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  • Loveland Schools Foundation Introduces new Board members and latest news

    Loveland Schools Foundation Introduces new Board members and latest news

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Schools Foundation has announced that Board Member Dan Colletto has accepted the position of Treasurer. They also welcomed Khloe Broelmann and Beth Wexler as new Board Members at Large.

    The Foundation has been busy behind the scenes as they continue to look for more opportunities for growth. Their vision is To promote, serve and support the academic, artistic, cultural, scientific and service projects of the Loveland City School District. They do this monetarily through staff grants, scholarships and other programs, but also continue to look for ways to be visible and supportive by participating in school and community events.

    Recently Ken Davis and Lynn Mangan, two of their board members, participated in the Loveland Middle School Interview Day. This event was a one-on-one interview process allowing 8th grade students to experience a mock interview.

    How Your Donations Make an Impact

    Most of the Foundation funding goes toward staff grants and scholarships. The Foundation was able to award 36 grants in the 2024-2025 school year. There are pictures on their website where you can see how teachers and students benefit from donated funds awarded to them through Staff Grants.

    Senior Scholarships

    One of the highlights for the Loveland Schools Foundation is awarding senior scholarships. The Foundation offers several scholarships in partnership with a sponsor. $25,500 in scholarships were given out at the Senior Awards Program held on April 30th.

    • Captain Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship ($5,000 each) – Cameran Cook and Ansen Hearn

    • Captain Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship ($500 each) – Harrison Hentz and Piper Schaeffer

    • “Let Us Never Forget” Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship ($5,000) – Brooke Morris

    • Hazel Cole Kendle Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) – Sophia Yurovski

    • Hope Squad Scholarship ($500) – Max Carver

    • Libby Walker Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) – Alyse Knapschaefer

    • Loveland Schools Foundation Member Endowed Scholarship ($1,000) – Sophia Choi

    • Robert and Pauline Verkamp Williams Scholarship ($1,000) – Erica Bair

    • Smith/Shannon Scholarship ($1,000 each) – Delaney Bair, Alyse Knapschaefer, Mackenzie Liu

    • Steven Kenyon Memorial Educators of Integrity Scholarship ($2,000) – Samantha Mason

    Their Graduation Assistance program offers financial support to seniors who owe school fees due to unfortunate financial circumstances.

    The Foundation has several areas where your talents would be welcome whether in a large scale or small; their core teams are Alumni Engagement, Community Outreach and Fundraising, Communications, and Event Planning. If you are  interested in learning how to become more involved with the Foundation, you can find out HERE.

    Distinguished Alumni & Distinguished Faculty

    Do you know of a Loveland Alumni or Loveland Faculty member who should be a candidate for the Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Faculty awards? This is a lifetime achievement award. Nominations can be made for alumni here and faculty here. Applications are accepted until November 1st. Honorees will be named sometime mid-November with the Award Ceremony taking place in late January or early February.

    Gearing Up for Summer

    Upcoming summer events are in the works. There will be a fund-raising event at Cappy’s on Saturday, June 21st. Cappy’s will partner with the Foundation by donating $1 for each poured pint throughout the day. The Bagel and Deli Shop food truck will be on-site and will be donating 10% of their proceeds to the Foundation as well.

  • Loveland American Legion throws “Great All American Picnic” for Clermont County Board of DD

    Loveland American Legion throws “Great All American Picnic” for Clermont County Board of DD

    “Thank you for your service…to our country, to our community, and to Clermont DD!”

    Loveland, Ohio – The Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities said on FaceBook, “Thank you to the Loveland American Legion for a Great All American Picnic on May 21. Even though we were inside due to the unseasonable weather, the food and fellowship were fantastic. At the end of the event, the Legion and Auxiliary members donated $1,100 to our Activity Fund, which ensures we can continue activities at the Legion throughout the year.”

    Photos by Angie Stanton, Emily Kern, Megan Werring, and Lisa Davis.

  • 15 Loveland Seniors Earn Governor’s Merit Scholarship

    15 Loveland Seniors Earn Governor’s Merit Scholarship

    Loveland, Ohio – These Loveland High School seniors earned a Governor’s Merit Scholarship. Only the top 5% of Ohio high school students are eligible for this scholarship, worth up to $5,000 toward tuition at an Ohio college or university.

