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Former Loveland High School Women’s basketball star and current University of Cincinnati star Jillian Hayes and Aubrie Rasheed an Oregon State soccer player join together in their latest podcast, The Truth About NIL. The NCAA NIL rule allows college athletes to get paid.
Join us on our 1st episode “The Truth About NIL,” where we talk about the gender gap in the world of NIL.
Loveland, Ohio – In his weekly Superintendent’s Message, Mike Broadwater described the importance of a planned town hall meeting to discuss, “…our ongoing funding challenges”. He said, “The district is currently in deficit spending, which means that we are spending more money to pay for staff and services than the federal, state, and local tax revenue that is coming in. Our Five Year Forecast shows deficit spending for the current fiscal year of $3.7 million and projects a $3.8 million deficit in the following fiscal year.”
To that end, at the Board of Education meeting on December 10, it was decided that the District will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, January 5, at 6 PM in the Media Center at the Loveland Intermediate School.
“The purpose of this Town Hall is for district leaders to hear from our Loveland City Schools community about issues facing the school district, including the financial future of Loveland City Schools.”
Two members of the Board of Education and the Superintendent will attend.
If you cannot attend, you can watch the live stream by following this link. Only in-person attendees can participate with questions or comments. A recording of the meeting will be available to watch for those who are interested.
Loveland, Ohio – There are expanded access to teen driver training for low-income Ohio families through the new “Drive to Succeed” scholarship program.
Loveland area residents can urge their police departments, council members, or trustees to apply for a grant by forwarding this story to them. Whether you have a teen driver or not, all residents will benefit from safer teen drivers.
Administered by the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) and available via grants to local governmental agencies, teens selected for a scholarship by grantee agencies would attend an eligible Ohio-approved driving school in their area at little to no cost.
Funding to establish these community-based scholarships will be awarded by OTSO to local agencies through a competitive grant process. Local government agencies, such as police departments, sheriffs’ offices, health departments, and others may apply for funding. The proposing agency must be in an area with a population of 5,000 or more.
“The importance of driver training cannot be overstated, especially for our young drivers,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “This new program aims to remove the financial barrier that may prevent some teens from enrolling in driver education.”
Data shows that young drivers under age 24 are involved in 31% of all crashes in Ohio. Youth-related fatal crashes have been steadily rising over the past three years with 296 fatalities in 2021 accounting for almost 24% of all fatal crashes.
For the first time in Ohio, recent research has shown that new drivers under age 18 who complete the mandatory driver education under Ohio’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) restrictions were less likely to crash than drivers licensed at age 18 who are exempt from these requirements. Ohio is one of only 15 states with comprehensive licensing requirements that include behind-the-wheel training at a licensed driving school, in addition to classroom or online instruction, parent-supervised practice driving, and learner permit holding periods.
Agencies that wish to receive a grant must submit their proposals before Jan. 21, 2023. The complete grant proposal and guidelines can be found online at Grants/Federal Programs | Ohio Traffic Safety Office.
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Valentine Ladies invite you to join them to kick off the 2023 Valentine Program on Saturday, January 7, at 11 AM at Sweetheart Alley on the Loveland Bike Trail.
You will meet the 2023 Valentine Lady, Donna Barnes.
In addition, the 2023 Valentine card will be unveiled and available for purchase at $2.00 each or 3 cards for $5.00.
Also, mark your calendars for the annual Valentine breakfast on February 10 at 8:30 AM. More details about the breakfast will be announced at a later date.
The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance is also hosting a Valentine coloring program for young artists, with a submission deadline of January 20, 2023.
Download the Coloring Contest Form (PDF)
Additionally, the Valentine Poetry Contest is open to a variety of age groups and there will be a poetry workshop on January 7 at 9 AM at the Hometown Cafe, led by Dr. Kathy Lorenz, the Valentine Lady of 2019. Poetry submissions are due by January 20, 2023.
Download the Poetry Contest Entry Form
Come on down to Loveland, Ohio,
Where love is in the air.
Join in the fun and make some memories,
In this charming town so dear.
At Sweetheart Alley on the bike trail,
The 2023 Valentine card will be revealed.
