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Bands and Brews Brings the City of Loveland Together to Celebrate Summer!

by Cassie Mattia

Loveland, Ohio – It was a beautiful Summer night at the first installment of Bands and Brews in the heart of Downtown Historic Loveland last Saturday!

Families and friends grabbed their lawn chairs, blankets, and their favorite beverage and gathered around the Fountain Greene as they enjoyed live entertainment by the Counting Skeletons and Everything’s Jake.

The fun-filled night kicked off at 6 PM with the Counting Skeletons performing their personal “Dance-able Rock” favorites. As Bone Head, Bon “E” Phish, Phred “Big Bones” McAllister, Skeleton Keys, Jon Bone-m, and Dead Ear got the crowd rocking and rolling kids from the surrounding families joined the Skeletons on stage showing off with their best dance moves!

Check out the video below that I took of the Counting Skeletons rocking out with the community’s kids!

After the Counting Skeletons finished their set, the crowd intermingled with one another as many members of the community had not seen each other since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Next on the entertainment line-up was Everything’s Jake featuring the trio of Ben Duke, Joe Cremeans, and Marianne Puntenney. The community of music lovers grabbed their beverages from the President of the Little Miami Chamber of Alliance, Cee Cee Collins, and intern, Amanda Fox, and once again gathered around for one heck of a show!

Everything’s Jake ended the night with a bang playing everything from R&B to Blues to Pop. As everyone swayed and grooved to the sweet harmonies of Everything’s Jake it was clear that the first rendition of Bands and Brews was a Summer success!

Check out the video below captured by Loveland Magazine Publisher David Miller of Everything’s Jake!

Bands and Brews 2021 will be going on every month throughout the Summer from 6 PM-10 PM on the Fountain Greene in Downtown Historic Loveland. The next installment will be on July 3rd and will feature Model Behavior.

Loveland Magazine wants to take the opportunity to say thank you to presenting Bands and Brews sponsors ReMax Preferred Group, and The Brittney Frietch Team, as well as LMRCA, BRS Insurance, Paxton’s Grill, Ramsey’s Trailside, Suzi Cree from Keller Williams, and Historic Loveland on the Bike Trail for making the event such as success!

Missed out on Bands and Brews last Saturday? We have got you covered! Check out the photos taken by Loveland Magazine photographer Alex Eicher!

Photos by Alex Eicher

Photos by Alex Eicher

Loveland Magazine photographer Alex Eicher

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Stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With Me, Cassie Mattia for more on what’s going on this Summer in Downtown Loveland!

Jun 17, 2021
Photo Essay by Alex Eicher of ceremonial flag burning

Loveland Magazine photographer Alex Eicher

Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine photographer Alex Eicher went to the Loveland American Legion Post 256 Monday, which was Flag Day, for their American Flag Burning Ceremony.

Photos by Alex Eicher

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Jun 17, 2021
Women’s Tigers Lacrosse Team Finish Their Season

Carly Wilhoite (above) scored 4 times but the Tigers could not prevail against the Shamrocks in Final-4

by Grace Nunn

Photos by Alex Eicher

Mason, Ohio – Wednesday, June 2nd, the Women’s Tigers Lacrosse team drove to Mason for the semi-finals in the state tournament. They faced the Dublin Coffman “Rocks” who beat Upper Arlington in a surprising upset 11-9 to make the Final-4.

The game began and finished, very close. It was 1-1, then 2-1 Tigers, then 4-2 Rocks. The sidelines were on edge with both teams fighting for the win. In the final seconds of the first half, Carly Wilhoite (senior) scored another goal bringing the Tigers only one point behind the Rocks.

Unfortunately, after a hard-fought game in rainy and cold weather, the Tigers fell, losing only by 2. The final score was 9-7.

Dublin Coffman went on to the State Championship game Saturday, June 5th, playing New Albany. The Rocks then beat New Albany with a buzzer goal 13-12, making them the D1 state champs.

Wilhoite scored 4 times, Hanna Wenger added 2 scores, and Josey Storm one. Senior Maggie Nance had 4 saves.

