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Loveland’s 150th Anniversary Sponsorships Now Available City archive Fri, Jan 30, 2026 In 2026, the City of Loveland will proudly celebrate 150 years since its founding, and we invite our community to be part of this historic milestone through our Sesquicentennial Sponsorship Program. Both residential/family and commercial/business sponsorship opportunities are…

Protect Your Pipes During Freezing Temperatures City archive Fri, Jan 23, 2026 Cold weather can put your home’s plumbing at risk. When temperatures stay below freezing, taking a few simple steps can help prevent frozen or burst pipes—and costly repairs. When Temperatures Stay Below Freezing Give Pipes a Helping Hand If pipes run through cabinets or…

Loveland Sets Hearts Afire with Valentine Fun, February 12-15, 2025 City archive Wed, Jan 21, 2026 LOVELAND, OHIO (January 21, 2026) — Love will be in the air as Loveland invites residents and visitors to experience Hearts Afire Weekend, a four-day Valentine celebration running February 12–15, 2026. The event transforms the city into a vibrant destination filled with art…

City of Loveland Accepting Applications for Loveland U Citizens’ Leadership Academy City archive Thu, Dec 18, 2025 LOVELAND, OHIO — The City of Loveland is now accepting applications for Loveland U, the City’s Citizens’ Leadership Academy designed to give residents and local stakeholders an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how their community operates. Loveland U offers participants the…

City of Loveland Announces 150th Anniversary Celebration Details City archive Wed, Dec 17, 2025 LOVELAND, OHIO (December 17, 2025) - The City of Loveland is excited to announce that 2026 marks a major milestone: our 150th Sesquicentennial Anniversary! Throughout the year, the city will host a series of events to bring residents, businesses, and visitors together to…

City of Loveland Announces Schedule Change for December Council Meetings City archive Tue, Dec 2, 2025 LOVELAND, OHIO (December 2, 2025) - The City of Loveland Council Organizational Meeting and the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 have been cancelled as the election results in the municipal election held November 4, 2025 will not yet be certified by that…

Sesquicentennial Celebration – 2026 Loveland’s 150th Anniversary City Flag Contest Announcement City archive Mon, Dec 1, 2025 As part of the preparations for Loveland’s 150th anniversary in 2026, the Sesquicentennial Committee issued a Call for Art earlier this year inviting the community to help redesign the City of Loveland flag. Loveland artists—those who live or work in the city and were at least…

Loveland Seeks Citizens to Fill Committee Openings City archive Mon, Nov 17, 2025 Loveland Seeks Citizens to Fill Committee Openings LOVELAND, OHIO (November 18, 2025) — Citizens who wish to be considered for any Board, Commission, or Committee must complete an application and submit it to Misty Clark, Clerk of Council, by Monday, December 1. Applications are…

City of Loveland to Host 5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival December 6 City archive Thu, Nov 13, 2025 LOVELAND, OHIO (November 24, 2025) - The City of Loveland, in partnership with the Loveland-Symmes Firefighters Association, invites the community to join the 5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, December 6, from 4–8 p.m. in Historic Downtown Loveland. The…

Election Update City archive Thu, Nov 6, 2025 Election Update In accordance with the City Charter, the organizational meeting to seat the newly elected City Council was scheduled for December 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The City is aware that, while provisional ballots are still being counted, current results indicate an automatic…

State Route 48/Second Street will be closed to through traffic at the railroad crossing City archive Wed, Nov 5, 2025 State Route 48/Second Street will be closed to through traffic at the railroad crossing from 11/10/25 at 9am through 11/11/25, with a weather day for 11/12/25, for railroad maintenance and repair. Detour routes will be posted. Please plan extra travel time and use caution in the…

Christmas Tree Lighting Festival Craft Vendor Registration City archive Mon, Sep 29, 2025 To learn more and to register to become a vendor, please click here

