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  • Loveland Schools Jazz Program Presents the 19th Annual Big Band Concert 

    Loveland Schools Jazz Program Presents the 19th Annual Big Band Concert 

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland schools jazz program will hold its 19th annual Big Band Concert and Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, February 17, with performances by the two Loveland High School jazz bands and the Loveland Middle School (LMS) Stage Band.

    “This event has become a tradition in Loveland and is always well attended. We usually serve some 400 meals throughout the evening and expect a large crowd to come just for the great entertainment,” says Susan Sprigg, one of the event organizers.

    A photo of last year’s concert and dinner by Olivia Smith

    The Big Band Concert and Spaghetti Dinner is the primary fundraiser for the Loveland schools jazz program. Proceeds from the event directly fund trips to enhance the music education and experience for the high school jazz students. In addition to numerous excursions across the country over the years, the LHS jazz orchestra has performed on the U.S. Naval aircraft carrier Intrepid twice, has won the North American Music Festival and received honorable placements in other national competitions.

    Photo from last year’s Jazz Band Concert by Olivia Smith

    The annual fundraising event was started in 2000 by then Superintendent Secretary Doris Osborne and Cheryl Maegly, wife of Bruce Maegly who taught music at Loveland Middle School for 35 years and reinstated the high school jazz program in the early 1990s. The high school bands are currently led by Jazz Band Director Matt Holt, and the LMS School Stage Band by Music Teacher Chris Huening. Current and former Loveland jazz band musicians have been selected as all-state musicians, to the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 14 Honor Bands, and as recipients of the Maegly Music Scholarship Award. The scholarship program was set up by the Loveland Music Boosters in 2014 to honor Mr. Maegly and his extensive contributions to the development of the music program at Loveland.

    Saturday, February 17

    Location: Loveland High School, 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140

    Date: Saturday, February 17, 2018 (Inclement weather make-up date: Sunday, February 18)

    Time: Dinner seating is staggered (6:00; 6:15 and 6:30 p.m.), followed by performances by the LMS Stage Band (starting at approx. 7:10 p.m.), the Jazz Studies Ensemble (JSE) and the Jazz, Commercial and Contemporary Group (JCC), with the concert ending at about 9:15 p.m. Advance reservations are required for dinner.

    Tickets: Dinner and concert: $13 for ages 10 and up; $7 for children under 10 Concert only: $5 (arrival after 7 p.m.) For more information and to reserve your tickets, email LovelandHighSchoolJazz@gmail.com.

    Loveland Magazine is the Media Sponsor of the Big Band Concert and Spaghetti Dinner.

    Loveland Sweets – Fine Candies

    Loveland Sweets is a purveyor of hand-crafted chocolates, caramels, marshmallows, and ice creams. Our house-made candies are prepared in small batches.

  • Kay Bolin-O’Grady is the 2018 Loveland Valentine Lady

    Kay Bolin-O’Grady is the 2018 Loveland Valentine Lady

    The official 2018 Valentine Card was designed Dr. Roland Boike

     

    Cory Partin, Kay Bolin O’Grady, and Dr. Roland Boike at a recent event at the Loveland Kroger. (Provided Photo)

    Miami Township, Ohio – The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Valentine Breakfast will be on February 9 at the Oasis Conference Center at 8 AM. At the breakfast, it will be announced that Kay Bolin-O’Grady is the 2018 Loveland Valentine Lady. The position was currently held by Carol Williams. Poetry contest winners will read their poems and past Valentine ladies will be in attendance. Special recognition will be given to Cory Partin who will be the official escort to Bolin-O’Grady.

    The official 2018 Valentine Card designer, Dr. Roland Boike will also be honored.

    The official card unveiling and introduction of past Loveland Valentine Ladies. (Photo Provided)

    Bolin-O’Grady and her husband, Tim moved to Loveland in 1992. She was chosen to be the newest Valentine Lady because of her:

    “Many contributions to the community that have helped make Loveland a fun, busy and wonderful place to live. Under the pair’s ownership, the Whistle Stop Clayworks has provided a growing business and support for residents. Kay is deeply involved and volunteers in many community efforts. She is on the Little Miami River Chamber Board of Directors, Loveland Women’s Club, Greater Loveland Historical Society, and The Loveland Stage Company. Kay is “sunshine, love, and energy all rolled up” as a Valentine package.”

    Boike is the former owner and operator of the Loveland Chiropractic Offices and served as Mayor of Loveland from 1983-1985 and 1991-1995. The first Valentine Program began with Dr. Boike. He implemented the idea by creating a Valentine motto and postmark logo for mailing on Valentine’s Day. He coined the motto “There is Nothing in This World So Sweet as Love”. Boike also created to first Loveland Valentine Card.

