Loveland, Ohio – This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is the highlights of the Loveland High School Homecoming Parade held on September, 21.
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Loveland Athletic Boosters Homecoming Parade is September 21
Loveland, Ohio – This year’s Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 PM. The Homecoming game will be Friday, September 22 against Walnut Hills. The parade starts at the Moose Lodge Hall on East Loveland Avenue and proceeds to West Loveland Avenue, to Rich Road, and ends at Loveland High School at #1 Tiger Trail.
The annual Powder Puff football game will be held in Tiger Stadium immediately following the parade.
If you want to participate in the parade click HERE or contact:
Tori Morrison, the LAB Parade Coordinator.
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Cassie the Food Guru Welcomes “Better Blend Loveland”
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – “Better Blend is inspiring a healthier lifestyle — one Blend, Bowl, and community at a time.” Better Blend’s mission statement couldn’t ring more true as the newest food spot to hit Downtown Loveland prides itself on providing nutritious and delicious options, fast and friendly service, and making sure that everyone in the community gets the most out of their day.
Founded in 2018 by former University of Kentucky rugby player Isaac Hamlin, Better Blend offers a variety of Blends (smoothies) and Bowls (smoothie in a bowl) that are jam packed with clean ingredients. Each Blend starts with a base of clean protein and includes naturally occurring BCAAs and glutamine, organic greens, oat powder, flax seed, and vitamin matrix. The Blends come in 4 different categories Original, Basic, Barista (coffee is added), and Bulk (includes a premium mass-gainer protein. Each Blend offers a variety of “dessert-like” flavors and combinations like Apple Jacks, Banana Caramel Cheesecake, Blueberry Cake Donut, Brownie Batter, Lean N’ Green, Cinnamon Roll, Pineapple Dole Whip, Strawberry Shortcake, Java Chip, Salted Caramel, White Chocolate Mocha, Tropical Vibe, Strawberry Lemonade, Green Goddess, Strawberry Banapple, Banana Split, The Funky Monkey, and Banana Nut Muffin.
The Better Blend Bowls are similar to the Blends but are instead layered into a bowl starting with a “fresh, fruity, and blended up to a sorbet-like” base. You can customize the Bowl with Better Blend’s large selection of nutritious toppings such as strawberries, bananas, blueberries, granola, coconut chips, honey, cinnamon, pecans, peanut butter, chia seeds, flax seeds, and cacao nibs.
Hungry yet? Just looking over the online menu made my mouth water so naturally “Cassie the Food Guru” had to go check out the latest vegetarian and vegan friendly food spot! Franchise owner, Brent, and manager of two Better Blend locations, Chris, invited me to take the first look at Better Blend Loveland before opening day. In my all-new interview, you will learn all about the Better Blend story and how the franchise has grown from one shop to six shops with four more on the way! Watch my latest Cassie the Food Guru interview featuring Brent and Chris from Better Blend below!
Better Blend Loveland is officially open for business every day from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. beginning on Monday, September 18. The official grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, September 30th. During the grand opening, Better Blend will be giving away $2,500 in cash and prizes including two FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United tickets, Apple Airpod Pros, two Bengals vs. Texans tickets, Custom Better Blend Yeti cooler, 15 gift cards from Loveland local businesses, and $1,000 in cash. To enter the grand opening raffle click here!
Make sure you’re up to date on all the latest Better Blend news, rewards, and specials by downloading the Better Blend App on the App Store or Google Play.
Better Blend Loveland is located at 201 W Loveland Ave. right along the Loveland Bike Trail.
Columnist Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year. She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine. -
Loveland City School District Earns Five-Star Report Card Rating
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District has earned a Five Star Overall Rating on the 2022-2023 Ohio School Report Card.
Mike Broadwater “A Five-Star Ohio School Report Card is a sign that Loveland is a high-quality school district providing an excellent education for our students. This accomplishment would not be possible without the hard work of our students, their families, and our staff,” Superintendent Mike Broadwater said.
Loveland is one of only 11 public school districts in the Cincinnati region of Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont Counties to receive an Overall Rating of Five Stars on the Ohio School Report Card.
In addition to the Overall Rating, the Ohio School Report Card measures five components: Achievement, Progress, Gap Closing, Graduation, and Early Literacy. Loveland City School District earned five stars in every category except Early Literacy, where the district earned four stars. With five stars in every category except one, Loveland’s component ratings place the district in the top 6.6% of Ohio’s public school districts.
“We were incredibly close to achieving five stars in every category. The Early Literacy component of the Ohio School Report Card required an 88% score to achieve a five-star rating, and our final score was 86.6%. We are always looking for ways to improve serving our students, and early literacy will remain an area of focus,” Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Dr. Stace Puerta said.
