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  • Former LHS Student-Athlete Listed on Pre-Season Manning Award Watch List!

    Former LHS Student-Athlete Listed on Pre-Season Manning Award Watch List!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – As Fall sports finally take flight another Loveland Tiger is being recognized for their outstanding athletic abilities! On July 30th, The Allstate Sugar Bowl announced that Loveland High School 2016 graduate and stand-out student-athlete, Drew Plitt, would be placed on the preseason Manning Award Watch List, which is the ONLY quarterback award that takes the recipient’s bowl performances into consideration before the winner is selected.

    The Manning Award was created to honor the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning. The prestigious watch list includes 30 of the top quarterbacks in the United States going into the 2020 season. The winner will be chosen by national media and each of the Mannings after the bowls have concluded and will be announced after the College Football Playoff National Championship. Plitt is one of two MAC quarterbacks on the Manning Watch List this year.

    In a near blizzard, Drew Plitt quarterbacked the Loveland Tigers to a 41 – 23 win over Glenville at Canton’s Fawcett Stadium to win the Div II State Championship in 2013. The temperature was 28 degrees, the wind was 5-10 mph, and a steady snow kept plows busy clearing the Canton Fawcett Stadium yard lines throughout the game. Dec. 6, 2013.

    Here is the list of the preseason 2020 Manning Watch List recipients:

    2020 MANNING AWARD PRESEASON WATCH LIST (2019 STATS)

     Name, Cl., School
    		  Cmp-Att  Pct.  Yards  TDs  INT  QBR  Rushing
     Jack Abraham, Jr., Southern Miss 275-405 .679 3,496 19 15 64.1  6 TDs
     Holton Ahlers, Jr., East Carolina 264-442 .597 3,387 21 10 57.8  359 yds, 6 TDs
     Ian Book, Sr., Notre Dame 240-399 .602 3,034 34 6 76.3  546 yds, 4 TDs
     Charlie Brewer, Sr., Baylor 251-389 .645 3,161 21 7 69.2  344 yds, 11 TDs
     Shane Buechele, Sr., SMU 307-490 .627 3,929 34 10 72.5  105 yds, 2 TDs
     Sean Clifford, Jr., Penn State 189-319 .592 2,654 23 7 76.8  402 yds, 5 TDs
     Jack Coan, Sr., Wisconsin 236-339 .696 2,727 18 5 82.0  4 TDs
     Dustin Crum, Sr., Kent State 216-312 .692 2,622 20 2 73.7  707 yds, 6 TDs
     Micale Cunningham, Jr., Louisville 112-179 .626 2,065 22 5 83.9  482 yds, 6 TDs
     Jayden Daniels, So., Arizona State 205-338 .607 2,943 17 2 64.4  355 yds, 3 TDs
     Sam Ehlinger, Sr., Texas 296-454 .652 3,663 32 10 77.6  663 yds, 7 TDs
     Justin Fields, Jr., Ohio State 238-354 .672 3,273 41 3 92.1  484 yds, 10 TDs
     Dillon Gabriel, So., UCF 236-398 .593 3,653 29 7 68.0  4 TDs
     Sam Howell, So., North Carolina 259-422 .614 3,641 38 7 72.3  NA
     Trey Lance, So., North Dakota State 192-287 .669 2,786 28 0 —  1,100 yds, 14 TDs
     Trevor Lawrence, Jr., Clemson 268-407 .658 3,665 36 8 87.3  563 yds, 9 TDs
     Levi Lewis, Sr., Louisiana 243-378 .643 3,050 26 4 72.5  195 yds, 3 TDs
     Kellen Mond, Sr., Texas A&M 258-419 .616 2,897 20 9 73.5  500 yds, 8 TDs
     Tanner Morgan, Jr., Minnesota 210-318 .660 3,253 30 7 84.2  NA
     Bo Nix, So., Auburn 217-377 .576 2,542 16 6 63.8  313 yds, 7 TDs
     Drew Plitt, Sr., Ball State 238-370 .643 2,918 24 7 55.3  171 yds, 5 TDs
     Brock Purdy, Jr., Iowa State 312-475 .657 3,982 27 9 71.2  249 yds, 8 TDs
     Chris Reynolds, Jr., Charlotte 181-291 .622 2,564 22 11 67.3  767 yds, 6 TDs
     Chris Robison, Jr., FAU 291-471 .618 3,701 28 6 58.8  2 TDs
     Kedon Slovis, So., USC 282-392 .719 3,502 30 9 81.1  NA
     Zac Thomas, Sr., Appalachian State 225-359 .627 2,718 28 6 69.0  440 yds, 7 TDs
     Skylar Thompson, Sr. Kansas State 177-297 .596 2,315 12 5 70.2  405 yds, 11 TDs
     Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Jr., UCLA 216-362 .597 2,701 21 12 56.6  198 yds, 4 TDs
     Kyle Trask, Sr., Florida 237-354 .669 2,941 25 7 81.3  4 TDs
     Brady White, Sr., Memphis 269-420 .640 4,014 33 11 74.3  4 TDs

