City of Loveland: archive · Ohio News Flash

Celebrate Independence Day City archive Thu, May 30, 2024 Save the date! The City of Loveland’s 2024 Independence Day Celebration will be held Thursday, July 4. The annual event will feature family games, live entertainment, food trucks, a concert, a parade, and fireworks. Details will follow in the coming weeks. If you or your…

Apply for Citizens Police Academy City archive Thu, May 30, 2024 The Loveland Police Department (LPD) is accepting applications for the 2024 Loveland Citizens' Police Academy. The academy is comprised of 10 sessions. Participants will meet on Wednesday evenings Sept. 4 – Nov. 13 for approximately three hours. Each session will teach about a…

Missing Person Alert City archive Tue, May 28, 2024 The Loveland Police Department (LPD) is searching for Brittany Moran. Brittany was last seen in the Loveland area between May 15 and May 16, 2024. She is a 30-year-old, white female. She is 5’2” and 140 pounds with dark hair. Unknown clothing description. If you see Brittany or…

City Welcomes New Businesses City archive Tue, May 21, 2024 This spring, several businesses have opened their doors or have announced plans to open in the City of Loveland. “We appreciate these businesses choosing Loveland. Local businesses are the backbone of our economy and help make Loveland the special place we work and play,” said…

PFAS Update: EPA Guidance for Home Water Filters City archive Mon, May 20, 2024 As water providers across the country develop treatment plans to address Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a fact sheet about residential water filters. There are many drinking water filters on the market, but not all…

Stineman Honored with McCoy Award City archive Thu, May 16, 2024 Loveland City Council presented the 2024 Stan McCoy Sr. Community Service Volunteer Award at its May 14 meeting. Lisa Freeman and Dan Timmerman of the Parks & Recreation Board presented the award to Rob Stineman. This annual award is presented to a nominee who has participated…

Apply for Loveland U City archive Mon, May 13, 2024 Enrollment is open for the 2024 Loveland U Citizens’ Leadership Academy. Loveland U consists of 10 sessions held weekly from September through November. Each weekly session is hands-on with minimal lecture time. Participants will share feedback about issues, plans, and…

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection City archive Thu, May 9, 2024 The annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 8-10 a.m. at Loveland High School, 1 Tiger Trail. This event is ONLY for City of Loveland and Symmes Township residents, not just a 45140 zip code. You must show proof that you are a…

City Awarded $2M Grant to Build Sidewalks Along State Route 48 City archive Thu, May 9, 2024 The City of Loveland has been awarded a $2-million grant to build sidewalks along State Route 48 from Blossom View Drive to Butterworth Road. The project will rebuild the existing sidewalk on the east side of State Route 48, and then extend the project north into Warren County.…

2024 Concert in the Park Series Announced City archive Tue, May 7, 2024 Save the dates! The City of Loveland has announced details for its 2024 Concert in the Park series. All concerts take place on Sundays from 6-8 p.m. in the amphitheater of Downtown Loveland’s Nisbet Park, 126 Karl Brown Way. Speakers will be positioned to broadcast music…

Bike Trail Bridge Reopened City archive Tue, May 7, 2024 The Little Miami Scenic Trail has reopened in the northbound direction from Historic Downtown Loveland. Since October 2023, the trail was closed in this direction to replace the O’Bannon Creek pedestrian bridge, located just past Nisbet Park. The Ohio Department of Natural…

Memorial Day Program to Feature Colonel J. Scott Calder City archive Thu, May 2, 2024 The City of Loveland Veterans Committee is pleased to announce details for its 2024 Memorial Day parade and ceremony. The event will be held Monday, May 27, starting with a parade at 9 a.m. from Loveland Elementary School, 600 Loveland Madeira Road, to the Loveland Veterans’…

West Loveland Avenue Traffic Study City archive Thu, May 2, 2024 Proposed alternate traffic routes have been suggested as part of the West Loveland Avenue Traffic Study. These alternates were presented to the public on April 30, 2024. Review the presentation and learn more about the study at…

LPD Invites Community to 'Stuff-A-Truck' City archive Tue, Apr 30, 2024 The Loveland Police Department (LPD) and Loveland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (LCPAAA) are sponsoring a “Stuff-A-Truck” event on Saturday, May 11. The event will be held from 12-8 p.m. during the annual Loveland Food Truck Rally at the Shoppers Haven Plaza, 597…

LPD Recognized for Excellence in Policy Management & Training City archive Fri, Apr 26, 2024 The Loveland Police Department has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2023 by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy, training and wellness support for first responders and public servants. The Lexipol Connect program tracks LPD’s…

New Employees Welcomed City archive Thu, Apr 25, 2024 Two new employees were sworn in at the April 23 City Council meeting. Trevor Sora joins the Loveland Public Works Department as the Downtown Groundskeeper. He will be responsible for caring for Nisbet Park, City Hall, and the surrounding area. He is a lifelong Loveland resident…

