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East Loveland Avenue at Third Street to Close Jan. 30 City archive Tue, Jan 9, 2024 Beginning Jan. 30, 2024, East Loveland Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Third Street and 200 feet east of Fifth Street for approximately six months to replace the bridge over Bares Run (near the East Loveland Nature Preserve). A detour route will be in place. The…

Loveland-Madeira Road Corridor Improvements - Systemic Phase City archive Tue, Jan 9, 2024 The City of Loveland has been awarded an ODOT Systematic Safety Grant to install sidewalks along Loveland-Madeira Road from the corporation limit (near the Public Works facility) to approximately the Oasis Turf & Tree/Kroger/Castle Skateland area. This is an estimated $283,191…

2024 Call for Bands City archive Mon, Jan 8, 2024 The City of Loveland is seeking musicians for its 2024 events, including the city’s outdoor concert series and holiday festivals. Interested performers are encouraged to complete an online interest form by the deadline of Feb. 15, 2024. The city will make its selections for the…

Hearts Afire Weekend Returns Feb. 9-11 City archive Thu, Jan 4, 2024 The City of Loveland is pleased to announce dates for its third annual Hearts Afire Weekend. Sparks will fly February 9-11 in Loveland, the “Sweetheart of Ohio.” Most activities will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10. The weekend will feature live ice carving, outdoor decorations…

Loveland Water Remains Safe, Compliant with Ohio EPA Standards City archive Thu, Dec 21, 2023 Amid recent reports of Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) levels in numerous Greater Cincinnati water systems, the City of Loveland reminds its water customers that our water remains safe for consumption and satisfies all current state and federal Environmental Protection Agency…

Assistant City Manager Cory Wright Resigns City archive Wed, Dec 13, 2023 Assistant City Manager Cory Wright is leaving the City of Loveland effective Jan. 9, 2024. Wright has accepted an offer from Union Township (Ohio) to serve as Township Administrator. Formerly, Wright worked for Union Township from 2006-2022. He filed his letter of resignation…

LPD Command Staff Expands City archive Wed, Dec 13, 2023 Officer Kyle Bibelhausen of the Loveland Police Department has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant. He took his oath of office at Loveland City Council’s Dec. 12 meeting. Bibelhausen has served the citizens of Loveland since 2002, most notably as handler for K9 Mack…

Registration Open: Hearts Afire Valentine Pageant City archive Tue, Dec 5, 2023 Do you have a little sweetheart? The City of Loveland is partnering with the Loveland Stage Company to host the second annual Hearts Afire Valentine Pageant on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. The pageant is part of Hearts Afire Weekend (Feb. 9-11, 2024), a city-wide event…

Council Members Take Oaths of Office City archive Tue, Dec 5, 2023 City Council held an organizational meeting Dec. 4 to administer oaths of office and select the roles of mayor and vice mayor. First, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Joseph Deters administered oaths of office to Council Members Kathy Bailey, Andy Bateman, and Brian Goodyear. All…

LPD Welcomes New Employee City archive Thu, Nov 30, 2023 Erin Godsey, the Loveland Police Department’s new Property Room Manager, was introduced at the Nov. 28 City Council meeting. Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey administered the oath of office to Godsey. Godsey is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s Degree in…

Blair's Term Comes to End City archive Thu, Nov 30, 2023 Council Member Kent Blair's final Loveland City Council meeting was Nov. 28. He was recognized for his service to the city. Mr. Blair has served on City Council since 2017 and did not run for re-election. His seat will be replaced by Brian Goodyear, who will take the oath of…

City Announces New Budget Tool for Fiscal Transparency City archive Thu, Nov 30, 2023 The City of Loveland is operating new budget software that promotes transparency. The 2024 budget is the first to utilize the new software, ClearGov. The program is designed not only to expedite the budgeting process for staff but to provide residents with an accessible…

Firefighters Association Donates $15k to Charity City archive Thu, Nov 30, 2023 The Loveland-Symmes Firefighters Association donated $15k to the Karen Wellington Foundation (KWF). During Loveland City Council’s Nov. 28 meeting, Chief Huber of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department presented a check on “Giving Tuesday.” In honor of Cancer Awareness Month every…

Hometown Hero Banners Debut City archive Tue, Nov 28, 2023 The City of Loveland’s Hometown Hero Military Banner Program has debuted. Banners are located on utility poles along Loveland-Miamiville Road and Paxton Avenue/Oakland Avenue/State Route 48. The banners honor 33 Loveland residents who are serving or who have served in the United…

LPD Launches "Food for Fines" Program City archive Mon, Nov 20, 2023 This holiday season, the Loveland Police Department (LPD) hopes to help others and take the Grinch out of receiving a citation. LPD is launching a Food for Fines Program. Officers can issue a warning slip for specific traffic-related violations — such as speeding — from Nov. 23…

Economic Development Update: November 2023 City archive Thu, Nov 16, 2023 This fall, several businesses are opening their doors, expanding, or have announced plans to open in the City of Loveland. “We welcome these businesses to the city and appreciate them choosing Loveland as their home. As the holidays approach, we encourage our residents to shop…

