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  • Guardian Angels and Guardian Loveland Tigers coming to Loveland Bike Trail

    Guardian Angels and Guardian Loveland Tigers coming to Loveland Bike Trail

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – 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.”

    I interviewed muralist, David Uy as he was putting away his paint and coming off a rented SkyJack on Monday. The colorful 65′ X 20′ memorial will be 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.

    David said he is painting Guardian Angels or Guardian Loveland Tigers by the Loveland Bike Trail.

    Stacey Lund, a Loveland resident and parent is leading the project. She said, “I am a Loveland resident, parent, and neighbor. I, like many here, am passionate about giving back to this terrific community of ours for all that it has given to me and my family.”

    If you see David Uy while he is finishing the mural, do what I did and ask him if you can add a few strokes. David said he had already encouraged others to add a few sprays before he is finished.

    As a way of giving back, a group of Lund’s friends are in the process of creating a special mural that is named, “Angels by the Trail”. Lund added, “The bright joyful mural will be created in celebration of the memory of school–aged children, ages 3-23 who lived in the Loveland community that have passed away much too soon.”

    She gives special thanks to Dale Eads of Eads Hardware and Fence for generously allowing them to use one of their large, trail-facing walls for the project.

    On the GoFundMe page created for the project, 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 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.
    The feature at the center of the mural is a large set of angel wings painted in graffiti-style swooping colors and will be “Fun, whimsical, and as special as each of our ‘Angels’ was in life,” said Lund.  Angels’ names will be added throughout the design.

    Watch the Interview

    FAQ:

    Is there another way I can donate other than GoFundMe and Venmo?
    Lund answered: “I have a donation box at each event, or you can mail a check to 118 Bares Creek Ct, Loveland, OH 45140 made out to Angels by the Trail.
    Angels by the Trail is a 501(c)(3). Follow HERE to see current fundraising events.

    Stacey’s Inspiration…

    My inspiration for Angels by the Trail – a community project, was inspired by Jenifer and Mark Winter’s Angel Alley in Mason. I thought we should have one in Loveland. With the help of Dale Eads, Great American Soft Wash, and City Manager David Kennedy, it became a reality.

    How can you help?

    Follow our Facebook Group at Angels by the Trail to find out about the fundraisers and the progress of the mural.
    Share with friends and family that lost a Loveland school-aged child too soon. I would love to include their child’s name in the mural. The google form is at the bottom of the GoFundMe page. GoFundMe
    Consider donating. We are truly grateful for any donation we receive from anyone who supports the idea.

    Stacey’s “Why”

    When I first saw Angel’s Alley in Mason, I was so touched, I felt like every community should have such a special, celebratory place. I have been touched by the loss of several children in the area. With the support of local parents who have suffered those unthinkable losses, I sought out a local artist to create the vision, including a representation of Tigers for Loveland’s school mascot and Loveland’s Little Miami River. And, I found the right wall and made it a mission to make it happen.
    The GoFundMe will raise funds for the cleaning and painting of the wall itself, a bench for those wishing to visit the wall, and modest landscaping. Lund hopes that supportive businesses and community members may wish to donate.
    We are truly grateful for any donation we receive from anyone who supports the idea.
    Donations are tax-deductible.

     

    Learn more about David Uy and his other most recent projects…

    David Jonathan Creative

     

     

  • Honoring the 2023 Loveland High School Seniors with Awards and Scholarships

    Honoring the 2023 Loveland High School Seniors with Awards and Scholarships

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    Top 10 Academic Seniors in Accending Order

    Photos by Loveland Magazine
    Kiley Dunlap
    Will Gerstemeier
    Allyson Colegate
    Gabriel Ali Ahmad Fathi
    Brodie Merz
    Elena Hentz
    Sage Bushstone
    Evan Osgood

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    Recognizing Academic Excellence

    Loveland, Ohio – Each May Loveland High School sets aside an evening of pageantry to honor its current graduating class. A near-capacity crowd of graduating students, teachers, staff, parents, siblings, and grandparents gathered Tuesday, May 2nd to honor the Top Ten academic students. Other Seniors were called to center stage to receive awards and scholarships. Most of the scholarships announced were presented by Loveland civic organizations that have spent the last year raising money. Many of the scholarships are awarded by a regional organization; all, recognizing academic excellence, and community and school involvement.