     

    Archie Manning couldn’t express enough how excited he is to see what he thinks is a fantastic group of quarterbacks on the Watch List this year.

    “Our Watch List is once again an exceptional group of candidates, but every year is a new year and we’ll be watching closely to add the best newcomers to the list after we get things rolling,” Manning said, “I’d also like to thank the Allstate Sugar Bowl for sponsoring this award; it means a lot to the entire Manning family that they include our name in recognizing the best quarterbacks in the country.”

    Bryce, Julie, Marie, Steve, and Drew at Marie’s volleyball Senior night in 2019

    Plitt, son of locals Steve and Julie, is very familiar with the art of playing collegiate sports as his father played baseball at Xavier, his mother played volleyball at Xavier, his brother Bryce also played baseball at Xavier, and his sister Marie plays volleyball at Ball State.

    Before Plitt headed to Ball State himself to play football he was a top-notch student-athlete at Loveland High School. Plitt was a member of the National Honor Society all while earning multiple awards in both basketball and football. As a Junior Plitt was Team Captain, MVP, and First-Team All-Conference in basketball. In football, Plitt received All-Conference twice as well as Honorable Mention All-District as a Senior. Plitt helped lead the Loveland Tigers to a 2013 state title and still has the school record for career passing touchdowns (42).

    In 2016, Plitt joined the Ball State Football Team as a fourth-string quarterback and made the decision to redshirt his freshman season. As Plitt worked his way up the roster in 2017 he received his first opportunity as a quarterback on October 26th against Toledo. Plitt ended up scoring a touchdown during the 3rd quarter giving him the confidence he needed to perform in his first collegiate start against Eastern Michigan. Plitt exceeded everyone’s expectations throwing a season-high of 169 yards and two touchdowns!

    In Plitt’s 2018 season with Ball State, he became the 2nd string quarterback. During the season Plitt had the longest completion for the year coming in at 63 yards against Central Connecticut. Plitt had multiple successful games during the 2018 season earning him MAC West Offensive Player of the Week, the 2018 Ball State Ray Louthen Award (most improved player), and the MAC All-Academic Award.

    Drew Plitt on the basketball court for the Loveland Tigers in 2015

    During Plitt’s Junior year was when he really took on the leadership role at Ball State starting in all 12 games as the quarterback. Not only did Plitt help lead Ball State to be at the top of the MAC in scoring (34.8 points per game) and total offense (463 yards per game) he also led the MAC personally in touchdown passes (24), placed second in passing yards per game (243.2), and ranked fourth in total offense (257.4 yards per game). All of Plitt’s impressive 2019 stats earned him several accolades; the MAC’s West Offensive Player of the Week twice, the 2019 Ball State Co-Offensive Player of the Year, the MAC’s Scholar-Athlete of the Week, and the 2019 MAC All-Academic Award. After the completion of the 2019 Ball State Football Season Plitt gained the eighth-place spot on the Cardinals All-Time Passing Chart with 4,356 yards, he tied for “Most Touchdown Passes in One Game” with six touchdown passes against Fordham, and he also holds the fifth-place spot for “Most Passing Yards in a Single Season” with 2,918.

