Author: David Miller

  • Public invited to officially dedicate the Angels by the Trail Mural

    Public invited to officially dedicate the Angels by the Trail Mural

    Loveland, Ohio – The public is invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony held along the Loveland Bike Trail to officially dedicate the “Angels by the Trail” Mural.

    Sunday

    June 11

    11 AM

    The ceremony and ribbon cutting will take place at the Linda Cox Parking lot in Historic Downtown Loveland along the Loveland Bike Trail. The mural has been painted on the side of an Eads Fence and Hardware industrial building that faces the trail.

    As a way of giving back, a group of Loveland Area residents, led by Stacie Lund created a special mural that is named “Angels by the Trail”. This colorful 65 X 20 foot memorial mural is facing the bike trail and the Little Miami River near the Linda Cox parking lot on Karl Brown Way in Historic downtown Loveland. The bright joyful mural is a celebration of the memory of school–aged children (ages 3-23) who lived in the Loveland community that have passed away much too soon.

    The public is invited and also invited to submit more names

    If you would like to have a Angel’s name, a child who has passed on and was a resident of the Loveland community and was between the ages of 3-23 added to the mural, please click the following link.

    Angels by the Trail Submission Form

    On the GoFundMe page created for the project where you can contribute to the expenses, Lund said, “Our hope is that the conversion of this plain industrial wall into the “Angels by the Trail” installation will bring joy to the families of these children and those who love them and will give our community another beautiful, bright and cheerful landmark and backdrop within our special home of Loveland.”

    Follow Angels by the Trail on FaceBook.

    Watch this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV interview with the muralist, David Uy.

  • See the current Angels’ names painted on Angels by the Trail mural

    See the current Angels’ names painted on Angels by the Trail mural

    Loveland, Ohio – “The names make it so powerful. It has been an inspiring project to work on. They will finish it on Tuesday. All the names are up that I have right now,” said the organizer of the “Angels by the Trail” mural, Stacey Lund.

    The photo above and those below of the names, was taken this morning.

    On June 11 at 11 AM there will be the ribbon cutting ceremony. The public is invited and also invited to submit more names.

    Angels by the Trail will become a permanent, brightly painted memorial wall space that forever “Celebrates Loveland’s school-aged children whose lives were cut short.” The colorful 65′ X 20′ memorial is facing the bike trail and the Little Miami River near the Linda Cox parking lot on Karl Brown Way in Historic downtown Loveland. It is being painted on a previously bare industrial wall of the Eads Fence Company by artist David Uy.

    Watch this interview with the artist…

    If you would like to have an Angel’s name, a child who has passed on and was a resident of the Loveland community and was between the ages of 3-23 added to the mural, please click the following link.

    Angels by the Trail Submission Form

    On the GoFundMe page created for the project where you can contribute to the expenses, Lund said, “Our hope is that the conversion of this plain industrial wall into the “Angels by the Trail” installation will bring joy to the families of these children and those who love them and will give our community another beautiful, bright and cheerful landmark and backdrop within our special home of Loveland.”

    If you “Right Click” on the photo below you should be able to view it in a larger view to see where the current names are on the mural.

    Follow Angels by the Trail on FaceBook.

  • Call to Artists: 2023 Loveland Art Festival in Historic Downtown Loveland

    Call to Artists: 2023 Loveland Art Festival in Historic Downtown Loveland

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    Loveland, Ohio – Whistle Stop Clay Works (WSCW) is now accepting artist registrations for the 2023 Art Festival being held on September 2 from 11 AM until 4 PM in Historic downtown Loveland, Ohio. The Art Festival (formerly known as the Pottery Affaire) is in its sixth year and will have 60 artist booths, food trucks, live music, beer and wine. The Art Festival is back by popular demand and will feature local artists in a variety of media: acrylic painting, charcoal, water colors, glass and bead work, pottery, fiber arts, woodworking, and many more.