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  • 10th annual Loveland Food Truck Rally this Saturday

    10th annual Loveland Food Truck Rally this Saturday

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    Loveland, Ohio – The 10th annual Loveland Food Truck Rally will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 3 PM until 10 PM at Shopper’s Haven Plaza (597 Loveland-Madeira Rd.). The President of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance CeeCee Collins said, “We are so happy this event has become the unofficial kick of to summer in Loveland.”

    Collins added that the Chamber loves highlighting businesses along the Loveland Madeira corridor and in the Shoppers Haven area. “There will be excellent entertainment, an enhanced children’s area, tons of food trucks that any foodie can enjoy and a variety of cold beverages.”

    Be sure to help others and bring a non-perishable goods for the LIFE Food Pantry-Stuff a Truck on site!”

    There is no cost to attend the food truck rally.

    The event includes:

    • Food options from over variety of 25 food trucks offering something for everyone’s taste! We are at capacity for food trucks! Vendors still welcome.

    • Beverages for sale to include beer, wine, seltzers, water, and soda.

    • Live music.

    • Help the Loveland Police Department Stuff-a-Truck with non-perishable donations for Loveland LIFE Food Pantry.

    • Join OrangeTheory Fitness in the kids area for family fitness classes!!!

    • Children’s area with inflatables, face painting and more!

    Schedule:

    3 o’clock – Food Trucks will begin serving

    3 – 4 o’clock – Premier Dance on stage

    4 – 6 o’clock – Counting Skeletons on stage

    6 – 10 o’clock – Hifi Honey on stage

    10 o’clock – Event ends

    Food Trucks:

    • Adena’s Beefstroll

    • Best Thing Smokin

    • Brents Smokin Butts & Grill

    • Chicken Mac truck

    • City Belle Fried Pies

    • Crazy Bird Kitchen

    • Daizies Dillas

    • El Cardenal Taquería

    • Funnel Vision LLC

    • Indigenous Chef

    • Jenn’s Hot Tamale

    • Just Jerks Food Truck

    • Kabobske

    • Kona Ice of NE Cincinnati & Dayton

    • Loveland Dairy Whip

    • Off The Hook

    • Red Sesame Korean BBQ

    • S.E.A. Cuisine Foodtruck

    • Steak It Eazy

    • streetpops

    • Sweet Jazz Treats Bakery

    • Sweet Maize Company, LLC

    • Sweets & Meats BBQ

    • The Cheesecakery

    • The Naughty Lobstah

    Parking is available at the Primary School across the street and in Shoppers Haven Plaza parking lot.

    Bring your friends and folding chairs to enjoy the complimentary entertainment on stage! Feel free to also stop in and get a take-out order!

    For more information visit www.lmrchamberalliance.org or call the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance office at 513-683-1544.

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

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

    Loveland, Ohio – In an interview this morning one of the owners of Paxton’s Grill, Kevin Egan, told Loveand Magazine what he knew about the hit-and-run incident Friday evening at the popular restaurant in Historic Downtown Loveland. Paxton’s is located at 126 W Loveland Avenue adjacent to the Town Clock and the Loveland Bike Trail.

    The patio awning, fencing, and many of the tables and chairs were destroyed. Loveland police reported last night, “Several patients were transported but thankfully they are stable. Loveland PD investigated as the striking vehicle reportedly fled the scene.”

    Eyewitnesses reported the vehicle type, license number, and a description of the driver to police immediately after the incident. Paxton’s has video from a security camera of the incident and it was provided to police. Loveland Magazine has reached out to Loveland Chief of Police, Michael Gabrielson, on the status of the investigation and if an arrest has been made; however, he has not yet responded.

    Paxton’s has announced on FaceBook that they will be open this afternoon at 4 PM.

    In this drone video taken this morning by CincyPhotography.com, Videographer David Long shared, “Can you believe how fast they got it cleaned up?.”

    The debris from the wreck was piled at the rear of Paxton’s on Saturday morning.

     

  • Upcoming events presented by Clermont County Parks

    Upcoming events presented by Clermont County Parks

    Loveland, Ohio – Here are the upcoming events presented by Clermont County Parks and we highlight two in particular, one in Historic Downtown along the Loveland Bike Trail and one at the Kelly Nature Preserve, 13 minutes from downtown Loveland.