Read full Game Stats.

Jun 7, 2021
[Alex Eicher Photo Album] MLS SOCCER: New England Revolution 1, FC Cincinnati 0

FC Cincinnati fell to the New England Revolution, 0-1, at TQL Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Cincinnati, Ohio – New England Revolution (5-1-2, 17 pts.) capitalized off a free kick and was able to break the deadlock in the 70th minute. New England’s Carles Gil swung in a cross, and Adam Buksa connected with a header to give the away team the lead. FC Cincinnati (1-4-1, 4 pts.) pushed forward and had various opportunities to find the back of the net.

Brenner ripped a shot from outside the penalty box, but the ball grazed over the crossbar. The most notable chance for the Orange and Blue came in the 82nd minute. Alvaro Barreal found Brandon Vazquez, whose right footed shot forced New England’s Matt Turner to make a save.

FC Cincinnati is heading into a break and will not return to action until Saturday, June 19 when the club hosts Colorado Rapids at TQL Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, and the game will be televised on WSTR 64, carried on the radio on ESPN1530, streamed regionally on fccincinnati.com/stream, out of market on ESPN+, while an audio stream will be available via the iHeartRadio app.

Information about seating options at TQL Stadium is now available at TQLstadium.com. For more information about 2021 Season Ticket Memberships, which are now on sale to the general public, visit TQLstadium.com or the stadium’s social properties on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at @TQLStadium, or by calling the team’s sales and service staff at 513-977-5425.

All photos © 2021 Alex Eicher/Loveland Magazine

Jun 2, 2021
[Photo Album] Alex Eicher captures Loveland High School’s romantic riverboat prom

Loveland, Ohio – A photo essay by Loveland Magazine photographer Alex Eicher of the romantic Loveland High School Prom held aboard a B&B Riverboat on a picturesque Ohio River cruise on Saturday, May 8th.

All photos are by Alex Eicher/Loveland Magazine ©2021.

Please contact Alex for REPRINTS or PERMISSION to download.

All photos are by Alex Eicher/Loveland Magazine ©2021.

Please contact Alex for REPRINTS or PERMISSION to download.

May 15, 2021

[Photos] Loveland Fastpitch wins double-header

Loveland, Ohio – Saturday, April 17th the Loveland High School Women’s Fastpitch team beat Winton Woods twice, 15-0 and 19-4.

Along with this win, the team has previously won against Little Miami.

Their most recent game, Friday, April 24th resulted in a loss against Turpin, but the women aren’t ready to back down just yet.

You can watch them play Little Miami today on the home in Morrow at 5 PM. The next home game will be Wednesday at vs ECC foe Lebanon at 5 PM.

Nancy Taylor McKibben, a junior on the team, said that they all really enjoy the sport which is why they all have “such a blast” playing together.

The Women Tigers are currently 3-5 for the 2021 season.

Photos by Alex Eicher of the double header on Saturday, April 17.

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Winton Woods 0

Loveland 15

	1	2	3	4	5	R	H	E
Winton Woods	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
Loveland	7	7	0	1	0	15	13	1

Winton Woods
No stats available

Loveland
HITTING	AB	R	H	RBI	AVG	2B	3B	HR	BB	SO	SF	SH	HBP	OBP	SLG	SB
Lilly Coleman (So)	0	3	0	1	0.000	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	1	1.000	0.000	0
Ally Flugel (Jr)	2	2	2	0	1.000	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	0
Ava Gard (Fr)	2	0	0	0	0.000	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0.333	0.000	0
Jerrah Harcourt (Sr)	4	2	3	2	0.750	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.750	0.750	0
Lauren Hetteberg (Sr)	2	2	0	0	0.000	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0.500	0.000	0
Abby Holman (So)	3	2	2	0	0.667	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0.750	0.667	0
Mya Jordan (Jr)	3	1	2	1	0.667	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.667	1.000	0
Nancy Taylor McKibben (Jr)	3	1	2	1	0.667	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0.750	0.667	0
Lilly Shank (So)	2	2	2	2	1.000	2	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.000	2.000	0
Ciarah Skeens (Fr)	1	0	0	0	0.000	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0
Team	22	15	13	7	0.591	3	0	0	11	6	0	0	1	0.735	0.727	0

