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![[VIDEO] Ian Ciric and Nick McHenry sign letter of intent to continue athletic career in college](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ian-Ciric-and-Nick-McHenry.jpg)
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine TV was there yesterday in the gym at Loveland High School when Ian Ciric and Nick McHenry signed their letter of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Athletic Director Rich Bryant introduced the young men and read a short bio about them.
![[VIDEO] Stacey Lund and Tori Morrison Angels by the Trail interview](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/angel-mural-heart.jpg)
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – Stacey Lund and Tori Morrison met with me on Friday afternoon at the Angles by the Trail Mural that is on the Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Downtown Loveland. Stacey created the project so that the names and lives of young people from the area would be remembered – those who died too young.
You will hear why and how the Mural came to be from Stacey. Tori tells the story of her son Ben who took his own life and what it means to her that his name is in the mural.
If you have experienced the loss of a school-aged child (aged 3-23 only please) who lived in the Loveland, Ohio area and you would like their name included in the Angels by the Trail Mural, please complete this FORM. The team will review submissions on a monthly basis and contact you.
Stacey said that this will be an ongoing project and that she will always be adding names as needed. Here is the LINK to submit a Loveland school-aged child’s name to the mural.
“If you would like to sponsor someone else’s Angel or simply contribute to the project, we thank you and invite you to either complete this form or visit our GoFundMe page. Angels by the Trail GoFundMe page,” said Stacey.
Angels by the Trail VENMO: @Angels_by_the_Trail
Angels by the Trail on Facebook
Ben Morrison Fund on Facebook
Loveland, Ohio – Stop by any of Mike’s 39 locations for your FREE Ultimate Wash on Veterans Day, November 11. Here is the deal:
THANK YOU FOR SERVINGOn Veterans Day, November 11, Mike’s honors all Veterans and Active Military with a FREE Ultimate Wash ($22 value).
It’s just a small way for the Mike’s Carwash family to show our gratitude for your service. Each of you personifies the meaning of FREEDOM!
Stop by any of Mike’s 39 LOCATIONS for your FREE Ultimate Wash on Veterans Day, November 11.
All locations are open daily 7-9.
Loveland, Ohio – Paxton’s Grill and Ramsey’s Trailside in Historic Downtown will be offering a free meal to Veterans on Saturday, November 11.
Both Paxton’s Grill and Ramsey’s Trailside say on their FaceBook page, “Veterans Day is this Saturday, November 11th and we want to treat all Veterans to a Free Meal on us! Come in any time on Saturday and we will show our gratitude!”
SwingLine Madeira, is part of the same restaurant group and has made the same generous offer to Veterans.
Deerfield Township, Ohio – The Warren County Engineer’s Office is about to begin the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Columbia Road, Davis Road, and Myrtle Avenue. The project will also include a “profile” adjustment, drainage improvements, a large culvert replacement, and a sidewalk along Columbia Road in the project area.
Three homes on the southwest corner of the Columbia Road and Myrtle Avenue intersection will be demolished. The demolition must take place prior to the utility relocation.
Utility Relocation: December 2023 to Spring 2024
Right-Of-Way Complete: Spring 2024
Roundabout Construction: Summer 2024
The project cost estimate is $2,200,000 and the project construction will be funded by the Warren County Engineer and Deerfield Township.
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame recognizes the post-military efforts of outstanding Ohioans who contribute to their communities.
The Department has announced the members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2023 including veterans from Clermont and Warren Counties.
Michael P. Monahan, who served in the Army and is from Milford in Clermont County, John C. Looker, who lives in Mason and served in the Army, and Purcell Taylor Jr., who served in the Marine Corps and from Warren County will represent the Class of 2023.
The members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame are honored in a permanent display at the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts in Columbus. All 20 members of the class will be honored during the annual Induction Ceremony at 10 AM on Nov. 9 at the Fawcett Center for Tomorrow on the campus of The Ohio State University.
Mike Monahan served as a Scout Dog Handler for the 46th Scout Dog Platoon in Tay Ninh, Vietnam. His partner’s name was Chico. Chico alerted Mike to a trip wire attached to explosives, saving Mike’s life and the lives of others who were on patrol. Following Vietnam, Mike spent 22 years in construction, working as a pipe fitter, becoming a local leader in the industry. Mike was then led to a different calling after attending a life-changing personal growth seminar. He began volunteering with Life Success Seminars to help others achieve their full potential through many avenues, including personal responsibility, trust, forgiveness and leadership. Mike’s volunteerism led to a career change, where he served 19 years as executive director of Life Success Seminars. Mike currently uses his experience as a personal coach to mentor leaders and business owners. After a trip to Vietnam in 2005, he wrote and published the first of his six books, From the Jungle to the Boardroom, and became No. 1 on the Inc. Magazine Best Sellers list. The return trip from Vietnam gave Mike a peace he had long sought, but he still felt indebted to the partner who saved his life. Mike’s latest book, Chico’s Promise, gave him healing and he created a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by the same name whose mission is to support selected no-kill shelters by paying adoption fees to save 50,000 dogs to honor Chico’s memory. An accomplished leader, speaker, author and activist, Mike enters the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame at age 75.