    Trail Encounter Tuesdays: Predators vs Prey
    Nisbet Park
    Tuesday May 23 from 3:30-5:30 pm

    What makes a coyote or owl a good hunter? How do rabbits and mice avoid being caught? Drop by to meet some live Ohio animals, make a craft, and have a mini adventure. Free, no registration required.

    Back to Nature: Animal Folklore
    Kelley Nature Preserve
    Saturday, May 13 at 3 pm

    Learn about the wildlife that has lived in Ohio’s past and present, as we interact with live animals, discuss biofacts, and walk through the forest. We’ll also dive into topics surrounding traditional beliefs, customs, and stories surrounding these animals. Free, no registration required.

    297 Center Street (State Route 126)
    Loveland, OH 45140 

  • Bipartisan sponsors, advocates: Support Ohio bill improving pregnancy, housing, infant services

    Bipartisan sponsors, advocates: Support Ohio bill improving pregnancy, housing, infant services

    BY:  – Ohio Capital Journal

    The state’s operating budget is showing progress in the areas of infant supports, including a housing pilot program to benefit pregnant people and even doula services, but a bipartisan duo in the Ohio House wants to do better.

    State Reps. Andrea White, R-Kettering, and Latyna Humphrey, D-Columbus, joined with advocacy groups on Tuesday to talk about House Bill 7, with supporters heading straight to a proponent hearing immediately following the press conference on the bill.

    White and Humphrey introduced the bill to the House Families and Aging Committee on April 25, but as the budget process continues with various appropriations showing up and being revised from the governor’s initial executive proposal, White said it’s important to keep up with funding, especially when it comes to Ohio’s infants and mothers.

    “Ohio’s doing very well, but we’re not going to accept no for an answer,” White said.

    HB 7 has provisions to support doula services, pregnancy and postpartum individuals, children and families in poverty, early intervention, child care, a cost savings study for the Medicaid program and the Head Start Program.

    “The initiatives in this bill will support and empower families … and establish systemic changes that will remove barriers to services and reduce administrative burden to both programs and the state,” said Julie Stone, executive director of the Ohio Head Start Association.

    The legislators and groups supporting the legislation pointed to widely reported statistics showing Ohio as one of the lowest-succeeding in the country when it comes to infant mortality, with 1 out of 150 babies unable to live to see their first birthday, and the infant mortality rate at 14.1 per 1,000 births for Black babies in Ohio, and 5.5 per 1,000 for white babies.

    “In this case, if we do not invest now, there will not be an opportunity, for many, for us to pay later because we are losing too many lives,” White said.

    Improving supports for the doula program in Ohio has been an ongoing struggle, with various bills attempting to bring funding to the effort, including one currently sitting in the Ohio Senate.

    In HB 7, like similar legislation attempted in the past, the Ohio Board of Nursing would be required to establish a registry of certified doulas, a Doula Advisory Board would be established within the board of nursing, and the Department of Medicaid would house a program to cover doula services through a Medicaid provider agreement.

    Doula programs have frequently asked for Medicaid reimbursement to be a part of the resources they can access, since many programs are using their own funds or that of donors to provide pregnancy-related services and education.

    “The doula programs are clearly one of the more outstanding programs we have seen in this nation,” said Angela Dawson, executive director for the Ohio Commission on Minority Health.

    The doula programs already work to improve pregnancy outcomes throughout the state with 12 “infant mortality hubs” funded throughout the state as well, according to Dawson. But full investment into doula services could actually end up saving the state money through avoidance of complications in pregnancy, and raising the state’s ranking when it comes to infant mortality.

    “The reality is that Ohio has never achieved the infant mortality goal for African American babies, we have an opportunity before us … let our vote prepare the state for the children,” Dawson said.

    The current draft of the budget, which is still up for approval in the Ohio Senate, includes $16 million in funding for the Healthy Beginnings at Home program, a research study that tests the impacts of rental assistance and housing services on infant mortality.

    Under HB 7, the program would receive $15 million more in fiscal year 2024 “to support stable housing initiatives for pregnant mothers and to improve maternal and infant health outcomes,” according to an analysis by the Legislative Service Commission, and $1 million in both 2024 and 2025 for the Move to Prosper program, “which makes affordable rental housing available in neighborhoods that offer access to opportunities.”

    Amy Riegel, executive director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, said the funding would allow them to expand the study to more areas in the state, and “make it a statistically significant study that can be replicated” nationally.

