Loveland Magazine

By following this link you can view photos taken last Saturday of SSGT. Keith Matthew Maupin's homecoming procession into Clermont County, and at his funeral at Great American Ball Park on Sunday.

First LEGO League Team Ambassadors for Ohio

"The Fossil Fuel Fighters" from Loveland have been named the Ohio Ambassadors to the FIRST LEGO League (FLL).  This title was given to the team who best exemplified the FLL Core Values and Gracious Professionalism during the season. This award is new this year and each state has one winner.  They are the first and only team from Ohio to receive this honor.

Read on with photo... Loveland City Schools.

Winning Mega Millions ticket sold near Cincinnati

A lucky lottery player who stopped into a suburban Cincinnati liquor store has a Mega Millions ticket worth $196 million.

Lottery spokeswoman Marie Kilbane said Friday night that the ticket for the drawing was bought from Main Street Wine & Spirits in Amelia in southwest Ohio.

Read on...  Associated Press: Winning Mega Millions ticket sold near Cincinnati.

Loveland High's Top 10

SYMMES TOWNSHIO, OHIO - Loveland High School held its first-ever academic college signing on May 14 at the High School Auditorium which was packed to capacity with the senior Class of 2008 and many very proud parents. The Academic Top 10 is based on weighted GPA through the 1st semester of the senior year. The following top ten students were honored during the special ceremony and introductions by Principal Dr. Molly Moorhead.

Claire Dolan is a member of the Lacrosse Team, Academic Team, Literary Magazine, Link Crew, Thespian Society, and National Honor Society.  Claire was a Cincinnati Cappie Top 5 Nominee for Comedic Actress.  She received the Ohio State Maximas and Biomedical Scholarships and Case Western Reserve Presidential Scholarship.  Claire is ranked 10th in her class with a GPA of 4.286.  She will be attending The Ohio State University majoring in Biomedical Science.

Brian Howaniec is a member of both the FAVC Champions Boys Soccer and Swimming Teams.  He is a member of the National Honor Society and has received All FAVC, All Southwest Ohio and All State Academic honors.  Brian has received scholarships including the Indiana University Prestige Scholarship, the Michigan State University Academic Distinction and University of Maryland Presidential Scholarships.  Brian is ranked 9th in his class with a GPA of 4.29.  He will be attending Indiana University majoring in finance.

Alexander Duncan is a member of the National Honor Society.  He has participated in Marching Band as well as receiving four years of high honors and perfect attendance.  He has received scholarships including the University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus, and The Ohio State CAS anniversary, scholar and book scholarships.  Alexander currently is ranked 8th in his class with a GPA of 4.304.  He will be attending The Ohio State University majoring in chemical technology.

Brie Elking has participated in the Ecology Club, Academic Team, Swim Team, Science Olympics, Cross Country and National Honor Society.  She has received All FAVC Academic recognition in swimming, cross country and the Academic Team as well as receiving the President’s Volunteer Services Award.  Her scholarship offers include the Ohio State Provost, Ohio State ENR and Hanover College Buckeye and Hendrick Scholarships.  Brie is ranked 7th in her class with a GPA of 4.35.  She will be attending The Ohio State University majoring in Environmental Science.

Shannon Walls is a 4 year varsity track and cross country award winner.  She is a 4 time First Team All FAVC recipient in cross country.  Shannon is a regional qualifier and honorable mention All Southwest District.  She has received All FAVC Academic recognition and is a member of the National Honor Society, Link Crew and SADD.  Shannon has received scholarships from The Ohio State University, The University of South Carolina and Michigan State University.  Shannon is currently ranked 6th in her class with a GPA of 4.38.  She will be attending University of South Carolina majoring in nursing.

Allison Wilson is a member of Student Venture, the Link Crew, The Jets Team, the Wind Symphony and the golf and volleyball teams.  Allison is the Vice President of the National Honor Society as well as a 1st place finisher in the state French IV competition.  She has received scholarships from Cedarville College and Indiana Wesleyan University.  Allison is ranked 5th in her class with a GPA of 4.40.  She will be attending Indiana Wesleyan University majoring in math education.

