LOVELAND MAGAZINE

News and Events from the Loveland, Ohio Area

Without fear or favor
Since 2004

Author: David Miller

  • Residents of Loveland & Symmes Township: Upcoming Citizens Fire Academy

    Residents of Loveland & Symmes Township: Upcoming Citizens Fire Academy

    Loveland, Ohio. – The Loveland Symmes Fire Department (LSFD) is looking for City of Loveland and Symmes Township community members to attend their Citizens Fire Academy, starting Wednesday evening, July 31. 
     
    The Citizens Fire Academy offers adult citizens from our community the opportunity to learn about their fire department. As an academy participant, you will get an introduction to the fire department and learn how firefighters and paramedics do their jobs.

    Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7 PM to approximately 9 PM starting July 31 with graduation Monday, September 9th.

    The LSFD Citizens Fire Academy has a great history of success that we are very proud of. Past participants reported that they truly enjoyed the training and developed a much better understanding of the level of training and dedication firefighters need to perform their tasks. One participant said that she expected that most of the training would be in the classroom and was surprised that it was hands-on education as well.

    “Our Citizens Fire Academy is a fun and easy way to see demonstrations and participate in hands-on training at your own comfort level. You will meet some of our firefighters and have the opportunity to handle some of our equipment” said LSFD Chief Otto Huber. Examples include hose and ladder operations, the use of firefighting equipment, and the ability to see the vehicles and other equipment up close. Huber said, “Naturally this is done in a safe and supervised level and is for people of any ability whatsoever-everyone is welcome.”

    How to Sign up for the LSFD Citizens Fire Academy:

    SCAN THE QR CODE

    EMAIL: TFOUST@LSFD.org

    CALL: 513-697-2384

  • Cassie Mattia interviewed by Julie O’Neill on Fox 19

    Cassie Mattia interviewed by Julie O’Neill on Fox 19

    FOX19 Now morning anchor Julie O’Neill, Cassie Mattia, and Butler County Department of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent, Lee Ann Emmons

    (Screen Grab from Fox 10)

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio –  On Tuesday, Loveland Magazine President Cassie Mattia and the new Butler County Department of Developmental Disabilities (BCBDD) Superintendent, Lee Ann Emmons got the opportunity on FOX19 Now News to share with the community all the fun and exciting things they have going on at the agency.

    Julie O’Neill interviewed Superintendent Lee Ann Emmons and BCBDD’s Public Relations Coordinator Cassie Mattia about their new mission statement, gaining their 3-year accreditation, being named one of the top workplaces in Enquirer – Cincinnati and Kentucky for 2024, and what it’s been like for Lee Ann thus far as a new Superintendent for the BCBDD.

    If you would like to meet Lee Ann attend the meet and greet on Tuesday, June 25 from 4:30 until – 5:30 PM at the Janet Clemmons Center located at 282 N Fair Ave. in Hamilton.

    President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine, Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year.

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    Map to Janet Clemmons Center
  • LIFE Food Pantry is moving and asks for your kind help

    LIFE Food Pantry is moving and asks for your kind help

    Loveland, Ohio –

    The Life Food Pantry has this ask:

    If you haven’t heard the good news, the LIFE Food Pantry is moving to a larger space within the Shoppers Haven shopping center!

    We are excited about our move later this summer, but

    need your help to make our new space the best it can be for our clients.

    We have an Amazon wish list marked Capital Campaign of things we need for the move. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2URR289L4R8LR…

    We also have a LIFESaver wish list to help stock our shelves which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CYA7J7IVXEY0?

    You may have your purchase shipped directly to us, send to your address and deliver it to LIFE yourself, or donate funds and we can make the purchase for you. Whatever works best for you!

    Please consider picking up a few items to help LIFE and your neighbors experiencing hardship. Thank you for your support!

    Lean more about L.I.F.E,’s new location…

  • 2024 Little Miami River Chamber Alliance business and community directory is out

    2024 Little Miami River Chamber Alliance business and community directory is out

    Loveland, Ohio – Announcing the arrival of the 2024 Little Miami River Chamber Alliance business and community directory, with the latest updates of Loveland, Symmes, and Miami Townships!

    Need extra copies for your office? Reach out to to the Chamber and they will ensure you’re stocked with this great guide to our community.

