Symmes Township, Oho – In honor of Symmes Township’s 200th anniversary, the township is hosting an event on Saturday, July 20th at Home of the Brave Park, 11605 Lebanon Road, packed with activities, food, and entertainment.
From Noon to 10 PM, Home of the Brave Park will transform into a festival ground, free and open to the public.
. Highlights of the event include:
Inflatables and Games: Kids and adults alike can bounce, climb and play on a variety of inflatable attractions and show off their skills at carnival games.
Cincinnati Circus Entertainment: Be amazed by incredible performances from Cincinnati Circus featuring thrill shows, aerial acrobats, jugglers, magicians, and stilt walkers who will perform throughout the day.
Food Trucks: Savor a diverse selection of mouth-watering food and drinks from our lineup of 17 popular food trucks, offering something for every palate.
Live Music: Enjoy live music performances from Blue Eighty, Naked Karate Girls, Michelle Robinson Band, and Fortunate Sons.
Fireworks Finale: The celebration will conclude with a fireworks display that will light up the night sky and commemorate this historic milestone for Symmes Township.
“The Bicentennial Blast is a celebration of our rich history and vibrant community spirit,” said Jeff Reichman, Symmes Township Bicentennial Committee Chair. “We invite everyone to join us in marking this special occasion and creating lasting memories with family and friends.”
Parking will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the festivities comfortably.
For more information, call the Township office at (513)683-6644.
Loveland Magazine file photo of the now closes CVS
Cincinnati Children’s secured a long-term lease for the building in the Symmes Gate Station shopping center, which previously housed a CVS pharmacy.
Loveland, Ohio – Cincinnati Children’s Loveland Primary Care will open in spring 2025. Pediatric services will be available to families who now drive longer distances to other locations operated by the nation’s No. 1 health system for children.
Work is to begin soon on interior renovations to an existing building at 10554 Loveland-Madeira Road. The location, near the intersection with East Kemper Road, is easily accessible from Interstate 275’s Exit 52 by Lake Isabella.
Cincinnati Children’s secured a long-term lease for the building in the Symmes Gate Station shopping center, which previously housed a CVS pharmacy.
“Many families who live in Loveland or surrounding areas such as Symmes Township depend on pediatric primary care from Cincinnati Children’s, and they soon will have a much closer option for this service,” said Evaline Alessandrini, MD, chief operating officer. “We are making this investment to ensure families have convenient access to world-class healthcare.”
Cincinnati Children’s Loveland Primary Care will eventually accommodate up to 25,000 patient visits annually, said Jeff Anderson, MD, senior vice president and chief Population Health officer. That will include children from newborn through adolescence.
“Our goal is to ensure that the region’s children are the healthiest in the nation, and part of that goal is to provide families with close-to-home options – including excellent primary care for kids,” Anderson said. “Our primary care providers work closely with pediatric specialists at Cincinnati Children’s for more advanced care options if needed.”
Initially, over a dozen Cincinnati Children’s employees will work at the Loveland location, including a physician, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, a behavioral health counselor, medical assistants and patient access representatives. The workforce will expand with the patient base, Anderson said.
Cincinnati Children’s Loveland Primary Care encompasses 10,125 square feet, which affords space to accommodate growth. Cincinnati Children’s estimates design and renovation of the building will cost about $6 million. Design partners are GBBN Architects, KFI Engineers, RCF Group and Kolar Design. The project will be built out by Triversity Construction.
Cincinnati Children’s already offers pediatric primary care in Anderson Township, Avondale, Batesville, Cold Spring, Fairfield, Florence, Greensburg, Kenwood, Liberty Township, Mason, North Fairmount, Southgate and Springdale as well as at three school-based health centers in Cincinnati.
In addition, Cincinnati Children’s has begun construction on a medical building that will include pediatric primary care in the Boone County city of Union, Ky.
Cincinnati Ohio – A statement released this afternoon by the Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati:
Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati (JCGC) is deeply saddened and outraged to report that 176 gravestones were vandalized at the Tifereth Israel Cemetery and the Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Cemetery, both at the Covedale Cemetery complex. This act of antisemitic vandalism was uncovered early this morning and has left our community heartbroken.