City of Loveland Announces New Fire Station to be Named in Honor of Chief Otto Huber City archive Wed, Sep 24, 2025 LOVELAND, OHIO (September 24, 2025) — The City of Loveland is proud to announce that its new fire station, currently under construction at 220 E. Loveland Avenue, will be named in honor of longtime Loveland-Symmes Fire Department Chief Otto Huber. The new facility will replace…

Brush & Leaf Collection – Mark Your Calendars! City archive Mon, Sep 22, 2025 Brush & Leaf Collection – Mark Your Calendars! The City’s fall collection is coming up: Brush Collection begins Oct. 5. Please place brush in the grass near the roadside by Sunday night, Oct. 4. Public Works will collect brush for about two weeks. Leaf Collection begins Oct. 13.…

Scheduled Water Shutdown City archive Wed, Sep 17, 2025 A scheduled water shutdown will occur on Friday 9/19 from 10AM-12PM for watermain repairs impacting the following residents: 205 Highland Loveland Pines Timbercrest- Buildings A, B, & C 811 Florence 789 Brown 785 Brown No boil water advisory. Thank you for your patience.

In Memory of Former Vice Mayor Angela Settell City archive Thu, Aug 14, 2025 The City of Loveland is deeply saddened to share the passing of former City Council Member Angela Settell, who faithfully served our community from 2011 to 2019, including time as Vice Mayor. Angela brought a wealth of expertise in finance, human resources, and income tax to her…

City of Loveland Water: PFAS Update City archive Mon, Aug 4, 2025 PFAS News City of Loveland Awarded $1.3M for PFAS Treatment Design The City of Loveland has been awarded $1.3 million in principal forgiveness funding from the Ohio EPA to design a treatment solution for Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the city’s water system. PFAS are…

Cherokee Drive & West Main Street Water Main Replacement: PROJECT COMPLETE! City archive Tue, Jul 29, 2025 The City of Loveland is proud to announce the completion of major infrastructure improvements in the Loveland Heights neighborhood, focused on Cherokee Drive and West Main Street. The work, completed by the City’s contractor Majors Enterprises, included: • Installation of over…

Traffic Delays City archive Mon, Jul 28, 2025 Jurgensen Construction will be milling and paving the West Loveland Avenue Bridge on Wednesday July 30th, and Thursday July 31st. Work will take place from approximately 7:00AM to 10:30 AM on both days. Traffic will be maintained during the work, however expect delays.

Water Main Break City archive Sat, Jul 12, 2025 There is a water main break affecting the following streets: Dogwood, Hickory Ridge, Cardinal, Red Bed, Shadow Wood.

Loveland Fire Chief Otto Huber Selected for Prestigious National Safety Award City archive Tue, Jul 8, 2025 LOVELAND, OHIO (July 7, 2025) — The City of Loveland is proud to announce that Loveland Symmes Fire Department (LSFD) Fire Chief Otto Huber has been named the 2025 recipient of the Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award, presented by the International Association of…

Traffic Alert: Temporary Lane Closures City archive Tue, Jul 8, 2025 Traffic Alert: Temporary Lane Closures on West Loveland Ave. eastbound between Englage and Elm on 7/14-7/15, from 9am - 3pm for water main improvements.

Concert in the Park and Movie in the Park this Saturday! City archive Sun, Jun 15, 2025 Join us June 21st 6pm-8pm at Nisbet Park for this summer's first concert in the park. The Elvis concert is popular, so arrive early to get good seats. The first Movie in the Park of the summer will be at Phillips Park at 9pm. For complete details, click here…

No Parking on O'Bannon Monday Evening through Tuesday Afternoon City archive Fri, Jun 13, 2025 On Tuesday, June 17, the city will be receiving large steel shipments for the construction of the new Fire Station at 220 E. Loveland Ave. The deliveries will occur on O'Bannon Ave. Parking on O'Bannon Ave will not be permitted from Monday at 10pm until Tuesday at 3pm to allow…

Lane Closure at W Loveland & Cherokee June 12 City archive Wed, Jun 11, 2025 There will be a lane closure tomorrow, June 12 from 9am to 3pm on West Loveland at Cherokee for water main improvements. Traffic will be controlled by traffic lights. Expect potential delays during this time.

Registation Open for 2025 Citizens Police Academy City archive Tue, Jun 10, 2025 Free fun, hands-on learning, and getting to know your neighbors & local officers — that is what the Loveland Citizens' Police Academy is all about! Since 1998, LPD has hosted the academy to increase positive community interaction, facilitate communication, and provide education…

City of Loveland Announces Full Schedule for 2025 Independence Day Celebration City archive Tue, Jun 10, 2025 LOVELAND, OHIO (June 9, 2025) — The City of Loveland is thrilled to unveil the complete event schedule for its annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, set in the heart of Historic Loveland. With a full day of family-friendly fun, entertainment, and fireworks, this…

Free Tree Giveaway City archive Tue, Jun 10, 2025 The City of Loveland is giving away free trees! This popular program launched in 2022 and has since doubled its outreach to invest in the city's tree canopy. Residents can request up to two trees per household via an online reservation system. The links to reserve a tree will go…

Help Clermont County Plan for Our Future City archive Wed, May 28, 2025 Clermont County Department of Community & Economic Development is seeking input on housing and community development challenges as it develops its five-year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for the CDBG and HOME programs. Virtual and Public Meetings will provide you with…

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony City archive Tue, May 6, 2025 Parade — 9 a.m. The event will start with a parade at 9 a.m. from Loveland Elementary School, 600 Loveland Madeira Road. If you or your organization would like to be in the parade, please register online. Parade Route: Roads will be closed approx. 8:45-10:15 a.m. for the parade.…

Call for Artists: Unbound City archive Tue, May 6, 2025 The Loveland Arts Commission is seeking artists to participate in an upcoming gallery show titled “Unbound,” which will be on display in the City Hall lobby from June 9 through July 30. This exhibit celebrates freedom from artistic constraints and invites submissions from high…

Road Closure City archive Wed, Apr 16, 2025

Hydrant Flushing Begins in March City archive Fri, Mar 7, 2025 Hydrant flushing will take place March 10 - April 11 in the City of Loveland. The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department will perform this routine maintenance. Hydrant flushing is essential for removing sediments and biofilm in water main pipes, ensuring high-quality water supply and…

Electric Aggregation Program: Opt-Out Letters Mailing March 7 City archive Fri, Mar 7, 2025 Opt-out letters will be mailing to current and newly eligible accounts in the electric aggregation program the week of March 7th. Starting with the May 2025 meter reads, the aggregation program will offer a new fixed rate of 9.07 cents/kWh for 12-months until the May 2026 meter…

Natural Gas Aggregation Program: Opt-Out Letters Mailing March 6 City archive Fri, Mar 7, 2025 Opt-out letters will be mailing to current and newly eligible accounts in the natural gas aggregation program the week of March 6th. Starting with the April 2025 meter reads, the aggregation program will offer a new fixed rate of $0.594/Ccf for 12-months until the April 2026…

Spring Brush Collection Begins March 17 City archive Mon, Mar 3, 2025 The City of Loveland’s spring brush collection will begin Monday, March 17, 2025. The Public Works Department will collect brush for approximately two weeks. There is no need to call and schedule a pick-up. Crews drive a route through the city. Please place brush at the curb no…

Save the Date: Electronics Recycling City archive Mon, Mar 3, 2025 The Loveland Sustainability Council will hold its annual Electronics Recycling event on Saturday, April 26 from 1-4 p.m. at GI Haul (5400 Dupont Circle, Milford, OH 45150). You may donate anything with a cord. Please note that some items may have a fee (cash only). Questions?…

Now Enrolling for Loveland University City archive Fri, Feb 14, 2025 Enrollment is open for the 2025 Loveland University Citizens’ Leadership Academy. Loveland U consists of 10 sessions held weekly from March 26 through May 28. Each weekly session is hands-on with minimal lecture time. Participants will share feedback about issues, plans, and…