    Little Miami River Chamber Alliance

    514 W. Loveland Ave, Loveland, OH 45140

    View the Directory

     

  • Celebration of Jack Quehl & Fentanyl Awareness Days June 12-16

    Celebration of Jack Quehl & Fentanyl Awareness Days June 12-16

    Loveland, Ohio

    Last day to buy tickets is 06/12/2024, Midnight, (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

    About event

    Wednesday 6/12: Join us in front of Fleet Feet along the bike trail for a 5K. This community event is open to everyone and is FREE! Just show up in your DoitforJack shirt or purchase one there. 6:15p for Group Photo, race starts at 6:30p. Visit “The Works” afterwards for dinner and a % of sales will go back to the foundation.

    Thursday 6/13: Dine to Donate % of sales donated to the foundation. Ramsey’s Trailside, Paxtons Grill, and Tano Bistro.

    Friday 6/14: Free concert in Nisbet Park with Max Geers playing live music. Grab to-go dinner, DORA, or pack a cooler. Hang out with us for this family friendly community event. If you purchase tickets to Cindy’s Party, you can pick up your SWAG bag here. Wear your DoitforJack shirts!

    RYDE365: Join Amy for an amazing cycling class! Listen to great music while you get your sweat on for a great cause!  Go to https://365loveland.com/ to sign up!

    Saturday 6/15: Start your day with Yoga along the river, nap and then come to Cindy’s Friendly Tavern 125 Karl Brown Way.

    To purchase Yoga & Mimosas Tickets, click here. Saturday June 15th at Rodi Italian 9:30a.

    RYDE365: Join Amy for an amazing cycling class! Listen to great music while you get your sweat on for a great cause! Go to: https://365loveland.com/ to sign up!

    Jack’s Party at Cindy’s Friendly Tavern 3p-6p.

    Your ticket will include admission to the party, an event shirt, 2 drink tickets and additional “DoitforJack” SWAG. We will have live music and the grill fired up! You can pick up your event bag at Nisbet Park on Friday 6/14 5-7 or at the party. Tickets can be bought below. Wear your DoitforJack Shirt!

    NEW this year – a chance to win a week at this amazing house in Florida.  There are ONLY 250 tickets for $100 each. Can’t come? Great way to donate and win. Click HERE to purchase your winning ticket. (Only 21 left)

    The Do It For Jack Fentanyl Awareness Weekend would have marked Jack’s 27th birthday—and while we’ll spend the weekend celebrating Jack, the Jack Quehl Foundation will also be working hard to raise critical funding to help build awareness around the threat fentanyl poses to our community. Our goal? To save lives. Can’t make it? Donate HERE.

  • Fish for FREE across Ohio June 15-16

    Fish for FREE across Ohio June 15-16

    Photo by ODNR

    Ohio’s annual free fishing days on Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, give all residents a chance to fish at any public waterway without a license, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This includes Lake Erie, the Ohio River, and Ohio’s public lakes, reservoirs, streams, and rivers.

    June 15 and 16 will be the only weekend of the year on which residents 16 years old and older can fish public waters for free without purchasing a fishing license. Anglers under 16 can fish for free year-round and are not required to hold a license. All other fishing regulations, size requirements, and bag limits apply.

    Outside of the free fishing days on June 15 and16, all anglers 16 years old and older are required to have a valid fishing license to take fish, frogs, and turtles. Licenses can be purchased at participating agents, at wildohio.gov, or on the HuntFish OH mobile application. A one-year resident fishing license is $25.

    Here are the 2024-25 Fishing Regulations.

  • [WATCH NOW] “Forever Chemicals” in Loveland drinking water public meeting

    [WATCH NOW] “Forever Chemicals” in Loveland drinking water public meeting

    Loveland, Ohio – If you are drinking Loveland water, you will want to watch this re-cast of this info session. Local residents and the Sierra Club shared information on these topics:

    • Is the Kathy Bailey Administration telling Loveland residents the truth?
    • History of PFAS in Loveland’s drinking water.
    • General History of PFAS.
    • New USEPA regulations for PFAS.
    • Negative health outcomes resulting from PFAS.
    • How to protect your family.

    Hazardous chemicals, known collectively as “forever chemicals” or PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), were created in the mid-20th century by chemical companies and were used in multiple industries.

    Forever Chemicals are in Loveland’s drinking water at the highest tested levels in the Cincinnati region. Drinking water contaminated with Forever Chemicals has been causing negative health outcomes for consumers for decades, yet the Kathy Bailey Administration maintains that Loveland’s tap water is “safe”.

