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  • Most read Loveland Magazine stories of 2019

    Most read Loveland Magazine stories of 2019

    David Miller is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller

    We will almost certainly never surpass the 1.3 million readers we had in 2017 (combined on lovelandmagazine.com, Facebook, and Twitter) on the day and the day after the fire in the Historic District. And, we quite frankly never want to surpass that record unless it’s much better news. (Early morning fire destroys 2/3 block in Historic Downtown Loveland)

     

    #1

    The most-read story by a wide margin in 2019 involved the levy the school district put on the ballot. Actually, we only published a few stories that were informational, the Five Ws (Who, What, When, Where, Why) of the levy vote. We provided public documents, notices of public meetings, etc.

    Interesting is what drove readership… we let our readers tell the story through Guest Columns and Letters to the Editor.

    Letting our readers, and District staff tell the story in balanced thought-provoking columns proved that we had no need to publish “she said-he said” stories filtered through our eyes and we are extremely grateful to those who submitted columns and the reflective social media comments that followed. We published each and every opinion piece we received and only occasionally felt the need to delete some of the social media comments that were inappropriate.

    Topping all of the levy stories was a Guest Column by Juliet Tissot, “We should not thumb our noses at the less fortunate just because we want nice stuff.” We did nothing special to promote Tissot’s column, however, are extremely proud of the Loveland community taking such interest in the subject she raised, because the plight of the “less fortunate” is rarely if ever discussed here in the Loveland area. I hope in 2020 this subject is revisited often inside the institutional framework of school board meetings, city buildings, and township halls.

    LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV also produced several videos of school board meetings where the District and local residents discussed the levy which added to making the levy by far the most looked at topic of 2019.

    #2

    “Public Advised Not to Enter Little Miami River South of Old 3C Highway Until Further Notice” and “Canoe liveries warn of dangerous river conditions this weekend“.

    #3[VIDEO] Parking garage coming to Historic Downtown and Council executes purchase agreement for 1.15406 acres of land on First Street in Historic Downtown

    #4 Buy the original White Pillars home

     

    #5 Loveland Magazine “Local Voter Guide” to issues and candidates

     

    #6 Loveland’s Rails Trails & Ales Festival is Sept. 6 thru 8

     

    #7 Beloved Loveland High School educator: Charles R. Schmidt passes

     

    #8 It only took 8 minutes a story about flash flooding on Loveland Maderia Road.

    #9 Arrest made for scattering screws and nails on the roadway at SR 131 & Betty Lane

    #10 [Breaking] W. Loveland/Loveland Madeira area is being evacuated (Crews are investigating a natural gas leak at the intersection of W. Loveland/Loveland Madeira. The area is being evacuated and Duke is on scene.) Exact source of natural gas leak still not pinpointed – evacuation still in place

     

  • Beloved Loveland High School educator: Charles R. Schmidt passes

    Beloved Loveland High School educator: Charles R. Schmidt passes

    Charles (Chuck) R. Schmidt

    Schmidt’s Rules

    1) Do the best with what you have.

    2) Never give up.

    3) Have faith, trust in the Lord.

    4)Follow the rules.

    5) Do what you gotta do when you gotta do it.

    6) Don’t do anything that wouldn’t make your mother proud.

    Published in the Loveland High School Roar Newspaper in October 2013.

    The always impeccably dressed in a dress shirt, jacket, and tie, Mr. Schmidt was affectionately called, Chuck and Schmidty. He was a former administrator, coach, and teacher in the Loveland School District for 40-years. The Tiger gym at Loveland High School is named in his honor. He was an Assistant Principal, Interim Principal, and after his retirement in 1988 returned as a substitute teacher. He taught English and physical education. He once was the head varsity basketball coach at Lockland High School.

    For many years he could be seen at the end of the varsity bench for Loveland basketball teaching his basketball knowledge and his famous “6 Schmidt Rules.” He was also a regular at Loveland football games helping at the admissions gate and with the parking flow, a good-will ambassador showing hospitality to regulars and visiting fans.

    After his retirement, teachers and staff at Loveland High School created the Chuck Schmidt Staff Scholarship. In 2014, funds were raised through a “Tacky” Sweater Contest, Hawaiian Shirt Day, and Friday Jeans Day for Staff that awarded eight $500 textbook scholarships to graduating Seniors that year.

    Memorials to Mr. Schmidt are requested to go to the Loveland High School Chuck Schmidt Staff Scholarship, 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140.

    Mr. Schmidt was inducted into the Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2008.

    Beloved husband of the late Jackie Schmidt (nee Wisby) for 59 years. Devoted father of Mark (Carolyn) and Michael Schmidt. Loving grandfather of Nancy (Dave) Schwandner and Steven, Susan, Matthew, Michael Jr., and Jacqueline. Great-grandfather of Robert. Dear brother of the late George C. Schmidt Jr. Departed on February 24, 2019 at the age of 87. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 28th from 10 AM until time of Funeral Service at 11:30 AM, all at Mihovk Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Rd., Evendale. Memorials requested to Loveland High School Chuck Schmidt Staff Scholarship, 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140.