While John Looker’s dedication to his country was demonstrated by his military service during the Vietnam War, it is his post-military altruism that truly makes him stand out. John has dedicated his life to bettering his nation, his community and the lives of his veteran peers. John has done this through his involvement in a wide variety of committees, advocacy groups and other veteran service organizations, all of which provide insight into his leadership and selflessness. John is an American Legion National Committee Member for Veterans Employment and Education, a position that focuses on improving veterans’ education, employment and economic well-being. John has held many leadership roles in the Commanders Action Network for the Disabled Veterans of America, where his advocacy helped protect the benefits of ill and injured veterans and their families. In addition, John is involved in many other veterans’ advocacy groups including the City of Mason’s Veterans Board of Affairs, where he leads veterans’ activities and programs throughout the Mason community; the Warren County Veterans Court Mentorship program; and the Warren County Suicide Prevention Coalition. John has been instrumental in many community initiatives in Mason, a snapshot of which includes its dedication as a Purple Heart City; developing the Military Banner Program; organizing the POW/MIA Memorial; and orchestrating annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day parades and ceremonies. John’s spirit of generosity and commitment is recognized by his local community, but his efforts impact and extend to others far beyond his city. We recognize John as he enters the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame at age 75.
Purcell Taylor Jr., an enlisted Marine Corps veteran, returned to Cincinnati following his military service in Vietnam, Cuba and Quemoy-Matsu. In the face of adversity, he persisted, and became a lifelong researcher and educator. Purcell has earned prominence as a teacher, counselor, administrator, author and expert forensic psychologist. Throughout his career, he served numerous visiting and adjunct faculty positions in the southwest Ohio region. As a strong leader in his field, Purcell serves as a positive role model for inner city African American youth. Notably, in 1977, Purcell became the first African American at the University of Cincinnati to receive a doctorate degree in school psychology. He has authored or edited 10 books as well as dozens of articles published in professional journals and magazines. Purcell currently serves as Professor Emeritus of Psychology in Forensic Practice at UC. This title is awarded only to faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding service and achievements in teaching, researching and leadership. In addition to his teaching credentials, he has served as an administrator and supervisor in mental health and has served as an expert witness in court hearings, evaluations and trials. Local leaders appointed Purcell to the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission and Hamilton County Task Force for Community Safety. His enduring legacy as founder of the DECLARE Therapy Center, Inc. in Cincinnati treats people suffering from chemical dependency. Among many other community engagements, and professional memberships, he volunteers his time as a peer mentor for the Warren County Veterans Treatment Court. Undeniably worthy of recognition, Purcell enters the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame at age 82.
The 20-person class will be honored with medals by Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) Director Deborah Ashenhurst. Many other distinguished guests, including previously inducted Hall of Famers, will be present.
Twenty inductees will be honored for their accomplishments and achievements at the 32nd annual Induction Ceremony in November for their post-military service. This class represents 14 Ohio counties and four branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently approved the entire class and will offer his congratulations during the official ceremony.
Living members of the class range in age from 56 to 86 and there are three posthumous inductees: Korean War veteran and globally successful entrepreneur Donald Keehan; famed Tuskegee Airman and Brigadier General Charles McGee; and Iraq War veteran Heath Robinson, who is credited as the inspiration for the PACT Act that provides funding and health care access for veterans who are dealing with illness related to toxic exposure.
The 2023 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Inductees are:
Darrin M. Adams, Army, Shelby
Michael L. Close, Army, Delaware
Carolyn L. Destefani, Air Force, Greene
Terry Johnson, Air Force, Montgomery
Donald J. Keehan*, Marine Corps, Lorain
Paul M. Keller, Air Force/Air Force Reserve, Greene
John C. Looker, Army, Warren
Lester L. Lyles, Air Force, Montgomery
Laurel A. Mayer, Air Force, Greene
Charles E. McGee*, Army Air Corps/Air Force, Cuyahoga
Timothy E. McMonagle, Army, Cuyahoga
Michael P. Monahan, Army, Clermont
Jack L. Patterson, Army, Coshocton
Heath M. Robinson*, Ohio Army National Guard, Fairfield
Stephen L. Rosedale, Army, Hamilton
David L. Scheffler, Army, Fairfield
Donald P. Scott, Army Reserve, Mahoning
Purcell Taylor Jr., Marine Corps, Warren
Bruce K. Thorn, Army, Franklin
Robert A. Walkup, Navy/Army Reserve, Williams
* Posthumous Award
“Each year I am awed by the contributions of our nominees to their communities, to the State of Ohio, and to the nation,” said ODVS Director Deborah Ashenhurst. “They represent the powerful difference Ohio’s veterans make to the heart of it all.”