    • Olivia Bast
    • McKenzie Dunlap
    • Chloe Finkler
    • Luis Garcia Saucedo
    • Daniel Gomez Carrillo
    • Jacob Hentz
    • Alyse Knapschaefer
    • Mackenzie Liu
    • Carter Lucas
    • CJ Margraf
    • Isaiah Marx
    • Jonas Moore
    • Tyler Roberts
    • Benjamin Tibbs
    • Sophia Yurovski
  • Do it For Jack raffling off a one-week stay at a stunning vacation home

    Do it For Jack raffling off a one-week stay at a stunning vacation home

    Loveland, Ohio – For the second year in a row, The Jack Quehl Foundation is raffling off a one-week stay at a stunning vacation home in Seagrove Beach along Florida’s scenic 30A. The beachfront property sleeps up to 18 guests and offers the perfect getaway for families or groups of friends.

    Raffle tickets are $100 each and limited to just 250 entries. Proceeds directly support the Foundation’s mission to educate communities about the dangers of fentanyl and prevent future tragedies.

    “We’re incredibly grateful to our supporters for making this fundraiser such a success last year,” said Stephanie Quehl from the Foundation. “It’s not just a chance to win a dream vacation, it’s an opportunity to help save lives.”

    Tickets are selling fast. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit https://donorbox.org/events/762041/steps/choose_tickets

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  • Calling all kayakers: DVD Brew is supporting Kayak Team USA

    Calling all kayakers: DVD Brew is supporting Kayak Team USA

    Loveland, Ohio – DVD Brew is calling all kayakers to come in on May 20th for a special event.

    FaceBook Photo

    Be part of sending Eric Bartl to the world championship in Germany this summer. Team USA members must raise much of their own money and most of the expenses for representing Team USA at the World Championships will come directly out of Eric’s own pocket.

    Thanks to the generosity of Whitewater Warehouse, attendees will receive 20% off paddling accessories discount.

  • All Loveland schools now have “Project Adam” certification

    All Loveland schools now have “Project Adam” certification

    Loveland, Ohio – “Project Adam” Heart Safe Schools have now been established at Loveland Early Childhood Center, Loveland Primary School, and Loveland Elementary School. This certification indicates that the campuses have the procedures, tools, and training necessary to guarantee a prompt reaction in the event of an unexpected cardiac attack.

    The whole Loveland City School District now holds the classification, joining previously certified Loveland Intermediate School, Loveland Middle School, and Loveland High School.

    According to the district, Loveland is just the second district in the region to get district-wide Project Adam certification. Loveland said it was made possible by the building leadership and nursing staff. They also said they are lucky to have a great relationship with the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

    In July of 2024, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 47. The law required automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be placed in every public and chartered nonpublic school in Ohio, as well as all municipally owned or operated sports and recreation locations.

    It also required schools to adopt emergency action plans for the use of automated external defibrillator devices (AEDs) and practice these plans quarterly, among other provisions.

    At the time Dewine signed the bill, Loveland High School Athletic Director Jayson Bruce told Loveland Magazine, “We have been extremely blessed to have been way ahead of this for many years here in Loveland. As a matter of fact, Loveland High, Middle and Intermediate schools are all certified as Heart Safe schools through Project ADAM. And as part of this certification, we had to create and execute plans to respond to heart emergencies. A huge part of these plans are the AED’s. Our High School and Middle/Intermediate school campuses are extremely well equipped with AED’s for not only the school day, but all of our athletic teams. The number one priority is and always will be safety. We are blessed to be able to provide access to AED’s to all of our sports teams.”

    Bruce said that on the High School campus their trainers have an AED with them at all times. There is also an AED mounted on the outside of the team room at Loveland High School Stadium. At Loveland High School, they have AED’s mounted outside of the gyms and the workout facility. Bruce added, “We also have backpack units that go along with our teams that train or participate off campus, like cross country, etc.”

    The Loveland Middle and Intermediate school campus is very similar to the High School. “We have AED’s mounted directly outside of each gym. The trainer, who is at football practices and games, always has an AED with them. Since we have teams that practice off campus as well, we send them with AED’s,” Bruce said.