City Council Presents Community Awards City archive Thu, Apr 25, 2024 Loveland City Council presented two awards at its April 23 meeting: 2024 Louis G. Rockwood Community Service Volunteer Award Gary Giver was presented the Rockwood Award by Mayor Kathy Bailey to recognize his volunteer time and accomplishments. At the Loveland Stage Company, a…

City Named a 'Tree City USA' City archive Fri, Apr 19, 2024 The City of Loveland has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. To celebrate, an Arbor Day event will be held Saturday, April 27. The City of Loveland achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the…

PFAS Update: Loveland Developing Treatment Plan for Regulations City archive Fri, Apr 19, 2024 The City of Loveland continues to monitor the development of regulations for Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and is continuing to develop a treatment plan to address PFAS. All the while, the City of Loveland continues to…

2024 Road Paving City archive Fri, Apr 19, 2024 In 2024, the city will invest $1.3 million to improve its roads. Project Dates Timeframe: Spring - Fall 2024 Roads to Be Paved Stoneybrook Neighborhood Debra Lane Glenda Drive Highridge Circle Highridge Drive Jilbe Lane Kenmar Drive Marbea Drive Ridge Circle Heights Neighborhood…

City Engineer Hired City archive Thu, Apr 18, 2024 The City of Loveland has hired a new City Engineer, Kelsey Richards. Richards started April 15, replacing former engineer Cindy Klopfenstein. Klopfenstein accepted a position with the Village of Indian Hill in February 2024. “The City Engineer position is an important role that…

Local Artists Showcased at City Hall City archive Tue, Apr 16, 2024 A new art gallery highlighting Loveland artists has debuted at Loveland City Hall. The city’s Arts Commission has created a gallery space, which will be rotated seasonally and feature local artists. The mounting system can display approximately 30 pieces of art, and the…

Volunteer for Earth Month City archive Fri, Apr 12, 2024 Did you know April is Earth Month? If you or your organization is looking for a way to give back, the City of Loveland’s Tree & Environment Committee has two upcoming opportunities. Annual Litter Clean-Up Saturday, April 20 9 a.m. – noon Nisbet Park Help pick up litter for the…

Register for Memorial Day Parade City archive Thu, Apr 11, 2024 The City of Loveland’s Veterans Committee is pleased to announce the 2024 Memorial Day program will be held Monday, May 27, and parade registration is open. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Loveland Elementary School, 600 Loveland Madeira Road. If you or your organization…

City's 2024 Water Rate Not Increasing City archive Tue, Apr 9, 2024 The water rate for the City of Loveland is the same in 2024 as in 2023, and the city remains one of the lowest priced water utility providers in the State of Ohio. This information is based on an annual rate survey comparing water and sewer costs for 2024 across 69 water…

LPD Supporting Local Diaper Drive City archive Mon, Apr 8, 2024 From April 7 through May 12 (Mother’s Day), Loveland Police Department officers will ask drivers who receive a written traffic warning to donate diapers to the Care Center’s diaper drive. This program, modeled after LPD’s successful Food for Fines program held during the 2023…

New Assistant City Manager Hired City archive Fri, Apr 5, 2024 The City of Loveland has hired a new Assistant City Manager, Chris Wojnicz. Wojnicz (pronounced WINE-itch) will start April 9, replacing former Assistant City Manager Cory Wright. Wright accepted a position with Union Township (Clermont County) in December 2023. “We are very…

Attend Dyson Trail Ribbon Cutting April 27 City archive Tue, Apr 2, 2024 The City of Loveland’s Tree and Environment Committee invites you to a ribbon cutting ceremony April 27 at 10 a.m. to officially open the Dyson Trail. The ceremony will be held at the trailhead at Phillips Park, 11667 Rich Road. The trailhead is near the front parking lot and…

LPD Recognized for Community Policing Efforts City archive Mon, Apr 1, 2024 The Loveland Police Department was recently named the April 2024 “Agency of the Month” by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation for their outstanding community policing efforts. In 2018, the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law…

Public Hearing: Hamilton County Community Development Block Grant Program City archive Thu, Mar 28, 2024 Loveland City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at or about 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at Loveland City Hall, 120 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland, Ohio 45140. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments regarding a proposed…

West Loveland Avenue Traffic Study: Open House Scheduled for April 30 City archive Tue, Mar 26, 2024 The City of Loveland invites residents, local business owners, workers, and frequent area travelers to attend a public open house to review and provide feedback on several alternatives being explored as part of the West Loveland Avenue Traffic Study. The city has been…

Viewing the Solar Eclipse Safely City archive Tue, Mar 19, 2024 On Monday, April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will pass over Ohio. People within a 124-mile-wide band in the state of Ohio will experience a total solar eclipse. Warren and Hamilton Counties are in the path of partial totality, meaning Loveland will experience a partial eclipse at…

Annual Electronics Recycling Event Returns City archive Mon, Mar 18, 2024 Have old televisions or electronics you wish to declutter and donate? The Loveland Sustainability Council will hold its annual Electronics Recycling event on Saturday, April 27 from 1-4 p.m. The event will be held at GI Haul Junk and Waste Removal, 415 Wards Corner Road. It is…

Employment Opportunity: LPD Hiring City archive Fri, Mar 15, 2024 The Loveland Police Department is growing! The department currently is hiring for a full-time police officer. Lateral and Non-Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted March 15 - April 12, 2024. Please visit the website for more information.

