City of Loveland: archive · Ohio News Flash

Spring Brush Collection City archive Wed, Mar 1, 2023 The City of Loveland’s spring brush collection will begin Monday, March 20. Please place brush at the curb no later than Sunday, March 19. 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…

Call for Art City archive Wed, Mar 1, 2023 The City of Loveland's Arts Commission is leading a public art project to decorate traffic signal boxes. The Commission is seeking designs to be applied onto vinyl wraps. Chosen designs will earn $1,000. Artists meeting these requirements are encouraged to apply: Must be a…

City Hires Assistant Chief of Police City archive Wed, Mar 1, 2023 The City of Loveland welcomes Dan Gangwer as the Loveland Police Department’s newly appointed Assistant Chief. Gangwer was sworn into office at the Feb. 28 City Council meeting. The assistant chief position has been unfilled since 2016; in 2022, the city began the process to…

Planned Service Disruption: Water Main Repairs City archive Mon, Feb 27, 2023 Public Works will perform water main repairs on Thursday, March 2 from 2 a.m. - 10 a.m. (longer if necessary). This will affect the 100 block of West Loveland Avenue, Railroad Avenue, Union Street and First Street. In advance, door hangers will be placed at residences/businesses…

Water Discoloration City archive Thu, Feb 23, 2023 Beginning Monday, Feb. 20, some City of Loveland water customers began experiencing discolored water. Please note that the city’s water supply is treated and has remained safe for consumption during this period and at present. Public Works has determined the cause of the…

Bike Trail Bridge Closure City archive Mon, Feb 20, 2023 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is replacing the pedestrian bridge on the Little Miami Scenic Trail over O’Bannon Creek. This is the bridge just northeast of the restroom building in Loveland's Nisbet Park. The construction closure is planned for Oct. 1, 2023…

Hearts Afire Valentine Pageant Winners City archive Thu, Feb 16, 2023 Meet the winners of the first Hearts Afire Valentine Pageant! Ages 1-2 Little Miss Valentine – June Little Mr. Cupid – Beaux Ages 3-4 Miss Valentine – Gracie (Also "People's Choice" winner) Mr. Cupid – Finn The City of Loveland partnered with the Loveland Stage Company to host…

LSFD Awarded Safety Grant City archive Tue, Feb 14, 2023 The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department has been awarded a Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) to make improvements to an emergency vehicle. The $39k grant, available through the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, will fund a new cot in the City of Loveland’s back-up ambulance. The…

City Water Remains Safe City archive Tue, Feb 14, 2023 Health officials and environmental agencies are monitoring the Ohio River following the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment on Feb. 3. The city's Public Works Department wants to remind you that the City of Loveland's water remains safe. The City of Loveland has a…

Hearts Afire Weekend: Photos & More City archive Mon, Feb 13, 2023 Love was in the air February 10-12 during the City of Loveland’s second annual Hearts Afire Weekend. The event featured elements of fire and ice with live entertainment, outdoor decorations, and more. Businesses throughout the city participated with valentine specials and…

City Water SAFE to Drink City archive Thu, Feb 2, 2023 On Feb. 2, there were reports of a sewer line break into the Little Miami River south of Historic Downtown Loveland. This was a FALSE report. Testing has determined there is no sewer line break. The city's Public Works Department is aware of the situation and wants to remind you…

LHS Student Creates Mural City archive Mon, Jan 30, 2023 Art lovers, have you spotted the city’s newest mural? Louise Vermeil, a senior at Loveland High School, has designed and painted a mural along West Loveland Avenue near Village Anniversary Park. The mural, located on a sidewalk retaining wall, features Loveland landmarks such as…

LPD Recognized for Excellence in Policy & Training City archive Mon, Jan 30, 2023 The Loveland Police Department (LPD) has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2022 by Lexipol. Lexipol is the nation’s leading provider of policy, training and wellness support for first responders and public servants. The Lexipol Connect program…