    “The show highlights artists living in and around Loveland.  The show has grown in size each year and Whistle Stop is proud to coordinate this event celebrating the arts,” states Bonnie McNett, WSCW owner and one of the shows organizers.

    All artists are encouraged to apply and applications are being accepted through June 17.(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GVmEocR0W2ShG5N6sWP8Wqwny7-SQIGPS–oTb1n03s/edit)  Artists will be contacted about the status of their application beginning June 26.

  • Jeffrey Atkinson of Edward Jones is a “LIFEsaver”

    Jeffrey Atkinson of Edward Jones is a “LIFEsaver”

    Jeffrey Atkinson

    Loveland, Ohio – Jeffrey Atkinson of Edward Jones signed up as a LIFEsaver, providing a monthly financial donation to LIFE. Recurring monthly donations help us to budget and plan for regular items needed, provide financial assistance to clients, and run programs such as our Back-to School backpacks and holiday food baskets.

    Thank you for your support! Visit our website to learn how you can be a LIFEsaver! https://lifefoodpantry.org/annual-campaign/

  • Live Music Listing Up-dated – Who’s? playing local LIVE MUSIC

    Live Music Listing Up-dated – Who’s? playing local LIVE MUSIC

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine’s Live Music listings has been updated just in time for the weekend, including what bands are playing tonight. We have some Memorial Day weekend events listed as well.

    We have also added some new nearby local venues to our listings.

    Who’s? playing local LIVE MUSIC

  • Paxton’s Grill has temporary patio fix

    Paxton’s Grill has temporary patio fix

    Loveland, Ohio – Paxton’s Grill in Historic Downtown Loveland has re-opened their outdoor seating with a temporary fix. A truck plowed through their awning on May 5th.

    Read the background and watch the video interview…

    [Video Interview] Hit and run driver takes out Paxton’s Grill patio

  • Historic Downtown Loveland sliced and diced at West Loveland for 3 days in June

    Historic Downtown Loveland sliced and diced at West Loveland for 3 days in June

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Pregnant or with kidney stones, the railroad crossing in Historic Downtown Loveland has been a pain for much too long. Repairs won’t come smoothly however and you might want to plan your due date to avoid June 11 through the 13th if you planned to go through downtown.

    The West Loveland Avenue railroad crossing will be repaired from Sunday, June 11 through Tuesday, June 13, and there will be a complete road closure to repair the sunken pavement.

    City Hall says that “responsive” to the observation of deterioration of the pavement surface at the rail crossing, the City has been working with representatives of the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Railroad to develop and implement a repair plan.

    During the construction period, West Loveland Avenue will be closed from Grear Millitzer Place, near City Hall and Plaid Room Records, to the State Route 48 and Second Street intersection at Graeters’s Ice Cream.

    City Hall says that motorists will be instructed to use the following detour routes, which have been approved by city and township authorities. Locals will not be following their advice, however; and will go to the Karl Brown Way underpass instead, where there is an 8′ clearance for trucks and vans. Only heaven can help us if vehicles get stuck inside the underpass.

    No matter, there will be 3-days of gridlock in June. Locals may talk about the “3 days of June ’23” for decades.

    TO TRAVEL WESTBOUND:

    • State Route 48 to Loveland-Miamiville Road to Wards Corner Road to Branch Hill Guinea Pike to Bridge Street to Loveland-Madeira Road to West Loveland Avenue.

    TO TRAVEL EASTBOUND:

    • West Loveland Avenue to Loveland-Madeira Road to Bridge Street to Branch Hill Guinea Pike to Wards Corner Road to Loveland-Miamiville Road to State Route 48 to West Loveland Avenue.

  • Loveland Early Childhood Center  Earns Five-Star Award from the State of Ohio

    Loveland Early Childhood Center Earns Five-Star Award from the State of Ohio

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Early Childhood Center has received a Five-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the State of Ohio. The award recognizes the preschool program offered at LECC.

