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  • Photos from Loveland Memorial Day Parade by Sean Behling

    Photos from Loveland Memorial Day Parade by Sean Behling

    Sean Behling
    Loveland Magazine reporter Sean Behling

    Loveland, Ohio – These still photos were taken by Loveland Magazine reporter Sean Behling as he walked the Memorial Day Parade route on May 27. They are of the people in the parade and some who gathered along West Loveland Avenue in the West Loveland Historic District to watch.

    An Extraordinary Plea

    Dear Loveland Area Friends,

    We are one keystroke and one shutter click away from a technological disaster.

    We work from 11-year-old computers and an eight-year-old video camera. This video took perhaps 20 hours longer to edit and produce than it should have because of the antiquated equipment we use.

    If you see yourself in this video, a loved one, a best friend, or your favorite Veteran, will you please consider making a donation today?

    If you now live out of town or just couldn’t be there and this video adds value to your life by us bringing you to the parade, will you please consider making a donation today?

    With great appreciation and love,

    David, Cassie, (and Sean)

    Loveland Magazine
243 Wall Street
Loveland, Ohio 45140

     

     

  • Loveland Learning Garden – Summer Events!

    Loveland Learning Garden – Summer Events!

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Learning Garden says that they are excited to invite kids to their garden and nature trail this summer for a variety of free events to connect with nature. Programs are tailored for 1st through 4th grades but siblings are welcome.

    At least 1 adult must be present with children attending. All programs are held on the campus of Loveland Primary and Elementary schools located at 600 Loveland-Madeira Road in either the garden located between the buildings or behind the school on the nature trail. The garden and nature trail are outdoor spaces for learning that are maintained by volunteers of Loveland Learning Garden.

    Please register for events of interest so they know how many to expect.

    If you have any questions, email info@lovelandlearninggarden.org or follow @lovelandlearninggarden on Facebook or Instagram.

    Learn more about the garden program HERE.

    Follow this LINK to see the full programming schedule.

  • Dave Spencer to be New LHS Principal

    Dave Spencer to be New LHS Principal

    Photo by Loveland District

    Loveland, Ohio – Dave Spencer will be Loveland High School’s next principal. He joins Loveland after 19 years in the Forest Hills School District.

    “Loveland High School is the flagship of our district, and I believe Dave Spencer will be a great person to lead LHS. He is a seasoned administrator, and a high-character, student-focused leader.” Superintendent Mike Broadwater said.

    Spencer comes to Loveland High School after eight years as the principal of Turpin High School and eleven years as the assistant principal at Turpin. He has been a high school administrator for 24 years, including five years in Bright Local Schools.

    “I’m excited to be a part of Tiger Nation! I’m looking forward to supporting the students and staff and contributing to the many great things that lie ahead for Loveland High School,” Dave Spencer said.

    Spencer’s hiring is pending approval by the Board of Education. He will lead Loveland High School beginning with the 23-24 school year.

    Current LHS principal Adam Reed will be taking a new role in the Central Office of Mount Healthy City Schools.

    “We thank Adam Reed for his hard work and dedication to our Loveland Tiger students and wish him the best as he takes on an exciting new challenge,” Superintendent Mike Broadwater said.

  • Loveland Early Childhood Center Earns Five-Star Award from the State of Ohio

    Loveland Early Childhood Center Earns Five-Star Award from the State of Ohio

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Early Childhood Center has received a Five-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the State of Ohio. The award recognizes the preschool program offered at LECC.

    Loveland Superintendent Mike Broadwater

    “Congratulations to our team at the Loveland Early Childhood Center for this recognition of their outstanding work and effort they put into helping our youngest Loveland Tiger Students have a successful start on their educational journey,” Loveland Superintendent Mike Broadwater said.

    Step Up To Quality is Ohio’s rating system for learning development programs. It is designed to recognize high-quality educational programs and make it easy for families to select programs for their children.

    LECC Principal Sara Gehring

    “We believe in Loveland City Schools that Preschool is an important time for young students to develop their love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment. This award recognizes the amazing partnership between our LECC team and our families to support our Preschool students during this important time in their development in building self-confidence and pre-academic skills,” LECC Principal Sara Gehring said.

