Loveland, Ohio – On July 14, 2023 as the sun was about to set a mom and dad taxi stand, a granite, laser-engraved bench was dedicated at the lower entrance to the Loveland High School outdoor athletic complex. The family of Josh Carrington wanted to honor his all-too-brief life and thank the School District for the myriad ways he was nurtured while he attended Loveland High School.
Family brainstorming led to the vision of a commemorative bench that would give athletes a place to sit in the shade while waiting for a ride home after practice or competition.
In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you can watch the dedication ceremony and listen to fond memories of Josh from family members. A former Tiger classmate, a teammate of Josh is interviewed. Amy Van Strien, a former District psychologist talked about how involved Josh was in helping her with her programming. There was rock painting, the release of paper balloons, and many hugs.
The painted rocks will be placed beneath the tree next to the Angles by the Trail mural in downtown Loveland.
Josh graduated from Loveland High School with the class of 2010. Over those four years, Josh participated in football, track (pole vaulting), and wrestling. He was nicknamed “Josh the Spladle” for his wrestling moves.
Josh was also on the Homecoming Court his Senior Year. Josh passed in 2015.
Loveland, Ohio – The LIFE Food Pantry says that it is time for us to start packing school bags for the 2023-24 school year. It is thanks to supporters like you that our students will be able to go back to school with everything they need.
Like in previous years, students registered at the pantry will receive a backpack filled with grade appropriate supplies, socks and underwear, a Spirit Wear shirt, shoes, and personal care items (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.). The distribution will be during the first two weeks of August.
Are you willing to help us?
We are expecting at least 160 students to receive supplies this year. We are still seeing many new clients, so the number might be higher. Last year we planned for 120 and distributed 150 bags and supplies!
We are looking for our generous donors to help us by donating backpacks with supplies (with a list of supplies provided), individual school supplies or personal care items.
We will need donations by July 20th. They may be dropped off at the LIFE Food Pantry at 541 Loveland Madeira Road, Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 – noon; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3:30 – 6:30, or by appointment.
Please contact backtoschool@lifefoodpantry.org or Carolina Maurer at (513)319-4881 for more information. Thank you for donating to the LIFE Food Pantry—we truly could not do this without your support.
Click here to visit our Amazon page here to buy school supplies for those in need!
Prefer to shop locally? Here is a list of items needed:
• Large backpacks that can hold a laptop for older students
Loveland, Ohio – There will be a dedication ceremony for the Joshua Benjamin Carrington memorial bench next Friday, July 14 at 7:30 PM at the entrance to the Loveland high school athletic fields.
The Loveland community is invited to attend this event celebrating Josh’s life. Josh graduated from Loveland High School with the class of 2010. Over those four years, Josh participated in football, track (pole vaulting), and wrestling. He was nicknamed “Josh the Spladle” for his wrestling moves.
Josh was also on the Homecoming Court his Senior Year. Josh passed in 2015.
His family is creating a space for athletes and students to wait for their ride, and to keep Josh’s memory alive.
Historic Downtown Loveland, Ohio on Wednesday afternoon (Photo by David Miller)
Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency is extending the Air Quality Alert into Thursday, June 29 through 11:59 PM for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana.
The Agency expects to see levels of both ozone and PM2.5 (due to Canada wildfires) in the “Unhealthy” range on the Air Quality Index (AQI). Because there are two air pollutants with high concentrations, the general public is encouraged to limit their outdoor exertion, especially children, those with respiratory illnesses, and older adults. Refer to U.S. EPA’s health guide here.
Everyone can reduce PM2.5 by following these guidelines:
Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings.
Suspend use of fire pits, campfires, and charcoal grills on Air Quality Alert days.
The intersection of Rich and Fallis Roads on Wednesday afternoon from Loveland High School. (Photo by David Miller)
Everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking the following actions:
Telecommute.
Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.
Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips.
DA NANG, VIETNAM – As the USS Antietam arrived in Da Nang, Vietnam, Loveland H. S. grad Alex Marcero was at the at helm. Marcero is 2020 graduate of Loveland High School.
The Antietam is attached to Commander, Task Force 70/ Carrier Strike Group 5 is conducting operations in the Indo-Pacific.
In May 2022, the Antietam was homeported at Yokosuka, Japan. She was part of Carrier Strike Group 5 led by USS Ronald Reagan.
