Friday night was the eighth annual Dancing with the Stars charity event supporting NEST Community Learning center. The evening featured dinner, a silent auction, and introduction of new branding for NEST and of course the Dancing with the Stars showcase. The event brings in over $100,000 a year and all monies go directly to NEST to support the organization's mission. All photos by Ryan D Kulik

It wouldn’t feel like autumn in Loveland without Fall on the Farm at Blooms & Berries Farm Market. The seasonal favorite is in full swing and will run daily through November 1. Fall on the Farm started in 2000 as a modest celebration of autumn with pumpkins, a corn maze and hayrides. Through the years, it has grown its offerings as well as its popularity (voted Best Pumpkin Patch/Farm six years in a row by Cincinnati City Beat). The original attractions are all still part o

Grace Nunn is using real-world design experiences to build a career focused on people, accessibility and problem-solving For Loveland native Grace Nunn, college has been about more than earning a degree. It has been an opportunity to discover how she can use creativity to make everyday experiences better for other people. Nunn, a fifth-year communication design major at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), has already compl

Longtime Loveland resident Don Tassone has worn many hats… corporate vice president, communications professional, college professor and author. Currently, the spotlight is on his role as author with the September 8th launch of his most recent book, Flash 100, a collection of very short stories. Flash 100 is Tassone’s 15th book; having previously published two novels, one novella, a children’s book and 10 short story collections. Author Don Tassone Mr. Tassone describes this l

Later this month, a collection of standup comedians will take the mic for an evening of laughs at the Loveland Stage Company. “Punchlines for Prevention” is a fundraiser to benefit the Ben Morrison Memorial Fund (BMMF), a Loveland-based organization focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Event organizer, comedian Cody Walker, grew up in Maineville, and is well established on the standup circuit in Greater Cincinnati and beyond. “I am super excited to pu

For a city that proudly calls itself “The Sweetheart of Ohio,” Loveland has made its way into plenty of postcards, wedding stories, and regional headlines over the years. But what about pop culture’s most iconic animated universe? Has Loveland ever made it into The Simpsons? It turns out the answer is: yes—and more than once. A Quick Shoutout from Marge In the 11th season finale episode “Behind the Laughter,” a parody of the VH1 series Behind the Music, the Simpson family is

Food has always been one of my favorite ways to get to know a city. I grew up in St. Louis and have spent my married life in the Cincinnati area (Lovleand since 2013), so I've developed some pretty strong opinions about regional favorites. Every city has that one iconic dish locals insist every visitor has to try. Sometimes the hype is deserved. Sometimes... well, that's part of the adventure. Recently, my family was in Pittsburgh while touring colleges for my son. As we spen

As we near the start of the new school year, Loveland Daily News is looking at the people and organizations in our community that work diligently to make sure no child is without the resources needed to be successful in the classroom. Last week, we featured the back-to-school event sponsored by Loveland LIFE Pantry, providing school supplies and personal care items for students and families in need. This week, we take a closer look at Loveland’s NEST Community Learning Center

A couple of summers ago, I was lucky enough to have a golf cart here in Loveland. I can’t overstate how much it changed my summer. I could drive it from my neighborhood all the way downtown. I’d take the kids to practices and camps, run errands, grab dinner, or just cruise through town. It made every trip feel like part of the fun instead of just another drive. There was something about being outside, waving to neighbors, and actually experiencing the community instead of ju

If you’re looking for something fun, unique, and inspiring this weekend, I highly recommend grabbing a ticket. Whether you can spend a couple of hours or the entire weekend, I think you’ll be glad you did. Get your tickets at the box office or online. Hopefully, we’ll see you there!

If you’ve never been to the Loveland Shorts Film Festival, this is the year to check it out. The annual festival returns Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, bringing filmmakers and movie lovers to downtown Loveland for two days of independent films from around the country and beyond. The screenings feature everything from family-friendly stories and documentaries to comedies, dramas, animation, and late-night horror. One of the things that makes the festival unique is th

Families still have time to register for RePete’s annual Back-to-School Event, taking place this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will provide free new shoes and school spirit wear hoodies for children, along with fun accessories including bows, lanyards, hair ties, ribbons and beanies. Kids can also enjoy free Kona Ice and popcorn during the event. While families who pre-registered will pick up their shoes on Saturday, it’s not too late to sign up. Registration will remai

For nearly three decades, Scott Fair Painting Service has earned its reputation the same way many of Loveland's most trusted businesses have—one satisfied customer at a time.

The Loveland Shorts Film Festival is set to return July 31 through August 2, 2026, bringing filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts together for a weekend of screenings, workshops, panel discussions, and networking events.

Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel, Yesteryear, is a New York Times Best Seller and among the most popular novels of 2026 – and for good reason. Part psychological thriller and part satire, the story follows 32-year-old mega influencer “tradwife” Natalie Heller Mills. Natalie has built a lucrative business sharing her life as a devout Christian mother and wife living a wholesome, simple life on her Idaho ranch. Her carefully curated “reality” features a handsome, rugged cowboy h

Fans of the King of Rock and Roll will have a new date to mark on their calendars. Miami Township Recreation has announced that its Elvis Tribute Concert featuring internationally recognized Elvis Tribute Artist Tyler Christopher has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026. The concert will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Community Park. The event will celebrate the music and legacy of Elvis Presley with a live performance from Christopher, who is known for his authe

The Miami Township Recreation Department has announced a new summer entertainment series aimed at bringing the community together for evenings of live music, movies, food, and family-friendly activities. The “2nd Saturdays” Summer Events Series, powered by Leroy Ellington Productions, will take place throughout the summer at Community Park and will feature a different themed event each month. According to the Recreation Department, residents are encouraged to bring lawn chair

There are some bands that you casually enjoy, and then there are bands that somehow become part of your life soundtrack. For me, The Harmed Brothers have been one of those bands for well over a decade.

There was this strange middle era in music history — after we stopped buying CDs all the time, but before streaming platforms completely took over. You would have to purchase albums digitally and download them to your phone or iPod, but suddenly you had this freedom to carry entire soundtracks to your life everywhere you went.

The band Spirit Family Reunion has been a favorite of mine for quite a while. I’ve had the chance to see them a few times—including shows at Sayler Park Sustains and the Whispering Bear Folk Festival around 2014. They brought an energy to folk music that, at the time, wasn’t all that common in the scene. Even now, as that style has grown more popular, they remain one of the best at it in my opinion.