Public Hearing: Hamilton County Community Development Block Grant Program City archive Thu, Mar 14, 2024 Loveland City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at or about 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at Loveland City Hall, 120 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland, Ohio 45140. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments regarding the Hamilton…

Congressman Landsman Secures Federal Funding for $2.1M Water Main Project City archive Tue, Mar 12, 2024 The City of Loveland has been awarded $745K in federal grant funding, secured by Congressman Greg Landsman, to go toward a project in the Loveland Heights neighborhood — helping to make this the city’s first large-scale water main replacement project that will not require the…

Construction to Begin on West Loveland Avenue Bridge City archive Mon, Mar 11, 2024 Construction will begin on West Loveland Avenue Bridge’s sidewalks on March 25. The project is expected to finish no later than Aug. 30, 2024. Crews will begin the workday at approximately 8:30 a.m. The project will require partial lane closures, and traffic will be maintained…

Second Outdoor Dining Area Added to Nisbet Park City archive Fri, Mar 1, 2024 The newest addition to Nisbet Park’s outdoor dining area has been installed, as part of the ongoing revitalization of the park. Eight metal picnic tables with attached benches were installed by Loveland Public Works along the Little Miami Scenic Trail. This is in addition to…

Pageant Raises Funds for Loveland Stage Company City archive Wed, Feb 28, 2024 The second annual Hearts Afire Valentine Pageant raised $1,923 for the Loveland Stage Company (LSC). The baby/toddler pageant was held Feb. 10 during Hearts Afire Weekend. This is the second year for the pageant. All proceeds benefitted the not-for-profit, award-winning theater…

City Debuts Redesigned Website City archive Fri, Feb 16, 2024 The City of Loveland completed a website upgrade of LovelandOH.gov. The city’s main website underwent a five-month redesign process by CivicPlus, a government website provider. Now, the website is mobile-friendly for consistent access across devices and meets the federal…

Warm Weather, Large Crowds for 2024 Hearts Afire Weekend City archive Mon, Feb 12, 2024 Love was in the air February 9-11 during the City of Loveland’s third annual Hearts Afire Weekend. The event featured fire, ice, live entertainment, and outdoor decorations. Businesses throughout the city participated with valentine specials and love-inspired activities. One of…

Construction Starting Soon on Downtown Parking Lot City archive Thu, Feb 8, 2024 The City of Loveland is moving forward to add more parking to its Historic Downtown business district. On Feb. 6, City Council awarded a bid to DJ Drew Company to begin construction on a surface lot. Construction is expected to begin with tree removal and site prep as early as…

Registration Open: LSFD Safety Camp City archive Tue, Feb 6, 2024 Registration is open for the 2024 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…

LPD to Upgrade Radio Communication in 2024 City archive Tue, Feb 6, 2024 In continuing to utilize the latest in technology to enhance public safety, the Loveland Police Department’s fleet will be outfitted with new radios in 2024. Commonly, police agencies and first responders use mobile radios that are designed with frequencies to allow different…

Agility Course Added to Dog Park City archive Mon, Feb 5, 2024 An agility course is the newest addition to the City of Loveland’s Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park. The course consists of six stations including a dog jump, a crawl tunnel, a hoop jump, stepping paws, a hilltop climbing challenge, and a grooming table with leash holder.…

Hearts Afire Weekend: Parking & Road Closures City archive Mon, Jan 29, 2024 The City of Loveland’s Hearts Afire Weekend will take place Feb. 9-11, 2024. The festival's main day is Saturday, Feb. 10. Large events such as this require temporary road closures and parking restrictions. The closures will be managed by on-duty law enforcement officers. Anyone…

LPD Adds Lieutenant to Command Staff City archive Thu, Jan 25, 2024 Officer Michael Boettger of the Loveland Police Department (LPD) has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant. He took his oath of office, which was administered by Mayor Kathy Bailey, at Loveland City Council’s Jan. 23 meeting. Boettger has served the citizens of Loveland since…

Hearts Afire Weekend Schedule City archive Mon, Jan 22, 2024 Sparks will fly Valentine’s Day weekend in Loveland, AKA the “Sweetheart of Ohio.” The activity schedule for Hearts Afire Weekend, which takes place Feb. 9-11, has been released. The weekend features elements of fire and ice with sparks of love-inspired activities. Many free…

LPD Welcomes New Officer City archive Thu, Jan 11, 2024 Officer Walt Griffith was sworn in as the newest member of the Loveland Police Department (LPD). He officially was introduced at the City Council meeting on Jan. 9, 2024. Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey administered the oath of office to Griffith. “We feel we have a very special…

City Engineer Cindy Klopfenstein Resigns City archive Thu, Jan 11, 2024 City Engineer Cindy Klopfenstein is leaving the City of Loveland effective Feb. 2, 2024. She is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM). 2024 marks Klopfenstein’s 16th year of employment with Loveland, where she has led civil engineering…