“Our #beLOVEland Strategic Vision defines student success as pursuing academic excellence and creating career-ready, lifelong learners. The Ohio School Report Card results demonstrate that we are reaching that goal by exceeding state standards in every category,” Broadwater said.
You can view the Loveland City School District’s Ohio School Report Card results by following this link.
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Guest Column: Deep concerns about vacant School Board replacement process
Eileen Washburn (Loveland Schools Photo) By Eileen Washburn
Dear Members of the Loveland City School District Community,
I write to you today as an individual member of the Loveland City School District School Board to share my deep concerns about the recent appointment process to fill a vacant school board seat. While I represent just one voice among our board members, it is vital for me to articulate my perspective on this issue as it pertains to the core principles of fairness, impartiality, and the integrity of the democratic processes that underlie our educational institution. (Hamilton County Probate Judge Ralph Winkler appoints Linda Cecil to vacant School Board seat)
The situation at hand stemmed from the school board’s appointment of Dr. Brad Goldie to the vacant school board seat. Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen glitch in the process, Mr. Goldie was unable to assume the position, and by state law, the seat appointment was redirected to probate court. I want to emphasize that Mr. Goldie is eminently qualified, having dedicated countless hours to improving the financial health of our district. Furthermore, he is not a candidate in the upcoming November election, distinguishing him from other applicants.
Recognizing the significance of this matter, our School Board took the proactive step of sending a detailed letter to Hamilton County Probate Judge Ralph Winkler, outlining the background, circumstances, and our earnest intent in making this appointment. Regrettably, it appears that our intent, as representatives elected by district voters, was not taken into consideration by Judge Winkler.
It is crucial that the appointment of a school board member be conducted in a manner that prioritizes qualifications, experience, and a steadfast dedication to our students and their families. As stewards of our educational system, the decisions we make have a profound impact on the educational experiences of our children. Thus, our foremost duty is to ensure that these decisions are guided by the best interests of our students.
One of the fundamental tenets that govern our actions is impartiality, particularly during an election season, to safeguard our board from undue political influences. This commitment to impartiality is vital to maintaining the integrity of our educational institution.
In response to concerns, Judge Winkler has conveyed in email correspondence that he made the best decision possible under the constraints of the law. However, it is worth noting that he did not engage in conversations with the applicants, their references, or any current board members, raising questions about the comprehensiveness of the decision-making process.
As individual school board members, we take immense pride in serving in non-partisan positions and remain dedicated to focusing exclusively on the educational needs of our students, free from political biases or external influences.
I want to assure our community that my commitment to delivering an exceptional education to our students remains unwavering. I will continue to work tirelessly to uphold the values that have made our school district a source of pride for our community.
Sincerely,
Eileen Washburn
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Hamilton County Probate Judge Ralph Winkler appoints Linda Cecil to vacant School Board seat
Hamilton County Probate Judge Ralph Winkler Loveland, Ohio – After Hamilton County Probate Judge Ralph Winkler accepted applications and letters of recommendation for appointment to the unexpired term of Kevin Dougherty on the Loveland City School Board, he announced the appointment of Linda Cecil.
The term Cecil will fill runs through the end of the current calendar year, 2023, and she is running for a full school board term in November.
Linda Cecil lives in Pheasant Hills on the Lake (Provided Photo) The Loveland School Board has been functioning with only four members since Kevin Dougherty resigned effective June 30. As previously reported the board of education appointed Dr. Brad Goldie on July 17 to the unexpired term but later had to rescind their vote because they discovered the doors to the building were locked during their vote and the meeting was therefore a violation of Ohio Open Meeting laws. After discovering the error and rescinding their vote for Goldie, the time to make another vote had expired. When that happened, Ohio law required a Probate Judge to make the appointment.
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Tiger Women Basketball and Volleyball hosting 7th annual Mattress Sale
Loveland, Ohio – If you are looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time. Loveland Schools Women’s Basketball and Volleyball are excited to announce they will be hosting the 7th Annual one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Sunday, October 8th, from 10 AM until 4 PM. For one day only, Loveland High School will be transformed into a mattress showroom.There will be 30 different mattress styles on display in all sizes for customers to try, priced below retail. Adjustable power bases, luxury pillows, foundations, mattress protectors, and premium sheets will be available as well. The brands including Simmons Beautyrest, Southerland, Therapedic, and Tranquility Sleep Systems come with full factory warranties and are made to order.
Mattresses are available 2-3 weeks after the fundraiser. Delivery is available.
Best of all, the Loveland Schools Women’s Basketball and Volleyball Teams benefit from every purchase.
