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  • [Video] Mom and dad taxi stand dedicated at LHS to honor Josh Carrington

    [Video] Mom and dad taxi stand dedicated at LHS to honor Josh Carrington

    Loveland, Ohio – On July 14, 2023 as the sun was about to set a mom and dad taxi stand, a granite, laser-engraved bench was dedicated at the lower entrance to the Loveland High School outdoor athletic complex. The family of Josh Carrington wanted to honor his all-too-brief life and thank the School District for the myriad ways he was nurtured while he attended Loveland High School.

    Family brainstorming led to the vision of a commemorative bench that would give athletes a place to sit in the shade while waiting for a ride home after practice or competition.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you can watch the dedication ceremony and listen to fond memories of Josh from family members. A former Tiger classmate, a teammate of Josh is interviewed. Amy Van Strien, a former District psychologist talked about how involved Josh was in helping her with her programming. There was rock painting, the release of paper balloons, and many hugs.

    The painted rocks will be placed beneath the tree next to the Angles by the Trail mural in downtown Loveland.

    Josh graduated from Loveland High School with the class of 2010. Over those four years, Josh participated in football, track (pole vaulting), and wrestling. He was nicknamed “Josh the Spladle” for his wrestling moves.

    Josh was also on the Homecoming Court his Senior Year. Josh passed in 2015.

    The Josh Carrington Family Album

    The Josh Carrington Family Album (2)

     

     

  • Will you help our Back-To-School program?

    Will you help our Back-To-School program?

    Promoted Post

    Loveland, Ohio – The LIFE Food Pantry says that it is time for us to start packing school bags for the 2023-24 school year. It is thanks to supporters like you that our students will be able to go back to school with everything they need.

     

    Like in previous years, students registered at the pantry will receive a backpack filled with grade appropriate supplies, socks and underwear, a Spirit Wear shirt, shoes, and personal care items (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.). The distribution will be during the first two weeks of August.

    Are you willing to help us?

    We are expecting at least 160 students to receive supplies this year. We are still seeing many new clients, so the number might be higher. Last year we planned for 120 and distributed 150 bags and supplies!

    We are looking for our generous donors to help us by donating backpacks with supplies (with a list of supplies provided), individual school supplies or personal care items.

    We will need donations by July 20th. They may be dropped off at the LIFE Food Pantry at 541 Loveland Madeira Road, Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 – noon; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3:30 – 6:30, or by appointment.

    You can also purchase items though our Amazon shop here.

    Please contact backtoschool@lifefoodpantry.org or Carolina Maurer at (513)319-4881 for more information. Thank you for donating to the LIFE Food Pantry—we truly could not do this without your support.

    Click here to visit our Amazon page here to buy school supplies for those in need!

    Prefer to shop locally? Here is a list of items needed:

    • Large backpacks that can hold a laptop for older students
    • Composition notebooks
    • Crayola wide markers
    • Headphones for young students
    • Earphones for older students
    • 3 prong folders in red, blue, yellow, or green
    • Clorox wipes

     

  • Kevin Dougherty resigns from Loveland City School District Board of Education

    Kevin Dougherty resigns from Loveland City School District Board of Education

    Loveland School Photo

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland City School District Board member Kevin Dougherty submitted his resignation at Last night’s meeting.

    In this video, you can watch Dougherty announce his decision, and the reaction of Board members and administrators to the announcement.

    Board President, Kathy Lorenz also explains the policy for finding a replacement and appointment to fill Dougherty’s unexpired term.

    Dougherty was appointed to the Board in May 2020 for a term that expires at the end of this year.

    A public announcement will be forthcoming about how to apply for the remainder of Dougherty’s term in office.

    This video is excerpted from the District archive of the meeting.

  • Loveland H. S. grad Alex Marcero at helm of USS Antietam

    Loveland H. S. grad Alex Marcero at helm of USS Antietam

    DA NANG, VIETNAM – As the USS Antietam arrived in Da Nang, Vietnam, Loveland H. S. grad Alex Marcero was at the at helm. Marcero is 2020 graduate of Loveland High School.

    The Antietam is attached to Commander, Task Force 70/ Carrier Strike Group 5 is conducting operations in the Indo-Pacific.

    In May 2022, the Antietam was homeported at Yokosuka, Japan. She was part of Carrier Strike Group 5 led by USS Ronald Reagan.

    The missile guided cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) (2003 Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Aaron Hampton)
    USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) sails through the Straits of Magellan on its way to the Pacific Ocean. (2004 U.S. Navy photo by Photographerís Mate 3rd Class (AW) Elizabeth Thompson.)
  • Watch Angels by the Trail Mural dedication and interviews

    Watch Angels by the Trail Mural dedication and interviews

    Loveland, Ohio – The public was invited to the Loveland Bike Trail to officially dedicate the “Angels by the Trail” Mural on Sunday morning. The ceremony and ribbon cutting took place at the Linda Cox Parking lot in Historic Downtown Loveland. The mural has been painted on the side of an Eads Fence and Hardware industrial building that faces the trail. As a way of giving back to the community, a group of Loveland Area residents, led by Stacie Lund created a mural that is named “Angels by the Trail”. This colorful 65 X 20 foot memorial mural is in memory of Loveland Area children who lost their lives much too soon.