    The automated external defibrillator (AED) at the Loveland Town Clock (Loveland Magazine  2024 File Photo)

    Loveland City Manager Dave Kennedy told Loveland Magazine at the time that there is an AED at the Loveland Bike Trail next to the town clock at West Loveland Avenue and Railroad Avenue, Phillips Park, and McCoy Park. “We have cameras protecting the AED’s and if the alarms go off when accessed, the communication center will see them first hand.”

    Photos by Loveland Schools

    Project ADAM began in 1999 after the death of Adam Lemel, a 17-year-old Whitefish Bay, WI, high school student who collapsed and died while playing basketball. Adam suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), in which ventricular fibrillation occurred, a condition in which the ventricles cannot pump blood into the body. Defibrillation, or an AED, could have saved his life. Adam’s parents, Patty Lemel and Joe Lemel, collaborated with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to create this program in Adam’s memory.

    In this video, learn a father’s perspective on the journey and importance of Project ADAM and the program mission to save lives.
    Project ADAM began in 1999 after the death of Adam Lemel, a 17-year-old Whitefish Bay, WI, high school student who collapsed and died while playing basketball after he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adam’s Memory) aims to prevent sudden cardiac death through helping schools and communities implement life-saving programs to maintain a practiced CPR/AED program and people confident to take action.

    Implementing a Heart Safe School Program

  • Loveland, Ohio Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 26

    Loveland, Ohio Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 26

    Loveland, Ohio – The City of Loveland’s Veterans Committee will hold the 2025 Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 26. The guest speaker will be Judge Gary A. Loxley, a member of the 2021 class of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.

    Judge Gary A. Loxley has served as a judge of the Warren County Court since 2013. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Loxley worked for four years in private practice and nearly 15 years as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office. Judge Loxley first joined the military as an 18-year-old combat engineer in the Ohio Army National Guard. After he was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1987, he received a direct commission as an officer in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. After 36 years of service, he retired from the Army Reserve at the rank of Colonel. His experience includes two tours of duty as a Commander, two tours of duty as a Staff Judge Advocate, and service as a Military Judge in the Army’s 1st and 2nd Judicial Circuits. While he was an assistant prosecutor, he was mobilized onto active duty three times in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

    Parade — 9 a.m.

    The event will start with a parade at 9 AM from the Loveland Elementary School at 600 Loveland Madeira Road. If you or your organization would like to be in the parade, register online.

    Parade Route:
    Roads will be closed approx. 8:45 AM until 10:15 AM. for the parade.
    – Leaves from the Loveland Elementary School
    – Travels Loveland-Madeira Road (toward Quilter’s Studio)
    – Turns right on West Loveland Avenue (toward Historic Downtown)
    – Turns left on Riverside Drive to Veterans Memorial

    Parking:
    – No parking at Tufts Schildermeyer and Schutte’s Cleaners
    – Veterans Memorial parking lot will be handicap parking only
    – No parking along Riverside Avenue
    – View city’s parking map to see public lots in the area.

    Ceremony — After Parade

    Immediately following the parade, a ceremony will be held at the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial, located at the intersection of West Loveland Avenue and Riverside Drive.

    Military Flyover — 9:45 AM

    Cemetery Visits — Beginning at 11:15 AM

    The community is invited to cemetery visits:

     – Maineville Cemetery: 11:15 AM
     – Union Cemetery: Noon
     – Kerr Cemetery: 12:30 PM

    Community Picnic — 2 PM

    The community is invited to a picnic at the American Legion Post 256, 897 Oakland Road.

  • 4th annual Fentanyl Awareness Weekend

    4th annual Fentanyl Awareness Weekend

    Loveland, Ohio – This is the biggest and most Important event of the year for the Jack Quehl Foundation “DoitforJack”. This special week in June is about celebrating the memory of Jack on his birthday, while creating an engaging fentanyl awareness event in our community. Stay tuned for more details around this year’s celebration! Click here to purchase tickets!