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    Susan Tebben is an award-winning journalist with a decade of experience covering Ohio news, including courts and crime, Appalachian social issues, government, education, diversity and culture. She has worked for The Newark Advocate, The Glasgow (KY) Daily Times, The Athens Messenger, and WOUB Public Media. She has also had work featured on National Public Radio.

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  • Loveland Police “Stuff-a-Truck” now an official tradition

    Loveland Police “Stuff-a-Truck” now an official tradition

    Loveland, Ohio – This community tradition has joined forces wth the Loveland Food Truck Rally and is a wonderful way to give back to your neighbors.

    The Loveland Police Department will have a Ford F150 Police Vehicle at the rally and you can help load it up with with non-perishable food donations for Loveland’s LIFE Food Pantry.

    The 10th Annual Loveland Food Truck Rally presented by the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance is an awesome summer kick-off event and is in less than 10 days! Mark your calendars for a great afternoon of fun and food including 25 food trucks, a kids’ area, live music, cold beer, and more!

    The Stuff-A-Truck and Food Truck Rally will take place Saturday, May 13 from 3 in the afternoon until 8 PM at Shopper’s Haven Plaza, 597 Loveland Madeira Road.

    Read more about the Rally…

  • Celebrating Memorial Day 2023 in Loveland, Ohio

    Celebrating Memorial Day 2023 in Loveland, Ohio

    Cincinnati Police Sergeant Dave Corlett will be Guest Speaker

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – As Memorial Day 2023, Monday, May 29 approaches, the city of Loveland, Ohio is gearing up to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We especially honor the “Gold Star” family members. The city has planned a series of events for the day, including a program, parade, and a distinguished guest speaker.

    The day starts with a parade that leaves at 9 AM from Loveland Elementary School, 600 Loveland Madeira Road, to the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial. If you or your organization would like to be in the parade, registration is still open. Register online.

    Immediately following the parade a Memorial Day program will take place at the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial Park. The program will include a wreath-laying ceremony, patriotic music, and a moment of silence to honor the fallen heroes. The event will be open to the public, and all are invited to attend.

    The ceremony will feature a speech from Sergeant Dave Corlett, an Army veteran who served in Iraq and a 31-year member of the Cincinnati Police Department.

    Sergeant Corlett is the founder of the Military Liaison Group within the Cincinnati Police Department and an instructor with the Hamilton County Mental Health Crisis Teams. He has worked with Veterans Affairs and the local court system to improve relations between military veterans and law enforcement. His efforts have been recognized by the Department of Justice (DOJ), and he was the winner of the DOJ’s 2021 L. Anthony Sutin Award for Innovative Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships.

    Prior to joining the Cincinnati Police Department in 1992, Sergeant Corlett was a member of the United States Army. He was assigned to Alpha Company, 1stBattalion, 24th Aviation Regiment where he served in Iraq during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield.

    The event will provide an opportunity for families and friends to come together and celebrate the day while remembering the sacrifices made by our service members, and “Gold Star” family members.

    Loveland Magazine takes great pride in honoring and remembering the brave men and women who have served our country. This Memorial Day, we invite everyone to come together, pay tribute to the fallen heroes, and celebrate the freedom and values they have fought for and died to protect. We honor the sacrifice of so many families.

    For additional information about the 2023 Memorial Day program, contact (via email) Misty Clark at Loveland City Hall at (513) 707-1437.

  • Loveland school levy passes

    Loveland school levy passes

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District asked voters to approve an additional 4.9 mills permanent operating levy on May 2nd. Here are the accumulated results reported as of 10:56 PM from all 3 of the county BOE’s. These numbers are “Unofficial Results” until several weeks have passed and the Boards meet to certify results.

    TOTAL

    YES – 5,707

    NO – 4,473

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    CLERMONT COUNTY

    YES – 2,933

    NO – 2,027

    HAMILTON COUNTY

    YES – 2,704

    NO – 2,384

    WARREN COUNTY

    YES –  70

    NO – 62

  • Ladies, Join us for Symmetry!

    Ladies, Join us for Symmetry!

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    This event is a Women’s Executive Luncheon focused on giving women executives tips and ideas on how to better balance their lives.

    It is also a great way to network with area executives!

    The Event Includes:

    Luncheon, Shopping Expo – vendor tables available!, Keynote Speaker, Networking, Swag Bag, Prizes, Dessert provided by a local business, Bra Fittings, Free Headshots, and more!

    All sponsorship levels are available!
    Register Now