PITCHING	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Ally Flugel (Jr)	5.0	5	0	0	4	7	0	0.000
Team	5.0	5	0	0	4	7	0	0.000

FIELDING	PO	A	FP
Lilly Coleman (So)	5	0	1.000
Ally Flugel (Jr)	0	1	1.000
Jerrah Harcourt (Sr)	7	0	1.000
Abby Holman (So)	1	0	1.000
Mya Jordan (Jr)	1	1	1.000
Nancy Taylor McKibben (Jr)	1	1	1.000
Lilly Shank (So)	0	1	1.000
Team	15	4	1.000

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Winton Woods 4

Loveland 19

	1	2	3	4	5	R	H	E
Winton Woods	0	0	0	4	0	4	1	1
Loveland	11	1	5	1	1	19	20	0

Winton Woods
No stats available

Loveland
HITTING	AB	R	H	RBI	AVG	2B	3B	HR	BB	SO	SF	SH	HBP	OBP	SLG	SB
Lilly Coleman (So)	2	3	1	1	0.500	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0.750	0.500	0
Ally Flugel (Jr)	3	2	2	3	0.667	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.667	1.000	0
Ava Gard (Fr)	0	0	0	0	0.000	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.000	0.000	0
Jerrah Harcourt (Sr)	3	3	3	1	1.000	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	0
Lauren Hetteberg (Sr)	4	3	2	3	0.500	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.600	0.500	0
Abby Holman (So)	3	2	3	2	1.000	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.333	0
Mya Jordan (Jr)	5	2	5	5	1.000	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.800	0
Nancy Taylor McKibben (Jr)	4	2	1	1	0.250	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0
Lilly Shank (So)	3	1	1	3	0.333	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.333	0
Ciarah Skeens (Fr)	4	1	2	1	0.500	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0
Team	31	19	20	20	0.645	7	0	0	9	1	0	0	0	0.725	0.871	0

PITCHING	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Mya Jordan (Jr)	3.0	1	0	0	0	5	0	0.000
Team	3.0	1	0	0	0	5	0	0.000

FIELDING	PO	A	FP
Lilly Coleman (So)	7	0	1.000
Mya Jordan (Jr)	0	3	1.000
Nancy Taylor McKibben (Jr)	1	3	1.000
Lilly Shank (So)	7	0	1.000
Team	15	6	1.000

Apr 27, 2021

Studio launches online shopping

by Bonnie McNett

Loveland, Ohio – Whistle Stop Clay Works (WSCW) is pleased to announce an online gallery and store to help at home shoppers find that perfect gift for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10.

The virtual gallery highlights local potters who create unique, hand made pottery. Gift givers will find functional wares like mugs, serving and soup bowls, vases, and chip & dip servers. In addition, there will be one of a kind clay sculptures, whimsical fairy houses, and even gift certificates.

The online store is a unique opportunity for people to shop locally and support small businesses and area artists. You’re sure to find a unique, handcrafted gift for Mom and you might even find something for yourself.

The online shop is also pleased to show the work of two local high school students, Micah Dowdy (polymer earrings) and Alex Eicher (photographs). It is difficult and stressful for artists to approach galleries to show their art, especially for young people. Our studio is proud to showcase their work and help promote their budding interest in the arts,” says Tim O’Grady, studio owner.

The online store can be found at http://www.whistlestopclayworks.com/pages/shop.html.

Once items are bought, the studio will contact buyers via email to arrange curbside pickup at the studio, located at 119 Harrison Avenue, in historic downtown Loveland, Ohio.

All physical distancing guidelines will be followed, face masks will be worn and items will be wiped with a disinfectant prior to pick up.

Additional information can be be obtained by emailing Bonnie McNett at WSCW@whistlestopclayworks.com or by calling the studio at (513) 683-2529.

May 2, 2020