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  • Tigers lose to Lebanon

    Tigers lose to Lebanon

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Lebanon beat the Tigers 50-20 in Loveland’s home opener last Friday, the identical score of their loss in their season opener at Sycamore.

    Tiger quarterback Calvin Cloud passed 34 times and completed 21, for 247 total yards. Cloud threw touchdowns to Bailey Jackson and Austin Lodor. Lebanon held the tigers to minus 12 total rushing yards. Possession was in Lebanon’s favor 30:44 – 15:13.

    Friday, Sept. 13, Milford hosts Loveland at  7 PM in Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown

    The Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown is the nation’s largest and longest-running high school football event in the United States and there will be a pre-game show presented by Skyline Chili.

    This will be a non-conference game and the two teams meet again two weeks later on the 27th at Loveland for ECC competition.

    Milford is 1 and 1, losing to Princeton 38-7 in their season opener and defeating Dunbar last week 27-26

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  • [VIDEO] Board votes to amend parameters of levy request

    [VIDEO] Board votes to amend parameters of levy request

    Below you can read the resolution passed by the Board and the Ballot language that will remain the same.

    Levy skeptics offer opinions after meeting adjourns…

    Loveland, Ohio – At the end of July, the Loveland Board of Education voted unanimously to issue bonds for $118,515,000 and to place a combined operating and bond levy of 16.78-mill on the November 5 ballot to fund daily operations of the school district and to implement the district’s facility master plan, including three new school buildings at Grailville.

    The Board met Monday in a special meeting at 5 PM and voted to amend the parameters of the levy request. They voted unanimously to approve a resolution to structure the levying of the new taxes that will phase them in over three years.

    LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV was at the meeting and recorded the meeting as well as a few comments from residents after the meeting was over.

    Full video of meeting

    Walter Golladay, Pete Palmer, and Marcia Neumann comment on Board action.

    This is the draft Resolution that the Board voted on Monday. There were no changes made before approving it.

    This is how the question will appear on your Ballot. Nothing the Board did Monday changes this ballot language.

    Read Background:

    Paul Motylinski says Monday’s School Board vote on revised levy impact…

    School Board to vote Monday on revised levy impact

    David Callahan: “Saying no to our children is not acceptable to…

    Loveland Board of Education asks for combined 16.78-mill levy

    [BREAKING NEWS] Board votes to build new campus for Pre-K thru…

    Read: Grailville and School District Option to Purchase Agreement and Appraisal

    School Board approves option to purchase 110 acres of land at…

    [From the Loveland School District] November 2019 Levy FAQ

    [Video] Residents speak to Board of Ed about 16.78-mill school levy

    Information sessions with Loveland Schools Superintendent and Treasurer about the November…

    Meeting Needs Now and for the Future

    [Walter Golladay] Loveland City School District to raise 2019 school property…

    David Callahan: “Saying no to our children is not acceptable to…

    Matthew Kapszukiewicz: Loveland schools can count on my support

    Loveland Magazine “Local Voter Guide” to issues and candidates

     

  • School Board to vote Monday on revised levy impact

    School Board to vote Monday on revised levy impact

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 9, in the LMS/LIS Media Center at 5 PM. (801 South Lebanon Rd.)

    According to the agenda published for the meeting, the Board will consider a resolution to structure the levying of the taxes associated with the November 5 ballot issue to gradually apply the tax rates over a period of three years.

    On July 26 the Board voted unanimously to issue bonds for $118,515,000 and to place a combined operating and bond levy of 16.78-mill on the November 5 ballot to fund daily operations of the school district and a building and to implement the district’s facility master plan.

    Read Background:

    Loveland Board of Education asks for combined 16.78-mill levy

    [BREAKING NEWS] Board votes to build new campus for Pre-K thru…

    Read: Grailville and School District Option to Purchase Agreement and Appraisal

    School Board approves option to purchase 110 acres of land at…

    [From the Loveland School District] November 2019 Levy FAQ

    [Video] Residents speak to Board of Ed about 16.78-mill school levy

    Information sessions with Loveland Schools Superintendent and Treasurer about the November…

    Meeting Needs Now and for the Future

    [Walter Golladay] Loveland City School District to raise 2019 school property…

    David Callahan: “Saying no to our children is not acceptable to…

    Matthew Kapszukiewicz: Loveland schools can count on my support

    Loveland Magazine “Local Voter Guide” to issues and candidates

     

  • David Callahan: “Saying no to our children is not acceptable to me.”

    David Callahan: “Saying no to our children is not acceptable to me.”