LPD's Holiday Crime Prevention Tips City archive Mon, Nov 13, 2023 The holiday season is approaching, and the Loveland Police Department would like to share reminders about crime prevention: Have a “9 p.m. Routine” before going to bed. Remove valuables, key fobs, and garage door openers from your car. Lock your home’s exterior doors and…

City Awarded Grants to Add Seating to Nisbet Park City archive Thu, Nov 9, 2023 As part of the ongoing revitalization of Nisbet Park, the City of Loveland has been awarded two grants for seating. The city received a $35,000 grant from the Hamilton County Board of Health and a $27,845 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ NatureWorks Program.…

Election Follow-Up: Loveland City Council City archive Thu, Nov 9, 2023 City of Loveland residents voted Nov. 7 to fill three open seats on Loveland City Council. One new candidate was elected to Council, and two seats were re-appointed. Brian Goodyear is newly elected to City Council. He will be sworn in Dec. 4. Incumbent candidates Kathy Bailey…

Ring in the Holidays at Loveland's Christmas Tree Lighting Festival City archive Mon, Nov 6, 2023 Ring in the holiday season by attending the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 4-8 p.m. in Historic Downtown Loveland. The festival is a new City of Loveland holiday tradition featuring fun for all ages. Admission is free. The event will take place in the…

City Seeks Citizens to Fill Committee Openings City archive Thu, Oct 19, 2023 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 Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Applications are available online at https://lovelandoh.gov/FormCenter or at City Hall (120 W.…

The Candy Police Are Coming! City archive Mon, Oct 16, 2023 The Loveland Police Department (LPD), Hamilton Township Police, and Warren County Sheriff’s Office want to make Halloween a special day for kids and adults with special needs. If you reside within the City of Loveland or Hamilton Township limits and have a loved one living with…

City Awarded $4M Grant to Improve Loveland-Madeira Road Corridor City archive Fri, Oct 13, 2023 The City of Loveland has been awarded a $4.6-million grant through the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) to improve the Loveland-Madeira Road Corridor. “OKI’s funding award is significant because it allows the city to take concrete action to advance the…

LPD Celebrates 75th Anniversary City archive Thu, Oct 12, 2023 At the Oct. 10 City Council meeting, Chief Michael Gabrielson presented the Loveland Police Department's 75th anniversary badge to the community. Officers will wear these special badges for one year. City Council members were presented with honorary badges from Assistant Chief…

City Earns Financial Award from Ohio Auditor City archive Thu, Oct 12, 2023 The City of Loveland has earned the Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction. The award recognizes the Finance Department’s transparency. Less than 5% of reporting organizations in Ohio receive this award. Director of Finance Mark Medlar accepted this award on behalf of the…

Properties Designated as Locally Historic Structures City archive Thu, Oct 12, 2023 Two properties have been added to the City of Loveland’s roster of locally designated historic structures. “Years from now, we want you to be able to continue to visit these structures and appreciate their historic significance to the city,” explained David Kennedy, Loveland…

City Trick-or-Treat Hours City archive Thu, Oct 12, 2023 The City of Loveland will hold trick-or-treat hours on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. A few reminders... Safety Tips from LPD Trick-or-treat in groups. Stay in contact with a parent/guardian by phone, text, or Find My iPhone. Carry a light. Wear reflective clothing. Don't eat…

Name the New Parking Lot City archive Mon, Oct 9, 2023 The City of Loveland is building a new parking lot in Historic Downtown, and residents are invited to suggest names for consideration. The parking lot will be built between First Street and State Route 48. The lot will feature 147 parking spaces and create a new access point…

West Loveland Avenue Traffic Study City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 The City of Loveland has partnered with an engineering firm to examine traffic patterns of the West Loveland Area bridge and surrounding area. A public survey was conducted in Summer 2023. Please stay tuned for more public engagement opportunities, including open houses. Project…

Bike Trail Bridge City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is replacing the O'Bannon Creek Bridge on the Little Miami Scenic Trail. This is the bridge just northeast of the restroom building in Nisbet Park. The O’Bannon Creek Bridge is one of the original bridges that remains from when the…

City Hall/The Works Parking Lot City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 The downtown lots at City Hall and The Works Brick Oven Restaurant will be reconfigured and repaved in 2024. Sidewalks will be added along Railroad Avenue from approximately Railway Barber Shop to Harrison Avenue. Additionally, there will be minor storm sewer work. Project Dates…

West Loveland Avenue Bridge City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 The West Loveland Avenue Bridge is scheduled to be repaired in 2024. During construction, the bridge will remain open to traffic with a reduced number of lanes. The bridge is owned and maintained by both Clermont and Hamilton County. The project is funded by Hamilton County…

Downtown Parking Lot City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 The city will begin construction on a new downtown parking lot between First Street and State Route 48. The lot will add 147 new parking spaces and will create a new vehicular and pedestrian access point into the downtown district from State Route 48. There will be no parking…