    Cory Partin has lived in Loveland all of his life and said he never plans to leave. He is the manager of Tano’s Bistro. He was selected to be Bolin-O’Grady’s escort because:

    “He truly has become the face of Loveland. He leaves everyone he meets with a smile and a warm feeling. Cory has special friendships with all of the recent Valentine Ladies and will represent Loveland well.”

    RP Diamond Printing & Embroidery

      RP Diamond is the exclusive retailer of LOVELAND HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR Welcome to  RP Diamond Printing & Embroidery located at 370 Loveland Madeira Road.

  • Tigers KO Eagles 43-62

    Tigers KO Eagles 43-62

    Loveland, Ohio – The Tiger women easily defeated (1-8, 5-10) Milford on Wednesday night in the Loveland gym and had a lot of fun and camaraderie along the way. The women are now 7-1, 12-1 and remain 2nd in ECC play behind Walnut Hills (7-0, 14-1) who handed the Tigers their only loss. The Tigers travel to Kings (4-5, 6-8) on Saturday afternoon to take on the Conference’s 5th place team.

    The final score was 43-62. Jillian Hayes led both teams with 13 points and brought down 5 rebounds and had 2 assists. Kate Garry scored 9, all from beyond the arc. Scoring 8 were Courtney Henthorn and Colleen Swift. Ten Tigers got in the scoring column.

    Wednesday, January 17, 2018
      43
    Milford
        1 2 3 4 T  
      MIL 4 9 11 19 43  
      LVL 18 12 18 14 62  
    62  
    Loveland
    Milford
    STARTERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    Ali Kirk 2-7 0-0 6-6 5 1 6 2 3 0 5 3 10
    Bryn Rolfsen 0-3 0-0 2-4 0 4 4 1 0 0 0 2 2
    Azyiah Williams 3-8 0-2 0-0 1 1 2 2 1 0 5 2 6
    Abby Thierauf 0-2 0-0 1-2 2 2 4 1 0 1 2 1 1
    Morgan Hills 3-4 2-2 1-2 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 1 9
    BENCH FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    Kyrsten Brown 1-3 0-0 4-4 0 3 3 0 0 1 3 2 6
    Carlie Duesing 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 2 2
    Brookelyn Edgar 0-3 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 1 1 0 3 1 0
    Caitlyn Wiscombe 1-4 1-1 2-4 0 2 2 2 1 0 1 1 5
    Sydney Poleski 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
    Emily Bientz 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
    TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
      12-36 3-5 16-22 11 20 31 9 6 2 24 15 43
      33.3% 60.0% 72.7%  
    Loveland
    PLAYERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    Courtney Henthorn 3-3 0-0 2-2 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 5 8
    Jillian Hayes 5-7 0-0 3-6 4 1 5 2 0 1 0 4 13
    Jenna Stanton 2-5 1-3 2-3 0 1 1 2 1 0 2 3 7
    Taylor Thole 0-2 0-1 0-1 0 2 2 1 1 0 1 3 0
    Kate Garry 3-8 3-8 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 9
    Colleen Swift 3-6 1-1 1-4 1 0 1 3 2 0 2 1 8
    Madi McDermott 2-4 0-2 0-0 0 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 4
    Maria Bashardoust 1-2 1-1 2-2 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 5
    Sophia Raby 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
    Maira Hodar 0-1 0-0 1-2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1
    Juliana Oney 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Alyson Yeager 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
    Tess Broermann 2-3 1-1 0-0 1 3 4 2 2 0 1 0 5
    Anna Cooper 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 3 0 1 0 0 2
    TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
      22-43 7-18 11-20 8 14 22 17 8 2 10 21 62
      51.2% 38.9% 55.0%  

     

  • [Photo Album] Tigers hang with #2 in State Division II

    [Photo Album] Tigers hang with #2 in State Division II

    by Todd Robinson

    Loveland, Ohio – Despite having the day off school due to the continuing arctic temperatures, the Loveland men’s varsity basketball team was in action Tuesday night. The Tigers hosted Archbishop McNicholas, the state’s #2 ranked team in Division 2. The Rockets entered the game with a perfect 11-0 record.

    McNich’s 55-41 victory over the Tigers set a new school record for the Rockets – the first time they have ever started a season with twelve consecutive wins.  But the McNicholas victory wasn’t easy, as the Tigers played one of their best games of the year. The Tigers surprised the Rockets and jumped out to an early 13-6 lead behind 6 points by Jalen Greiser and 5 by Matt Toigo. A Jeffrey Mains fast break layup midway through the second quarter gave Loveland a 20-14 lead. But the Rockets responded with a 15-0 run before Greiser hit a bucket at the end of the second quarter.