    Drew Plitt dives into the end zone for a two-point conversion to tie the game at 28 with 17.5 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter against Zanesville in the 2013 State Div II semifinal. Loveland Magazine writer Ricky Mulvey described it this way, “The Tigers had to make up for lost time, as the missed extra point forced the Tigers to go for two late in the game. That’s when the “Holy Plitt” moment was born. The play was drawn up for Drew Plitt to run to the outside edge and into the end zone. The play appeared to be broken along with the Loveland Tigers when Plitt leaped into the air and across the goal line for the perfect two-point conversion. The game was knotted up at 28-28 and heading for overtime. Loveland eventually won 38-35 in double overtime.” (Photo by David Burig)

     

    Ball State’s 2020-2021 Football Season is bound to be a phenomenal one as the team will have 16 starters returning. Last year the Cardinals battled for the MAC West Division Title winning some very important games against Northern Illinois and MAC Champions Miami. The Ball State coaching staff, team, and spectators have high hopes for Plitt’s Senior season and can only hope that Plitt will help lead them to a 2020 MAC Title!

    Here at Loveland Magazine, we want to congratulate Drew Plitt on all his Ball State successes! We can’t wait to see how Plitt’s Senior season with the Cardinals turns out and we hope that he remains on the Manning Watch List through the entire season! If you would like to get information on how you can watch Plitt play football this year click here.

    Be sure to follow the Ball State Cardinals Football Team for the latest news @BallStateSports, @BallStateFB, and @BSUCoachNeu. You can also visit the Ball State Football Team’s webpage at https://ballstatesports.com/sports/football.

    Stay tuned for the latest Sports 411 with me, Cassie Mattia!

  • State Farm says they will cut Ohio auto rates 14.3%

    State Farm says they will cut Ohio auto rates 14.3%

    State Farm Insurance issued a statement on July 29 saying, “Driving behaviors across the country continue to evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on current trends, State Farm is working to reduce auto insurance rates in Ohio by 14.3%.”

    According to the statement, the rate reduction will save 1.9 million State Farm customers a total of $174.1 million. This applies to current customers at policy renewal, as well as new and returning customers.

    “Current State Farm driving data and claims experience show a considerable decline in miles driven and fewer accidents,” said State Farm Senior Vice President Rob Stewart. “As a result, we’re looking for ways to continue supporting our Ohio customers while we monitor and adjust to trends.”

    Customer rate reductions will vary based on their individual renewals. Customers are encouraged to visit with their State Farm agent about individual policies, coverage, and any opportunities for discounts, including the Drive Safe & Save program offered by the company.

  • [Video Interview) Loveland’s Annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” Event Significantly Surpasses 2019 Donations!

    [Video Interview) Loveland’s Annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” Event Significantly Surpasses 2019 Donations!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – There is no better time than now to give back to your local community and that’s just what The Loveland Police Department and the Loveland Citizens Police Academy Alumni did! On Saturday, July 18th at the Loveland Madeira Kroger the two local organizations sponsored the Annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” Food Drive, in order to benefit Loveland’s very own LIFE Food Pantry.

    LIFE or Loveland Interfaith Effort is a faith and community-supported organization that provides food, financial assistance, and programs to those experiencing hardship in the greater Loveland area. LIFE is located at 101 S Lebanon Road and is open for donations Thursdays from 3 PM-6:30 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM-12:30 PM. LIFE also supplies Holiday Baskets during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah, and runs both a Giving Shop, which provides eligible families the chance to shop for new gifts for their families and a Student LIFE Shop, that provides much-needed items to students in the Loveland School District. LIFE also has a food pantry called Tiger Pantry, which provides Loveland students in need with necessary food items.

    During the Summer months, the LIFE Food Pantry tends to get very low in food supplies because there are so many families that are at home (school is out which means no school lunch programs to fall back on) and in need of nutrition. This is why both the LPD and Loveland Citizens Police Academy sponsor the Annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” specifically over the Summer.