City Welcomes New Employees City archive Thu, Jan 26, 2023 Two new city employees were sworn in at the January 24 City Council meeting. Patricia (Pat) Banks joins the Loveland Police Department as Records Specialist. She brings 25 years of experience to her role. In addition to records duties, she provides customer service at LPD’s…

Purina Awards Grant for Dog Park Improvements City archive Thu, Jan 26, 2023 Nestlé Purina PetCare has donated $11,545 to the City of Loveland to enhance the Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park, which is dedicated to all K9s and their handlers who serve Loveland and Greater Cincinnati. The funds will improve water accessibility for pets by adding a new…

Hearts Afire Weekend to Support Local Causes City archive Tue, Jan 24, 2023 The City of Loveland’s second annual Hearts Afire Weekend will give back to the community. Taking place Feb. 10-12, Hearts Afire Weekend is a free, three-day celebration in Loveland — nicknamed the “Sweetheart of Ohio” — in honor of Valentine’s Day. The event debuted in 2022 and…

New Public Works Facility Completed City archive Mon, Jan 23, 2023 The City of Loveland’s new $1.3 million Public Works Office/Garage Building is complete, and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held Jan. 21. “This is the first city building that has solar energy, and it will serve as a guide for the city’s first venture into solar-powered public…

CPR/AED Training Available City archive Tue, Jan 17, 2023 Following Damar Hamlin’s health emergency at the Bills-Bengals football game in early January, the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department (LSFD) has noticed a spike in questions about cardiac arrest training, including CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). “We want to…

LPD Officer Awarded City archive Fri, Jan 13, 2023 City of Loveland Officer Michael Wright was recognized at the Hamilton County Police Association’s Annual Awards & Installation Banquet held Jan. 12 in Montgomery. Wright was a co-recipient of the Clarence “Cid” Caesar (Cincinnati P.D.) Award for Investigation Demonstrating…

Loveland Named a "Tree City USA" City archive Fri, Jan 13, 2023 The City of Loveland has been named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National…

Business Owners Recognized City archive Thu, Jan 12, 2023 At the Jan. 10 meeting, City Council recognized several local business owners. Mayor Kathy Bailey proclaimed January 2023 a month of celebration as Plaid Room Records celebrates its 15th anniversary. Owners Terry and Bob Cole have created one of the Midwest’s largest record…

LSFD's 2023 Safety Camp City archive Thu, Jan 12, 2023 Enrollment is open for LSFD's 2023 Safety Camp. Children ages 5-7 from the City of Loveland and Symmes Township are eligible to register. Learn more and register at https://www.striveacademy.org/lsfd-safety-camp.

City Seeking Musicians for 2023 City archive Tue, Jan 10, 2023 The City of Loveland is seeking musicians for its 2023 events. Events include the city’s outdoor concert series, held May through September at Nisbet Park, as well as the annual Independence Day Celebration. Interested performers are encouraged to complete an online form to…

Pat Furterer Way: City Dedicates Street City archive Tue, Jan 10, 2023 The City of Loveland has dedicated a portion of State Route 48/Second Street as Pat Furterer Way. Furterer is one of the 11 founders of Loveland Stage Company, the city’s nonprofit community theater group. Two honorary street signs will be placed along Second Street near LSC’s…

LPD Connects with Care Center City archive Thu, Jan 5, 2023 The Loveland Police Department (LPD) started the new year building relationships. Officers provided a meal for guests of the Care Center, a local organization that provides resources for families. The Care Center is located on the Northstar Church campus, 11020 S. Lebanon Road.…

Sewer Rate Increase City archive Thu, Dec 29, 2022 Sewer rates will increase 3% for City of Loveland utility accounts, beginning Jan. 1, 2023. Customers will see the rate increase effective with the bill due on Feb. 15, 2023. While your utility bill may come from the City of Loveland, the city does not control sanitary sewer…

Christmas Tree Removal City archive Tue, Dec 27, 2022 The City of Loveland provides residents with annual Christmas tree removal service. Collection will take place Jan. 3-16. Place the tree at the curb. There is no need to schedule a pick-up time or notify the city. Our crews drive a route to circle the city several times. Before…

