LOVELAND MAGAZINE

News and Events from the Loveland, Ohio Area

Without fear or favor
Since 2004

Author: Loveland Magazine

  • Toyota, Nissan to recall more than 3 mn more cars over airbags

    Toyota, Nissan to recall more than 3 mn more cars over airbags

    Mitsubishi also said Thursday it would recall 120,000 vehicles

    Tokyo (AFP) – Toyota and Nissan, Japan’s two top automakers, on Thursday expanded their global car recall by more than three million vehicles to replace potentially deadly airbags that have already been linked to eight deaths.

    Toyota said it will call back an additional 2.86 million vehicles “equipped with certain front passenger airbag inflators” worldwide, while Nissan said it would recall 198,000 units.

    Smaller rival Japanese automaker Mitsubishi also said Thursday it would recall 120,000 vehicles.

     

    Read on at Yahoo News…

     

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  • Brown announces Clermont County will receive $24,992 from the U.S. Department of the Interio

    Brown announces Clermont County will receive $24,992 from the U.S. Department of the Interio

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that Clermont County will receive $24,992 from the U.S. Department of the Interior under the 2015 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program. Local governments receive PILT payments from the federal government to offset the losses towns and cities incur from not being able to collect property taxes on federal lands within their boundaries. These payments help local governments fund vital community services including construction of public schools and roads, firefighting, and police protection.

    “These federal funds will help ensure that local governments in Clermont County are also able to continue investing in their communities through critical community services,” said Brown.

     

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  • “Fish Head” at Julians Saturday

    “Fish Head” at Julians Saturday

     

    “Fish Head” will be playing your favorite live music at Julian’s Saturday night from 8 to midnight.

     

  • St. Columban Festival starts Thursday

    St. Columban Festival starts Thursday

    Get the scoop here…

    Performing on Stage Friday, June 26 – 7-11 PM


    Naked Karate Girls is a Las Vegas style national touring party cover band based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. NKG performs over 200 shows a year for weddings, corporate events, company employee parties, birthday parties, public festivals, public and private fund raisers, and live music venues. NKG’s show involves chorography, props, and crowd interaction. For more information on the Band go to www.nakedkarategirls.com/home where you will find page with samples of their music, band members, shows and photos.

    Performing on Stage Saturday, June 27 – 7-11 PM

    The Rusty Griswolds are an 80’s cover band.  They specialize in 80 hits, but not just the ones from the giant acts, but some of the one hit wonders that folks almost forgot about over the years.  They have 6 pieces with a variety of musical instrument line-ups.  Their music and vocals are tight.  They also have great banter with the audience.

    No what your age, they seemed to keep all ages entertained and the dance floor packed.  So, if your into Journey, REO Speedwagon or even the lesser known bands like  Nena, then get out your parachute pants and your mousse and get your dance on.  You can visit the band’s website at rustyg.com.

    For more information on the Band go to www.therustygriswolds.com/ where you will find page with samples of their music, band members, shows and photos.

     

    Performing on Stage Sunday, June 28 – 4-8 PM

     

    Pistol Holler Festival 2015

    Pistol Holler has roots in many genres of music. From Country and Gospel, to Rock and Metal! Their paths have crossed many times as they have performed in the area. After years of crossing paths, they decided to come together to start something new. That “something new” is Pistol Holler. The name comes from an area around Manchester, Kentucky where their grandparents came from. A part of Appalachia that produced moonshine and feuds. This new generation of music makers produce energy and great music. That music pays homage to the roots and tradition of that place in Kentucky… Pistol Holler.

    For more information on the Band go to www.pistolholler.com where you will find page with samples of their music, band members, shows and photos.

     

    St.Columban Food Booth

    Corn on the Cob
    French Fries
    Hot Dog
    Brat / Met
    Corn Dog
    Chicken Nuggets
    Hamburger
    Cheeseburger
    Goetta Burger
    Italian Sausage w/ Peppers & Onions
    Montgomery Inn BBQ Sandwich
    Fish Sandwich
    Fish Dinner (Fries, Cole Slaw, Roll) $8.00
    Famous St. Columban Chicken Dinner $10.00
    (Half Chicken, Fries, Cole Slaw, Roll)
    Fresh pizza from The Works

    Father Larry’s famous Funnel Cakes
    Loveland Dairy Whip Ice Cream
    Sno Cones

    Grand Prize       $12,000 CASH
    2nd Prize        $2,000 CASH
    3rd Prize        $1,000 CASH

    • St. Columban is located on the Clermont County side of Loveland, OH near the corner of Wards Corner Road and Oakland Road (State Route 48).

      From downtown Loveland
      Follow W. Loveland Avenue to State Route 48.  Turn right and at the next stop sign turn left, following SR 48.  At the stop light, turn left and the church will be on your left.