The missile guided cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) (2003 Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Aaron Hampton)USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) sails through the Straits of Magellan on its way to the Pacific Ocean. (2004 U.S. Navy photo by Photographerís Mate 3rd Class (AW) Elizabeth Thompson.)
Loveland, Ohio – “Don’t be afraid to put yourself first sometimes and get the help you need if it’s needed,” mental health advocate, Elly Steinbrunner said when asked what encouraging message, she wanted to send to those struggling with their mental health.
On my latest episode of “Table of Discussions” I invited Gina Marek, creator of the Fave Five App, Tori Morrison, who started a non-profit called the Ben Morrison Memorial Fund, and Elly Steinbrunner, a former member of the Loveland Hope Squad to my table to talk about Mental Health Awareness Month.
During the episode, Gina and Tori talk about how losing their sons to suicide encouraged them to advocate and educate those in the community about mental health. In this Loveland Magazine TV interview, both Gina and Tori offers advice about suicide prevention, eliminating the stigma of depression, and mental illness. Since the conception of the Fave Five app and the Ben Morrison Memorial Fund, Gina and Tori have been able to provide a wealth of information for parents, caregivers, and peers.
Elly, who recently graduated from Loveland High School, shared her perspective on why mental health struggles are climbing so rapidly among her generation and how being a member of the Loveland High School Hope Squad allowed her to not only help so many young people, but also educate her peers about mental health.
Join me, Gina Marek, Tori Morrison, and Elly Steinbrunner as we talk about Mental Health Awareness on my latest episode of “Table of Discussions! Watch as these three impactful women offer life-saving tips to those families and youth struggling with the mental health crisis.
“It’s totally free, no-nonsense, and took less than three minutes to start adding my trusted friends who I would want to contact if I needed help. The people in my life who I would trust with my life,” Loveland Magazine Managing Editor David Miller said after downloading Gina Marek’s My Fave Five app to his iPhone.The Ben Morrison Fund
The Ben Morrison Memorial Fund is committed to providing scholarships to graduating seniors from Loveland High School. We are dedicated to erasing the stigma of mental health struggles, opening conversations, and offering lifelines to help save lives of young people in crisis.
The Ben Morrison Memorial Fund is at 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Fed id 86-2896878.
The HOPE Squad program is a school-based peer support team that partners with local mental health agencies. Peers select students who are trustworthy and caring individuals to join the Hope Squad. Squad members are trained to watch for at-risk students, provide friendship, identify suicide-warning signs, and seek help from adults.
HOPE Squad members are NOT taught to act as counselors but are educated on recognizing suicide warning signs and how to properly and respectfully report concerns to an adult. Once invited to be a HOPE Squad member, students must get a permission form signed by their parents and go through training.
Goal:
Hope Squads seek to reduce self-destructive behavior and youth suicide by training, building, and creating change in schools and communities.
Objectives:
Train:
Hope Squads will train students and staff in schools to recognize suicide-warning signs and act upon those warnings to break the code of silence.
Hope Squads will train students and staff to identify adolescents with undetected, untreated, or emerging mental disorders.
Build:
Hope Squads will build positive relationships among peers and faculty in schools to facilitate acceptance for students seeking help.
Hope Squads will build strong relationships with local mental health agencies and communities while educating students, parents, and school staff about available community mental health resources.
Change:
Hope Squads will work to change the school culture regarding suicide by reducing stigmas about suicide and mental health.
Hope Squads will work to change community perceptions of mental health by creating awareness about suicide and the tools available to prevent suicide.
Columnist Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year. She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.
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, Ohio – Here are the sights and sounds of Loveland’s 2023 Memorial Day Parade. If you were in it, you were most likely captured by our LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV camera.
Thank you to everyone involved in marking this most somber occasion to honor those who gave their final sacrifice of life, limb, or sanity, and especially the “Gold Star” families that mourn.
Thank you to the Loveland Veterans Committee, those who walked, rode, or waved, and the numerous local service and civic organizations. Thank you Loveland High School Marching Band and Color Guard.
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 and Cassie
Loveland Magazine
243 Wall Street
Loveland, Ohio 45140
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, 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
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Josh graduated from Loveland High School with the class of 2010. Over those four years, Josh participated in football, track (pole vaulting), and wrestling. He was nicknamed “Josh the Spladle” for his wrestling moves.
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Dear Loveland Area Friends,
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Dear Loveland Area Friends,
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