Trash/Recycling Service 12/23/22 Update City archive Fri, Dec 23, 2022 Due to hazardous road conditions and inclement weather, Rumpke has made the decision to not service trash or recycling on Friday, December 23, 2022. They are asking affected customers to wait until Friday, December 30, 2022, for the next service. Rumpke informed the City of…

Hearts Afire Weekend Returns City archive Thu, Dec 22, 2022 Sparks will fly February 10-12 in Loveland, the “Sweetheart of Ohio.” The City of Loveland is pleased to announce Hearts Afire Weekend is returning. The city-wide event celebrating Valentine’s Day debuted in 2022 and delighted attendees with unique activities including an ice…

Registration Open: Hearts Afire Valentine Pageant City archive Thu, Dec 22, 2022 Do you have a little sweetheart? The City of Loveland is partnering with the Loveland Stage Company to host the first Hearts Afire Valentine Pageant on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. The pageant is part of Hearts Afire Weekend (Feb. 10-12), a city-wide event celebrating…

Gas Inspection Notice City archive Thu, Dec 8, 2022 The City of Loveland has been informed that Duke Energy, working through its contractor (Southern Cross), is performing Leak Surveys and Atmospheric Corrosion Inspections within the community. This is a regulatory compliance program, which requires Duke Energy’s technicians to…

City to Implement Water Main Replacement Fee City archive Tue, Nov 29, 2022 A monthly $7.50 flat-rate fee will be added to all City of Loveland water accounts, beginning with the January 2023 billing. City Council approved the monthly Water Main Replacement (WMR) Fee of $7.50, per the recommendations of the Finance Commission and city manager. The money…

Holiday Light Recycling City archive Mon, Nov 28, 2022 Are you finding old or broken lights as you decorate for the holidays? Recycle them! The Loveland Sustainability Council is promoting The Great Holiday Light Challenge, a friendly competition held annually among City of Loveland, Miami Township, and Symmes Township. Residents…

Seeking Nominations for Stan McCoy Sr. Volunteer Award City archive Mon, Nov 21, 2022 The City of Loveland’s Recreation Board is accepting nominations for the Stan McCoy Sr. Community Service Volunteer Award. This award seeks to recognize a person who has worked to sustain and improve the community and been active for at least three years in recreation, park, or…

Christmas Tree Lighting Festival City archive Mon, Nov 21, 2022 Ring in the holiday season by attending the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Historic Downtown Loveland. The festival is a new holiday tradition featuring fun for all ages. Admission is free. The evening will be capped off when Mayor Kathy Bailey and emcee…

City Continues Investment in Park System City archive Mon, Nov 14, 2022 The City of Loveland continues to make significant improvements to its community park system. “Recreation can improve quality of life, and Loveland is making that investment for its residents,” said David Kennedy, Loveland City Manager. Since 2015, the city has been aggressive…

2022 Loveland U Class Graduates City archive Thu, Nov 10, 2022 On Nov. 9, 18 residents, business owners, and civic-oriented community members graduated from the 2022 Loveland U citizens' leadership program. Loveland U offers a hands-on experience that focuses on issues that are important to Loveland citizens. “I have really enjoyed every…

Employees Recognized by City Council City archive Wed, Nov 9, 2022 At the Nov. 7 City Council meeting, several employees were recognized. First, a new city employee took her oath of office. Brittany Dold joins the Loveland Police Department as a full-time Operations Assistant. Dold comes from the Clermont County Municipal Clerk’s Office, where…

Gas Main Projects Occurring in City City archive Thu, Nov 3, 2022 Duke Energy will complete several gas main projects within the City of Loveland. Project #1 East Loveland Avenue: Oct. 24-Dec. 2 Duke Energy is replacing gas main along East Loveland Avenue. The approximate location is near the East Loveland Nature Preserve and Fifth Street.…