Loveland, Ohio – Thursday night Geoffrey Miller and Christopher Huening will lead Loveland High School musicians through a casual night of jazz. All money raised in a raffle, silent auction, split the pot, and at the dessert/drink table supports the student musicians.
Admission is $5 at the door. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.
The concert is at the Loveland Intermediate School cafeteria where there will be themed baskets, gift cards, and a silent auction. The night of jazz starts at 7 PM and features three school jazz bands. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Cincinnati, Ohio – Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn has announced that the southbound lanes of Interstate 471 approaching the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge will reopen on Sunday evening, exactly 100 days after the roadway was severely damaged by fire.
Through Sunday evening, crews will put finishing touches on the bridge, including grinding and grooving the deck, final welding below the expansion joint seal, and pavement striping.
ODOT will announce an exact reopening time on social media about an hour before the final barricades are removed.
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School Junior Connor Burns, has been selected for the first-ever Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Youth Advisory Council. He’ll meet with leaders from around the state to shape suicide prevention efforts in Ohio.
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation is a non-profit organization that works tirelessly to prevent one of our most preventable causes of death: suicide. Our work includes reducing the stigma of suicide, promoting evidence-based prevention strategies, and raising awareness about suicide’s relationship to mental illness and substance use disorders, and other factors that contribute to suicide.
Our community-based programs and best-practice resources are specifically designed to improve mental health across the state. Thanks to a combination of education, training, and support, we’re helping all of Ohio’s communities reduce the risk of suicide and lessen its effects on family, friends, and neighbors.
Theteam is available to connect you to programs, services, and resources. For more information, call 614-429-1528 or email support@ohiospf.org. Learn more…
Loveland, Ohio – Bryan Hambley, a cancer doctor who cares for leukemia patients, has announced his campaign for Ohio Secretary of State. Hambley and his wife Jana, a trauma surgeon, live in Loveland with their five and seven-year-old children. While practicing medicine, Bryan has also organized communities, “To fight against pharmaceutical companies that use their money to buy influence in hospitals, bring critical healthcare to underserved communities, and stand up for the right to vote and be heard.”
Having been raised on a small family-owned farm, Hambley told Loveland Magazine that he believes in the power of communities banding together to advocate for their needs.
His first foray into organizing happened when he was a small child, and the state tried to shut down his town’s small public school. The town of 800 people got into their trucks, drove to the capitol, and made their voices heard to save the school.
Hambley said that Democracy works best when communities can exercise their right to be heard. “Here in Ohio, we have seen our Secretary of State abuse our democracy, making it harder to vote, purging voters from the voter rolls, and drawing unfair maps that disenfranchise millions of Ohio citizens. I am running because I care about Ohio, and I have seen my patients and our communities suffer from a broken and gerrymandered democracy.”
Kelly Sakalas, Chair of the Warren County Democratic Party, said, “Bryan is the first in the door and last to leave. He spent countless hours volunteering and knocking on doors supporting reproductive rights, fighting against gerrymandering, and supporting Senator Sherrod Brown. We are lucky to have him here in Warren County, and Ohio will be lucky to have him as their Secretary of State!”
As Hambley gears up for this election, he said that he will travel to “all corners of the state” to meet folks and hear their vision for Ohio. He welcomes any outreach from the press or any Ohioan interested in discussing the future of our State.
HAMBLEY FOR OHIO CAMPAIGN RAISES OVER $360,000 IN 30 DAYS
In just the month of January, Bryan Hambley’s campaign for Ohio Secretary of State raised an impressive 6-figure haul
LOVELAND, Ohio – Bryan Hambley, candidate for Ohio Secretary of State, announced having raised over $362,081 in just 31 days.
“We know there is a long way to go, but we are extremely proud of the first 31 days of the campaign. In just four weeks, we have been to Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Lebanon, West Chester, and Dayton.I’m looking forward to visiting every county in Ohio to meet with voters this year” Hambley said. “Ohio is a big state and it takes strong fundraising to reach voters across the state. The support we’ve received in January demonstrates our commitment to running a strong, viable campaign across our state.”
A hearse carrying the casket of Rosa Parks and a 1950s era bus sit in front of the Metropolitan AME Church where a memorial service for the civil rights icon was being held on Oct. 31, 2005, in Washington, D.C. A judge has ordered the naming rights of the extremist group the Proud Boys be given to the church.
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“For the first time in our nation’s history, a Black institution owns property of a white supremacist group.”
Washington, D.C. – A historic Black church in Washington, D.C., that has been awarded control of the name of an extremist group that vandalized its property is calling for people to take a stand against hate.
On Monday, D.C. Superior Court Judge Tanya Jones Bosier ordered that all interests in Proud Boys International’s trademarked name, “Proud Boys,” be given to Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church. And no one can sell, transfer, license or dispose of the Proud Boys’ trademarked name without permission from the church or the court, according to the judgment.