The company, Custom Fundraising Solutions (CFS) first introduced The Mattress Fundraiser to the Cleveland, Ohio market in 2005. The company has nearly 100 locations and works with over 3,000 schools nationwide. The unique business model helps schools and other organizations raise thousands of dollars in just one day, and to date, the company has given back over $50 million.
What: 7th Annual Loveland Women’s Basketball and Volleyball Mattress Fundraiser
Where: Loveland High School (#1 Tiger Trail)
When: Sunday, October 8th, 10 AM until 4 PM
Link: bit.ly/beds4loveland23
About Custom Fundraising Solutions
Since 2005, Custom Fundraising Solutions has been helping Girls Basketball and Volleyballs raise money using an unconventional approach, “The Mattress Fundraiser”. The concept is designed to help groups raise thousands of dollars in a one-day sale, and provide the community a product they need, for a great value. CFS has nearly 100 locations nationwide and has given back more than $50 million dollars. To learn more, visit www.cfsbeds.com.
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Loveland High School Named to “Best Schools” List by US News and World Report
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School has been named to the “Best Schools” list by US News and World Report. Loveland High School (LHS) is ranked #35 among Ohio High Schools and #11 within the Cincinnati Metro Area.
“Congratulations to our students and their families – because every accolade for our district starts with hard work and dedication at home. Thank you to our fantastic staff, who do their best every day to help students succeed,” Superintendent Mike Broadwater said.
“We worked with our community to establish our #beLOVEland Strategic Vision, and Student Success is the #1 goal. The support of our community makes Loveland a special place, and recognition like this is only possible because of that continuing support,” Broadwater said.
Loveland High School moved up from last year when US News and World Report ranked LHS #45 in Ohio and #12 in the Cincinnati Metro Area.
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Loveland Athletic Boosters Homecoming Parade is September 21
Loveland, Ohio – This year’s Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 PM. The Homecoming game will be Friday, September 22 against Walnut Hills. The parade starts at the Moose Lodge Hall on East Loveland Avenue and proceeds to West Loveland Avenue, to Rich Road, and ends at Loveland High School at #1 Tiger Trail.
The annual Powder Puff football game will be held in Tiger Stadium immediately following the parade.
If you want to participate in the parade click HERE or contact:
Tori Morrison, the LAB Parade Coordinator.
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Cassie’s Must-See TV Series Table of Discussions Part 2
by Cassie MattiaDid you enjoy a good binge session after tuning into Part 1 of my Must-see TV Series Table of Discussions? Well lucky for you I have five more TV series that will have you sitting on the couch all weekend!
During Part 2 of my Must-see TV series segment I will once again dive into each TV series and share with you a summary of each tv series along with whose starring in the series, how many seasons you can binge, what genre the series falls into, where you can stream the series, and what awards the series has won or has been nominated for!
Are you ready for round 2?! Click below to watch five more of my must-see tv series!
- Yellowjackets
- Starring Sophie Nélisse (47 Meters Down Uncaged), Jasmin Savoy Brown (the newest Scream movies), Sophie Thatcher (The Boogeyman), Sammi Hanratty
(Shameless), Melanie Lynskey (Two and a half men), Tawny Cypress (the equalizer), Christina Ricci (Wednesday, the Adams Family, and Casper) and Juliette Lewis (Cape Fear, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, and From Dusk Until Dawn) - Streaming on Showtime
- Starring Sophie Nélisse (47 Meters Down Uncaged), Jasmin Savoy Brown (the newest Scream movies), Sophie Thatcher (The Boogeyman), Sammi Hanratty
- DogTV
- DOGTV is a 24/7 dog TV channel, designed to alleviate your pup’s stress and
anxiety throughout the day. - Download the App on your phone or firestick
- DOGTV is a 24/7 dog TV channel, designed to alleviate your pup’s stress and
- Vanderpump Rules
- Starring Lisa Vanderpump and her wild group of restaurant employees
- Streaming on Bravo and Peacock
- The Last of Us
- Starring Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones) and Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones and The Mandalorian)
- Streaming on MAX
- What We Do in the Shadows
- Starring Natasia Demetriou, Matt Berry (Great Expectations), Harvey Guillen (Puss in
Boots the last wish), Kayvan Novak, and Mark Proksch (Better Call Saul) - Streaming on HULU
- Starring Natasia Demetriou, Matt Berry (Great Expectations), Harvey Guillen (Puss in
Did you miss Part 1 of my Must-see TV Series Table of Discussions? Watch it now!
Print the complete list or keep it on your Smart Phone
Columnist Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year. She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.Watch Cassie’s previous Table of Discussions episodes!
- Yellowjackets