East Loveland Avenue City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 Repairing East Loveland Avenue is a collaborative project between the City of Loveland, Clermont County, and the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD). There are many parts of this large project: Clermont County is providing $478,320 for the replacement of the bridge on East…

South Riverside Avenue / East Kemper Road City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District is working in partnership with the City of Loveland to find the best possible solutions to address erosion and unstable streambank concerns within the area. USACE conducted a feasibility study to investigate a…

Bike Trail Automated Crossing City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 The city has been awarded a grant to install an automated traffic signal system at the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail crossing along West Loveland Avenue. To create the new system, two types of signals will be installed — traditional overhead traffic light signals for vehicles…

LSFD Downtown Fire Station City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 Historic Downtown’s Station 63 fire house at the intersection of East Loveland Avenue/State Route 48 will be relocated to 220 E. Loveland Ave. At this site, a modern fire station will be constructed. Project Dates Start Date: November 2024 Estimated Completion: Early 2026 Learn…

New Sidewalks City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 Improving walkability in the city is a goal of the city’s 2022 Comprehensive Master Plan, and residents will begin seeing new sidewalk connections. As part of a multi-phase project, new sidewalks were added along the east side of Loveland-Miamiville Road from State Route…

Heights Water Main Replacement City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 The city is replacing water main in the Loveland Heights neighborhood. A public water main will be added along West Main Street between Cherokee Drive and Highland Street, where currently only a private main exists. Adding a public main would complete a looped system for what is…

Loveland-Madeira Road Corridor Improvements - Phase 1 City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 The City of Loveland has been awarded a $4.6-million grant through the OKI Regional Council of Governments to improve the Loveland-Madeira Road Corridor. This will fund a project to improve Loveland-Madeira Road from West Loveland Avenue to just past Valley View Lane. Plans…

LPD to host Faith & Blue Service City archive Thu, Sep 28, 2023 The Loveland Police Department (LPD) will host a Faith & Blue service at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. Faith & Blue Weekend is a national event with activities in communities across the country that bring together law enforcement and residents…

New Public Art City archive Tue, Sep 26, 2023 The City of Loveland’s Arts Commission is leading a public art project to decorate the city’s traffic signal boxes. Two installments have been added for 2023. The two new designs join the city’s first traffic signal box wrap — “Bicycles” by Peter Sexton installed in 2022 — that…

One Stop Drop City archive Thu, Sep 7, 2023 The Loveland Sustainability Council’s annual One Stop Drop event will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 from 1-4 p.m. at multiple locations. This is a free event for City of Loveland and Symmes Township residents. The event is your chance to drop off reusable/recyclable items sitting…

Movie in the Park: Encanto City archive Tue, Sep 5, 2023 The City of Loveland’s Movie in the Park featuring Walt Disney’s Encanto has been rescheduled to Saturday, Sept. 16. The movie will be shown at Phillips Park, 11667 Rich Road. The event is free to attend. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with pre-show fun including…

Tot-Lot Playsets to Be Replaced City archive Mon, Aug 21, 2023 In Fall 2023, new playsets will be installed in the Loveland Heights’ Tot-Lot Parks. The Loveland Heights is one of the oldest recorded subdivisions in Hamilton County, comprising approximately 500 single-family residences mostly constructed in the mid-1950s. The Heights…

LPD Hires Officer City archive Thu, Aug 17, 2023 Officer Michael Spinelli was sworn in as the newest member of the Loveland Police Department (LPD). He officially was introduced at the August 15 City Council meeting. Spinelli has been a police officer for 10 years spending the last 6.5 years with the Trenton Police Department…

Survey Results: West Loveland Avenue Traffic Study City archive Tue, Aug 8, 2023 The City of Loveland is in the process of conducting a feasibility study for a project to address transportation issues within Historic Downtown Loveland. Current issues include travel delays and congestion on and near the West Loveland Avenue Bridge over the Little Miami River.…

Military Banner Program: Aug. 31 Deadline to Apply City archive Tue, Aug 8, 2023 The city wants to debut its Hometown Hero Military Banner Program for Veterans Day in November. Applications are due by Aug. 31. This is an opportunity to salute the brave men and women currently serving or who have served our country by proudly displaying their photos in the…

Grant Awarded to Loveland-Symmes & Goshen Fire Departments City archive Thu, Aug 3, 2023 The City of Loveland, along with Goshen and Symmes Townships, has been awarded a regional Homeland Security grant in the amount of $441,725.88. The grant was awarded from the 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant funding from the federal government. The Goshen Township Fire…

POSTPONED: Movie in the Park: Encanto City archive Thu, Aug 3, 2023 UPDATE The 8/12 Movie in the Park is being postponed due to weather. Rescheduled date TBA. Don’t miss the City of Loveland’s next Movie in the Park! Up next is Walt Disney’s Encanto on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Phillips Park, 11667 Rich Road. The event is free to attend. The night…