of the gloves he wore, signed and donated.

Rudolph, the Vikings’ nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, had 39 receptions for 367 yards with six touchdowns during the 2019 regular season.

Rudolph and Los Angeles Rams long snapper Jake McQuaide are the two former Elder Panthers currently on NFL rosters.

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates after defeating the New Orleans Saints in overtime of a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Jan. 5. CHUCK COOK -USA TODAY SPORTS

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get it done,” Rogers said. “But, things are bad. There’s really more important things to focus on right now.”

His MND Cougars were 28-0, Southwest regional champions and a pair of wins away from hoisting another trophy in Columbus.

“Nobody loves being up there more than we do,” Rogers said of going to Columbus where the Cougars have historically won seven titles (four with Rogers as head coach).

The cancelation ends the prep careers of Makira Cook (Dayton signee), Grace Centrulla (Mercyhurst signee) and Courtney Nichols.

“They’re very disappointed, but they expected it,” Rogers said. “I told them to be realistic. Based on the news conferences, the state tournament seemed to be not such an important thing.”

Rogers plans a formal gathering when possible to honor what was MND’s second undefeated team and fi rst since 2004.

“This team was really special,” Rogers said. “It was kind of like the white elephant in the room. They were going after 30-0. Unfortunately, they’re not going to have that chance. In a way, it’s a great life lesson. Things happen and you have to adjust.”

Mount Notre Dame players pose for a picture after beating Pickerington Central in the OHSAA Division I Championship at the Shottenstein Center in Columbus on March 16, 2019 MICHAEL NOYES/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Wrestlers knew this was the end The OHSAA state individual wrestling tournament also was slated for March 13-15. Greater Cincinnati had no ice hockey teams left in play, the fourth winter tournament canceled.

Elder and Mason were ranked 1-2 by Southwest Ohio coaches. Coach Jason Roush’s Elder Panthers were able to

participate in the State Team Dual Tournament at St. John Arena Feb. 16, but the individual tournament normally draws more fanfare. “I think deep down they (Elder wrestlers) assumed this was where it was going to end up,” Roush said. “It probably would have been tough to pull off . I really feel for our seniors. It was their last shot to achieve some of their goals.”

At 126-pounds, senior Jack Collins qualifi ed for the state meet for the third time and had a win in Elder’s state dual appearance, but won’t get his hand raised anymore as a prep wrestler. Neither will senior Willie Doepker, a state placer as a sophomore. Seth Lambers, Montana Klayman, Joe Weber and Rowan Tolbert were also Panther starters in their fi nal seasons. “I told them all the great memories they’ve made in high school and the 10 to 12 years they’ve been competing in the sport outweigh this one negative experience,” Roush said.

Sophomores Drew Magness at 106 and Bartley Thomas at 152 qualifi ed for state but will have to put dreams on hold.

Nicholas Maff ey’s Mason Comets also expected the announcement but look forward to returning to the big stage.

“Everyone assumed it was going to happen, but we were still holding out hope and having workouts until the offi cial word,” Maff ey said.

Junior 120-pounder Dominic DiTullio had a nice draw and was optimistic of his state chances as was 195-pound junior Owen Amburgy. “I only graduate two seniors, so we’re very lucky there,” Maffey said. “But, it’s unfortunate for seniors. Dante Ditullio was a senior and 106pounder Pacey Najdusak was unable to compete at districts and was actually ranked No. 1 in the state.”

Maff ey told his Comets this news should fuel them between now and their next opportunity to compete in 2020-21.

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Hamilton County JFS suspends work requirements for public assistance recipients; institutes other operational changes Hamilton County Job and Family Services is suspending in-person interviews and work requirements to ensure those receiving food and cash assistance are not threatened with benefi t loss during the COVID-19 crisis.

“This is a time to ensure people immediately have help,” JFS Interim Director Tim McCartney said. “We will not burden people. We have a nearly 75year history of supporting families and changing lives in this community and our commitment is as important now as ever.”

The agency is conducting initial qualifying interviews, as well as re-certifi cation interviews, over the phone, instead of in person. Other requirements, such as assessment paperwork and tests, can be done at home or online.

JFS is also granting “good cause” exemptions for those who would normally be required to participate in a work activity or attend school.

“If you have a job, you can continue working,” McCartney said. “If you can take classes online, you should. But if it is impossible, we will grant an exemption. Your assistance will not be threatened.”

McCartney said the agency enacted several other operational changes during the crisis. The latest is the suspension of center-based family visits for at least the next two weeks, beginning March 23. Visits between biological families and children in the agency’s custody will now take place at JFS, which has more space, in the community or via phone or video.