Suzanne Camp is member of Link Crew, JETS Team and the National Honor Society.  Her research work in conjunction with the University of Cincinnati earned her the Sigma Phi Chemistry award for outstanding science project by a female
Suzanne has received scholarship opportunities from The University of Virginia, Xavier University, Miami of Ohio, The College of Wooster and Wilmington College.  Suzanne is ranked 4th in her class with a GPA of 4.402.  She will be attending Miami University majoring in Chemistry.

Mickyas Eskender is on the league champion Academic Team, JETS Team, Link Crew, Start Club, the Science Bowl and National Honor Society.  He is a National Achievement Finalist, AP Scholar and has received the Prudential Service Award.  He has received scholarship offers including the National Merit Scholarship, The Ohio State Distinguished Merit and Excellence Scholarships, the University of Florida Green and Gold Honors and University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus.  Mickyas is ranked 3rd in his class with a GPA of 4.422.  He will be attending The Ohio State University majoring in Biology.

Aloysious (Oli) Ononye  Oli is a 2 year varsity letter winner for the FAVC Champion boys soccer team.  He is a member of the START Club, JETS Team, Science Olympic Team, Junior Engineering Society and captain of the Science Bowl Team.  He is also a member of the National Honor Society and has been recognized as an All FAVC and All Southwest Ohio Academic award winner.   Oli is a National Merit Commended, National Achievement Finalist, an AP Scholar and winner of the National English Merit Award.  He is ranked 2nd in his class with a GPA of 4.448 and will serve as class Salutatorian.    Olli will be attending Washington University of St. Louis majoring in chemical engineering and finance.

Matt Louis is a member of the FAVC Champions Baseball Team, the JETS Team, Link Crew and a member of the National Honor Society.  He is an AP Scholar and has received the Indiana University Distinction and Honors College Scholarships, The Miami of Ohio Lugle and Ida Adams Presidential Scholarship, University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus Scholarship and the Purdue University Trustees Scholarship.   Matt is ranked #1 in his class with a GPA of 4.481 and will serve as class valedictorian.  He will be attending Indian University majoring in Finance.

It was cold, windy and rainy and no one looked their best

Dear Mr. Miller,

This is in reference to a photo on the Loveland Magazine web site.

I wanted to say thank you for taking a photo of my daughter and I during the funeral procession of Matt Maupin, not to mention all of the excellent photos you took of the events that weekend.  I am not thanking you for reasons of vanity or just because we are on the web site, but for immortalizing a moment and relationship between a mother and daughter.

I was unaware of the photo of Ashley and I until a friend of mine saw it and sent me a link to the magazine.  At first I thought "Of all days to have a picture taken and published." Ashley went to school with Matt and Micah Maupin and even though I knew it was going to be hard for us, I was not fully prepared for the day, I don't think anyone was.

As you will remember, it was cold, windy and rainy and no one looked their best.  I showed the photo to my husband and he quickly corrected me that it was not a day to be remembered for appearances.  My husband went on to express how perfectly you not only captured the atmosphere of the day, but how you also captured, perfectly, the characteristics of a Mother/Daughter relationship.  Jerry said he saw an expression on my face that he had seen before as the family had gone through adversity.  He referred to me as the family "Rock" and even after 21 years, I did not know he felt that way.

So, thank you for the photo and tightening of our family bonds.  A picture is worth a thousand words.

Sincerely,

Robin Steinmetz

Welcome Home Celebration Tomorrow at Lunken Airport

Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, their families, families of currently deployed soldiers and veterans from all branches of the military have been invited to enjoy an evening of free food, entertainment, giveaways, kids activities and the camaraderie of other service members on Saturday May 17, from 4-8 PM at Lunken Airport.

Former Cincinnati Bengal and 1998 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee will serve as master of ceremonies. You will be able to visit with other local sport celebrities and receive free giveaway prizes.

The event is hosted by the VA Medical Center.