    This year volunteers held the “Stuff-a-Cruiser” Food Drive beginning at 9 AM on July 18th at the Loveland Kroger and collected food items and cash donations the majority of the day! Those within the Loveland community and those just casually grocery shopping were able to bring food items from their home to “stuff the cruiser” or could simply use Kroger’s “Click List” and select specific items to go towards “LIFE Food Pantry Stuff-a-Cruiser.” Shoppers were also able to leave a cash donation in LIFE’s designated donation jar located on their Food Drive display!

    Peggy Goodwin, a member of the Loveland Citizens Police Academy, spent most of her day at the Food Drive event helping organize donations and couldn’t express enough how kind the community of Loveland is for the number of donations brought in!

    “Inside the gym at Prince of Peace – as soon as a cart came through the door, volunteers immediately started sorting the grocery items onto tables by commodity. The Pantry estimates the value of the groceries, gift cards, and monetary donations at $4,000,” Goodwin said, “This provided a much-needed boost to help fill their ‘cupboard.’ This event speaks volumes to the kindness and generosity of the Loveland community – whenever there is a need, you can count on our residents to step up and do what they can to take care of their neighbors. What a great place to call home! And thank you, Cassie and Dave, for giving up your Saturday morning to come out to talk with us, see what was going on, and now spreading the word about some of the great things Lovelanders do to help each other,” Goodwin added.

    Loveland Magazine Editor, David Miller, and I wanted to show our support for such a fantastic event so we spent time with Goodwin, LT. Amy Campbell, and many other volunteers at the “Stuff-a-Cruiser” Food Drive while taking in all the acts of kindness the Loveland community put forth through both food and cash donations. Both Miller and I brought over food donations ourselves as we encouraged those walking in and out of Kroger to do the same. Miller expressed that this particular Food Drive is one of the most important events held in Loveland every summer.

    “This time of year is so vastly different from the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season when thinking about others comes so easy. Each penny families and seniors don’t have to spend on food can go instead to paying bills like rent and utilities,” Miller said, “These needs are something the greater community can help with and they really came through as usual with this reminder from the folks that worked so hard to pull it off.”

    Being in the presence of such generosity at the “Stuff-a-Cruiser” Food Drive made me feel as though I was helping so many families in need and I encourage those within the Loveland community to always make time to give back. Being kind can allow us all to receive the ultimate reward in life…HAPPINESS! Now please enjoy the interview with Peggy Goodwin and LT. Amy Campbell as well as the photo album below from the Food Drive!

    If you would like to donate food items or learn how you can get access to food benefits for you and your family go to http://www.lifefoodpantry.org/. Thank you once again Loveland for being a community filled with LOVE!

  • Public Hearing on retail warehousing in the Loveland Commerce Park

    Public Hearing on retail warehousing in the Loveland Commerce Park

    Loveland, Ohio – In a memo written to the Loveland Planning and Zoning Commission by Assistant City Manager Tom Smith he said that the City has received interest in retail warehousing within the Loveland Commerce Park. The park is zoned Light Industrial.

    To that end, Smith has recommended amendments to the City of Loveland Code of Ordinances: Chapters 11.07.1: Definitions and 1156: Table of Permitted Uses.

    Smith said that wholesale warehousing is currently permitted, but not retail warehousing and that wholesale warehousing would prohibit an establishment from selling directly to a consumer. Retail warehousing would allow the storage and selling of merchandise, goods, and materials directly to consumers.

    The Hearing is on August 4 “at and around” 7 PM in the Council Chambers.

  • In-person service has resumed at the Library

    In-person service has resumed at the Library

    Loveland and Symmes open and also still offering curbside service

    PHONE NUMBERS

    LOVELAND – 513-369-4476

    SYMMES – 513-369-6001

    The sign on the door of the Loveland Library today.

    Loveland, Ohio – As part of the efforts to continue to serve the public, the Main Library has re-opened for limited in-person service.

    All other locations have re-opened for in-person service on Monday, July 27, including the Loveland and Symmes Branch, with several exceptions:

    • Mt. Healthy and Elmwood Place will begin curbside service on August 3.
    • Greenhills will remain a curbside-only location until after Labor Day.
    • North Central will remain a curbside location until their air conditioning is fixed.
    • College Hill will remain closed to all service due to air conditioner repairs, with a scheduled reopening date of July 29.
    • Price Hill is currently closed through the end of 2020 for a major renovation and expansion project.
    The sign on the door of the Loveland Library today.