    Follow Angels by the Trail on FaceBook.

    See the current Angels’ names painted on Angels by the Trail… (April)

    Watch this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV interview with the muralist, David Uy.

    Guardian Angels and Guardian Loveland Tigers coming to Loveland Bike Trail

     

    The public is invited to submit more names

    If you would like to have a Angel’s name, a child who has passed on and was a resident of the Loveland community and was between the ages of 3-23 added to the mural, please click the following link.

    Angels by the Trail Submission Form

    On the GoFundMe page created for the project you can contribute to the expenses, Lund said, “Our hope is that the conversion of this plain industrial wall into the “Angels by the Trail” installation will bring joy to the families of these children and those who love them and will give our community another beautiful, bright and cheerful landmark and backdrop within our special home of Loveland.”

    Follow Angels by the Trail on FaceBook.

     

  • [VIDEO] The 2023 Loveland, Ohio Memorial Day Parade

    [VIDEO] The 2023 Loveland, Ohio Memorial Day Parade

    Photo by Sean Behling/Loveland Magazine © 2023

     

    Loveland, Ohio – Here are the sights and sounds of Loveland’s 2023 Memorial Day Parade. If you were in it, you were most likely captured by our LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV camera.

    Thank you to everyone involved in marking this most somber occasion to honor those who gave their final sacrifice of life, limb, or sanity, and especially the “Gold Star” families that mourn.

    Thank you to the Loveland Veterans Committee, those who walked, rode, or waved, and the numerous local service and civic organizations. Thank you Loveland High School Marching Band and Color Guard.

    An Extraordinary Plea

    Dear Loveland Area Friends,

    We are one keystroke and one shutter click away from a technological disaster.

    We work from 11-year-old computers and an eight-year-old video camera. This video took perhaps 20 hours longer to edit and produce than it should have because of the antiquated equipment we use.

    If you see yourself in this video, a loved one, a best friend, or your favorite Veteran, will you please consider making a donation today?

    If you now live out of town or just couldn’t be there and this video adds value to your life by us bringing you to the parade, will you please consider making a donation today?

    With great appreciation and love,

    David and Cassie

    Loveland Magazine
243 Wall Street
Loveland, Ohio 45140

     

  • Loveland Learning Garden – Summer Events!

    Loveland Learning Garden – Summer Events!

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Learning Garden says that they are excited to invite kids to their garden and nature trail this summer for a variety of free events to connect with nature. Programs are tailored for 1st through 4th grades but siblings are welcome.

    At least 1 adult must be present with children attending. All programs are held on the campus of Loveland Primary and Elementary schools located at 600 Loveland-Madeira Road in either the garden located between the buildings or behind the school on the nature trail. The garden and nature trail are outdoor spaces for learning that are maintained by volunteers of Loveland Learning Garden.

    Please register for events of interest so they know how many to expect.

    If you have any questions, email info@lovelandlearninggarden.org or follow @lovelandlearninggarden on Facebook or Instagram.

    Learn more about the garden program HERE.

    Follow this LINK to see the full programming schedule.

  • Dave Spencer to be New LHS Principal

    Dave Spencer to be New LHS Principal

    Photo by Loveland District

    Loveland, Ohio – Dave Spencer will be Loveland High School’s next principal. He joins Loveland after 19 years in the Forest Hills School District.

    “Loveland High School is the flagship of our district, and I believe Dave Spencer will be a great person to lead LHS. He is a seasoned administrator, and a high-character, student-focused leader.” Superintendent Mike Broadwater said.

    Spencer comes to Loveland High School after eight years as the principal of Turpin High School and eleven years as the assistant principal at Turpin. He has been a high school administrator for 24 years, including five years in Bright Local Schools.

    “I’m excited to be a part of Tiger Nation! I’m looking forward to supporting the students and staff and contributing to the many great things that lie ahead for Loveland High School,” Dave Spencer said.

    Spencer’s hiring is pending approval by the Board of Education. He will lead Loveland High School beginning with the 23-24 school year.

    Current LHS principal Adam Reed will be taking a new role in the Central Office of Mount Healthy City Schools.

    “We thank Adam Reed for his hard work and dedication to our Loveland Tiger students and wish him the best as he takes on an exciting new challenge,” Superintendent Mike Broadwater said.

  • [Video] Loveland High School Wind Ensemble “Rise from the Ashes”

    [Video] Loveland High School Wind Ensemble “Rise from the Ashes”

    Loveland, Ohio – On Tuesday, May 9 the Loveland High School Wind Ensemble performed, “Rise from the Ashes” as their last concert of the school year. The band was directed by Geoffrey Miller, Evan Wood, Rebecca Jones, and Drew Hadley.