Purchase one for two bucks or three for five,
And show your love for someone so your heart isn't concealed.
Meet the Valentine Lady, Donna Barnes,
And mark your calendars for the annual breakfast.
Details to come, so stay tuned,
For this event that's sure to be festooned.
The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance,
Is hosting a coloring program for young artists.
With a deadline of January 20,
This is a chance to create something most badest.
And don't forget the poetry contest,
Open to all ages and skill level.
A workshop on January 7, led by Dr. Lorenz,
Will help you craft it perfect and special.
So come on down to Loveland, Ohio,
Where love is in the air.
Join in the fun and make some memories,
At the 2023 Valentine Program fair.
- AI generated by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – At a meeting of the Loveland City School District held on December 10, both the current President of the Board, Kathryn Lorenz, and current Vice-President, Kevin Dougherty announced that it is their intention to not seek another term by running for re-election in the fall of 2023.
Here is the excerpt from the meeting where they announce their intentions:
You can watch the full Board meeting below.
Loveland, Ohio – Duke Energy is monitoring and preparing for a winter storm system that is expected to cause power outages across southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky this holiday weekend. A mix of dangerously low temperatures, high winds and snow is predicted to move across the region beginning late Thursday evening and continuing through Friday evening.
Snow on its own typically has little to no impact on the electric system. However, high winds may bring down trees, limbs and power lines, while below-freezing temperatures result in increased demand to the power grid. These types of winter storms can also create hazardous driving conditions, which could impede Duke Energy workers’ ability to assess storm damage and restore power. Crews are prepared and will work as quickly as possible to restore power, however, expected high winds will also restrict some restoration efforts.
“As Duke Energy meteorologists are tracking this significant winter weather event, crews are preparing to restore power as safely and quickly as possible,” said Anthony Brown, Midwest Storm Director, Duke Energy. “Our top priority is to keep our customers informed and urge them to prepare in advance.”
Customers are encouraged to maintain a plan to move family members – especially those with special needs – to a safe, alternative location in case an extended power outage occurs, or evacuation is required.
In a press release, Duke says, “Crews will work diligently to restore power in impacted communities as quickly as possible. As restoration begins, the first priority is to repair large power lines and other infrastructure that will return power to the greatest number of customers as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible. Crews then can work on repairs affecting individual neighborhoods and homes.”
Safety information from Duke
Duke Energy encourages customers to have a plan in place to respond to an extended power outage after severe weather. Below are some tips:
Before the storm
After the storm
Generator Safety
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Loveland, Ohio – Eight games into the season the Tiger Men (2-3, 5-3) stand in 5th place in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference (ECC). Leading the Tigers in scoring is 11th grader Brayden Frietch averaging 11.5 points per game. Close behind is 11th grader Jack Sauer averaging 11.4. Both Frietch and Sauer have scored 12 three-pointers.
The Women are 3-3, 5-3, and Leading the Women are Senior forward Olivia Raby averaging 10.6, and Senior guard Josie Early averaging 10. The Women are in 7th place in the ECC.