    There are no credible sources saying drinking water that contains Forever Chemicals is safe for human consumption. Scientists came to this emphatic determination decades ago.

    This presentation is shown in it’s entirety except portions where there is significant delays while the Sierra Club attempted to connect to their on-line, live feed or other Sierra Club technology issues.

    Here is the link to the Environmental Working Group that is mentioned several times as a resource for buying home water filtration systems.

    Loveland Magazine PFAS Files

  • 2024 Loveland Emergency Services Scholarship presented to Katherine Watson

    2024 Loveland Emergency Services Scholarship presented to Katherine Watson

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Police Department (LPD) and the Loveland Citizens Police Academy  Association (LCPAAA) have awarded the 2024 Emergency Services Scholarship, a $1000 scholarship which is awarded to one qualified applicant yearly who will be pursuing Ohio Peace Officer certification training, or a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field.

    The scholarship committee reviews all applicants’ transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, and a video introduction to get to know them in areas such as good citizenship, community service, volunteerism, and academic activities, as well as their future educational plans.

    The committee said that they was very pleased with one candidate who stood out this year. She is a 2023 graduate of Loveland High School, and she is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Sociology Pre-Law at Ohio University, where she has just finished her first year of studies.

    The 2024 Emergency Services Scholarship has been presented to Katherine Watson.The Alumni Association said, “Congratulations Katherine and best wishes for a successful academic career and beyond.”

    For more information about the yearly Emergency Services Scholarship, inquire at lovelandcpaaa@gmail.com or follow the LCPAAA Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/LovelandCPAAA. Updated information is sent out in the Fall each year.

  • Public Forum Tuesday: About Hazardous “Forever Chemicals” in Loveland’s Drinking Water

    Public Forum Tuesday: About Hazardous “Forever Chemicals” in Loveland’s Drinking Water

    Tuesday, June 4

    6 until 7:30 PM

    Loveland Public Library

    649 Loveland Madera Road

    Loveland, Ohio – Hazardous chemicals, known collectively as “forever chemicals” or PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), were created in the mid-20th century by chemical companies and were used in multiple industries. They are now in our drinking water and have been causing negative health outcomes for consumers for decades.

    The Sierra Club Miami Group Education Forum has organized this Education Forum.

    If you are using Loveland water, you will want to attend this info session. They will be sharing information on these topics:

    • History of PFAS in Loveland’s drinking water
    • General History of PFAS
    • New USEPA regulations for PFAS
    • Negative health outcomes resulting from PFAS
    • How to protect your family

    The Sierra Club urges you to come ready to ask questions!

    You can join in person or virtually. If you would like to join virtually, register online at miamigroup.org

    Related…

    Robert Bilott, who more than 20 years ago warned the Environmental Protection Agency about per- and polyfluorinated substances, discusses the long process that resulted in recently proposed federal restrictions on the chemicals, and the steps needed going forward to mitigate their effects on our world.

    BREAKING: Loveland now faces sanctions unless Forever Chemicals are removed from drinking water

    Nathan Alley is main presenter at Public Forum About Hazardous “Forever Chemicals” in Loveland’s Drinking Water

    Wells Scholar, and a J.D. from the New York University School of Law, where he was Editor-In-Chief of the NYU Environmental Law Journal.

  • Rep. Brad Wenstrup releases statement on Trump conviction

    Rep. Brad Wenstrup releases statement on Trump conviction

    “The DOJ investigated these claims and declined charges, but due to his own political considerations, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg saw fit to charge the former president with 34 counts. America’s trust in our justice system has deteriorated by this process as has America’s trust in our public health system over recent years.”

    Also read…

    VANDALIA, OHIO – NOVEMBER 07: Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate JD Vance greet supporters during the rally at the Dayton International Airport on November 7, 2022 in Vandalia, Ohio. Trump campaigned at the rally for Ohio Republican candidates including Republican candidate for U.S. Senate JD Vance, who is running in a tight race against Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH). (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

    Donald Trump is a convicted felon. Some Ohio leaders react with fury, others silence

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 30: Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in court for his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024 in New York City. Judge Juan Merchan gave the jury instructions, and deliberations are entering their second day. The former president faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. (Photo by Steven Hirsch-Pool/Getty Images)

    Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in NY hush money trial