The order is a victory for the church, after it asked the court to enforce a default judgment of $2.8 million in damages and said it was “entitled to all of PBI’s interests in the Proud Boys Trademark and a lien on the Trademark.”
In December 2020, the Proud Boys desecrated and vandalized Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church (and by extension, everyone who stands against hate) when the Proud Boys “leaped over Metropolitan AME Church’s fence, entered the church’s property, and went directly to the Black Lives Matter sign. They then broke the zip ties that held the sign in place, tore down the sign, threw it to the ground, and stomped on it while loudly celebrating. Many others then jumped over the fence onto the church’s property and joined in the celebration of the sign’s destruction.” Read the order from Judge Neal E. Kravitz.
Metropolitan AME Church did not back down. The church stands drawing strength from the legacies of Elizabeth Freeman and Ida B. Wells-Barnett, against the Proud Boys, a white supremacist group, and vowed to fight because following Jesus in these times and circumstances demands nothing less. As a result of these efforts, Metropolitan was able to secure $2.8 million in damages based on the hateful conduct of the Proud Boys burning our Black Lives Matter banner.
However, this resounding victory was incomplete as just a judgment on paper with no actual exchange of monies to compensate Metropolitan. As a result, Metropolitan went to court to enforce the judgment and Judge Tanya M. Jones Bosier ruled in the church’s favor. For the first time in our nation’s history, a Black institution owns property of a white supremacist group. Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church now owns the exclusive rights to the Proud Boys trademark, stripping them of the very name they rallied under. This also means that any money the Proud Boys makes from using the trademark must be paid to Metropolitan to help satisfy the multi-million-dollar default judgment.
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in 1838. From its founding, Metropolitan AME Church, has and continues to do what other churches will not. We are known locally, nationally, and internationally, to be deeply spiritual and deeply engaged in the world. From anti-slavery leadership in the mid-19th century, in the harboring of runaway slaves, to organizing power, people and money toward the flourishing of all people in the District of Columbia today. Metropolitan has been not just a significant center of worship, but also an institution in the forefront of the civic, cultural, and intellectual life among African Americans and others. Today, Metropolitan is focused on theologically sound teaching and preaching in worship; combatting food insecurity through our Food Bank; addressing ecological devastation by addressing heat islands in metropolitan cities with Smart Surfaces Coalition; equipping parents and families with culturally responsive and biblically grounded teaching through the Sankofa project; and building Black Equity and Wealth through Homeownership, prioritizing community safety and holding political leaders accountable with Washington Interfaith Network.
We appreciate you taking the time to visit us and we hope you can stand with us by investing in the Community Justice Fund. In these unprecedented times, we are called to continue doing the work of Jesus in the church, the community, and the world. Every contribution will make a difference as we counter the radical ideology and rhetoric that is flowing from the leaders of our Nation while eroding and eliminating civil rights and societal strides that have been made by the sacrifices of our elders and ancestors.
I joined the Board of Directors of the Loveland Learning Garden in May of 2023 as the Director of Operations. I also have two kids in Loveland City Schools, and both of them have participated in Loveland Learning Garden School Day Programming. I want to thank each of you for your continued support of our organization.
It is the meaningful relationships we have built with individuals in the community, like you, that continue to make the impact of our organization possible. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are excited to continue our work together with you.
Loveland Learning Garden was so fortunate to have Laurie Flanagan as Board President for the last seven years, and I can say with certainty we wouldn’t be where we are today without the leadership and development that she brought to us—including the strong and deep relationships she made with so many people in the community—and I want to thank you again for playing a part in the ongoing development, evolution, and impact of Loveland Learning Garden on our community and the hundreds of kids who participate and benefit from our program each year.
I appreciate your ongoing commitment to Loveland Learning Garden’s mission! You can reach out to me directly at katie@lovelandlearninggarden.org with any questions, concerns, or feedback you may have. If we haven’t met already, I’m looking forward to meeting you this year out in the garden.
At Loveland Learning Garden, we believe in the power of nature to spark curiosity, joy, and a sense of connection. Here, kids don’t just learn about the outdoors—they experience it firsthand. From planting seeds and tasting fresh veggies to exploring the magic of our nature trail, every moment is an adventure.
Our garden and trail are alive with possibilities year-round, offering hands-on experiences that bring classroom lessons to life while nurturing a love for the environment.
Our Unique Difference
Loveland Learning Garden is more than a garden—it’s a space where learning meets exploration and where nature inspires young minds. Here’s what sets us apart:
Recognized Excellence: Our programs are a model for nature-based education, blending fun with meaningful learning.
Hands-On Adventures: Kids dive into science, math, and more through activities like planting, harvesting, and exploring.
Community Impact: Every year, we grow fresh produce to donate to local families in need, making our work as rooted in giving back as it is in growth.
Let’s Grow Together
Whether you’re here to learn, volunteer, or support, we’d love to have you join us. Together, we’re creating lasting connections—to nature, to learning, and to each other.