    In-Person Service Changes

    At locations offering in-person service customers will notice the following changes:

      • The Library will provide a free mask if a customer needs one. A mask order is currently in effect for all of Hamilton County.
      • Customers and staff are expected to practice physical distancing at all times. Furniture has been spaced out to accommodate this and items like plexiglass barriers have been installed.
      • Each facility will have a lower maximum capacity.
      • Customers will be asked to limit their visits to one hour.
      • Customers will have access to computers, printers, and faxing, as well as the ability to browse and pick up holds.
      • Increased cleaning and sanitizing protocols are in place. Hand sanitizer is available for customers and staff.
      • HVAC system blowers have been increased to maximize airflow.
      • The Library can not accommodate groups at this time, and are not offering in-person programs or events.
      • Curbside and drive-thru service (where available) will still be offered at all currently activated in-person locations.
      • Special hours for vulnerable populations will be held Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 AM until noon.

    Hours of Service 

    All open locations are now operating from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays.

    Book Drops 

    All locations are accepting returns through their book drops, except Price Hill. Materials are being quarantined for four days before being checked-in, so it will be a few days before you see any changes reflected on your account.

    Curbside Service 

    The Loveland Branch has reserved parking spaces for curbside service

    The following locations are open for Curbside Service: Avondale, Blue Ash, Bond Hill, Cheviot, Clifton, Corryville, Deer Park, Delhi, Forest Park, Greenhills, Green Township, Hyde Park, Loveland, Madeira, Madisonville, Mariemont, Miami Township, Monfort Heights, Mt. Washington, North Central, Northside, Norwood, Oakley, Pleasant Ridge, St. Bernard, Sharonville, Symmes, Walnut Hills, Westwood, West End, and Wyoming

    Scheduled appointments are not required for curbside service, but calling ahead will make the process more efficient for you, especially if you need to do something other than pick up a hold.

    When you arrive at your location for curbside pick-up, look for the curbside service sign, park, and call the branch at the number on the sign.

    Drive-Thru Service

    Scheduled appointments are not required for drive-thru service, but calling ahead will make the process more efficient for you, especially for curbside service, or if you need to do something other than pick up a hold. Find phone numbers for all branches on this web page.

    Holds/Borrowing Items 

    If you would like to borrow an item from the Library, search the catalog, find the item you want, place a hold on it, and choose which location you’d like to pick up the item from. Or you can call and place the hold.

    When the item is ready, you will receive an email notice. You can pick it up anytime between 10 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday.  If you’d like, you can call the location and schedule a time for pick-up.

    Online and on the Phone 

      • The eBranch is always open, and is continuing to provide events like storytimes online on a regular basis. Check the calendar for more information.
      • Call, email or chat with seven days a week for help with job searching, finding health information, getting assistance with a library resource, and more.

    For the latest Library service updates and resources, visit COVID-19 resource page.

  • Back to School Giveaway of PPE supplies to students and teachers

    Back to School Giveaway of PPE supplies to students and teachers

    Blue Ash, Ohio – Matthew 25 Ministries is partnering with P&G and City of Blue Ash to provide free back-to-school PPE supplies to students and teachers in the Greater Cincinnati community.

    Teachers and families can simply drive through the Matthew 25 parking lot to receive a free kit of supplies. With the start of the school year rapidly approaching, we hope to help both students and teachers stay safe and healthy during this unprecedented time.

    WHERE: Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242

    WHEN: Monday through Friday, August 3 – 7, from Noon – 4 PM daily

    IMPORTANT INFO:

    • Kits will only be distributed to students and/or teachers who are present in the vehicle.
    • Student kits will include masks, sanitizer, coloring book and crayons.
    • Teacher kits will include a face shield, masks, sanitizer and pens.
    • Teachers will be required to show their ID/credentials.
    • In an effort to best protect public health and maintain social distancing, recipients must remain in their vehicles while picking up supplies.