    Loveland Superintendent Mike Broadwater

    “Congratulations to our team at the Loveland Early Childhood Center for this recognition of their outstanding work and effort they put into helping our youngest Loveland Tiger Students have a successful start on their educational journey,” Loveland Superintendent Mike Broadwater said.

    Step Up To Quality is Ohio’s rating system for learning development programs. It is designed to recognize high-quality educational programs and make it easy for families to select programs for their children.

    LECC Principal Sara Gehring

    “We believe in Loveland City Schools that Preschool is an important time for young students to develop their love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment. This award recognizes the amazing partnership between our LECC team and our families to support our Preschool students during this important time in their development in building self-confidence and pre-academic skills,” LECC Principal Sara Gehring said.

    Step Up To Quality is administered by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. You can learn more about the Step Up To Quality Award by following this link.

  • [Video] Loveland High School Wind Ensemble “Rise from the Ashes”

    [Video] Loveland High School Wind Ensemble “Rise from the Ashes”

    Loveland, Ohio – On Tuesday, May 9 the Loveland High School Wind Ensemble performed, “Rise from the Ashes” as their last concert of the school year. The band was directed by Geoffrey Miller, Evan Wood, Rebecca Jones, and Drew Hadley.

    Before the last piece was played Director Miller introduced the Seniors that played their last concert at the high school and introduced the winner of the John Plillips Sousa Award to Senior, Lizzy Lipp.

    The Wind Ensemble performed:

    Procession of the Nobles – Nicolai Rimsky – Korsakov, arr. Leidzen

    Ash – Jennifer Jolley

    Trombone King – Karl L. King

    Seis Manuel – Shelley Hanson

    Dancing Fire – Kevin Day

    Flute

    Julia Kavouras

    Rori Paul

    Zack Peebles

    Megan Rutz

    Oboe

    Nick Peebles

    Ashlee Willett

    Clarinet

    Kirsten Arill

    Paul Laufersweiler

    Morgan Poe

    Ben Sauer

    Claire Zeigler

    Alto Saxophone

    Sammy Alarcon

    Ally Carpenter

    Will Day

    Luis Garcia Saucedo

    Tenor Saxophone

    Payton Brown

    Livia Schorn

    Bari Saxophone

    Jens Arill

    French Horn

    Luke Aldrich

    Amelia Macura

    Eros Whitlock

    Trumpet

    Ryver Chronister

    Luka Docter

    Lizzy Lipp

    Thomas McKenzie

    Aaron Spjut

    Conner Wilson

    Trombone

    Justin Campbell

    Evan Miller

    Erin O’Neill

    Olivia Smith

    Euphonium

    Avery Dennedy

    Tuba

    Mason Huffsteder

    Jake Simon

    Percussion

    Isaac Astifan

    Alex Boni

    Jonathan Kaseff

    Lucas Lomonaco

    Carter Lucas

    Tyler Oaks

    Danielle Peterson

    Eliana Rumberg

    Daniel Watts

  • Hey, where is the live local music?

    Hey, where is the live local music?

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    Loveland, Ohio – We post the news about where live music is playing in the Loveland Area. Most all of it is FREE! Dance on…

    Bookmark this page when you want or need to get out and get your funk or groove!

    To view some of the live recordings we did last week in Historic Downtown Loveland head on over to our FaceBook page and scroll down and get down!

    Please let us know of events or venues we are missing. What’s your favorite venue?

    See ya around town!

    Chuckie’s in Love at Cappy’s

    Chuckie’s in Love at Cappy’s

    Chuckie’s in Love at Cappy’s

    Chuckie’s in Love at Cappy’s

    Floyd and the Walkman at Bishop’s Quarter

    Floyd and the Walkman at Bishop’s Quarter

    Floyd and the Walkman at Bishop’s Quarter – watch the fastest feet in Loveland