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are concerned center-based visits are a threat to their health,” he said. “We are not stopping visits. We are mandated by law to carry out family visits and that requirement remains. We are working on alternatives wherever possible. We know how important these are to families.”

Another change is agency employees meeting clients at the front door to answer questions and collect documents.

“We have cut traffi c by more than 90 percent,” McCartney said. “Normally, about 800 to 1,000 clients come through the building on a weekday. That is now down to a few dozen. We deliver vital services for this community. We are endeavoring to remain open and there will always be people who need to visit in person, but we are doing everything we can to ensure the health of our employees and clients.”

The agency is listing all program changes at the top of its main website, www.hcjfs.org. Most business can be conducted by phone (513-946-1000; 1844-640-OHIO (6446) to apply for assistance), fax (513-946-1076) or online.

A new drop box also was installed at the front of the building to collect required documents.

Hamilton County Job and Family Services administers federal, state and local programs for those in need. The

Department helps with local child protection, elderly protection, child care, child support enforcement, workforce development, cash assistance, food assistance and Medicaid disbursement.

Servicing Hamilton County since 1947, the Department helps hundreds of thousands each year and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation, an international, independent, not-for-profi t child and family service accrediting organization.

Learn more about the agency and its work at www.hcjfs.org, www.hckids.org, (foster care and adoption) or https://www.omj-cinham.org/ (employment opportunities), as well as on social media at Facebook (www.facebook.com/hcjfs), Twitter (www.twitter.com/hamiltoncojfs), Instagram (www.instagram.com/hamiltoncojfs), Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/hcjfs) and Linked in (https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/14788).

Brian Gregg, Job and Family Services

community crisis. “We know there are people in the restaurant and service industries, people in hourly jobs, who are hurting and need help now. We wanted to make a swift, targeted impact to help those in need, particularly in the innercity,” Carlin said.

“We don’t have the infrastructure to directly Carlin help. If we had to do it ourselves, it would take weeks or months to perfect it. We wanted to partner with someone who was already out there meeting the needs.”

The St. Vincent de Paul Homelessness Prevention Program works with individuals to assess needs. The program provides funds directly to landlords or utility companies.

“Our average rent assistance for a neighbor is about $350,” said Dunn. “In an eviction situation, where a notice has been served, is it over $600.”

Besides providing fi nancial assistance, the program helps individuals work toward long-term solutions with fi nancial literacy, budget counseling, job readiness and other resources.

“Once someone loses their home, the cost to the system in community services and resources is $4,000,” said Dunn. “The economics of prevention make sense. But more importantly is the trauma to the family and the kids involved that homelessness can cause.”

The Rotary Club of Cincinnati is a service and networking organization made up of business and community leaders. Its mission is to provide selfl ess service in the community and the world.

For information see www.cincinnatirotary.org The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been providing practical emergency assistance to Greater Cincinnati residents for over 150 years. The organization works personally with those in need, regardless of creed, to bridge the spiritual, emotional and material gaps in their lives through home visits provided by its volunteer groups, and through its Don & Phyllis Neyer Outreach Center, in the West End of Cincinnati.

For information or to support The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, see SVDPcincinnati.org or call 513-5628859.

Peggy Hodgson, Rotary Club of Cincinnati

Rotary Club of Cincinnati gives $50,000 to help stressed families in crisis As businesses, restaurants and organizations close their doors in response to the COVID-19 virus, the Rotary Club of Cincinnati has opened its wallet - announcing the club is donating $50,000 to help provide rent and utility assistance for families in need.

The donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Homelessness Prevention Program comes at a particularly critical time, said Mike Dunn, executive director of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul in Greater Cincinnati.

“St Vincent de Paul is the leading provider of what we call homelessness prevention services, which is largely rent and utility support,” Dunn said. “In the past calendar year we provided $1.6 million in assistance. That ongoing need is exacerbated by this current crisis.”

In response to the health crisis, St. Vincent de Paul closed all of its Thrift Stores, which were a major economic engine that helped fund the rent and utility assistance. “The timing of this donation could not have been better,” said Dunn.