Entertainment

• Dan Varner Band - The Dan Varner Band has opened up for & shared the big stage with national acts such as Blake Shelton, John Micheal Montgomery, Craig Morgan, Taylor Swift, Josh Gracin, Confederate Rairoad, Little Texas & Jason Micheal Caroll.
• Daniel Smith's "Thank You (A tribute to the American Soldier)
• Bill Whyte's funny and twisted songs
• Team Fastrax exhibition skydive

Prizes to be Given Away

• 3 Family Memberships to Urban Active Fitness
• 2 Night stay in Las Vegas, Nevada provided by Tropicana Casino & Resort
• 2 Night stay in Columbus, Ohio provided by Tropicana Casino & Resort
• 2 night stay in Hilton Head provided by Tropicana Casino & Resort
• 2- 2 night stays in Myrtle Beach provided by Tropicana Casino & Resort

Things to know before you arrive:

• Gates open at 3 PM. Food and beverages will be available from 3:45 pm.
• The Welcome Home Celebration kicks off at 4 PM.
• Do not bring personal coolers, food or alcohol onto the premises. Free food and beverages will be provided compliments of our sponsors.
• Strollers and lawn chairs are permitted and encouraged. Any child under 15 years of age must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• Bring a blanket or a lawn chair! There is plenty of green space to relax and enjoy the live entertainment and activities.

Groups of 20 or more arriving in the same vehicle MUST call the event hotline in advance at 513-475-6943 to make special parking arrangements.

Directions.

Continue reading the “Schedule of Events.”

8th Annual Relay for Life of Loveland

So far, we have Teams: 20 Dollars Raised: $4,376.00 Participants: 90 Teams: 20 and there are still 22 days until Relay!

Dear Loveland Magazine,

The American Cancer Society will be holding it’s 8th annual Relay for Life of Loveland from 6 PM on June 6 until noon on June 7 at the Loveland High School track.

Everyone in Loveland who has been touched by cancer is invited to attend.  This team event builds friendship among team members by having fun and raising money for the fight against cancer.  It’s the perfect team-building event for any organization.

The event consists of teams who spend 18 hour together in efforts to raise money and fight cancer.  Each team has at least one member walking or running the track during the entire event.

Relay for Life is about celebrating, remembering and fighting back.

The society celebrates cancer survivors by inviting all local cancer survivors to start each Relay event.  The Survivors Lap honors those who have won their fight against cancer and those who are currently undergoing treatment.  This lap is followed by a dinner sponsored by Loveland Epiphany Church.

The Society remembers all those touched with cancer with the Luminaria Ceremony after dusk. The track is lined with luminaria marked with the names of those who survived and those who lost their battle with cancer.

The Society fights back by raising money for research, education, local patient services, and advocacy. 

The event is also filled with music, live entertainment, games and other activities. This year, the Relay for Life of Loveland will be enjoying the theme of Olympics and many activities and decorating around this theme will be happening for 18 hours.

We hope to raise $45,000 from this year’s event.  To reach our goal, we need your support!  By forming a team from your company, church, school, neighborhood, family, etc., you will not only be part of a great community event, but you will raise funds to improve the quality of life for cancer patients today and the outlook for those diagnosed in the future.

Visit our website at http://events.cancer.org/rfllovelandoh and sign up a team today, register a survivor to participate, purchase a luminaria or make a donation, or contact Loveland’s ACS partner Alice Sowers at 1-888-ACS.OHIO ext. 4212 or via email at alice.sowers@cancer.org.

It’s about being a community that takes up the fight!

Lori Murphy
Co-Chair for Relay for Life Loveland, Volunteer
1707 Stockton Drive, Loveland OH  45140

Who Swallowed a Fly'?

By Bonnie McNett

LOVELAND, OHIO - The first, second and third grade students at Children's Meeting House Montessori School shared the gift of song at a local nursing home on Wednesday May 14.  The residents of Loveland Health Care Center were delighted by songs such as 'There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly', 'This Land is Your Land', 'My Dog Named Blue', and 'Waltzing Matilda'.

John Phenix, a teacher at the school, practiced songs with the children for three months and accompanied their voices with his guitar. 

"The children really enjoy preforming for an audience and the experience was rewarding and valuable for both residents and children," said Mike Flohr, a teacher at Children's Meeting House Montessori School.

LOVELAND, OHIO - Schmidt at St. Columban

Congresswoman Shares Memories of Loveland and St. Columban School

by Ruthy Trusler
LOVELAND, OHIO - Congresswoman Jean Schmidt visited St. Columban School to speak to the 8th graders about their upcoming trip to Washington DC. She spoke to them about the role of women in history and how it relates to our political system. She also spoke about her love for St. Columban as a graduate of the School and shared personal memories about her years there as well as growing up in Loveland. She also encouraged students to follow their dreams and stay focused on their goals.

She then took various questions from the students and talked about her role in Crongress.

SWING INTO ACTION for suicide prevention

Dear Loveland Magazine,

We have to gather together to raise awareness to this epidemic.  The Cincinnati Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has had a difficult time in raising the money needed to change the direction and to stop the stigma.

That is why we are asking you to join us in our first annual “SWING INTO ACTION” to prevent suicide, golf outing.

Please consider coming out and having a great day on the golf course for a very worthy cause.  The second favor I am asking is that you send this email along to as many of your friends as possible so that this event is able to reach innumerable people.

I look forward to this great day and hope to see you all out there having a great time along with raising the much needed funding for Suicide Prevention.

You are welcome to E-mail me with any questions.

Sincere Thanks and gratitude in your consideration!

Deb Clancy, Cincinnati Chapter Chair
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Download swing_application.pdf

Dann is done

Attorney general resigns

Read on... The Columbus Dispatch : Dann is done.

LOVELAND, OHIO - Paxton’s Grill 3rd annual Golf Outing

LOVELAND, OHIO - Paxton’s Grill will raise funds for CancerFree Kids  by holding their third annual golf outing on Saturday, August 16 at  Hickory Woods Golf Course just outside of Loveland.

Manager Ralph Dunnigan said, “CancerFree Kids is a great cause, and we are not only looking for golfers, but for corporate sponsors as well as hole and tee sponsors.  Keep that Saturday open, it will be a great time.”

The cost is $400 a team (4) or $100 a person, and includes lunch, dinner, golf cart, prizes and surprises. Deadline for sign up is July 15

Call Ralph Dunnigan for details:  513-583-1717 or 513-277-9119 or Email  paxtonsgrill@fuse.net.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO – Loveland High School Spring Sport Signings

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO – On May 8 Loveland High School student athletes publicly announced where they will be playing college sports. Athletic Director Zidron said to the students, parents, teamates and coaches gathered in the cafeteria for the afternoon ceremony, "To all our athletes congratulations. Today’s commitments are a result in many cases of over ten years of hard work and effort.  Despite what many people think, most athletes do not simply show and up perform.  Your success is a tribute to the long hours, in many cases the overcoming of failures and disappointment."

"Cheerleading is a bit of a different animal when it comes to college," said Zidron.  He explained that during a high school athletes senior year, they tryout for a college squad and "either make the team or get cut."  Zidron said he was proud to announce that three cheerleaders will be on Division 1 squads for the 2008-09 athletic seasons.

Zidron also congratulated the parents. "The countless hours in the car, at practices, at weekend events are part of the reason your child is advancing to the next level.  Thank you for supporting Tiger athletics and we hope each of you continue to be part of the Tiger family."

Zidron also told the students that he hopes the work ethic and personal fortitude taught at Loveland High School, serves them well at the next competitive level.

Nick Baker is a 4 year cross country and track varsity participant. He is a 1st Team All Conference winner, an Edward Jones Student Athlete recipient and became only Loveland’s 2nd cross country runner to advance to the state championships while being names team MVP.  Baker recently broke the school record in the 3200 meter run with a time of  9:38.67.  He is a member of the National  Honor Society and the 2008 Male Wendy’s Heisman nominee.  He has a 4.05 GPA and is an All State Academic winner, and will be running track and cross country at Ohio Northern University.

Cory Bailey is a 4 year varsity letter winner in track and cross country.  He is a 1st team All FAVC winner and an individual regional qualifier in cross country.  Baily carries a 3.6 GPA and will be running for Ohio Northern University in the fall.

Shannon Walls is a 4 year varsity track and cross country award winner.  She is a 3 times First team All FAVC recipient in cross country, and a regional qualifier and honorable mention all Southwest District.  Walls is a member of the Notional Honor Society, Link Crew and SADD.  She is currently ranked 6th in her class with a GPA of 4.38, and will be running for the University of South Carolina in the fall.

Rebecca Sellars is a 3 year varsity soccer player and a 2nd team All FAVC recipient.  She led the girls soccer team to its first regional semi-final game while being named an Edward Jones Student Athlete winner.  She will be playing goalie for Mars Hill college in the fall.

Sean Flaherty is a 3 year varsity football player, and was named Loveland’s 2008 Special Teams Player of the Year.  Flaherty's unique ability as a long snapper has earned him a preferred walk-on opportunity at Boston College in the fall.

Jessica Veite is a 3 year varsity tennis player, and was 2nd team all FAVC her junior year, and 1st team all FAVC her senior year after winning the 3rd singles championship.  Veite also participates in the START Club, Link Crew and the International Thespian Society.  She has a 3.8 GPA and will be playing tennis next year for Wilmington College.

Sarah Nye was captain of Loveland's district champion girls soccer team.  She is a three time varsity letter winner, and has been named to the Southwest District and FAVC Academic teams.  She will be playing soccer next fall for Otterbein College.

TJ Howard is a 4 time varsity letter winner in football and baseball.   He was named the 2008 winner of the Stan McCoy award while finishing his career with nearly 2,000 passing yards.  He will play for the College of Mt. St. Joe in the fall.

Stephanie Bales is a two year varsity cheerleader, and captain her senior season.  She is editor of the yearbook and has achieved a 3.8 GPA.  Bales will be a cheerleader at the University of Dayton.

Amanda Jamison is a two year varsity cheerleader being named captain her senior season.  Amanda will be a cheerleader for the University of Cincinnati.

Amber Clark is a two year varsity cheerleader, and captain her senior season.  She will be a cheerleader for the University of Cincinnati.

LOVELAND, OHIO – Daly's council seat open

LOVELAND, OHIO – Councilman Dan Daly has sent a letter of resignation, effective May 14, stating that he has accepted a new job in his home town of Pittsburgh. At the May 14 council meeting Arnold Bellush and Dennis Berry spoke, saying they were throwing their hats into the ring desiring to be named to Daly's unfinished term. Both Bellush and Berry have run for a council seat in the past.

Daly's council term will expire in November of 2009. Bellush ran an unsuccessful council race in the 2007 election, and Berry was unsuccessful in 2005.

Mayor Rob Weisgerber said at last night's meeting that Council “would take its time” in appointing a replacement, and encouraged residents to submit their desire to be appointed to the Clerk of Council, Linda Cox or 683-0150 .

In an e-mail to city council Berry said, "Loveland has some interesting challenges ahead of it, as well as many opportunities. City Manager Tom Carroll recently talked about 'voter fatigue'.  With our rising cost of living, all the debate that is going on for this years national election, and other international pressures all around us, 'voter fatigue' may be putting it mildly.”

Bellush also e-mailed council.

As you well know, the Warren County portion of the City of Loveland has *never* had a representative on the Loveland City Council. Loveland in Warren County, while currently small in population, will be where the future growth of Loveland will occur. My decades of service in local and state government as a township committeeman, regional utilities commissioner and technical assistant to the director of state water resources, have given me the education and experience that could serve our community well in this period of future growth. In the November election I was endorsed by the local newspaper as well as the Chamber of Commerce. Of the 200 or so ballots cast in the Warren County portion of the City of Loveland, I received 192 affirmative votes. I have recently been elected to the Board of the Brandywine Homeowners Association. I promise to work hard for *_all_* the citizens of Loveland and to be a “team player” on the council.

At last night's Council meeting, Paulette Leeper said that the Chamber cannot and did not endorse any candidates for office.

Click here to read the resumes Bellush and Berry attached to their e-mails.

Download arnold_s. Bellush bio.pdf

Download dennis_berry_bio.pdf

The Loveland Charter speaks to filling vacancies:

SECTION 2.03  FILLING OF VACANCIES.
Vacancies in the office of Council member shall be filled within thirty (30) days by vote of a majority of the remaining members of Council, by the selection of a person qualified as provided in Section 2.02 of this Charter. If Council fails to make a selection to fill such vacancy within thirty (30) days, the Mayor shall forthwith make the appointment. Such person so chosen shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term of the Council member whose vacancy he or she was appointed to fill.

SECTION 2.02  QUALIFICATIONS.
Electors of the City of Loveland meeting the qualifications for member of City Council as set forth in the laws of Ohio shall be eligible to have their names placed on the ballot. A Council member who, during his or her term of office, ceases to meet such qualifications, or who is absent, without excuse by a majority of the other members of Council, from four (4) consecutive regular meetings of the Council, shall automatically vacate his/her office on the Council.

SMOY Champions

St Margaret of York 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Team won the Cincinnati Championship.

TOP ROW: Emily Zoellner, Lauren Blumberg, Megan King, Maddie Whitaker

BOTTOM ROW: Amy Berg, Katherine Dilts, Marie DeLord, Julie Hakemoller
(Not Shown: Elizabeth Mechley)

St Margaret of York 8th Grade Girls Volleyball team has won the Division 1 championship.

TOP ROW: Allison Robbin, Aubrey Hord, Kelly Cutter, Chelsea Baltes, Elise Deters

BOTTOM ROW: Chelsea Falck, Samantha Fisher, Libby Pelzel, Colleen Kelly, Kelly Gurren

60's 4th of July

MASON, OHIO - Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Grand Funk Railroad will appear as part of Mason's Red Rythem & Boom celebration on Thursday, July 3 between 5:30 - 10:30 PM in Corwin M. Nixon Park.

The Rusty Griswolds kick-off the "Fourth of July Holiday" entertainment at 5:30 PM. But remember it's on July3rd.

Admission is free and parking/shuttle info is available at imaginemason.org.

MASON, OHIO - Hershey's Nat'l Track & Field Qualifer: June 14

MASON, OHIO - The Mason Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring the local qualifier of Hershey's Nat'l Track & Field Program. Any boy or girl 9 to 14 years old is welcome to compete. Events will include the 50-meter relay, 800-meter run, 1600-meter run, standing long jump, and the softball throw. Participants are limited to three events, with no more than two running events. There is no fee to compete in this program, but youths must be registered in advance. Please register separately for each section or event that your child would like to participate in by Saturday, June 7. A list of events and registration numbers is available online at www.imaginemason.org. There will be no same day registration.

African Children's Choir this Sunday

Dear Loveland Magazine,

I enjoy your magazine. I am hoping you will post an invitation to the Community. The African Children's Choir will provide a free concert at River Hills Christian Church this Sunday May 18th at 6 PM. The church is located at 6300 Price Road in Loveland.

The AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR, selected annually from thousands of orphans and disadvantaged children in Africa, delivers a powerful blend of singing, dancing, and storytelling to bridge cultural differences and spread hope and joy to audiences throughout the world.  The internationally acclaimed Choir has performed before numerous dignitaries and has appeared at some of the worlds most prestigious halls including the London Palladium, The International Club of Berlin, and the Palais des Beuax-Arts in Brussels.  Don't miss out on this unforgettable, moving experience!

Thanks!

Julie Hall

Kindness Outreach Ministry

River Hills Christian Church Directions and Map

Journey of Hope Tour

Following the brutal reign of Idi Amin in Uganda, during which hundreds of thousands of children were orphaned and left starving to death, the African Children’s Choir was born.

In fact, it was the singing of one small child that inspired the founder Ray Barnett and his team of volunteers to recruit the first African Children’s Choir from amongst these desperate children.

Their mission was and still is to show the world that Africa’s most needy and vulnerable children have beauty, dignity and unlimited ability.

Join the African Children’s Choir on their inspirational Journey of Hope out of war-torn Uganda in 1984. The Choir’s joyful music is a blend of song and dance throughout the entire continent of Africa, featuring more than ten languages and unique cultural dancing. And of course gospel favorites!

 

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO - Fire Department Gig

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO - On April 29, the Love in Action Committee (The Church Ladies) of Epiphany United Methodist Church paid a visit, they call it a "gig", to the Miami Township North Fire/EMS Station at the intersection of Wards Corner and Branch Hill Guinea Pike. They took along sweet treets, and sang songs to (left to right) Lieutenat Barry Mesley, and Firefighter/Paramedics Tom Porter, Joe Stoffolano and Harley Shepard.

They visited the station to thank the men for their service to the community, and to extend their symphathy after the recent deaths of  Colerain Township Firefighters Robin Broxterman and Brian Schira who were killed in early April while fighting a fire in the basement of a home on Squirrles Nest Lane in Colerain Township.

LOVELAND, OHIO – Granny's backyard gardening workshops

LOVELAND, OHIO – Roberto Paolo says that Granny's Garden School will be offering simple backyard gardening workshops on different days and times throughout the spring and summer. This week the workshop is on Wednesday, 4-6 PM.  The workshops are open to parents and children. Topics vary depending on what is happening in the gardens at that time.

E-mail to register.  The fee is $10 per family.

Analysis: Aid to Myanmar Is Trickling In | May 9, 2008 | PBS

Damage in Myanmar Is Revealed as Aid Trickles In

Just a couple of hours ago, we heard the latest death toll is up to about 116,000. And that was compiled from the U.N. from sort of collating a number of independent assessments that have come in.

Read on...  Online NewsHour: Analysis | Aid to Myanmar Is Trickling In | May 9, 2008 | PBS.

Please visit www.cincinnatiredcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS or 1- 800-257-7575 (Spanish) to make a donation  to international releif efforts.

Dan the news

Gutierrez wanted $150,000 copy 'empire'
                An unbid contract for more than $150,000 in copying and printing equipment signed by Anthony Gutierrez, the recently ousted administrator in Attorney General Marc Dann's office, is wasteful and unnecessary, another state agency has determined.

Dann gets another demand to resign
                The Ohio Democratic Party officially defrocked Attorney General Marc Dann yesterday, rescinding its endorsement and denying him participation in party functions.

AG's record as lawyer scrutinized
In an unusually pointed ruling, Magistrate Michael Bachman wrote that Dann was "using this court to advance a political agenda rather than seek a remedy in a legal court of law."

Democrats kick out Dann
                The Ohio Democratic Party officially defrocked Attorney General Marc Dann today, rescinding its endorsement and denying him participation in party functions.

AG probe may go to inspector general
                Ohio Republican legislative leaders want to unleash the state inspector general on Attorney General Marc Dann, saying they are "extremely appalled" that data was erased on the computer of one of his recently suspended employees.

Town grieves for Marine: 'This one hurt'

Death in Iraq 'brought war home' for one Carroll man.

Read on... The Columbus Dispatch : Town grieves for Marine: 'This one hurt'.

Illegal roadside signs rile runner

Scott Johnson returned to a yard full of signs, a prank pulled by his friends, after he went to the Boston Marathon last month. He yanks illegal roadside signs when he sees them on his runs. Read on... The Columbus Dispatch : Illegal roadside signs rile runner.

MORROW, OHIO – L M District to seek 1% earnings tax

In a message to the public, the Little Miami School District explains why they have proposed to place a 1 percent Earnings Tax on the November ballot. 

$6B Reading Program Under Fire

Federal Program Fails to Improve Reading Skills An Education Department report disclosed the ineffectiveness of No Child Left Behind's $6 billion student reading program. State education officials Douglas Christensen of Nebraska and Michele Goady of Maryland debate Reading First's merits.

Read on... Online NewsHour: Debate | $6B Reading Program Under Fire | May 2, 2008 | PBS.

Central Ohio Marine Killed In Action In Iraq

AMANDA, Ohio -- Central Ohio lost another native son to the war in Iraq, NBC 4 reported. Read on... Central Ohio Marine Killed In Action In Iraq - News - nbc4i.com -.

I-71 and Fields-Ertle and Mason-Montgomery Road Congestion Relief Study

Click this link to read the public document available from the Warren County Engineer's office that identify ways to improve safety and reduce congestion in the I-71/Fields-Ertle/Mason-Montgomery interchange.

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO - Three Men Arrested in Warren County Park

Park in Fosters along Little Miami River

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO - An investigation by Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) netted arrests on May 1 on charges of Public Indecency and Sexual Imposition at the Carl Rahe Access (formerly known as Glen Island) on the Little Miami River in Deerfield Township.

According to Major John Newsom of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, three men were charged with Public Indecency and Sexual Imposition.

Major Newsom said contact was made with numerous other individuals at the parks that did not reach the criminal level. Sergeant John Patrick from ODNR and Sergeant Brandon Lacy organized the operation.