    David Callahan, a resident of the Loveland School Dristrict lives in the Belle Meade subdivision in Miami Township

    by David Callahan

    Hundreds of community and business leaders were assembled by the board to find the best path forward. This process has been going on for nearly 2 years, so it is not out of the blue. (Loveland Board of Education asks for combined 16.78-mill levy)

    Classrooms are overcrowded and don’t have the necessary modernization to educate our future leaders of the community. The 21st Century workforce will be vastly different than it is today and we need to prepare our most valuable assets, children, to be at the forefront of our community, city, state, and country.

    The cost to do nothing is higher than the cost of this levy.

    Saying no to our children is not acceptable to me. I want my children to have more than I did. My child is 16 and will not see the benefits of this project. My neighbors’ kids will be the beneficiaries and I plan to vote for them and support this levy. Supporting this levy secures our community’s future and makes investments that pay higher dividends. Investment in education has been shown to increase economic growth and stability. I love my community and want to invest in the future. The time is now!



  • Loveland Schools Foundation to induct four into Hall of Fame

    Loveland Schools Foundation to induct four into Hall of Fame

    Loveland, Ohio – Four Loveland High School alumni will be inducted into the Loveland Schools Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 21.

    David Evans (Loveland High School Class of 1969), Wesley Jackson (‘94), David J. Litteral (‘80) and Janet Rich (‘71) are the recipients of the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award – a lifetime award honoring graduates who have used their Loveland education to better their communities at the local, national or global level.

    “This event, which is open to the public, is an opportunity for us to recognize and give back to Loveland graduates who stand out in their service to others,” said Loveland Schools Foundation Executive Director Linda Slusher. “It is also a way to show the Loveland community the high caliber of students that the Loveland Schools produce.”

    David Evans has coached the Midland Redskins since 1990 and has won the Connie Mack World Series 12 times. He has coached more than 80 major league players, including Ken Griffey Jr., David Bell and Barry Larkin.

    Wesley Jackson earned three university degrees with majors in biology, microbiology and biochemistry from Miami University, Wright State University and the Medical University of South Carolina. He is currently working as a research scientist for the Eli Lilly Company, where some of his research has led to medical patents for which he is accredited.

    David J. Litteral, Command Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army (ret.), gave 32 years of honorable service in the United States Army Medical Department, culminating as commandant of the Army’s Medical Noncommissioned Officer Academy.

    Janet Rich taught 35 years at Loveland City Schools. Among others, she served 33 years as chair for the Health and Physical Education Department, 17 years as student council and class advisor, and 24 years as cheerleading coach. Rich was named Grand Marshall of the 2012 homecoming parade for her service to Loveland Schools.

    The Distinguished Alumni Awards Banquet begins at 6 PM at the Oasis Golf and Conference Center, with awards recognitions scheduled to start at 8 PM.

    Tickets ($45/person) include dinner and must be purchased prior to the event. Please contact Linda Slusher at slusheli@lovelandschools.org for more information. No tickets will be available at the door.

  • [Photo Album] Aviators soar over Tigers in season opener

    [Photo Album] Aviators soar over Tigers in season opener

    Blue Ash, Ohio – The Aviators’ opening half performance was too much for the Tigers to overcome last Friday when they traveled to Sycamore to open the regular season. At halftime, it was 43 – 14. Each team scored one more touchdown in the second half to make the final score, 50 – 20.

    Sycamore outpaced Loveland with 372 total yards vs. the Tiger’s 178. Loveland’s Liam Hamill ran 21 times for 94 yards. The stats for the game are incomplete, however, you can view what Sycamore reported (below). Home teams are responsible for reporting stats.

    These photos were taken both in the pre-game warmups and during the game.

    The Tiger home season-opener is on Friday against Lebanon at 7 PM. Lebanon lost as host to Kings last Friday, 34 – 20.

    These photos can be purchased by contacting editor@lovelandmagazine.com.

    Friday, August 30, 2019

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    Loveland
    1 2 3 4 T
    LVL 0 14 0 6 20
    SYC 19 24 7 0 50