  • OHSAA Announces Suspension of all Contact-Sport Scrimmages

    OHSAA Announces Suspension of all Contact-Sport Scrimmages

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – With Ohio High School 2020-2021 sports seasons set to start on August 1st, coaches, parents, fans, and student-athletes are wondering when school vs. school competition will be allowed to resume. That particular question was answered on Tuesday when the OHSAA sent out a newsletter confirming that for the time being all contact-sport school vs. school scrimmages will be suspended.

    The OHSAA’s Interim Executive Director, Bob Goldring, stated in the newsletter that the goal is to work with the Governor’s Office to make sure everything that they are implementing for the 2020-2021 sports seasons will be “in concert.”

    OHSAA’s Interim Executive Director, Bob Goldring

    “We are on track for the low/non-contact sports of golf, girls tennis and volleyball to begin practices on August 1, with school vs. school scrimmages and contests to follow per their normal OHSAA permissible dates and regulations,” Goldring said, “We are on track for the contact sports of football, soccer, field hockey and cross country to begin practices on August 1. We are waiting for more guidance from the Governor’s Office and Department of Health on when school vs. school competition can begin and are hopeful of that permission being granted for our normal contest dates later in August. To that end, school vs. school scrimmages are SUSPENDED. We do not anticipate that suspension changing soon and there remains the possibility that no scrimmages will be permitted in the contact sports of football, soccer, and field hockey. We will certainly keep you updated if that changes.”

    Goldring said that the OHSAA plans on continuing to have conversations about both field hockey and cross country being put into the low/non-contact category.

    After speaking with the Governor’s Office, Goldring explained that one thing was very clear, the end goal is to make sure Ohio’s student-athletes get the opportunity to “learn the lifelong lessons and receive the social, emotional, and physical benefits that the privilege of participating in education-based interscholastic athletics programs provide.”

    “We all have to be accountable for following all mandates and requirements. By not following the mandates and requirements, we are putting our student-athletes at risk of not only contracting and/or spreading COVID-19 but also at risk of losing the season for themselves, their families, their teammates, their schools and their communities. Mandates and requirements put into place must be followed in order for the Governor’s Office to continue to allow us to participate,” Goldring said.

    According to Goldring, the OHSAA has been working hard to finalize contest day mandates and requirements that he says will be strictly enforced.

    “Our administrators, coaches, and student-athletes will be held accountable for non-compliance. So as to not cause alarm, these mandates and requirements will be to elevate many of the recommendations that were provided in the OHSAA Return to Play Recommendations document to the level of mandates and requirements and should not require wholesale modifications to your game-day protocol,” Goldring added.

    If you missed the OHSAA Return to Play Recommendations click on the following article link we released last week: https://lovelandmagazine.com/ohsaa-releases-updated-covid-19-return-to-play-recommendations/.

    As rules and regulations change within the sports world due to COVID-19, here at Loveland Magazine we will continue to bring you the latest updates so that you and your family know what to expect if your child or someone you know is participating in Ohio High School athletics this year! Stay tuned to the Sports 411 With Me, Cassie Mattia!

  • Pro-bono help needed

    Pro-bono help needed

    Promoted Post

    The Position

    The Loveland Stage Company is seeking a knowledgeable person for the position of Treasurer. Starting not later than October 1, 2020.

    Background  

    The Loveland Stage Company (LSC) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation with annual revenue in excess of $100,000.  The organization is dedicated to serving our community by providing quality theater and performing arts experiences.  The group has been in existence for over 40 years and operates out of a historic building in the picturesque town of Loveland, Ohio.  The group produces 4-5 major plays a year, as well as hosting a summer youth-camp program and a Christmas Show.  The all-volunteer company is full of talented, dedicated and fun people who all share a passion for live theater.

    Job Description

    The Treasurer is responsible for providing financial direction to and maintaining the financial books and records for the Loveland Stage Company.  The Treasurer is an appointed member of the Board of Directors.   The preferred candidate will have accounting background and skills.  Knowledge of non-profits is a bonus!