    Step Up To Quality is administered by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. You can learn more about the Step Up To Quality Award by following this link.

  • [Video] Loveland High School Wind Ensemble “Rise from the Ashes”

    [Video] Loveland High School Wind Ensemble “Rise from the Ashes”

    Loveland, Ohio – On Tuesday, May 9 the Loveland High School Wind Ensemble performed, “Rise from the Ashes” as their last concert of the school year. The band was directed by Geoffrey Miller, Evan Wood, Rebecca Jones, and Drew Hadley.

    Before the last piece was played Director Miller introduced the Seniors that played their last concert at the high school and introduced the winner of the John Plillips Sousa Award to Senior, Lizzy Lipp.

    The Wind Ensemble performed:

    Procession of the Nobles – Nicolai Rimsky – Korsakov, arr. Leidzen

    Ash – Jennifer Jolley

    Trombone King – Karl L. King

    Seis Manuel – Shelley Hanson

    Dancing Fire – Kevin Day

    Flute

    Julia Kavouras

    Rori Paul

    Zack Peebles

    Megan Rutz

    Oboe

    Nick Peebles

    Ashlee Willett

    Clarinet

    Kirsten Arill

    Paul Laufersweiler

    Morgan Poe

    Ben Sauer

    Claire Zeigler

    Alto Saxophone

    Sammy Alarcon

    Ally Carpenter

    Will Day

    Luis Garcia Saucedo

    Tenor Saxophone

    Payton Brown

    Livia Schorn

    Bari Saxophone

    Jens Arill

    French Horn

    Luke Aldrich

    Amelia Macura

    Eros Whitlock

    Trumpet

    Ryver Chronister

    Luka Docter

    Lizzy Lipp

    Thomas McKenzie

    Aaron Spjut

    Conner Wilson

    Trombone

    Justin Campbell

    Evan Miller

    Erin O’Neill

    Olivia Smith

    Euphonium

    Avery Dennedy

    Tuba

    Mason Huffsteder

    Jake Simon

    Percussion

    Isaac Astifan

    Alex Boni

    Jonathan Kaseff

    Lucas Lomonaco

    Carter Lucas

    Tyler Oaks

    Danielle Peterson

    Eliana Rumberg

    Daniel Watts

  • Loveland High School’s After Prom is this Saturday

    Loveland High School’s After Prom is this Saturday

    by the Loveland High School PTO After Prom Committee

    Prom season is here and many of us are busy helping prepare the Juniors and Seniors for what will be a memorable event. Loveland High School’s Prom is this Saturday, May 13th.

    Pinning the corsages and boutonnieres, smiling for photos taken by misty-eyed parents – we all remember these traditions.

    What may be a new tradition for some families is After Prom.

    What exactly is After Prom? As it says in the name, it is an event following Prom, where the kids can continue their celebration in a fun, safe way without alcohol and drugs.

    This year’s After Prom is scheduled for this Saturday from 11:30 PM until 2:30 AM am at Loveland High School.

    All Loveland Junior and Senior attendees, and the dates of those who attend Prom, will win a door prize when they arrive at After Prom. The school will be transformed into a luau, complete with an inflatable surfboard, henna tattoo artist, and a balloon artist! Everything is included in the ticket price of $20.

    A variety of teenager-approved food will be provided due to the generous donations of LaRosa’s, Skip’s Bagels, Dunkin, The Works, Subway, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Sweet Bliss Treats, and Cinemark popcorn.

    Many local businesses have donated amazing prizes such as Perfect North, The Cincinnati Reds, Loveland Canoe and Kayak, Paxon’s, King’s Island, Dewey’s Pizza, LHS Athletics, Graeter’s, FC Cincinnati, Eastgate Lanes, The Cincinnati Zoo, The Fowling Warehouse, Altitude Trampoline Park, Dunkin, Whipty Do, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Candado Tacos, Le Peep, McAlister’s, Rusty Bucket, Joella’s Hot Chicken, deSha’s, Qdoba, Bibibop, Frutta Bowls, Blaze Pizza, Tano, Taziki’s, Wynn Nail Spa, El Picante, Rodi, LaRosa’s, Tahona, Ramsey’s, and Bishop’s Quarter.