The damage spans two sections of the Covedale Cemetery complex, located near the intersection of Anderson Ferry Road and Sidney Road. The destruction includes tombstones dating back to the late 1800s, many of which have been knocked over, with some cracked in half. Most of the gravestones have been pushed face down, making it challenging to identify the affected families at this time.
The incident is believed to have occurred between Tuesday, June 25th, and today, as the groundskeeper, who mowed the lawn on June 25th, reported no signs of vandalism then. As soon as Sue Susskind, Executive Director of JCGC, became aware of the incident, she reached out to SAFE Cincinnati. SAFE Cincinnati, the security arm of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, is working with law enforcement authorities including the Cincinnati Police Department, FBI, and Green Township in an active investigation. Currently, we know of no suspects. We are cooperating fully with local law enforcement to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice. We urge anyone with information about this incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is assisting JCGC in managing this difficult situation. We unequivocally condemn this act of hatred and desecration. Our hearts go out to the families affected by this senseless vandalism. The Jewish community in Cincinnati is resilient, and we are committed to repairing the damage and restoring the sanctity of these sacred spaces.
Due to the extensive damage and the historical nature of many of the gravestones, we have not yet been able to identify all the families affected by this act. Law enforcement has advised us not to touch the gravestones to preserve the integrity of their investigation. Once we receive clearance, we will carefully turn over the gravestones to identify the names and contact any living relatives. We will inform the families as soon as we have more information.
In these challenging times, it is crucial for us to stand united against hate. We call on the entire community to remain vigilant and to continue to support one another. Together, we will overcome this act of hatred and reaffirm our commitment to fostering a community of tolerance and respect.
The best way to help is to give direct donations to JCGC’s monument repair fund. Please visit https://jcemcin.org/donate/ to contribute.
For further updates and information, please contact Brant Schulz, Assistant Marketing Director, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati (in care of Sue Susskind, Executive Director, JCGC).
About Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati
Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati (JCGC) serves the burial needs of the Greater Cincinnati Jewish community with care and dignity and honors the resting places of our people. JCGC aims to serve and engage our entire Jewish community and preserve the history and memory of our people, while maintaining financial stability. JCGC’s everyday operations include pre-arrangements, purchasing cemetery lots, purchasing memorials, visitation services, cleaning services, and genealogy searches. Future plans involve continuing to make repairs, increasing community involvement, and establishing JCGC as a historical resource.
About the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati envisions an exceptional Cincinnati Jewish community and, through the community-wide strategic plan Cincinnati 2030, brings diverse groups together to build it. We raise money and use a volunteer-driven, transparent process to distribute it to the local, national, and global programs that need it most. We connect our community agencies with the leaders and expertise they need to thrive. And we work to protect Jewish security by educating the community and advocating for Israel. We do all of this to help people in need, create an engaged community, assure our Jewish future, and support the Jewish people in Cincinnati, in Israel, and throughout the world. For more information, please visit jewishcincinnati.org
About the Jewish Community Relations Council
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is the non-partisan public affairs arm of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Its mission is to protect Jewish security, recognizing that Jewish security depends on a just society for all. To achieve this mission, it advocates for the local Jewish community through Israel education; fighting antisemitism, discrimination, and racism; and building understanding with other ethnic, religious, and civic organizations. For more information, please visit jewishcincinnati.org/jcrc
Loveland, Ohio– Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer George Foster has been named Grand Marshal of the City of Loveland’s Independence Day Celebration parade!
He will lead the parade on Thursday, July 4 at 7 PM, cruising in a 1959 Corvette convertible. We’re rooting for a shiny red Vette designed for convoy escort duty!
George Arthur Foster was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on December 1, 1948 and played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1969-1986, most notably with the Cincinnati Reds with whom he won two World Series championships as part of the “Big Red Machine.” He is a five-time All Star, and he earned the league’s Most Valuable Player Award in 1977. In 2003, Foster was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.