    Going into the locker room, the Rockets led the Tigers 29-22. Much to the delight of Tiger Nation and Rockets fans, the Kings Firecrackers performed their riveting jump rope show at the half, closing to a standing ovation by the appreciative crowd. 

    [Photo Album] Firecracker performance at Loveland High School

     

     

     

    Alex Soth opened the second half scoring with a field goal, cutting the Rocket lead to 5 points – the closest it would be the rest of the game.  McNicholas slowly build on their lead, expanding it to 40-29 at the end of 3 quarters. And despite intense Tiger defensive pressure in the fourth quarter, the Rockets remained undefeated with the 55-41 victory.

    Jalen Greiser led the Tigers with 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.  Matt Toigo had 11 points and Alec Soth had a game high 8 rebounds.  Loveland’s record is now 4-8. (2-4 in ECC).  Loveland hosts Turpin at Tiger Court on Friday night.

    Tuesday, January 16, 2018
     

    55
    McNicholas
        1 2 3 4 T  
      MCN 11 18 11 15 55  
      LVL 13 9 7 12 41  

    41

    		  
    Loveland
    McNicholas
    PLAYERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    NEUZIL,Matt 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
    BURDICK,Cole 5-12 2-6 5-5 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 2 17
    REIDY,Ryan 5-9 0-2 4-8 0 4 4 4 3 1 1 3 14
    EHLERS,James 5-11 0-0 2-4 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 12
    LANG,Michael 1-2 0-0 2-3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 4
    BELMONT,Ryan 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0
    JOHNSON,Patrick 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
    BRUNOT,Evan 2-3 0-0 1-4 3 1 4 2 2 0 0 0 5
    KELLERMAN,Bryce 0-1 0-1 0-2 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 3 0
    TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
      19-41 3-12 14-26 5 9 14 8 8 2 6 12 55
      46.3% 25.0% 53.8%  
    Loveland
    PLAYERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    Tripp Willis 2-3 1-2 1-2 1 4 5 1 0 1 2 4 6
    Brady McCluskey 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0
    Jeffrey Main 2-3 1-2 0-0 0 1 1 3 0 1 3 4 5
    Alec Soth 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 8 8 0 0 0 1 4 2
    Brenton Foust 0-5 0-0 0-3 1 1 2 2 1 0 5 3 0
    Jalen Greiser 5-12 1-5 2-3 2 5 7 4 0 0 2 2 13
    Gabe Rubio 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
    Matt Toigo 4-6 3-4 0-0 0 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 11
    Sean McElveen 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Ian Cox 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 1 2
    TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
      16-35 6-14 3-8 5 23 28 13 2 2 19 21 41
      45.7% 42.9% 37.5%  

     

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  • [Photo Album] Firecracker performance at Loveland High School

    [Photo Album] Firecracker performance at Loveland High School

    Loveland, Ohio – The Firecrackers, a performance jump rope team made up of talented 4th-8th graders from the Kings Local School District in Ohio performed at the half-time of the Loveland mens basketball on Tuesday. Coached by Lynn Kelley, they perform at venues across the country. Some notable past performances have been at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a Presidential Inauguration and an appearance on The David Letterman Show.

    Jarvis Global is an investment advisory firm in Symmes Township, Ohio which offers private portfolio management and retirement services to high net worth individuals.

  • Loveland Police Chief responds to negative WCPO article about his department

    Loveland Police Chief responds to negative WCPO article about his department

     

    Loveland, Ohio – Police Chief Sean Rahe took to the open forum microphone at the December 12 Council meeting to responded to a WCPO Article regarding police discipline.

    Rahe noted that WCPO surveyed law enforcement agencies in the Cincinnati area and concluded that the Loveland Police Department had the highest documented discipline per officer. He said that many viewers of the WCPO story would relate discipline to bad behavior and punishment, which isn’t the purpose of discipline in the Loveland Department. He said that the purpose is, “Growth.”

    “I am sure there are people that will have some concerns,” said Rahe. “WCPO said that these are bad examples. I disagree.”

    Rahe talked about the department’s core values: integrity, continuous improvement, and customer oriented service.

    Rahe said to summarize he would tell a short story and related two incidents involving Officer Amy Campbell who wrecked two police cars in six months while on probation. Rahe said that they could have dismissed Campbell, but instead, “Found something very interesting,” a broken down driver’s seat of the Crown Victoria she was driving.

