by Mike Meldon The Friday Listen is a simple, weekly reflection on music that’s been sticking with me — songs worth sitting with, revisiting, or hearing a little more closely. This week’s pick isn’t new. But it feels necessary . A Song That Still Speaks Stevie Wonder’s “Heaven Help Us All”  feels less like entertainment and more like a plea — a moment of collective honesty spoken out loud. Just this week, for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day , I shared his reminder that people

By Zane Shrewsberry, Loveland High School Student On January 3rd, 2026, the United States conducted an operation in Caracas, Venezuela, dubbed “Operation Absolute Resolve.” The operation resulted in the destruction of Venezuela's air, naval, and ground assets, as well as the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.  The United States prepared for Operation Absolute Resolve for several months, building naval forces in the Caribbean and reactivating the retired Roosevelt

The Loveland City School District Board of Education voted Tuesday to move forward with an agreement that would transfer a 9.5-acre city-owned property next to Loveland High School to the school district.

While successful coaches like Harbaugh and McDermott are fired, Zac Taylor remains with the Bengals due to player support and cheap owners.

By State Rep. Karen Brownlee    2026 is a big year. In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  It’s an occasion to reflect on the journey our country has taken, the challenges we have faced, and the resilience of our representative democracy.  This ideal of representative democracy is a system where elected officials are accountable to and reflect the interests of their voters. This 250th anniversary giv

On August 1st, 1981, American pop culture was forever changed. At 12:01 am people with cable tuned in to a new channel, saw a rocket launch and then heard the words "Ladies and Gentlemen, Rock and Roll", this was followed by the now iconic Buggles music video "Video Killed The Radio Star". Music Television, later branded MTV, was born. The early days of MTV are now iconic. Music videos, cool hip Video Jockeys (VJs) guiding us through the day and night, and news just about the

Reflections on Peggy Goodwin's Celebration of Life by friend and fellow Valentine Lady Kay Bolin

Loveland City Hall is currently showcasing the work of local watercolor artist Joy Osborne, a longtime Loveland resident whose detailed architectural and landscape paintings are earning fresh attention through a new public exhibit. Osborne’s exhibit features approximately thirty original watercolor pieces, all of which are available for purchase. At the conclusion of the show, Osborne will also raffle off one of her original paintings, with proceeds benefiting Loveland’s LIFE

Loveland sports stayed competitive this week as bowling took its first losses, basketball split games, swimming impressed, and state champ E

by Mary Ann Lynn LIFE Food Pantry Executive Director Carol Rountree In December, Loveland’s LIFE Food Pantry named local resident Carol Rountree as its new Executive Director. Rountree has been involved with the organization for many years as a supporter and brings to the role extensive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector and community-focused program development. Her career of service includes leadership positions with the University of Cincinnati Foundation, Inter

By Mike Meldon LMC Building- Watercolor by Joy Osborne For anyone who spends time along the Little Miami River—walking the bike trail, paddling on a warm day, or simply enjoying the view—it’s clear how central the river is to life in Loveland. That’s why recent news from the Little Miami Conservancy (LMC), one of the region’s longtime environmental stewards, is important to the community. LMC announced that its Executive Director, Jason Brownknight, will be stepping down to p

From AI to networking, today’s hiring process looks nothing like it did even a few years ago. A local HR consultant explains what job seekers should do differently. By Jodi Brandstetter It’s a new year, so why not consider a new career? A recent LinkedIn survey showed that more than 50% of professionals are actively looking for a new role this year. If you haven’t been in the job market recently, you may be surprised by just how different the experience has become. Applying t

Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz has reportedly turned down a record-breaking contract extension. Discover why agent Scott Boras is eyei

2026 Valentine Lady Cynthia Tait Loveland city council rang in the new year with its first meeting of the year. A robust agenda of yearly resolutions, a zoning change to add a Special Planning District and adjustments to the city’s sidewalk program and the city manager’s spending authority awaited. But first, as tradition dictates, CeeCee Collins, Director of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance presented the newest Valentine Lady, Cynthia Tait, who was introduced by last

The Loveland Shorts Film Festival (LSFF) is now accepting entries for its 2026 Poster Competition, and local artists are invited to submit original designs for a chance to be featured as the face of the festival.

The Friday Listen is a simple, weekly reflection on music that’s been sticking with me — songs worth sitting with, revisiting, or hearing a little more closely.

Mel Robbins’ best-selling self-help book, The Let Them Theory , has clearly struck a nerve. After selling more than seven million copies and topping The New York Times, Amazon, and Audible lists in 2025, it’s safe to say the message resonates with a wide audience. The core message from Robbins is that much of our stress comes from managing others’ reactions, expectations, and approval. When we “let them” think, feel, and act as they choose, we free ourselves to make decisions

The Cincinnati Bearcats have had a rough season. Things have gotten so bad that fans organized a " paper bag protest " for the most recent game given all of the team's struggles. The "Paper Bag Protest" via Reddit Head coach Wes Miller has been on the hottest of seats, at least according to many in the national media. His intense comments and postgame rants have raised plenty of eyebrows. "I don’t care what people think... Everybody can quit on us. Everybody. I hear it. It’

By Josie Shaffer, Loveland High School Student The United States continues to face a gun violence epidemic, infamously holding the title of having the highest rate of gun violence for a highly-developed country. In fact, more statistics from   thetrace.org , an investigative journalistic website dedicated to unpacking gun violence, revealed that while 2025 marked a milestone for the lowest rates of gun violence on record, over 40,000 people were still shot— more than 110 peop

Marty Supreme  is currently playing in theaters around the Loveland Ohio area. I was predestined to like this movie. I have become a pretty big fan of Timothee Chalamet in the past few years, ever since I saw him in "Wonka", and I like what the Safdie brothers do as far as directing. And I fully understand that this was a solo directing job from Josh Safdie, which I am all in for at this point. Josh Safdie has always felt like more of a director than his brother Benny. I feel