Love Was in the Air During Hearts Afire Weekend City archive Mon, Feb 10, 2025 Love was in the air Feb. 7-9 during the City of Loveland’s fourth annual Hearts Afire Weekend. The event featured fire and ice elements with live entertainment and outdoor decorations. Businesses throughout the city participated with valentine specials and love-inspired…

LPD Welcomes New Employee City archive Wed, Jan 29, 2025 A new employee was sworn in at the Jan. 28 City Council meeting. Renee Parks joins the Loveland Police Department as Clerk of Court. This position supports and oversees Loveland Mayor's Court operations. Former Clerk of Court Melissa Bacon retired in January 2025. Renee has…

2024 Annual Report City archive Wed, Jan 29, 2025 At the Jan. 28 City Council meeting, City Manager Dave Kennedy presented the 2024 Annual Report. This document summarizes City Council’s goals and highlights how each city department worked to meet objectives in 2024. The report provides an overview for city finances, personnel…

Hearts Afire Weekend: Schedule Announced City archive Mon, Jan 27, 2025 Sparks will fly Feb. 7-9 in Loveland, AKA the “Sweetheart of Ohio.” The activity schedule for Hearts Afire Weekend has been released. The weekend features elements of fire and ice with sparks of love-inspired activities. Many free events will be hosted throughout Historic…

City Awarded Funding for Nisbet Park City archive Fri, Jan 17, 2025 As part of the ongoing revitalization of Nisbet Park, the City of Loveland has been awarded a grant to add a new section of walking trail and to install swings. The city received a $50,642 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ NatureWorks Program to go toward the…

City Welcomes New Employee City archive Thu, Jan 16, 2025 A new employee was sworn in at the Jan. 14 City Council meeting. Miya McNeal joins the Finance Department at City Hall as Customer Service Specialist. Oftentimes, this position is the first point of contact many residents have when they visit City Hall. Miya holds a degree in…

Public Invited to Open House about Loveland-Madeira Road Corridor Project City archive Fri, Jan 10, 2025 The City of Loveland, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, is proposing a roadway improvement project on Loveland Madeira Road from West Loveland Avenue to just past Valley View Lane. Proposed improvements are being funded by a $4.6-million grant through…

Project Update: Closure Canceled for West Loveland Avenue City archive Thu, Jan 9, 2025 Construction on the Cherokee Drive Water Main Replacement Project in the Loveland Heights will require a road closure and detour. This closure was scheduled for Jan. 14-16, 2025. Due to utility relocation, the project has been postponed. There will be NO closure/detour occurring…

Registration Open: 2025 LSFD Safety Camp City archive Tue, Jan 7, 2025 Registration is open for the 2025 Safety Camp! This popular program is hosted by the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department and Strive Academy. Enrollment is open to City of Loveland and Symmes Township residents ages 5-7. Campers will learn fire and safety lessons while doing hands-on…

Hearts Afire Weekend Returns Feb. 7-9 City archive Mon, Jan 6, 2025 Save the date for the City of Loveland’s fourth annual Hearts Afire Weekend, which is scheduled for Feb. 7-9, 2025. Most activities will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8. The weekend will feature elements of fire and ice including ice carving demonstrations, an ice sculpture…

Call for Art: City Flag Contest City archive Thu, Jan 2, 2025 Calling all artists! The Loveland Sesquicentennial Committee is preparing for Loveland’s 150-year anniversary in 2026 by leading a public art contest to update the city's official flag. The new flag will be used for a minimum of 10 years, displayed proudly at city buildings and…

Recycle Your Christmas Tree City archive Fri, Dec 20, 2024 The City of Loveland provides residents with an annual Christmas tree removal service. Public Works will collect trees curbside from Jan. 2-15, 2025. Please remove all decorations, lights, tree stands, and tree bags before placing your Christmas trees at the curb. For questions…