| Standings | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONFERENCE | OVERALL | ||||||||
| TEAMS | W-L | PCT | PF | PA | W-L | PCT | PF | PA | STRK |
| Anderson | 5 – 0 | 1.000 | 69.0 | 47.4 | 6 – 0 | 1.000 | 67.2 | 46.5 | W6 |
| Kings | 5 – 0 | 1.000 | 66.2 | 47.6 | 6 – 0 | 1.000 | 68.5 | 47.8 | W6 |
| Turpin | 4 – 1 | .800 | 58.0 | 48.4 | 5 – 1 | .833 | 57.7 | 48.5 | W1 |
| Winton Woods | 3 – 2 | .600 | 57.4 | 55.6 | 4 – 2 | .667 | 58.7 | 56.3 | W3 |
| Loveland | 2 – 3 | .400 | 47.8 | 48.0 | 5 – 3 | .625 | 50.3 | 46.6 | W2 |
| Lebanon | 2 – 3 | .400 | 50.4 | 56.6 | 2 – 4 | .333 | 49.3 | 54.8 | L1 |
| Walnut Hills | 2 – 3 | .400 | 55.2 | 61.4 | 2 – 5 | .286 | 53.1 | 61.1 | L1 |
| Little Miami | 1 – 4 | .200 | 47.0 | 56.8 | 3 – 4 | .429 | 46.9 | 52.0 | L3 |
| Milford | 1 – 4 | .200 | 54.8 | 61.4 | 2 – 4 | .333 | 57.7 | 61.7 | L4 |
| West Clermont | 0 – 5 | .000 | 41.2 | 63.8 | 0 – 5 | .000 | 41.2 | 63.8 | L5 |
| Standings | WOMEN | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONFERENCE | OVERALL | ||||||||
| TEAMS | W-L | PCT | PF | PA | W-L | PCT | PF | PA | STRK |
| West Clermont | 5 – 0 | 1.000 | 53.2 | 36.0 | 7 – 0 | 1.000 | 55.7 | 37.7 | W7 |
| Lebanon | 4 – 2 | .667 | 50.0 | 46.0 | 8 – 2 | .800 | 54.9 | 42.5 | W4 |
| Walnut Hills | 4 – 2 | .667 | 50.3 | 44.3 | 7 – 2 | .778 | 54.7 | 36.7 | W1 |
| Kings | 4 – 2 | .667 | 46.8 | 47.8 | 5 – 2 | .714 | 47.1 | 44.6 | W3 |
| Winton Woods | 4 – 2 | .667 | 46.5 | 36.3 | 4 – 2 | .667 | 46.5 | 36.3 | L1 |
| Milford | 3 – 3 | .500 | 51.7 | 49.0 | 6 – 3 | .667 | 53.1 | 44.9 | L1 |
| Loveland | 3 – 3 | .500 | 47.7 | 47.5 | 5 – 3 | .625 | 48.4 | 38.8 | L2 |
| Little Miami | 1 – 4 | .200 | 37.8 | 48.0 | 1 – 6 | .143 | 42.0 | 50.0 | L1 |
| Turpin | 1 – 5 | .167 | 36.7 | 48.8 | 3 – 6 | .333 | 36.8 | 45.9 | L2 |
| Anderson | 0 – 6 | .000 | 38.3 | 54.0 | 1 – 9 | .100 | 39.0 | 50.8 | L9 |
Loveland, Ohio – The City of Loveland Recreation Board is now accepting nominations for the Stan McCoy Sr. Community Service Volunteer Award.
“This award seeks to recognize a person who has worked to sustain and improve the community and been active for at least three years in recreation, park, or environmental activities that benefit the City of Loveland and/or its residents.”
Read about Stanley Leroy McCoy, Sr. below.
McCoy Park was named after Stan McCoy Sr. and is a neighborhood park located in the southeastern portion of the city at 471 Oak Street. It features two baseball fields, four soccer fields, one basketball court, and two tennis courts. Its tennis courts also double as pickleball courts. There is a playground and picnic shelter, as well as a restroom facility.
The Loveland Recreation Board will make the final selection.
The award presentation will take place at a City of Loveland Council Meeting or another appropriate event. A plaque will be presented to the recipient and their name will also be engraved on a plaque that will remain at City Hall.
Nominations are due by January 31, 2023. Download nomination form.
E-Mail Completed Form to: Misty Clark at mclark@lovelandoh.gov or mail to the City of Loveland, ATTN: Misty Clark at 120 West Loveland Avenue, Loveland, Ohio 45140.
Dayton, Ohio – Congratulations to Loveland FLL team 52346 Roaring Robots who competed at the Regional Qualifier at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force today in Dayton. They won the First Place Robot Performance Award and the Champions Award, the top award of the event.
They will advance to the District tournament at Loveland Intermediate School on January 14.
“Thanks to all the volunteers and coaches who make this program and event possible!”
Loveland, Ohio – Thursday was a very special day at Loveland Early Childhood Center, as staff and students wished “Happy Retirement” to secretary DeAnn Gilmore after 23 and a half years!
Their message on the Loveland City Schools FaceBook page was, “Thank you for being a friendly, smiling face for generations of our youngest Tigers!”
All photos by Loveland City Schools:
