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  • Watch promo video of Loveland Arts Festival coming September 7

    Watch promo video of Loveland Arts Festival coming September 7

    Loveland, Ohio – Whistle Stop Clay Works will be hosting another fantastic assortment of fine artists at their Loveland Arts Festival in Historic Downtown on the bank of O’Bannon Creek. Stop out on Saturday, September 7 from 11 AM to 4 PM, meet some amazing artists and get a jump on your holiday shopping.

  • Realtor Ellie Kowalchik makes national TV debut on the American Dream Network Saturday

    Realtor Ellie Kowalchik makes national TV debut on the American Dream Network Saturday

    Loveland, Ohio – Realtor Ellie Kowalchik, with the Keller Williams Pinnacle Group will make her national TV debut on the American Dream Network Saturday, August 24th.

    Featuring the beautiful town of Loveland, Ohio, along with some of Ellie’s local favorites such as Loveland Paddlesports Fishing, The Works Pizza, and Narrow Path Brewing.

     

    The American Dream is a national television show highlighting lifestyle and real estate all around the country.

    You can watch the American Dream TV on Amazon Prime, TUBI, HGTV, Travel Channel, Apple TV, ROKU, and more, this Saturday.

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    Ellie Kowalchik

    Ellie Kowalchik leads the Move2 Team and has been a consistent sales leader in the Cincinnati market for over 20 years. Her original real estate license dates back to New York State in the late 1980’s.  After “surviving” five corporate moves, Ellie settled permanently in the Loveland area in 2001 with her husband and three daughters. She quickly began building a top-notch team to serve clients in the greater Cincinnati area, bringing a special understanding to the needs of both buyers and sellers from her personal experiences with multiple moves.

    Ellie and her associates take professionalism and exemplary customer service to the next level. A multi-million dollar producer and company sales leader, Ellie holds the advanced designations of Seller Representative Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, as well as e-Pro with a focus on technology. Her comprehensive knowledge of real estate conditions and trends enables her to provide outstanding results for her clients. Working with sellers requires market knowledge, a strong sales plan, effective marketing and firm negotiations to successfully close their home for its optimum price. Buyers need a representative who knows the area, knows its homes, understands financing options, and can negotiate firmly and fairly in their quest for the right property. Ellie’s multifaceted approach ensures her clients receive unparalleled service and expertise. She leads the way as the Move2 Team utilizes their knowledge, energy, and the latest technology to guide clients through every step of even the most complex real estate transactions.

  • The Latest on the Myles Murphy Injury & The Bengals-Colts Game Thursday Evening

    The Latest on the Myles Murphy Injury & The Bengals-Colts Game Thursday Evening

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – The last preseason game of the year is always one of the most interesting to watch for die-hard fans because of the players fighting to fill out the last few roster spots. Surely Bengals fans are rooting hard for Maema Njongmeta, the rookie linebacker out of Wisconsin, who has made some great plays so far and even leads the team in tackles. On the other end of the spectrum, it’s fair to wonder if this might be the end of the road for former second-round pick Jackson Carman.

    In addition, Joseph Ossai should get important snaps in the contest given the injury to Myles Murphy that he suffered in the joint practice on Tuesday. In addition, Dax Hill and DJ Turner have had an epic camp battle to determine who will start at the second cornerback spot opposite Cam Taylor-Britt. So it will be interesting to see if both continue to see snaps in order to declare a winner for the job, or if one of them sits out because the decision has been made. Either way, if one of them takes the field against Indianapolis those reps will be well worth watching.

    Whomever takes the field on Thursday night at Paycor Stadium it will no doubt be an informative night, and most importantly we will move one week closer to the return of Cincinnati Bengals football.

    Speaking of Myles Murphy, Cincinnati Bengals fans got a bit of good injury news on Wednesday with respect to Myles Murphy. Murphy left with a leg injury during Tuesday’s practice with the Colts which left fans plenty nervous. However, James Rapien and Mike Garafalo broke the news that the Bengals defensive end would only miss a few weeks, and that he’d avoided any major injury:

    And though it’s not any official confirmation by the Bengals, Maxwell Murphy, who is Myles’ brother, tweeted that it was an MCL sprain. He assured fans that they’d see the former first round pick in time for Cincinnati’s week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs:

    In today’s game, a team cannot have too many defensive linemen that can get after the opposing quarterback. And in his second season Muphy will be a big part of that effort. But for at least week 1 against the New England Patriots, it will be the trio of Trey Hendrickson, Sam Hubbard, and Joseph Ossai at defensive end. Hubbard and Hendrickson have dealt with their share of injuries in the offseason as well but both appear to be on track to play in week 1, as Hubbard practiced this week for the first time:

    Here is how to watch Thursday night’s final Bengals preseason game:

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • Carrington Crossing condominium fire displaces 35 residents

    Carrington Crossing condominium fire displaces 35 residents

    Loveland, Ohio – Around midnight the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department (LSFD) responded a fire at the Carrington Crossing condominium complex on Carrington Lane and immediately went to a 2nd alarm.

    The fire started on the second floor of the three story building and spread to the roof, throughout the attic of the other units and eventually involved the entire building. The second floor where the fire started collapsed.

    About 35 people were displaced from 24 units however no one was injured and all residents escaped on their own.

    LSFD reported that based upon multiple calls and reports of people on balconies, “Battalion 62 struck a second alarm prior to arrival.”

    Per Chief Otto Huber, “The fire started after a resident used a burning tool on her fingernails and something began to melt. She caught the overflow in a container and thought she had it under control but it got so hot it caught fire and ignited, rapidly going up the wall of her condo, over the firewall separating her unit from others and then into the attic.”

    This video was posted on the LSFD Instagram page:

  • Harmonics entertained on the rooftop of Bishop’s Quarter

    Harmonics entertained on the rooftop of Bishop’s Quarter

    Loveland, Ohio – One of Loveland’s favorite band, the Harmonics entertained on the rooftop of Bishop’s Quarter in Historic Downtown Saturday night for a capacity crowd.

    This song is “It’s Too Late” from Carole King’s second studio album, Tapestry.

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    Harmonics is a trio of professional, polished musicians whose love of classic and contemporary rock and vocal harmonies breathes life into the works of the Eagles, Stevie Nicks, and others of the genre.

    About Pam King, Guitar/Vocals —

    Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio to music-loving and music-playing parents it was natural for the then 7-year old Pam King to pick up her parents’ guitars and want to play. After learning her first 3 chords (open A, D, and G) from her mom, she taught herself her first song, “Take Me Home, Country Roads”, by John Denver. Though she didn’t follow her parents’ path into country music, she did quickly fall in love with rock and roll and played it, as they say, “until her fingers bled” during her all-nighters at home listening to and playing along with her records. Lots of saved lunch money later, she was able to buy her own guitars—an acoustic Alvarez Dove and an electric Ovation UK2. To this day, these instruments still hold a special place in her heart and in her home.

    At 17, Pam joined her first band and at 20, she and the drummer formed the all-girl, rock band, Promise. Promise toured the Midwest and East coast and played with the likes of Blue Oyster Cult, The Guess Who, Pure Prairie League, Robin Trower, Shooting Star, Stryper, and others. It was the era of big hair, bandanas, and spandex-lovin’ bods! As Pam says, ”The 80’s were a blast!”

    With the maturity of her musical abilities Pam went on to form three more bands with the purpose of creating their own original music. Plan B, Echo, and Wicked Daisy each produced their own full-length albums. Though she’s proud of them all, it is Wicked Daisy’s “Torn” album that had three songs selected from it for the movie soundtrack of “75”—an award-winning, independent film about the opioid crisis—released in 2017.

    Today, Pam has “come full circle” back to her musical roots as part of the trio that is “Harmonics”. It is in this band that her vocals are showcased along with her guitar as she, Joe Russell, and Jim Ruthemeyer cover harmony-rich songs from the 70’s to today.

    About Joe Russell, Keyboard/Vocals —

    Joe Russell’s immersion in the world of music began at the age of 9 taking 4 years of formal piano lessons before discovering he could play by ear. Songs that formed his style included: Styx’ “Come Sail Away” and “art rock” music including Pink Floyd, Genesis and Rush—”Thanks, big brother for records brought home from college!”

    Joe attended Berklee College of Music in Boston for 2 years then graduated from Middle Tennessee State University’s Music Business program. (We’re sure his music-loving parents were proud of the day he switched his major from architecture in pursuit of a degree in music!) His passion paid off and landed him internships and post-graduation professional experience at various studios and publishing houses in Nashville, TN. There, he learned the “business” of music as well as fueled his appreciation for the craft of songwriting.

    In 2012, he collaborated with Pam King (also of Harmonics), Bleu Cooper, and Ed Jones in the band, “Wicked Daisy.” They recorded the album “Torn” in 2012 at Group Effort Studios and numerous songs from the project were featured in the award-winning independent film “75”.

    Joe’s band resume includes the likes of The Diamond Jim Dews Band, Tree Fort Droogs, and Social Hermit. He has played at many events including TQL Stadium (opening up for The Who), the Taste of Cincinnati, Loveland Monster Crawl, and venues Hard Rock Café in Louisville, KY for album, “75”, release, Southgate House Revival, Silverton Café, and many more.

    In 2018, Joe, Jim, and Pam formed Harmonics, a vocal-centric trio covering classic to contemporary tunes. “I look forward to expanding our repertoire and moving on to finish some of those original tunes I’ve had bouncing around for years.”

    Interesting fact—Joe worked on a towboat on the Ohio River after returning home to Ohio from Nashville and “landed” in Cincinnati!

    About Jim Ruthemeyer, Guitar/Vocals/“Electronics Wizard” —

    Jim Ruthemeyer began his love affair with music at the age of 13 when he first picked up a guitar and began playing. His early musical influences were numerous ranging from artists playing in the styles of Folk and Country to Blues and Rock. His deep connection to the joyful qualities of playing music and singing has only strengthened over time.

    Jim is an accomplished singer, guitarist, and professional solo performer who has made the rounds in the local area from Cincinnati to Northern KY. Jim was embraced on both the eastside and westside of Cincinnati – he was a regular at The Blind Lemon in Mt. Adams, LaRosa’s Wine Cellar in Westwood, and at the Strasse Haus in Covington! He honed his stage presence and communication with his audiences while performing in venues for over ten years as a solo act.

    As an electronics wizard, Jim has worked his magic to create specialized sound equipment for the band—which has been greatly appreciated! And, as a performer used to “filling the stage” on his own, Jim brings a wonderful energy that combines with Pam and Joe to create the sound that is the trio, Harmonics.

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  • Royal Sweep: Kansas City Crushes the Redlegs

    Royal Sweep: Kansas City Crushes the Redlegs

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – There are some series in baseball that tell you exactly what a team is made of, and what it they are capable of doing. This weekend’s set with the Kansas City Royals was one of them. With the Reds inching within 2 games of .500 it was yet another in a long line of chances for them to both beat a quality team and finally show that they could string a series of wins together when it mattered most.

    But as we have seen all too often this season, they not only failed to win the series, but they also looked absolutely overmatched by a far superior baseball team. The numbers are enough to make even die-hard Reds fans green around the gills. They were outscored 28 to 3, outhit 41 to 18, and they struck out 32 times. The games were not competitive and if you didn’t know any better, you might be forgiven for thinking that the Reds had given up on the season as opposed to a team that was actually still within striking distance of a Wild Card birth.

    Elly De La Cruz picked an unfortunate time to go ice cold. He was 1-11 in the series. Spencer Steer was 1-9. Noelvi Marte only played the first two games but was 0-6 with 2 strikeouts.

    And the pitching, which had been so promising this season, crumbled right alongside the Reds’ bats. Fernando Cruz once again was rocked in game 1, giving up 4 earned runs in the top of the 9th to ensure the game would be far out of reach. In game 2, we saw more of how Nick Lodolo’s post-injury return has turned into a nightmare. He managed just 2.1 innings and gave up 8 earned runs. In his last 7 starts his ERA is 7.05 and he is giving up hits at a .264 clip. The Reds called on Andrew Abbott to stop the bleeding in game 3 and perhaps salvage a win, but he could only muster 5 innings, giving up 4 runs in the process. Once again the Reds bullpen, this time in the form of Casey Legumina, watched the game go completely out of control as he gave up 6 hits and 4 runs in his 2 innings.

    Make no mistake, the Kansas City Royals are the real deal. They are 7th in the major leagues in batting average, 12th in on base percentage, and 2nd in strikeout rate. They put all of those metrics on display in this series and made the Reds pitchers look as though they were throwing beach balls down the heart of the plate. It was unfortunate that Cincinnati, whose bats managed 25 hits and 19 runs against the Cardinals, simply could not match such an offensive output.

    This pattern is one that is all too familiar to Reds fans. In early July the team swept the New York Yankees in impressive fashion just to turn around and be swept by the Detroit Tigers. The Reds then won two games in Atlanta only to lose 2 out of 3 to the Tampa Bay Rays. It has been a story of promise and hope, followed by inexplicable losses in embarrassing circumstances.

    Another note on Lodolo, with Hunter Greene being put on the Injured List with elbow soreness, he is the starting pitcher that the Reds will look to take the mound and face the opponents’ best and not flinch. The time for him to “figure it out” or “get right” is now. He has shown that he has the talent and ability to be a very good pitcher in this league and the pressure is now on to prove that he can do that when his is the staff’s number one option.

    The Reds are now in a very familiar position. 60-64, 4 games under .500 and 6 games out of the last Wild Card birth. They are in 4th place in the National League Central, 12 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers. They go on the road to Toronto for a series against the Blue Jays, who sit at 58-66. This is yet another stretch of winnable games for this team, but if they cannot take at least 2 out of 3 from our friends from the country up north, it may be the end of what little hope remains in Cincinnati.

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • The Bengals Battle in the Windy City

    The Bengals Battle in the Windy City

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – Although the score might not have borne it out, the Cincinnati Bengals’ reserves played their tails off against the Chicago Bears starters on Saturday. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was riding high ready to make his first start in front of a raucous Soldier Field crowd of 59,829 fans. But the Bengals defense held him and the explosive Chicago offense to three straight three and outs.

    The Bengals backups on defense proved so effective that Williams remained in the game well into the second quarter. He eventually showed everyone just how much of a special athlete he is, throwing a dot after an amazing scramble and then running for a spectacular touchdown of his own.

    There’s no doubt that Williams has all of the potential in the world to be a superstar in this league, but Bengals fans should take a lot of pride in the way that their team contained the rookie and the rest of the Bears offense in the first half. Especially considering that after starting their backups, towards the middle/end of the game Cincinnati was putting players on the field that will likely have little chance of making the 53-man roster, which undoubtedly added to the lopsided 3 – 27  score.

    The Bengals offense, on the other hand, really felt the absence of its key players and struggled all day. Logan Woodside looked good at times but held on to the football a bit too long on two plays and took some massive hits, one of which led to a floating interception for the Bears. Woodside finished 17-25 with 132 yards and 2 interceptions. The running game also struggled to get going, finishing with 82 total yards at just 3.3 yards per carry. Perhaps the biggest worry for the Bengals was their 11 penalties for a staggering 123 yards, but there is still plenty of time to work those issues out before week 1 on September 8 at Paycor with the New England Patriots.

    In the end this was a game where the first half told the true tale of the depth and effectiveness of this team, especially on defense. The fact that our backups held an explosive offense like the Bears in check for so much of this game is something to be celebrated. Maema Njongmeta lead the defense once again with 8 total tackles as well as 1 tackle for loss. Bengals rookie Kris Jenkins had a great bull rush that led to a sack, in a great bounce-back game after he had a difficult time last week against Tampa Bay.

    Another bright spot was Evan McPherson, who hit a 54-yard field goal and made it look silky smooth. The Bengals reached an extension with their clutch kicker to the tune of 3 years and $16.5 million. McPherson made it look like he was worth every penny on Saturday and having such a clutch kicker will no doubt pay dividends this year.

    Some other interesting notes in this one: Jermaine Burton had 1 catch for 19 yards. Trayveon Williams did run hard and also had 2 catches out of the backfield for 19 yards of his own. Williams looks poised to lock up the third running back spot as well. And after numerous injuries and setbacks in college, rookie tight end Erick All had his first reception today, hopefully the first of many for a kid who has worked so hard to get back to football action.

    An important rule for preseason football games is not get too excited about wins, and just as important to not rush to the gloom and doom after a loss. There was plenty that did not go to plan on Saturday that the Bengals can fix. At the same time, it would be beyond foolish to draw any sort of condemnation of the team after their starters all took the day off, and their backups (at least on defense) looked up to the task. The key is to make it through with as few injuries as possible, learn from mistakes, and prepare for week 1 against the Patriots. And the Bengals checked all those boxes today.

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • Retail medical and recreational cannabis sales still prohibited in Loveland

    Retail medical and recreational cannabis sales still prohibited in Loveland

    As Ohio recreational and medical cannabis markets open to anyone over the age of 21 the City of Loveland still prohibits dispensaries

    Loveland, Ohio – On November 7, 2023, a majority of Ohio voters approved Issue 2 to legalize the possession and use of marijuana by individuals aged 21 and over, and the sale of marijuana by state-licensed dispensaries. The bill also created the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) within the Ohio Department of Commerce.

    Under the provision an individual must be at least 21 years old to purchase, possess, grow, or use non-medical cannabis.

    The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued its first set of dual-use Certificates of Operation (COO) to 98 eligible dispensaries across the state on Aug. 6.

    Once an entity has received its certificates of operation, it is legally authorized to begin the sale of recreational (non-medical) cannabis in addition to medical cannabis. However, the issuance of COOs does not necessarily mean non-medical sales will begin immediately at every dispensary, as each licensee must determine when they will start sales based on factors including staffing, stock and other business considerations.

    In order to receive a certificate, dispensaries must show they are able to properly process adult recreational use and medical sales since there’s a tax consideration. In addition, licensees must validate that their security systems meet legal requirements and agree they will ensure as much as possible inventory remains available for medical patients. They also must validate employee training and have implemented updated employee badging.

    Recreational cannabis sales are subject to state and local sales tax. In addition, the initiated statute includes a 10% excise tax on non-medical marijuana purchases. The excise tax revenue will go toward a social equity and jobs program, mental health and addiction services, local governments, and the administrative costs of the Ohio Department of Taxation and the Division of Cannabis Control.

    As reported by WHIO News Center, over $10 million in sales was generated in just the first few days, according to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. “The tax money made from the sales will be divided into four parts. One of the biggest portions goes to local government, where they can use that funding for anything they’re approved for.” 36 percent of the taxes received will go to local governments that have recreational dispensaries.

    57% of Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana in November but there has been nowhere to legally purchase it, until now. Ohio cannabis consumers no longer have to drive to Michigan or resort to the unregulated street market. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control gave 98 dispensaries the green light to start selling recreational marijuana by giving them their certificates of operation on August 6. Ten Columbus dispensaries, eight Cincinnati dispensaries, and five Cleveland dispensaries received their certificates of operation on Tuesday.

    Dispensaries already selling medical marijuana were awarded the first round of licenses to customers without needing a medical marijuana card. Medical marijuana patients don’t have to pay the excise tax on the product.

    When the proposed recreational marijuana law was heading to Ohio’s November, 2023 ballot, Hamilton County submitted the most valid signatures with 1,914. Next was Franklin County with 711 and Montgomery County with 626.

    The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol’s statute also legalizes “home grow” for Ohioans 21 and up with a limit of six plants per person and 12 plants per residence.

    Consumers are able to purchase cannabis in the forms and methods of administration available under the Medical Marijuana Control Program. This includes the following:

    • Oral Administration: Oils, Tinctures, Capsules, Edibles, Sublinguals, Tablets
    • Topical Administration: Lotions, Creams, Ointments
    • Transdermal Administration: Patches
    • Vaporization: Metered Oil or Solid, Plant Material

    Although Ohioans are now legally able to grow marijuana, under current law there is no legal way to purchase plants or seeds until non-medical dispensaries are permitted to begin selling them.

    The following forms of recreational (non-medical) cannabis may be sold at dispensaries: plant material and seeds, live plants, clones (a non-flowering plant cut from a mother plant), extracts, drops, lozenges, oils, tinctures, edibles, patches, smoking or combustible product, vaporization of product, beverages, pills, capsules, suppositories, oral pouches, oral strips, oral and topical sprays, salves, lotions or similar cosmetic products, and inhalers.

    Prohibited in Loveland

    After Ohio passed Bill 523 that allowed municipalities to adopt an ordinance prohibiting “the operation of marijuana dispensaries” Loveland declared an emergency and did just that. The emergency was for the “…immediate preservation of the health, safety, and morals of the City of Loveland and is necessary to assure adequate regulation are in place prior to the effective date” of Bill 523.

    Loveland City Council, following a recommendation of the Planing and Zoning Commission, passed Section 1165.18 of the Code of Ordinances titled Marijuana Prohibition on December, 13, 2016. It states that, “Marijuana cultivators, processors and retail dispensaries shall be prohibited within all Zoning Districts” in the City.


    1165.18 MARIJUANA PROHIBITION.
    Marijuana cultivators, processors and retail dispensaries shall be prohibited within all Zoning Districts. (Ord. 2016-110. Passed 12-13-16.)

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    Becky Noel, the Permit Specialist with the Loveland Building Department  told Loveland Magazine that as far as she knows, there has only been one or two inquires to her office in the past year from individuals possibly interested in opening a retail marijuana dispensary in the City. She said, “Nobody has officially applied yet.” In order for an application to be considered, the Loveland code would have to be amended, including the zoning code.

    Permitted in Milford

    At first, Milford did as Loveland did and prohibited dispensaries, but has since given a monopoly to only one company by signing a “Host Community Agreement” with Cascade Southern Ohio LLC on Sept 20, 2022. Cascade operates their dispensary at River’s Edge under the name, UpLift. Milford Council decided that there should be only one dispensary within their corporate limits.

    Ohio Cannabis Dispensary Map

    Cannabis dispensaries are located throughout the State of Ohio. Use this map to help you locate one by name or location.
  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines, and Featuring Special Guest Meredith Hudgens

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines, and Featuring Special Guest Meredith Hudgens

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – A special treat for this week’s Queen City Sports Podcast! Chris, Mark, and special guest Meredith Hudgens recap the joint practice between the Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears, and preview their preseason matchup this Saturday. The crew breaks down the impact Chicago’s Caleb Williams will have on the game and for the future of the Bears franchise, and also talks the continued impact that Ja’Marr Chase’s absence is having on the Bengals preseason progression.

    Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.

    Also, don’t forget to follow us at The Loveland Sports Desk at the below links:

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • Missing in Action: The Ja’Marr Chase Saga Continues

    Missing in Action: The Ja’Marr Chase Saga Continues

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – Just as soon as the Bengals thought they’d solved one issue at wide receiver by signing Tee Higgins, they found themselves staring down the next one in what to do about Ja’Marr Chase’s own contract concerns. As soon as Chase proved on the field that he was one of the top receivers in the National Football League, pundits and fans alike knew that this moment coming. The writing was on the wall that the Bengals were going to have to find a way to pay both him and Joe Burrow, and the price was going to be more than a king’s ransom.

    That’s why Chase’s “hold in” was not entirely surprising to anyone who’d been closely following the team in the years since he was drafted 5th overall in 2021. He is in the final year of his rookie contract (with a club option for 2025 to the tune of 21.8 million) and wants the security of a long-term deal. After seeing Justin Jefferson sign a 4 year, 140-million-dollar contract (with over 110 million potentially guaranteed) it is understandable that he wants to be paid around the same range, especially given that Jefferson was drafted a year before Chase. As of now, the talented Bengals receiver is set to make $1 million in base pay with a total of $4.8 million in guaranteed money this season.

    Although it was understandable that Chase might excuse himself from participating in Bengals preseason games and practices, fans could at least take comfort in the fact that he was present and with his teammates as they worked. That all changed on Tuesday as he was completely absent from the team’s activities. For their part, Zac Taylor and the Bengals tried to downplay the situation as much as possible. Taylor said that “we’ll take it one day at a time, I don’t have any comment beyond that” and that the situation was “day to day.” Neither side has publicly weighed in beyond one or two sentences at a time, but the tension underlying the situation is plain for all to see.

    Ja’Marr Chase is a superstar that the Bengals cannot afford to let walk, and they know it. Although these contractual issues are something of a distraction, the situation with Tee Higgins demonstrates that when push comes to shove, players want to be on the field rather than at home bickering about money. Chase is likely no different, and though he may be making a statement now, it’s almost a certainty that he will be in the orange and black week 1 against the Patriots.

    Make no mistake, it is unfortunate that Chase is missing important reps in camp and a chance to get in sync with a healthy Joe Burrow. Honestly, there may be some lag in that connection to start the season, though I hope that is not the case. But other key pass catchers are healthy and progressing well, including Tee Higgins. Ja’Marr Chase is such an elite athlete that he’ll be in game shape in the blink of an eye, and if it takes him a second to get back to where he was, Higgins and company will be right there. And never forget the ability of Joe Burrow to make any receiver a star at any given moment given his arm strength and accuracy.

    As of right now there is no need to sound the alarm. But still, it’s a drama that fans can’t help but keep at the front of their minds and computer screens. And the sooner it’s finished the better it will be for all parties.

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.