Loveland, Ohio – Our Super Bowl preview episode is here! Chris and Mark touch on whether Jalen Hurts can win this game on his own if the Chiefs’ run defense shuts down Saquon Barkley. It’s ultimately going to come down to the game’s biggest players, and that means, of course, Patrick Mahomes. The combination of Mahomes and Andy Reed are creating quite a dynasty, and a third straight Super Bowl win will cement them among football’s best franchises.
The guys also get to the week in Bearcats basketball. They skip over a bad loss against West Virginia to recap a much more positive 93-83 win on the road against UCF. The Cats played their game on offense and got some better looks at the basket, which resulted in shooting nearly 60 percent from the field. It was a win the program desperately needed, but it remains to be seen if they can stay on track.
Mark and Chris briefly talk about the Wolverines’ tough win over Oregon, and the difficulty their guards have in creating offense without such high turnover rates. The guys break down the Cavaliers’ huge acquisition of Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter and it’s a move both the guys really like. And Joe Burrow has been making the rounds doing media events prior to the Super Bowl, and Chris and Mark bring you just how his comments may impact the Bengals’ offseason plans.
Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!
And don’t forget, it’s almost time for Reds’ Spring Training! In just a few short weeks the Cincinnati Reds will be taking the field on February 22 for some split squad action. The first broadcast game will be on February 26, so catch it if you can! The Reds open the regular season against the San Francisco Giants on March 27th!
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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.
Cincinnati, Ohio – Through this daunting selection of more than 500 original artifacts from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland, as well as more than 20 institutions and museums all over the world, Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. portrays the complex reality of the notorious camp while sharing firsthand stories from those who survived, and those who perished.
Opens October 2025
These remarkable artifacts range from:
Concrete posts that were part of the fence of the Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp
Fragments of an original prisoners’ barrack from the Auschwitz III-Monowitz camp
A gas mask used by the concentration camp officers
Personal items including shoes, clothing, children’s dolls, eyeglasses and suitcases
When guests enter the exhibition, they will confront one of history’s darkest periods… but they will also be part of an ongoing remembrance and will leave bearing the weight of society’s responsibility to combat hate and evil everywhere.
The opportunity to bring this impactful exhibition to Cincinnati has been generously supported by Rhonda and Larry Sheakley, the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati and the Ohio Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission.
Be the first to know when tickets go on sale for Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.
Fairfax, Ohio – The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Fairfax Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who broke into a 64-year-old woman’s home and killed her.
The crime is believed to have taken place between midnight and 6 a.m. on Sunday, February 2nd.
Sheila “Denise” Tenpenny, who lived alone, was found dead later Sunday morning inside the home, at 3919 Germania Street. Fairfax is a village in southeastern Hamilton County.
The Fairfax Police Department requested BCI’s assistance to investigate the suspicious death, which investigators have concluded was a murder.
The perpetrator, a male, was likely physically injured while committing the crime, investigators say, and may have visible cuts or bruises on his hands, wrists and/or forearms. He may also have facial injuries.
Anyone with information about the crime or who has surveillance cameras near the crime scene is urged to contact BCI at 855-BCI-OHIO (855-224-6446). Tips may also be submitted on the Attorney General’s website.
The bill would also prohibit the use of state funds for assisted suicide, and clarify the state’s prohibition against the use of state funds for abortion
Loveland, Ohio – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) held a press conference January 28th on soon-to-be introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit the use of state funds to end the lives of Ohioans.
All or Nothing
The bill will abolish the death penalty in Ohio, prohibit the use of state funds for assisted suicide, and clarify the state’s prohibition against the use of state funds for abortion. The bill would link each issue with a non-severability clause, underscoring, “the sponsors’ unity of purpose through a comprehensive affirmation of life”.
“This ‘first of its kind’ legislation will protect state dollars, and more importantly, human life,” said Schmidt during the press conference. “Decades of crusading against a culture of death have brought us here to affirm that protecting life must extend to every circumstance and stage of development. To be consistent in our pro-life principles, we must oppose the state funding of abortion, the death penalty, and assisted suicide.”
“This is transformative legislation that represents a new era of fiscal and moral conservatism and responsibility,” said Mathews. “This is more than just policy; this is about the affirmation that where there is human life, there is dignity and hope. By prohibiting public funds from being used to terminate human life, this legislation sends a clear message that Ohio will not fund death.”
The representatives were joined by State Senator Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City), Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood), and Senate Assistant Minority Leader Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus), as well as the Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Ohio, Brian Hickey, and Founder of the Run the Race Club, Rachel Muha.
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
A hearse carrying the casket of Rosa Parks and a 1950s era bus sit in front of the Metropolitan AME Church where a memorial service for the civil rights icon was being held on Oct. 31, 2005, in Washington, D.C. A judge has ordered the naming rights of the extremist group the Proud Boys be given to the church.
We Stand Up For Justice and Stand Against Hate