Rotary Club of Cincinnati President Dave Carlin said he called an on-line meeting of the Rotary Club’s Board on March 18 to fi nd a way to help in this

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Halifax Dr: The Drees Company to Crowley Brian J & Katherine Marie; $573,571 Halifax Dr: Crowley Brian J & Katherine Marie to Dickhaus Megan & Matthew; $280,000 1516 Jacks Wy: Streicher Thomas H & Catherine A to Butler Melissa M; $495,000 2164 Townhill Dr: Cremeans Catherine C to Lauck Allison M; $118,000 3083 Neisel Ave: Arszman Kelly A to Baker Jeffrey; $133,500 3096 Brookview Dr: Menninger Steven J to Lai Allen; $140,000 3265 Blue Rock Rd: Selby Gayland C Sr & Paula A Selby to Taylor Casey; $103,500 3294 Greenway Ave: Hunt Justin L to Prieto Jose Miguel; $139,900 3310 Van Zandt Dr: Helmes Jason R to Huntington National Bank The; $95,200 3335 Stevie Ln: Topstone Holdings LLC to Roof4all Mci 2 LLC; $355,000 3389 Linsan Dr: Nedderman Paul M & Dolores S to Pritchett Ardeania K; $229,000 3522 Eyrich Rd: Wilson Tyler P to Feller Daniel T; $111,000 3579 Epley Ln: Ckm Properties LLC to Tefera Birku; $149,900 3646 Sandal Ln: Kroeger Courtney & Samuel Ohlinger to Busche Patrick Richard & Richard James Busche; $117,500 3747 Sunburst Ridge Ln: Butler Melissa M to Sturdevant Lauren M & Matthew R; $315,000 3928 Biehl Ave: Wells Fargo Bank National Association Tr to Metro One Properties LLC; $79,655 4261 Victorian Green Dr: Stone Wall Properties LLC to Godby Wanda; $110,000 4432 Raceview Ave: Mcdaniel Tammy Carol to Aghajanian Justin & Angela; $139,900 4451 Ebenezer Rd: Ferneding Nikki Tr Brooks Family Trust to Enderle Dustin R & Steven R Enderle; $165,000 4465 Bridgetown Rd: Brogan Dennis P Tr to Dt Boys LLC; $140,000 4951 Arbor Woods Ct: Jesse Michael L@4 to Lainhart Charlene; $120,000 5065 Western Hills Ave: Renewed Investments LLC to Longbottom Sean C & Tori L Redwine; $133,000 5344 Werk Rd: Drew Geoffrey Douglas to Nordyke Taylor; $85,000 5417 Fayridge Ct: Crosstown Homes LLC to Fragale Taylor; $130,000 5439 Romilda Dr: James Jeffrey A & Mary K to Ehrman Jeffrey; $210,000 5448 Robert Ave: P & D Investments to Frazier Leon Jr & Candy Watkins; $164,900 5517 Surrey Ave: Ramstetter Nancy A to Liang Qiufen & Anyi Li; $66,900 5556 Edger Dr: Kolleck John to Tamang Lakpa D & Chandra K Tamang; $145,100 5591 Sunnywoods Ln: Day Adam & Amanda to Bagienski Matt; $113,500 5681 Thomaridge Ct: Schaefer Dale A & Mary Ann to Thomas Kyle & Alexandria; $255,500 5717 Lauderdale Dr: Brown Raymond E & Rebecca S to Brown Jason & Julie Brown; $122,000 5731 Kroegermount Dr: Torok Kellie A to Clark Therasa & James; $165,000 5777 Childs Ave: Aci Properties LLC to Lonneman Alexander John; $119,900 5965 North Glen Rd: Mergard Veronica M to Sandling Timothy M; $142,500 5969 Countryhills Dr: Evans Randall & Toni to Fink Charles Andrew; $276,250 6131 Charity Dr: Cooley Lawrence F & Joan F to Hornsby Myles A & Mallory A; $168,950 6163 Kingoak Dr: Doll Melissa V to King Jeffrey Tyler; $226,500 6300 Cheviot Rd: Move-in Holdings LLC to Mlb Apartments LLC; $512,000 6484 Taylor Rd: Koenig Rebecca to Poettker Dawn & Jay; $160,000 6663 Taylor Rd: Hasler Roger & Mary Jo to Hampton David & Kelly; $440,000 6780 Kelseys Oak Ct: Eckstein Dawn M to Conley Regina M; $144,900 6866 Menz Ln: Christensen Thomas & Donna to Lambert Michael A & Susan M; $320,000 7060 Taylor Rd: Wienkamp Philip H to Kuhlmann Joseph D & Sandra L; $25,000 7512 Bridge Point Pass: Leonard Stephen A & Coleen R Carroll to Roberts Brandon D & Antoniya Terzieva; $335,000 7578 Bridge Point Dr: Silber Karen to Rebholz David & Kathleen; $179,900 7652 Bridge Point Dr: Rauen Tracy to Risen Connie; $144,000 7742 Bridge Point Dr: Anderson Samantha to Dulemba Julieta; $128,900

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Miami Township 2721 Buckridge Dr: Fischer Single Family Homes Iv LLC to Lambers Jason R & Jennifer; $378,034 3814 Yorkshire Cr: Stewart Franklin L & Joyce M to Gander Mary Beth & Albert James; $334,000 7847 Mitchell Park Dr: Cionni Karen K to Bareswilt Christopher R; $253,000 8439 Bridgetown Rd: Riehle Melanie Ann to Sherman Krista & Shawn; $221,000 9780 Mt Nebo Rd: Evans Garyne T & Michele R to Booth John & Robin; $262,000