    Celebration of Jack at Cindy’s Friendly Tavern Saturday June 14th 2025

    Join us June 14th from 3 until 6 PM at Cindy’s Friendly Tavern for our 4th annual party remembering all things Jack. Come enjoy live music while catching up with old and new friends. With your ticket purchase, you will receive a one of kind event t-shirt designed by Jack’s good friend, Harrison Kurz plus two drink tickets, hotdogs and hamburgers plus an event koozie to keep your drink cold that you can take with you as you meander through Loveland. Everyone is welcome!
    To join us for Mimosas and Yoga, click HERE.
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    Win a 1-week stay in Seagrove Beach, FL just minutes from the white sands and turquoise waters of 30A! This stunning vacation home sleeps 18 guests (yes, 18!), making it perfect for families, friend groups, or the ultimate getaway.
    $100 per entry
    30A – Seagrove Beach, Florida
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    Steps from the beach + all the charm of 30A
    Don’t wait! Your toes in the sand are just a ticket away…
     
    To purchase a chance to win an awesome vacation, click HERE!
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    “Worry Less with BRS”

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  • [Photo Album] Whistle Stop Clay Works makes footprints for babies in Cincinnati Children’s NICU

    [Photo Album] Whistle Stop Clay Works makes footprints for babies in Cincinnati Children’s NICU

    Loveland, Ohio – Cincinnati Children’s said in FaceBook that baby footprints can be a cherished memory, so Whistle Stop Clay Works in Loveland came to our NICU to help parents and caregivers create them! Thanks for helping our babies “step” into spring!”

    Whistle Stop Clay Works replied by saying, “Thanks to Cincinnati Children’s for the great care they provide and holding space for families. It’s always a pleasure and an honor to be a part of a family’s NICU experience.

    All photos by Cincinnati Children’s.

    About the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

    At the Cincinnati Children’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), your child will receive extraordinary care from experts with years of training and experience in neonatal medicine. And, you and your family will receive the support you need to get through this challenging time.

    Our neonatology program is nationally ranked in the top ten in the 2024-25 list of Best Children’s Hospitals as published by U.S. News & World Report. The NICU, located on the fourth and first floor of the hospital’s new Critical Care Building, is the only one in our region designated as a “Level IV.” This means we provide the most advanced care possible for premature and critically ill babies — more than 860 of them every year.

    Our NICU is staffed by experienced neonatologists, advanced practice practitioners and many other pediatric specialists, as well as a highly trained, experienced nursing team. The NICU is part of Cincinnati Children’s Perinatal Institute, which is internationally recognized for its commitment to improving the life and health of all newborn babies.

    Advanced Technology, Compassionate Care

    The NICU features state-of-the-art equipment and technology in an environment designed around the needs of medically fragile babies. The unit offers:

    • Large, private rooms that include pull-out beds and bathrooms for overnight stays
    • Natural and special lighting and acoustics to optimize brain development in babies
    • Private rooms where families can consult with the care team&
    • Advanced monitoring equipment for critically ill babies

    Families also can access amenities throughout the Critical Care Building, such as the exercise facility, business center and outdoor terrace.

    Your child’s primary providers in the NICU will include a neonatologist, advanced practice providers, nurses and respiratory therapist. The care team will expand to include other specialists depending on your child’s needs.

    You Are Part of Your Child’s Care Team

    The NICU follows the Cincinnati Children’s philosophy of family-centered care. This means we keep families informed of and involved in decisions about your baby’s care to the greatest extent possible. In turn, we encourage you to share your thoughts, concerns and ideas with the team as openly and as often as possible. We hope you will:

    • Ask questions about your baby’s condition or medical care.
    • Ask to see test results and scans, if you are interested or have concerns.
    • Tell us if you don’t understand (or agree with) any aspect of the care plan.
    • Make suggestions about how we can help your baby be more comfortable.
    • Ask to meet with any provider who is involved with your child’s care if you have questions or need more information.

    By working together, we can all help your child reach their full potential.

    You Are Always Welcome in the NICU

    Parents are welcome in the NICU at all times and encouraged to be with their babies as much as they are able. Whenever possible, we will help you engage in the simple routines of being a parent — feeding your baby, changing diapers, having skin-to-skin contact. Even for the most fragile babies, nothing replaces the touch and presence of a parent.