    Before the last piece was played Director Miller introduced the Seniors that played their last concert at the high school and introduced the winner of the John Plillips Sousa Award to Senior, Lizzy Lipp.

    The Wind Ensemble performed:

    Procession of the Nobles – Nicolai Rimsky – Korsakov, arr. Leidzen

    Ash – Jennifer Jolley

    Trombone King – Karl L. King

    Seis Manuel – Shelley Hanson

    Dancing Fire – Kevin Day

    Flute

    Julia Kavouras

    Rori Paul

    Zack Peebles

    Megan Rutz

    Oboe

    Nick Peebles

    Ashlee Willett

    Clarinet

    Kirsten Arill

    Paul Laufersweiler

    Morgan Poe

    Ben Sauer

    Claire Zeigler

    Alto Saxophone

    Sammy Alarcon

    Ally Carpenter

    Will Day

    Luis Garcia Saucedo

    Tenor Saxophone

    Payton Brown

    Livia Schorn

    Bari Saxophone

    Jens Arill

    French Horn

    Luke Aldrich

    Amelia Macura

    Eros Whitlock

    Trumpet

    Ryver Chronister

    Luka Docter

    Lizzy Lipp

    Thomas McKenzie

    Aaron Spjut

    Conner Wilson

    Trombone

    Justin Campbell

    Evan Miller

    Erin O’Neill

    Olivia Smith

    Euphonium

    Avery Dennedy

    Tuba

    Mason Huffsteder

    Jake Simon

    Percussion

    Isaac Astifan

    Alex Boni

    Jonathan Kaseff

    Lucas Lomonaco

    Carter Lucas

    Tyler Oaks

    Danielle Peterson

    Eliana Rumberg

    Daniel Watts

  • Loveland High School’s After Prom is this Saturday

    Loveland High School’s After Prom is this Saturday

    by the Loveland High School PTO After Prom Committee

    Prom season is here and many of us are busy helping prepare the Juniors and Seniors for what will be a memorable event. Loveland High School’s Prom is this Saturday, May 13th.

    Pinning the corsages and boutonnieres, smiling for photos taken by misty-eyed parents – we all remember these traditions.

    What may be a new tradition for some families is After Prom.

    What exactly is After Prom? As it says in the name, it is an event following Prom, where the kids can continue their celebration in a fun, safe way without alcohol and drugs.

    This year’s After Prom is scheduled for this Saturday from 11:30 PM until 2:30 AM am at Loveland High School.

    All Loveland Junior and Senior attendees, and the dates of those who attend Prom, will win a door prize when they arrive at After Prom. The school will be transformed into a luau, complete with an inflatable surfboard, henna tattoo artist, and a balloon artist! Everything is included in the ticket price of $20.

    A variety of teenager-approved food will be provided due to the generous donations of LaRosa’s, Skip’s Bagels, Dunkin, The Works, Subway, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Sweet Bliss Treats, and Cinemark popcorn.

    Many local businesses have donated amazing prizes such as Perfect North, The Cincinnati Reds, Loveland Canoe and Kayak, Paxon’s, King’s Island, Dewey’s Pizza, LHS Athletics, Graeter’s, FC Cincinnati, Eastgate Lanes, The Cincinnati Zoo, The Fowling Warehouse, Altitude Trampoline Park, Dunkin, Whipty Do, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Candado Tacos, Le Peep, McAlister’s, Rusty Bucket, Joella’s Hot Chicken, deSha’s, Qdoba, Bibibop, Frutta Bowls, Blaze Pizza, Tano, Taziki’s, Wynn Nail Spa, El Picante, Rodi, LaRosa’s, Tahona, Ramsey’s, and Bishop’s Quarter.

    We are so thankful for the donations from our corporate sponsors including American Legion Post 256, Bush Re Shea Insurance Agency, The City of Loveland, John Hill Construction, LCNB National Bank, Loveland Athletic Boosters, Loveland Dairy Whip, Loveland Fireman’s Association, Loveland Legacy Foundation, Mathnasium, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Union Savings Bank, Wards Corner Chiropractic, Bill’s Kustom Kut, LaRosa’s, Rumpke, Ben Morrison Fund, SAW Pilates, General Electric Credit Union, and the Loveland Eagles.

    We want to thank everyone who has contributed to this event. Because of you, we are able to offer fun inflatable activities such as an obstacle course, whack-a-mole, golf chip challenge, and Twister, as well as a gaga pit, 9 square, Nerf battle, ping pong, air hockey, MarioKart gaming, foosball, life sized Jenga, life sized Connect 4, five casino tables, and a stilt walker from Cincinnati Circus!

    Oh, and you can’t forget the petting zoo. Yes, there will be animals roaming the halls of Loveland High School, and we’re not talking about the teenagers!

    The last day to buy tickets is this today, May 12th at 5 PM.

    This event is not to be missed, thanks to the generosity of our community.

    With gratitude,

    Loveland High School PTO After Prom Committee