    Campbell would go on to receive the Gallantry Star for Lifesaving.

    Loveland Sweets – Fine Candies

    Loveland Sweets is a purveyor of hand-crafted chocolates, caramels, marshmallows, and ice creams. Our house-made candies are prepared in small batches
  • [Photos] MLK Day in Loveland

    [Photos] MLK Day in Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Initiative and the Social Action Commission and Living Peace and Justice committees of St. Columban Church combined their efforts in organizing the 2018 celebration of the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday night. The event was held at the St. Columban Parish Hall.

    People brought their favorite dish for the 19th annual pot-luck event that began with the Loveland Initiative’s Teen group almost two decades ago.

    The event featured a meet and greet by St. Columban member Steve Ellis, a keynote address by Rev. Royce Winters from the Church of the Resurrection in Bond Hill, entertainment, and readings of original poetry.

    Entertainment was provided by Oxford Gourd Drum Ensemble/Cincinnati Drum and Tribal Dance, the choir from Calvary United Methodist Church, and the Heavenly Expressions praise dancers from Milford Ebenezer Baptist Church. Loveland Magazine and Loveland Kroger were sponsors of the event.

    Photos © David Miller/Loveland Magazine 2018

     

  • [POLL] How is the Round-a-Bout at Fields-Ertel Road and Columbia Road (Lebanon Road)?

    [POLL] How is the Round-a-Bout at Fields-Ertel Road and Columbia Road (Lebanon Road)?

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  • [Tonight – Jan. 14th] Loveland’s 19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

    [Tonight – Jan. 14th] Loveland’s 19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

    Potluck Dinner – Bring your favorite dish to share as you join your neighbors in celebrating the birthday of one of America’s most important spiritual and inspirational leaders.

    ALL ARE WELCOME

    Loveland, Ohio –  Each year, The Loveland Initiative is the proud host of the only community-wide Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Loveland. This year, the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration (The Loveland Initiative, Social Action Commission, and Living Peace & Justice) combined their efforts in organizing the 2018 celebration.

    Building on the theme— “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but the content of their character.”  ~Martin Luther King Jr. (1963) — The event will feature a meet and greet, keynote address, entertainment, and readings. 

    The event will be held at ST. COLUMBAN PARISH HALL 894 Oakland Rd. Loveland, OH from 5 until 8 PM on Sunday, January 14. Special Thanks to our sponsors, Loveland Magazine for their promotional support, Loveland Kroger donation and both planning committees at St. Columban.

    The Loveland Initiative is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and has been in the community for over 20 years. We are dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in Loveland. Our programs help lower income residents meet basic needs along with educational enrichment. We are a need based, all volunteer, mission focused, and community based organization. 

    If you would like more information about The Loveland Initiative or its programs, please visit our website at www.lovelandinitiative.org or contact Terri Rogers, Executive Director at 513-739-2354 or trogers7@fuse.net.

  • DeWine, 49 Attorneys General Reach $45 Million Settlement with PHH Mortgage Corporation

    DeWine, 49 Attorneys General Reach $45 Million Settlement with PHH Mortgage Corporation

    Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, along with the attorneys general of 48 other states and the District of Columbia, has reached a $45 million settlement with New Jersey-based mortgage lender and servicer PHH Mortgage Corporation.

    The settlement, which also was joined by more than 40 state mortgage regulators, resolves allegations that PHH, a non-bank residential mortgage originator and servicer, improperly serviced mortgage loans between 2009 and 2012.

    “Mortgage servicing abuses harmed thousands of Ohioans and put numerous families into foreclosure,” said Attorney General DeWine. “This settlement continues our work to help affected borrowers receive compensation and to prevent further abusive conduct through new servicing standards.”

    Over $30 million of the settlement is designated for payments to affected borrowers, and about 2,000 Ohio borrowers are expected to qualify for payments totaling more than $1.2 million. 

    Borrowers who were subjected to PHH foreclosures during the eligible period will qualify for a minimum $840 payment, while eligible borrowers who faced PHH-initiated foreclosures but did not lose their home will qualify to receive a minimum $285 payment. A settlement administrator will contact eligible payment recipients at a later date.

    The agreement requires PHH to follow comprehensive mortgage servicing standards, conduct audits, and provide audit results to a committee of states. The settlement does not release PHH from liability for any conduct that may have occurred since 2013.

    The Ohio Attorney General’s Office was part of the executive committee that helped lead the investigation and negotiations, which resulted in the settlement.

    Participating in the settlement are the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia.

    The agreement, through a proposed consent judgment, is being filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.