“Foster was one of the most feared right-handed sluggers of his era, leading the National League in home runs in 1977 and 1978, and in RBIs in 1976, 1977, and 1978. He won the National League’s Most Valuable Player Award in 1977 and a Silver Slugger Award in 1981.” (Wikipedia)
On September 23, 1977 in the ninth inning of the Reds’ 5–1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, Foster hit his fiftieth home run of the season off Buzz Capra, making him the first player since Willie Mays in 1965 to hit fifty in a season.[20]
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David and Cassie will be heading to the Historic District to bring you the Parade “Live” on our FaceBook channel.
Photos via Loveland/Symmes Fire Department on FaceBook
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland/Symmes Fire Department giving the horses a trial run as they prepare to unveil their refurbished steam engine at the Loveland 4th of July Celebration.”
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David and Cassie will be heading to the Historic District to bring you the Parade “Live” on our FaceBook channel.
David and Cassie will be heading to the Historic District to bring you the Parade “Live” on our FaceBook channel.
Loveland, Ohio – On Thursday, July 4, starting at 7 PM Cassie Mattia will begin her FaceBook Live broadcast from the heart of Historic Downtown during the 4th of July Parade. Cassie will talk about the fun floats, the participants in the parade, and tell you who they are as they pass by.
Cassie Mattia is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.
“I am beyond excited to back for another year to commentate the annual Loveland 4th of July Parade,” Cassie said. “I was told by the Assistant City Manager, Misty Clark, that the parade this year is going to be the largest parade yet, which is really exciting for the city and its local businesses. For those of you that can’t make it to the celebration this year I hope that I can make you feel as though you have front seats at the parade and are a part of all the patriotic action!”
Be sure to tune into our FaceBook page before 7 PM to catch all the action!
Below are all of the fantastic activities happening through the afternoon into the late evening, ending with the famous Loveland fireworks show around 10 PM. Bookmark this page on your smartphone so you will have the activity schedule and this handy map with you throughout the day.
Loveland High School Robotics Team – Demonstrations
Mathnasium of Loveland – Giant Connect Four
NEST Community Learning Center – Lawn games including sack races, egg toss, etc.
Premier Martial Arts – Demonstrations
Premier Tumbling & Dance – Demonstrations
Buddy Badges — 4 to 9 p.m. — Nisbet Park Gazebo
New this year! The city is selling buddy badges for $1 each during the event. Each badge is numbered. Search the crowd to find the person who has your matching number. When you find your buddy, go as a pair to the gazebo in Nisbet Park to collect a matching set of prizes, while supplies last. Prizes will be given in the order of proof of match; highest value prizes first, lowest value last. People can purchase multiple badges. Proceeds will help offset the cost of producing the event. CASH SALES ONLY & MUST BE AGE 18+ TO PARTICIPATE.
From concert tickets to Yeti-style coolers to private wine tastings, there is something fun for everyone (if you’re lucky enough to find your buddy). Prizes are valued at more than $12,000! Win prizes from our partners:
Alley Boutique
Hops & Berry Taproom
Plaid Room Records
At Home
Kauffman Chiropractic
Playa Bowls
Ben Morrison Memorial Foundation
LaRosa’s
Raising Cane’s
Berri Eyecare
LCNB National Bank
Ramsey’s Trailside
Better Blend
Montgomery Cyclery
Cincy Shirts
Blooms & Berries
Lemons and Limes
Rosé Boutique & Wine Bar
Cappy’s Taproom & Bottle Shop
Let’s Glow Crazy
RP Diamond
Castle Skateland
Love Our Land
Servatti’s
Cincinnati Reds
Loveland Farmers Market
Simply Zero
Cincinnati Zoo
Loveland Police Dept.
Soaring Soul Wellness
City of Loveland
Loveland-Symmes Fire Dept.
Trailside Provisions
DoitforJack Jack Quehl Foundation
Loveland Stage Co.
Paxton’s Grill
Fleet Feet
Loveland Sustainability Council
Pet Wants
Game Show Battle Rooms
Matt Haverkamp Foundation
HOMEARAMA®
Grunder Landscaping Co.