    We are so thankful for the donations from our corporate sponsors including American Legion Post 256, Bush Re Shea Insurance Agency, The City of Loveland, John Hill Construction, LCNB National Bank, Loveland Athletic Boosters, Loveland Dairy Whip, Loveland Fireman’s Association, Loveland Legacy Foundation, Mathnasium, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Union Savings Bank, Wards Corner Chiropractic, Bill’s Kustom Kut, LaRosa’s, Rumpke, Ben Morrison Fund, SAW Pilates, General Electric Credit Union, and the Loveland Eagles.

    We want to thank everyone who has contributed to this event. Because of you, we are able to offer fun inflatable activities such as an obstacle course, whack-a-mole, golf chip challenge, and Twister, as well as a gaga pit, 9 square, Nerf battle, ping pong, air hockey, MarioKart gaming, foosball, life sized Jenga, life sized Connect 4, five casino tables, and a stilt walker from Cincinnati Circus!

    Oh, and you can’t forget the petting zoo. Yes, there will be animals roaming the halls of Loveland High School, and we’re not talking about the teenagers!

    The last day to buy tickets is this today, May 12th at 5 PM.

    This event is not to be missed, thanks to the generosity of our community.

    With gratitude,

    Loveland High School PTO After Prom Committee

  • Guardian Angels and Guardian Loveland Tigers coming to Loveland Bike Trail

    Guardian Angels and Guardian Loveland Tigers coming to Loveland Bike Trail

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Angels by the Trail will become a permanent, brightly painted memorial wall space that forever “Celebrates Loveland’s school-aged children whose lives were cut short.”

    I interviewed muralist, David Uy as he was putting away his paint and coming off a rented SkyJack on Monday. The colorful 65′ X 20′ memorial will be facing the bike trail and the Little Miami River near the Linda Cox parking lot on Karl Brown Way in Historic downtown Loveland. It is being painted on a previously bare industrial wall of the Eads Fence Company.

    David said he is painting Guardian Angels or Guardian Loveland Tigers by the Loveland Bike Trail.

    Stacey Lund, a Loveland resident and parent is leading the project. She said, “I am a Loveland resident, parent, and neighbor. I, like many here, am passionate about giving back to this terrific community of ours for all that it has given to me and my family.”

    If you see David Uy while he is finishing the mural, do what I did and ask him if you can add a few strokes. David said he had already encouraged others to add a few sprays before he is finished.

    As a way of giving back, a group of Lund’s friends are in the process of creating a special mural that is named, “Angels by the Trail”. Lund added, “The bright joyful mural will be created in celebration of the memory of school–aged children, ages 3-23 who lived in the Loveland community that have passed away much too soon.”

    She gives special thanks to Dale Eads of Eads Hardware and Fence for generously allowing them to use one of their large, trail-facing walls for the project.

    On the GoFundMe page created for the project, Lund said, “Our hope is that the conversion of this plain industrial wall into the “Angels by the Trail” installation will bring joy to the families of these children and those who love them and will give our community another beautiful, bright and cheerful landmark and backdrop within our special home of Loveland.”

    If you would like to have an Angel’s name, a child who has passed on and was a resident of the Loveland community and was between the ages of 3-23 added to the mural, please click the following link.
    The feature at the center of the mural is a large set of angel wings painted in graffiti-style swooping colors and will be “Fun, whimsical, and as special as each of our ‘Angels’ was in life,” said Lund.  Angels’ names will be added throughout the design.

    Watch the Interview

    FAQ:

    Is there another way I can donate other than GoFundMe and Venmo?
    Lund answered: “I have a donation box at each event, or you can mail a check to 118 Bares Creek Ct, Loveland, OH 45140 made out to Angels by the Trail.
    Angels by the Trail is a 501(c)(3). Follow HERE to see current fundraising events.

    Stacey’s Inspiration…

    My inspiration for Angels by the Trail – a community project, was inspired by Jenifer and Mark Winter’s Angel Alley in Mason. I thought we should have one in Loveland. With the help of Dale Eads, Great American Soft Wash, and City Manager David Kennedy, it became a reality.