    As Treasurer, you will have these tasks

        1. Maintain the financial books and records of the Loveland Stage Company.  (QuickBooks is the financial software used, and a copy is provided.)
        2. Disburse funds for all expenses (usually via online banking).
        3. Present financial position of the Company at monthly Board meetings.
        4. Advise the LSC on annual and per-show budgets to maintain sound fiscal stability of the organization as well as accounting and tax related requirements.
        5. Prepare (or assist) year-end filings for Federal and State agencies, as required by law including Tax Return (Form 990) and 1099s.
        6. Maintain banking and other financially related relationships.  (Banking – GE Credit Union, Paypal, utilities accounts, etc.)
        7. Check PO Box at Loveland Post Office about once a week.

    Time Commitment

    Generally, the position of Treasurer entails a few hours per week making payments and/or deposits and maintain appropriate entries in Quickbooks.  Monthly reports are prepared with the accounting software.  Board meetings are once a month and generally take about 2 hours.  At the moment meetings are Virtual, but eventually the in-person type will resume.

    The current Treasurer will be available to help with the transition and can answer questions about procedures.  The position “officially” begins on October 1st of 2020, but the transition can start asap.

    Please consider joining our Group.  We would love to have you!!

    Contact Info

    Bob Kessler, LSC Building Manager: kessler@fuse.net, 513-403-2009

    Dave Marcus, LSC President: dsmarcusphd@gmail.com. 513-470-5575

  • Loveland Stage Company presents Part 1 of “Old-time Radio Shows”

    Loveland Stage Company presents Part 1 of “Old-time Radio Shows”

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Stage Company will be presenting a series of online streaming performances in the style of old-time radio shows.

    The first radio show is “The Importance of Being Earnest” directed by Micheal Harris-Kiser is available NOW! This three-act play was recorded for audio, but we also had the cameras rolling!  You can choose to listen to the “Radio” version or the “Video of the Radio show” version on the LSC website:  www.lovelandstagecompany.org.

    Act One is available now, with Acts Two and Three being released on August 6 and 13, respectively.  Stay tuned to “LSC Radio” and enjoy!

    If you have enjoyed the show…

    DONATE NOW

    With your donation, Loveland Stage Company is able to provide quality theater and performing arts experiences for the greater Cincinnati community.  Your donation allows us to make updates to our theater as well as produce some award winning theater.  Even $1 dollar goes far to help us provide our audience and community with a great performance.  The donations we receive go to our general fund, which supports the theater, including maintenance, licensing fees, technical upgrades, and productions.

    Thank you for generosity and support of community theater.

    Provided Photo

    Description of Plot
    “T    he Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People” is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed in 1895 at the St James’s Theater in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae to escape burdensome social obligations.

    ACT 1:  Earnest and Algernon discuss life, love and cucumber sandwiches.  Earnest courts Gwendolen, but her protective mother, Lady Bracknell, has other ideas.

    Donating to LSC

    If you wish to donate to the Loveland Stage Company, supporting community theater during the Covid-19 crisis, please go here: www.lovelandstagecompany.org, and select the ‘DONATE’ button. Thank you!

    The Loveland Stage Company (LSC) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to serving our community by providing quality theater and performing arts experiences. The group has been in existence for over 40 years and operates out of a historic building in the picturesque town of Loveland, Ohio. The group produces 4-5 major plays a year, as well as hosting a summer youth-camp program and a Christmas Show. The all-volunteer company is full of talented, dedicated and fun people who all share a passion for live theater.
  • [Watch Video] What will a day for students in grades PK-6 look like?

    [Watch Video] What will a day for students in grades PK-6 look like?

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District hosted a virtual meeting today to share the reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year for students in grades PK-6.

    In unanimous vote Loveland Board of Education approves reopening plan

     

    Superintendent, Dr. Amy Crouse, Loveland Early Childhood Center Principal Jesse Kohls, Loveland Primary School Principal Kevin Fancher, Garth Carlier the Principal of Loveland Intermediate School, and Andrea Conner Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning spoke during the meeting.

    Yesterday the District hosted a similar virtual meeting for grades 7-12 and you view that meeting HERE.

    Here is the link for the Reopening Plan.

    You can also read the Reopening FAQs.