      From Interstate 275
      Exit at Wards Corner Road (exit 54).  Go east on Wards Corner Road approximately 3 1/2 miles until you reach a stop light at the intersection with SR 48.  Turn right onto SR 48 and the church will be on your left.

     

     

  • Loveland’s 4th of July activities

    Loveland’s 4th of July activities

    Street festival starts at 3 PM in Historic Downtown Loveland

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    There will be a VIP Area at the Loveland Firecracker Festival on July 4th in Historic Downtown Loveland that benefits CancerFree Kids.

    Avoid the crowds and have a private table with drinks! Visit www.classy.org/firecrackerVIP to make your registrations and help kids with cancer.

    Cost to support this Loveland Charity is $20.

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    In Nisbet Park, there will be inflatables including a puppeteer for the kids in a alcohol-free zone.

    Headline band “The Rusty Griswold’s

    Fireworks around 9:45 PM.

    The parade will begin at 7 PM.

    This year, the parade direction will be reversed. It will begin down at the Moose Lodge at 227 East Loveland Avenue and end at the Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland Madeira Road.

    The City of Loveland will close West Loveland Avenue between Karl Brown Way and State Route 48 (Second Street) for the event. Because of the railroad overpass, downtown Loveland will be impassable for vehicles over 8 feet high.

    A free shuttle will be available from 4 PM to midnight from the Shopper’s Haven parking lot to the Veterans’ Memorial and from Loveland Early Childhood Center to the corner of West Loveland and 3rd Street. See parking map below.

    • 3 PM – 7:00pm | KidsZone – Located in Nisbet Park
    • 3 PM | Birds of Prey – Little Miami Conservancy, 211 Railroad Ave.
    • 3 PM | Branches Church performance – Main Stage
    • 4:30 PM | Waiter Wars – W. Loveland Ave. outside Tano Bistro
    • 5 PM | Wump Muckets Puppet Variety Show – Side deck of Little Miami Conservancy, 211 Railroad Ave.
    • 6 PM | Mascot Race – W. Loveland Ave. outside Tano Bistro
    • 7 PM | Parade – Begins Downtown at 227 E. Loveland Ave. and ends at Loveland Primary School
    • 9:45 PM | Fireworks

     

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  • Loveland Magazine reporting on death of Sonny Kim

    Loveland Magazine reporting on death of Sonny Kim

    Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,

    Out of an abundance of caution and respect, Loveland Magazine is offering no more reporting on the death of Loveland resident, and Cincinnati police officer, Sonny Kim.

    It seems rather obvious to us that the family has requested privacy.

    We are not even sure where the “call” to line streets with supporters has come from, and may in fact have come from rumors or other media creating a media event for themselves to report on. We have contacted the funeral home handling things for the family and they tell us: “This is NOT open to the media via cameras or video cameras.  Cincinnati Police will be monitoring this very closely.”

    The family has not reached out to us requesting publicity, and apparently that is the case with all other media as well.

    We will do nothing further without the family’s expressed and proactive request. And, we will not reach out to the family during this time of requested privacy.

    David Miller, Publisher

     

  • Best state showing for Track & Field in Loveland High School history

    Best state showing for Track & Field in Loveland High School history

    The Loveland High School (LHS) Boys Track & Field team placed in four of the five events they competed in during the state meet the weekend of June 6 and 7 in Columbus at the Division 1 Ohio High School Track & Field Championships. This is the best showing at the meet ever for LHS. The following athletes earned a medal:

    • Pole Vault – Senior Taylor Florence – 8th place, 14′
    • High Jump – Senior Giovanni Ricci – 5th place, 6’6″
    • 400 meter dash – Sophomore Zion Wynn – 8th place, 49.09
    • 110 meter High Hurdles – Senior Giovanni Ricci – 7th place,14.52

    The 4 x 200 meter relay team narrowly missed making the finals finishing with the 10th best time in prelims. The Ohio State track has nine lanes so the top nine make it to finals. Although they missed finals they lowered their school record set the week before in the Dayton Regional meet. The new record of 1:28.50 was set by Seniors Carsen Davenport and Jordan Davis and Sophomores Vaughn Richter and Zion Wynn.

    The team also set five other new marks during the season:
    1. 4 x 100 meter relay – 42.44 (FAT) – Carsen Davenport, Giovanni Ricci, Jordan Davis, Nate Slagel
    2. High Jump – 6′ 7″ – Giovanni Ricci
    3. 400 Meter Dash – 48.72 (FAT) – Zion Wynn
    4. Pole Vault – 14′ 8″ – Taylor Florence
    5. 110 Meter High Hurdles – 14.52 (FAT) – Giovanni Ricci

    The team finished fourth in the Southwest Region prior to the state meet.