    50
    Sycamore
    Scoring Summary
    1ST QUARTER LVL SYC
    LVL SAF 00:01 TEAM SAFETY 0 2
    SYC TD 00:01 William Ingle 4 YD RUN (Jack Ferron KICK) 0 9
    SYC TD 08:01 William Ingle 35 YD RUN (Jack Ferron KICK) 0 16
    SYC FG 04:57 Jack Ferron 42 YD 0 19
    2ND QUARTER LVL SYC
    SYC TD 10:39 William Ingle 1 YD RUN (Jack Ferron KICK) 0 26
    SYC TD 10:39 Jordan McConnel 25 YD PASS FROM Andrew Fehr (Jack Ferron KICK) 0 33
    LVL TD 00:01 Unknown 46 YD PASS FROM Unknown (Logan Farnsworth KICK) 7 33
    LVL TD 02:35 Unknown 17 YD PASS FROM Unknown (Logan Farnsworth KICK) 14 33
    SYC FG 00:26 Jack Ferron 28 YD 14 36
    Team Stat Comparison
    LVL SYC
    1st Downs 12 22
    Total Yards 178 372
    Passing Completions 14 8
    Passing Attempts 28 14
    Passing Yards 100 134
    Passing Average 3.6 9.6
    Rushing Attempts 30 40
    Rushing Yards 78 238
    Rushing Average 2.6 6.0
    3rd Down Efficiency 3-15 1-6
    4th Down Efficiency 3-5 0-1
    Penalties 5-46 5-27
    Turnovers 1 1
    Possession 39:27 31:35
    Loveland Stats
    PASSING
    CP/AT YDS AVG TD INT
    Unknown 14/27 100 3.7 3 0
    Luca Aquilino 0/1 0 0.0 0 0
    Team 14/28 100 3.6 3 0
    Sycamore Stats
    PASSING
    CP/AT YDS AVG TD INT
    Andrew Fehr 8/14 134 9.6 2 0
    RUSHING
    ATT YDS AVG LG TD
    Liam Hamill 21 94 4.5 14 0
    Unknown 8 -9 -1.1 16 0
    Unknown 1 -7 -7.0 0 0
    Team 30 78 2.6 16 0
    RUSHING
    ATT YDS AVG LG TD
    William Ingle 10 96 9.6 35 3
    Dahmear Celestine 9 55 6.1 12 0
    John Douthitt 7 12 1.7 8 0
    Andrew Fehr 6 19 3.2 12 1
    Jordan McConnel 6 64 10.7 21 0
    TEAM 1 -2 -2.0 0 0
    Cody Charles 1 -6 -6.0 0 0
    Team 40 238 6.0 35 4
    RECEIVING
    REC YDS AVG LG TD
    Liam Hamill 4 15 3.8 12 0
    Unknown 3 32 10.7 46 1
    Unknown 2 46 23.0 29 2
    Luca Aquilino 2 8 4.0 5 0
    Mason Moore 2 27 13.5 16 0
    TEAM 1 -28 -28.0 0 0
    Team 14 100 7.1 46 3
    RECEIVING
    REC YDS AVG LG TD
    Marquell Fisher 3 53 17.7 35 0
    Jordan McConnel 2 62 31.0 37 2
    KJ Sally 1 13 13.0 13 0
    Gordy Anaple 1 5 5.0 5 0
    William Ingle 1 1 1.0 1 0
    Team 8 134 16.8 37 2
    KICKING
    FG PCT LNG XP PTS
    Logan Farnsworth 0/0 0.0 0 2/2 2
    Luca Aquilino 0/0 0.0 0 0/1 0
    Team 0/0 0.0 0 2/3 2
    KICKING
    FG PCT LNG XP PTS
    Jack Ferron 2/2 100.0 42 6/6 12
    PUNTING
    NO YDS AVG TB -20 LNG
    Luca Aquilino 6 146 24.3 0 0 41
    PUNTING
    NO YDS AVG TB -20 LNG
    Andrew Fehr 2 65 32.5 0 1 35
    PUNT RETURNS
    NO YDS AVG LNG TD
    PUNT RETURNS
    NO YDS AVG LNG TD
    Michael Cipollone 1 5 5.0 5 0
    KICKOFF RETURNS
    NO YDS AVG LNG TD
    Zach Owens 2 17 8.5 10 0
    Liam Hamill 2 45 22.5 23 0
    Unknown 2 30 15.0 26 0
    D’Marqo Johnson 1 27 27.0 27 0
    Team 7 119 17.0 27 0
    KICKOFF RETURNS
    NO YDS AVG LNG TD
    Jordan McConnel 3 103 34.3 63 0
    William Ingle 1 48 48.0 48 0
    Marquell Fisher 1 0 0.0 0 0
    Team 5 151 30.2 63 0
    FUMBLES
    FF FR TD
    TEAM 1 0 0
    Zachary Bebout 0 1 0
    Team 1 1 0
    FUMBLES
    FF FR TD
    TEAM 1 0 0
    Rasheed Harris 0 1 0
    Team 1 1 0
    INTERCEPTIONS
    INT YDS TD
    INTERCEPTIONS
    INT YDS TD
    DEFENSE
    TACKLES
    SOLO AST TOT SACK
    Unknown 8 4 12 2.0
    TEAM 6 0 6 1.0
    Unknown 2 5 7 0.0
    Unknown 6 1 7 0.0
    Trent Williamson 5 0 5 0.0
    Zach Owens 3 0 3 0.0
    Unknown 1 1 2 0.0
    D’Marqo Johnson 2 0 2 0.0
    Unknown 2 0 2 0.0
    Nate Holman 1 1 2 0.0
    Zachary Bebout 0 0 0 0.0
    Unknown 1 0 1 0.0
    Team 37 12 49 3.0
    DEFENSE
    TACKLES
    SOLO AST TOT SACK
    Apollo Ford 4 1 5 2.0
    Jacob Andre 5 2 7 0.0
    Jovani Mujanayi 3 2 5 1.0
    TEAM 4 0 4 0.0
    Jacob Tuiemeh 5 0 5 0.0
    Noah Blase 2 1 3 1.0
    Qai Williams 1 2 3 1.0
    Nick Stephenson 2 1 3 0.0
    Dillon Andre 2 1 3 0.0
    Rasheed Harris 1 0 1 0.0
    Nate Clark 1 1 2 0.0
    Justin Williams 1 1 2 0.0
    Marquise Fisher 1 1 2 0.0
    Miles Bryant 1 0 1 0.0
    David Guitierrez 1 0 1 0.0
    Rashun Newbolt-Thomas 1 0 1 0.0
    Liam Fleck 0 1 1 0.0
    Tofer Gould 1 0 1 0.0
    Team 36 14 50 5.0