The Class of 2023 joins 954 Ohio veterans who have been inducted since 1992 and represent all eras, branches of service, and walks of life.
The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame was established in 1992 by former Gov. George Voinovich to recognize the post-military achievements of outstanding Ohio veterans. Charter members of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 1992 include the six Ohio veterans who were elected President of the United States as well as Medal of Honor recipients from Ohio. Honorees of the past 31 years include astronauts, entrepreneurs, volunteers, community leaders, safety officers, veteran advocates, and government officials.
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services, on behalf of and in collaboration with the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Executive Committee, administers the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. Comprised of 13 veteran volunteers, the Executive Committee members serve as advisors to the Hall of Fame, and their primary purpose is to select up to 20 honorees annually.
Deerfield Township, Ohio – The Township says, “Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and our snowplow needs a name that’s delightful!”
Deerfield Township has two new snowplows this winter season, and need your help to give them a clever name. Residents of Deerfield can submit their most unique name ideas through www.ChooseDeerfield.com or www.DeerfieldRec.com and a panel of judges, including the Snowplow drivers, will choose the winner.
The lucky winner will get to see the name they chose painted on the side of the truck, receive a certificate of recognition, and ride in the snowplow as it leads the way for Santa’s arrival on a firetruck at the “Holiday Lights” tree lighting celebration on November 25th.
Submissions will be accepted from November 1st until November 17th. This contest is only open to the residents of Deerfield Township. All ages are encouraged to participate.
Email skirby@deerfieldtwp.com with questions.
Click here for submission form and full list of rules.
![[Watch Now] Streamed live “One Lewiston Vigil and Remembrance Ceremony”](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/one-lewiston.jpg)
If you feel called to help the victims and families of the recent tragedy in Lewiston, the Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston is raising funds to help with funeral arrangements and medical costs for families affected by the horrible events that have unfolded in our small town.
There has been an outpouring of interest in making donations for the individuals and families impacted by the tragic occurrences on Oct. 25 in the City of Lewiston.
Thank you, Lewiston, as well as those who care from near and far.
![[Photo Album] Progress of Loveland Bike Trail Bridge demolition](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_5615.jpg)
Loveland, Ohio – Here are photos of the demolition progress on the bridge over O’Bannon Creek in Historic Downtown along the Loveland Bike Trail. The former railroad bridge is now closed but is being replaced with a new structure and is expected to re-open in May 2024.
Symmes Township, Ohio – The CVS Pharmacy at Loveland Madeira and Kemper Road is permanently closing on December 5.
CVS, the largest US chain of pharmacies, closed 244 stores between 2018 and 2020. In 2021, it announced plans to close 900 stores by 2024.
The Ohio Capital Journal reported in September, “The news comes after inspectors have found that CVS’s understaffed stores in Ohio have in some instances lacked controls to protect patients. And it raises the prospect that after buying up independent and small-chain competitors, cost-cutting large chains might not be able to adequately protect patients — when they can provide service at all.”
Ohio Capital Journal reporter Marty Shadlen said, “CVS bought and closed numerous smaller competitors and moved their prescriptions to its stores. Now it’s been closing its own stores and moving those scripts into its remaining stores, seemingly without adding staff to accommodate the new patients.”
In at least some cases, the problem isn’t that the companies owning big chains are losing money, it’s that they’re not making enough to keep Wall Street happy. For example, CVS Health made almost $2 billion in profit in the second quarter of this year, but that was 37% less than a year earlier, CNBC reported. But the corporation owns not only the biggest pharmacy retailer. It also owns Aetna, a top-ten health insurer, and CVS Caremark, the nation’s largest drug middleman. And not all of the slump was due to pharmacy operations.
In the CVS’s second-quarter earnings call, CEO Karen Lynch said, “We grew (pharmacy) revenue to $28.8 billion, an increase of nearly 8% versus the prior year. We generated $1.4 billion of adjusted operating income in the quarter, a decrease of 17% from the prior year, largely due to lower COVID-related volumes.”