    “It is a great accomplishment to make it to the state meet!” said LHS Boys Track & Field Head Coach Jim Vanatsky. “It is a greater accomplishment to make it on the podium. The success of our student-athletes is a testament to their hard work to maximize their talent, the great coaches we have and the tremendous support of their parents, our trainers, administrators and the Loveland Athletic Boosters!”

     

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  • Councilmembers: Return of the Amazing Charity Race testimony to the positivity and hard work of a respectful and communicative City Council and Administration

    Councilmembers: Return of the Amazing Charity Race testimony to the positivity and hard work of a respectful and communicative City Council and Administration

    Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,

    The Amazing Charity Race returned to Loveland this past Saturday with great energy and enthusiasm.  Although it rained, the poor weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the hundreds of contestants who ran, biked and competed in the twenty different events of sportsmanship and fun.

    As representatives of Loveland City Council, we had the distinct pleasure of awarding medals to these valiant “warriors” – from the very first ones to cross the finish line to the final successful team. City Manager Dave Kennedy was also on hand along with many of our dedicated city staff members to ensure that the event, which ended ceremoniously in Loveland’s Nisbet Park , went off without a hitch.

    The return of the Amazing Charity Race is a testimony to the positivity and hard work of a respectful and communicative City Council and Administration who are committed to working with the Race Board, volunteers and neighboring communities of Milford and Miami Township. We sincerely thank the Race Board for graciously welcoming Loveland back as a key participant in this signature charity event.

    It’s amazing what can happen when people put their heads and hearts together to have fun, promote our local communities and raise money for worthwhile charities!

    Sincerely,

    Mayor Linda Cox                                           Councilwoman Angie Settell

    Vice Mayor Mark Fitzgerald                          Councilwoman Pam Gross

     

     

  • Video Interview: Olivia Frances: Songwriter, singer, storyteller and “Song Healer.”

    Video Interview: Olivia Frances: Songwriter, singer, storyteller and “Song Healer.”

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    Olivia Frances at the Front Street Cafe in New Richmond in April

    by David Miller,

    When Olivia Frances ended her first tour, #SingleSteps Tour, it ended back in her home town of Cincinnati. I sat down with her a few days later to ask her about her songwriting and year-long excursion to Nashville which she describes as, “The town of dreams.”

    We talked about how she goes about her writing and why so many describe the young musician as an old soul. She acquiesces to perhaps being a “Song Healer.”

    I asked who her favorite female and male artists are now, and who’s hot now on the Nashville scene. Who should we be watching for?

    She talks about the storytelling aspect of her songs and where she came upon the wisdom displayed by her lyrics.

    The title track off her album, “Back to Happiness” won Best Pop Song of 2014 in the Ohio Music Awards. In addition, her original song, “Season’s Grow On” was placed in a documentary produced by an Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Melissa Godoy.

     

     

    Vote for Olivia Frances to play with Kenny Loggins in Nashville and San Juan Capistrano

    Out of 110 submissions, Cincinnati native, singer musician, and songwriter, Olivia Frances is a top finalist to open for the Blue Sky Riders!

    Does the name Kenny Loggins ring a bell? He’s one of the band members.

    Olivia said, I’m so excited that I’ve made it to this point but now I need your help Loveland. Please spread the word and tell you friends and family to vote for me every day until July 12th.”

    OLIVIA is a KICKIN’ IT BACK OPENING ACT FINALISTS

    The time has come! We’ve painstakingly reviewed every one of the over 110 amazing contest submissions, and have narrowed down our top finalists (no easy task, we assure you!)  Now it’s up to you to help make their dreams come true – and help us decide which of these up and coming artists will appear as our opening act for our very special Kickstarter-inspired Kickin’ It Back Tour events on September 11 at City Winery Nashville, and September 25 at Coach House, San Juan Capistrano!

    Click here to vote for Olivia to open for Kenny Loggins!
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    Kenny Loggins and The Blue Sky Riders

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    Listen to Season’s Grow On
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    Olivia Frances recently featured on NPR about artists and social media

    For Aspiring Artists, Social Media Can Get Fans Too Close For Comfort

     

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  • Prayer Vigil for Charleston South Carolina and fallen Officer Sonny Kim at at Temple Sholom

    Prayer Vigil for Charleston South Carolina and fallen Officer Sonny Kim at at Temple Sholom

     

    June 24, 8 PM
    Prayer Vigil for Charleston South Carolina and fallen Officer Sonny Kim
    We will convene at the same time as our sisters and brothers did at ‘Mother Emanuel’ in South Carolina. We will study together in an interfaith bible study and engage in a short prayer service to honor and memorialize the victims of SC and also right here at home, fallen Officer Sonny Kim. We will come together because we know the pain of others. We will join together because we know all too well that this could have been our community. We will pray, study, and join hands because we want to be part of the solution.

     

    Temple Sholom
    3100 Longmeadow Lane
    Cincinnati,  OH  45236