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Loveland, Ohio – Last night, the Loveland City School District Board of Education voted to place a 4.9 mill operating levy before voters Tuesday, November 8.
According to the District, if approved by voters, it would cost property owners an additional $14 per month per $100,000 in home value.
It was a unanimous vote of the Board to proceed to the November 8 ballot and ask District voters to raise their property taxes.
You can watch the archive of this meeting on YouTube.
Loveland, Ohio – The LIFE Food Pantry Back to School Program is in full swing but they could still use some supplies. Would you please consider donating?
• NEW backpacks
• Composition books
• Folders with prongs
• Crayola markers
• Dry erase markers
Thanks for helping us supply our kids with the means to start the school year with a positive direction!
Read more and watch this interview about the Backpack program with all the details about how to help:
Loveland, Ohio – A “Special Meeting” of the Loveland City School District Board Of Education will be held in the LIS/LMS Media Center at 757 South Lebanon Road on Tuesday August 2 at 6 PM. Among the agenda items that will be discussed is placing a 4.90 Mill levy on the ballot for the General Election on November 8.
Also on the agenda is a discussion of accepting a territory transfer from the Little Miami School District, accepting financial reports, acting on an updated Exempt Employee Handbook, and acting on employment recommendations.
In accordance with Policy 0169.1, public participation may be permitted at scheduled business meetings of the Board. “Hearing of the Public” will be included on the agenda of this meeting.
The draft agenda:
| SERVICE | LOCATION | DATE | TIME | DIRECTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitation | Vineyard Church, 11340 Century Circle East, Springdale, Ohio 45246 | July 30, 2022 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Directions |
| Funeral Service | Vineyard Church, 11340 Century Circle East, Springdale, Ohio 45246 | July 30, 2022 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Directions |
| Celebration of Life, Loveland High School Gymnasium, 1 Tiger Tale, Loveland, Ohio 45140 | July 30, 2022 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Directions |
Darnell D. Parker, Jr. Beloved husband of Samantha Parker. Devoted father of Alexis, Madison, and soon to be born, Jalen Parker. Loving son of Nina and the late Darnell Parker, Sr. He is also survived by numerous extended family members and friends. Darnell passed away peacefully surrounded by the people he loved the most Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the age of 44.
Darnell was born and raised in Findlay, OH where he attended Findlay High School and played basketball. His education and basketball career continued at Bluffton University. His passion for basketball lead him to coaching high school basketball at Finneytown, Glen Este, Clark Montessori, CNE schools and finally spent five seasons at Loveland.
Darnell graduated from Bluffton University with a bachelor’s degree in Business and spent most of his professional career as Vice President at Beal Bank and Chase Bank. His last job was with Peoples Bank where he served as the Dealer’s Service Manager.
Above everything, Darnell loved his wife, daughters, family, and loved making memories with them. He will be greatly missed because he was deeply loved.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at The Vineyard Church-Chapel, 11340 Century Cir East, Springdale, OH 45246. Interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. A celebration of life reception will be held at the Loveland High School Gymnasium, 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be given to the Darnell Parker Scholarship Fund.
You can leave your thoughts for the family on the funeral home website HERE.
Loveland, Ohio – The Bengals today signed college free agent QB Drew Plitt and waived CB John Brannon. In addition, G Alex Cappa and HB Samaje Perine have been cleared to practice and removed from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Plitt (6-2, 206), a rookie out of Ball State University, played in 46 career games for the Cardinals with 36 starts and completed 777 of 1246 passes (62.4 percent) for 9062 yards and 68 TDs. He also rushed for 423 yards and 14 TDs.
Plitt, who participated at the Bengals’ rookie minicamp in May as a tryout player, is from the Greater Cincinnati area and played at Loveland High School in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference, where he set a school record for career TD passes (42) and in 2013 led the Tigers to a 14-0 record and the Ohio Division II state championship.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect that there is visitation at Vineyard Church from 10 AM until the service at 11 AM.
Loveland, Ohio – The beloved head coach of the Loveland High School Women’s Basketball team Darnell Parker succumbed to cancer on Sunday, July 24, 2022.
Here are the funeral, visitation, and celebration events for Coach Parker:
Family & Friends:
The funeral will be held Saturday, July 30th at 11 AM at Vineyard Church located at 11340 Century Circle East in Springdale. (MAP)
Visitation will be at Vineyard Church from 10 AM until the service at 11 AM.
Family & Friends:
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 30th from 2 until 4 PM at Loveland High School located at 1 Tiger Trail.
Loveland High School Basketball Programs Look to Change School History!
Loveland, Ohio – The beloved head coach of the Loveland High School Women’s Basketball team, Darnell Parker succumbed to cancer Sunday. As hundreds of condolences pour in from schools and individuals from around Ohio and the Tri-State, many remember and mention his endearing smile.
![[Video] The ABC’s of LIFE Food Pantry’s Back to School Backpack Drive](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/life-back-pack-1.jpg)
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – Who doesn’t remember being a kid and you get the fresh new box of crayons, Terri Carter answered when I asked her why the LIFE Food Pantry does their Back to School Backpack Drive each year. She continued, “It’s a new start. It’s a new year. It’s a new backpack filled with supplies.”
It’s early, but it’s never too early to help Loveland Area children be ready to head to their first day of Fall classes. You can help them go back with the same things and confident attitude that their more affluent classmates will have. Terri explains why in the interview.
Carolina Maurer added, “With dignity. With new school things.”
Terri is the President of the food pantry and Carolina coordinates their back-to-school program. I spoke to both today at the food pantry in Shoppers Haven to find out what they are doing and how you can help. I’m pretty sure after watching them answer questions, you will be willing to pitch in.
Check the. “Amazon Wish List” for the Backpack Program.
Follow the Pantry on FaceBook.
Follow and join the LIFE Food Pantry Volunteers.
Visit the Pantry’s website to find out more about receiving assistance for yourself or your children, volunteering, or the instructions to hold a food drive in your place of worship, workplace, or friendly neighborhood.
The parade is Thursday, October 6
Starts at 6:30
Loveland, Ohio – This year’s Loveland High School Homecoming Parade will be on Thursday, October 6.
The Homecoming Game will be Friday, October 7 against the Little Miami Panthers.
The Loveland Athletic Boosters Homecoming Parade, celebrating Loveland High Schools Homecoming is a Loveland tradition. 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.
The annual Powder Puff football game will be held at Tiger Stadium immediately following the parade. The school is at #1 Tiger Trail.
2022 Homecoming Parade Registration – High School and Middle School Participants
The Grand Marshal this year is Jeff Williams. Jeff was president of Loveland Athletic Boosters for over 10 years. Parade organizer Tori Morrison said, “He was instrumental in getting funding for our first turf field and building our Athletic Fitness Center which is used by athletes in grades 7-12. I can’t think of a better or more deserving person to serve as our Grand Marshal.”
Here is the Loveland Magazine TV video from the 2019 Homecoming Parade