    How can you help?

    Follow our Facebook Group at Angels by the Trail to find out about the fundraisers and the progress of the mural.
    Share with friends and family that lost a Loveland school-aged child too soon. I would love to include their child’s name in the mural. The google form is at the bottom of the GoFundMe page. GoFundMe
    Consider donating. We are truly grateful for any donation we receive from anyone who supports the idea.

    Stacey’s “Why”

    When I first saw Angel’s Alley in Mason, I was so touched, I felt like every community should have such a special, celebratory place. I have been touched by the loss of several children in the area. With the support of local parents who have suffered those unthinkable losses, I sought out a local artist to create the vision, including a representation of Tigers for Loveland’s school mascot and Loveland’s Little Miami River. And, I found the right wall and made it a mission to make it happen.
    The GoFundMe will raise funds for the cleaning and painting of the wall itself, a bench for those wishing to visit the wall, and modest landscaping. Lund hopes that supportive businesses and community members may wish to donate.
    We are truly grateful for any donation we receive from anyone who supports the idea.
    Donations are tax-deductible.

     

    Learn more about David Uy and his other most recent projects…

    David Jonathan Creative

     

     

  • Honoring the 2023 Loveland High School Seniors with Awards and Scholarships

    Honoring the 2023 Loveland High School Seniors with Awards and Scholarships

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    Our kind and attentive reader Tori Morrison alerted us that we left out the last 2 pages of awards when this story was first published. Thank you so much Tori! We apologize to those students that received scholarships and were not acknowledged.

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    Top 10 Academic Seniors in Accending Order

    Photos by Loveland Magazine
    Kiley Dunlap
    Will Gerstemeier
    Allyson Colegate
    Gabriel Ali Ahmad Fathi
    Brodie Merz
    Elena Hentz
    Sage Bushstone
    Evan Osgood

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    Recognizing Academic Excellence

    Loveland, Ohio – Each May Loveland High School sets aside an evening of pageantry to honor its current graduating class. A near-capacity crowd of graduating students, teachers, staff, parents, siblings, and grandparents gathered Tuesday, May 2nd to honor the Top Ten academic students. Other Seniors were called to center stage to receive awards and scholarships. Most of the scholarships announced were presented by Loveland civic organizations that have spent the last year raising money. Many of the scholarships are awarded by a regional organization; all, recognizing academic excellence, and community and school involvement.

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  • Loveland school levy passes

    Loveland school levy passes

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District asked voters to approve an additional 4.9 mills permanent operating levy on May 2nd. Here are the accumulated results reported as of 10:56 PM from all 3 of the county BOE’s. These numbers are “Unofficial Results” until several weeks have passed and the Boards meet to certify results.

    TOTAL

    YES – 5,707

    NO – 4,473

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    CLERMONT COUNTY

    YES – 2,933

    NO – 2,027

    HAMILTON COUNTY

    YES – 2,704

    NO – 2,384

    WARREN COUNTY

    YES –  70

    NO – 62

  • [Video] Loveland High School athletes continuing their careers at the collegiate level

    [Video] Loveland High School athletes continuing their careers at the collegiate level

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Wednesday, April 26, was the day athletes, coaches, teachers, and moms and dads gathered in the Loveland High School gym for National Spring Signing Day. It’s when student-athletes who have earned a college scholarship sign their intent to play at the next level. In this video, Athletic Director Righ Bryant talks about each student’s athletic achievements, academic success, and community involvement.

    Congratulations to the following student-athletes who will be continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level:

    Max Jody – Tennis-Ohio Wesleyan University
    Cole Carrigan – Baseball-Mount Saint Joseph University
    Owen Huynh – Volleyball-Baldwin Wallace
    Olivia Raby – Basketball-Huntington University
    Cayden Dyer – Cross Country/Track and Field-University of Virginia
    Paul Hocker – Football-Culver-Stockton College
    Quinn Jenkins – Football-Hanover College
    Alex Nunn – Lacrosse-Thomas More University
    Noah Lee – Soccer – Wilmington College