North Bend Cliff Rd: Mcwethy Lisa Wood to Bolser Anthony E Tr & Beverly A Tr; $9,000

North Fairmount 1757 Denham St: Property Investments Of Note LLC to Ape Properties LLC; $350,000 1760 Denham St: Walton Regina R @ 4 to Walton Regina R @ 3; $2,818 1760 Denham St: Walton Regina R @ 5 to Walton Regina R @ 4; $2,818 1760 Denham St: Cameron Barbara A@5 to Walton Regina R @ 5; $2,818 1761 Denham St: Property Investments Of Note LLC to Ape Properties LLC; $350,000 1765 Denham St: Property Investments Of Note LLC to Ape Properties LLC; $350,000 1765 Denham St: Property Investments Of Note LLC to Ape Properties LLC; $350,000

Riverside 3746 Hillside Ave: Daley Lisa M to Teschner Richard; $7,000

South Fairmount 1760 Queen City Ave: Schultz John to Kag Worldwide LLC; $50,138 1805 Forbus St: Metzler Ronald J to Byrd Jeffrey A; $2,000 1829 Westwood Ave: Metzler Ronald J to Byrd Jeffrey A; $2,000 1833 Westwood Ave: Metzler Ronald J to Byrd Jeffrey A; $2,000 2442 Bloom St: Webber Rico to Hasbra Logistics LLC; $1,500 2484 Seegar Ave: Heine Serena to Carlson Rick; $2,840 2549 Beekman St: Etzler Aaron to Bishop Curtis; $50

West End 1828 Freeman Ave: Lane Fred to Walther Lace A & Martha S Walther; $75,000

West Price Hill 1138 Cherevilla Ln: Ramsey Steven D Ii to Allen Robert Aaron & Adrienne; $110,000 1732 Admiral Ct: Shannon Molly Ann to Mehdi Roxanna; $124,900 4031 Jamestown St: Mcintyre Alpha L to Avm Investments Inc; $45,000 4409 Eighth St: Scharff Joseph & Hellen to Loucks Jared J; $80,082

Westwood 2436 Westwood Northern Bv: Property Investments Of Note LLC to Ape Properties LLC; $350,000 2438 Westwood Northern Bv: Property Investments Of Note LLC to Ape Properties LLC; $350,000 2440 Westwood Northern Bv: Property Investments Of Note LLC to Ape Properties LLC; $350,000 2620 Fenton Ave: Holdstein Management Group LLC to Donovan William M & Michelle L; $70,000 2842 Montana Ave: Dfe Investments LLC to Ab Buildings LLC; $345,000 3004 Glenmore Ave: Neu William R & Sheri L to Morgan Barry D & Laura A; $54,000

Cincinnati-based app Harper offers free dog training during the pandemic Luann Gibbs Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

As our lives are upended by the novel coronavirus pandemic, everyday interactions we took for granted have become off -limits. Chats with coworkers at the water cooler. Lunch with your sorority sisters. An icecold pitcher with the team after the game. Even puppy preschools have been canceled.

Enter Harper, a Cincinnati-based dog training technology startup that launched earlier this year. The company off ers all-positive digital dog training via an iPhone app. The app – which has a similar ease of use to those in the nutrition, fi tness and education fi eld – helps owners train and connect with their doggos by building a habit of playing short games together each day. There’s a library of 30 guided training courses, nearly 100 stimulating games, plus dog parenting resources and live chat.

With private training lessons, group classes and puppy preschools across the country being canceled, the subscription-based service announced that it’s offering a 90-day free trial so more people can keep their pups learning and stimulated.

“Millions of dog parents have had their lives interrupted,” said Harper co-founder Nick Cramer. “We’re doing whatever we can to help them use this time effectively to connect with their dogs from the comfort and safety of home. Whether you just got a new quarantine puppy, you’re fostering while stuck at home, or you have a dog who’s looking to you for stimulation, we’re 100% focused right now as a company on helping you make it through social distancing and quarantines together and come out the other side even stronger.”

Harper announced that it’s committing to make the service 100% free for animal shelters, adoption agencies and temporary dog foster parents. For more information on the service and app, visit harper.dog.

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Make a credit card contribution online at Neediestkidsofall.com.

Neediest Kids of All is a non-profit corporation now in its 64th year. Its principal place of business is Cincinnati, and it is registered with the Ohio Attorney General as a charitable trust. Contributions are deductible in accordance with applicable tax laws.