     

  • Here’s the 411 on the 2nd Annual Loveland XC Invitational this Saturday at Home of the Brave Park

    Here’s the 411 on the 2nd Annual Loveland XC Invitational this Saturday at Home of the Brave Park

    Last year, Loveland Tiger Jessie Gibbins placed 1st with a time of 19:33 on the 3.2-mile course.

    by Cassie Mattia

    Symmes Township, Ohio – High school and middle school cross country runners from across the region will converge on Home of the Brave Park on Saturday for the 2nd Annual Loveland XC Invitational. This is a beautiful course with varied terrain, it very spectator friendly, and has ample convenient parking. There are plenty of restrooms and even a playground with a splash park along the course for the younger Tiger fans.

    Last year, the Loveland Cross Country teams completed a sweep of all middle and high school events.

    Races begin at 8 AM and conclude with Middle School awards at noon.

    Below are the course maps and you can bookmark them on your phone to carry them with you on Saturday, or below you will also find printer-friendly .pdf files of the course so you can print the maps to take with you.

    Live results will be available at live.finishtiming.com.

    Here are the course maps and you can bookmark them on your phone to carry them with you on Saturday, or below you will find printer-friendly .pdf files of the course so you can print the maps to take with you.

     

    2019 Loveland Invitational MS Course Map

    2019 Loveland Invitational HS Course Map

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

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

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    Loveland, Ohio – The City of Loveland is proud to present the Rails Trails & Ales Festival.  This new three-day event will begin on Friday, September 6  and run through Sunday, September 8, with the return of the Loveland Art Show in Nisbet Park.  Come out for a weekend packed full of musical performances, shopping, food, and art.

     

     

     

     

     

  • Police Officer Angela Smallwood to serve as SRO at Loveland City Schools

    Police Officer Angela Smallwood to serve as SRO at Loveland City Schools

    Loveland, Ohio – Police Officer Angela Smallwood has been assigned the official role of School Resource Officer (SRO) at the Loveland City School District. Smallwood, who remains an employee of the Loveland Police Department, will serve full-time as SRO on the Loveland Middle School/Intermediate School campus.

    “We are very excited to have Officer Smallwood join us, and it adds yet another level of protection in our overall district safety plan,” said District Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “We are grateful for the ongoing and deepening relationship with the police department, which not only allowed us to add Officer Smallwood this year, but also SRO Jesse Moore to Loveland High School last year. This is a big win for all students and staff at the Loveland City School District.”

    Officer Smallwood came to Loveland in 2006 and is certified in bike patrol and as a field training officer.

  • Planning and Zoning Commission approves Downtown Master Plan

    Planning and Zoning Commission approves Downtown Master Plan

    Loveland, Ohio – In 2018, the City contracted with Yard and Company to prepare and create a Downtown Master Plan.

    The Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 20 to hear Yard and Company present their final plan.

    During the presentation, it was not clear that Yard and Company were yet aware of City plans for a parking garage and new entrance into the downtown from St. Rt. 48, or that the school district has an option to purchase 110 acres of Grailville property for a new school campus.

    The Commission voted unanimously to approve and adopt the plan and send it along to City Council for their consideration.

    Here is the Plan: Downtown Strategic Development Plan