MegaCorp Pavillion
Montgomery Cyclery
Hilltop Farms
Mike’s Carwash
Loveland Shorts Film Festival
Cincinnati Nature Center
Dayton Dragons Baseball
Split the Pot — 4 to 9 p.m. — Near Jackson Street Market/Fleet Feet
New this year! The city is selling split-the-pot tickets during the event. Tickets will be $5 each or five tickets for $20. Proceeds will help offset the cost of producing the event. CASH SALES ONLY & MUST BE AGE 21+ TO PARTICIPATE.
Meet George Foster — 4 to 5:30 p.m. — City Hall
Meet the parade’s Grand Marshal! Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer George Foster will be available to sign autographs at City Hall. Bobbleheads will be available for purchase ($40). If you would like to bring memorabilia, he will sign it ($40). CASH SALES ONLY.
Bingo — Two sessions: 4 & 5 p.m. — City Hall
Take a break from the heat to play a few rounds of bingo! Prizes for game winners. Monetary donations will be accepted with all proceeds going toward the Ben Morrison Memorial Fund, which provides scholarships to Loveland High School seniors.
Game Show Battle Rooms — Two sessions: 5 & 8:30 p.m. — Fountain Green at Fleet Feet
New this year! Game Show Battle Rooms is the #1 new game show experience for everyone to enjoy. This will be an immersive mix of your favorite gameshows presented by a host. Step up to the challenge and play, or enjoy watching from the crowd!
Kids’ Bike Decorating Contest —6:15 p.m.— Loveland Elementary School
Decorate your bike/scooter/tricycle for the holiday, and meet at Loveland Elementary School (600 Loveland-Madeira Road) to take part in this annual tradition. Kids will gather and then take part in the parade at 7 p.m. Prizes sponsored by Trailside Provisions.
Parade — 7 p.m.
The parade will leave from Loveland Elementary School (600 Loveland-Madeira Road), turn on West Loveland Avenue, and travel through the downtown district, ending at the intersection of State Route 48/Second Street and East Loveland Avenue. George Foster — a Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer, a member of the Big Red Machine World Series Champions, and 1977 MLB MVP — will be the Grand Marshal!
Concert — 8 p.m.
Don’t miss a free concert by the Trailer Park Floosies! They are known for being one of Cincinnati’s most fun party bands, playing hits from the 80s, 90s, and today. Jam to Top 40, rock, and dance favorites.
Pie Eating Contest — 8:30 p.m. — City Hall Front Lawn
Serving up a slice of Americana! Get ready for some old-fashioned fun when the city hosts its 2nd annual pie eating contest. No hands allowed. Must be age 18 or older. Contestants, please pre-register online to ensure you have a spot! Limited sign-ups/waitlist may be available the day of event.
Fireworks— 10 p.m.
Downtown Loveland will be the best place to view the show, as the fireworks will be staged from Kiwanis Park. The Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park (located at Kiwanis Park) will close at noon on July 4 to allow for event prep.
Shuttle Transportation
FREE parking shuttles will be running continuously from 4-11 p.m.
Shuttle pick-up locations will be at Loveland High School (1 Tiger Trail) and the Loveland Early Childhood Center (6740 Loveland-Miamiville Road).
Drop-off locations will be at Riverside Drive (near Veterans’ Memorial) and Third Street (near fire station).
Please note eventgoers will need to walk to the festivities from the drop-off locations.
Road & Parking Closures
This large event requires temporary road closures and parking restrictions.
Temporary Road Closures: July 4
Railroad Avenue at West Loveland Avenue (near Paxton’s Grill) from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Railroad Avenue at Harrison Avenue/First Street intersection (near Nisbet Park) from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Beginning at 4 p.m., West Loveland Avenue will be closed between Karl Brown Way and State Route 48/Second Street. Police will open the road for the parade to travel through downtown and then close it again until after the fireworks at approx. 10:30 p.m.
From 6:30-8:30 p.m., there will be temporary road closures for the parade route. The parade route is as follows:
Starts at Loveland-Madeira Road from Loveland Elementary School
North on Loveland-Madeira Road to West Loveland Avenue
West Loveland Avenue to the State Route 48/Second Street intersection
Parking Restrictions: July 3-4
Due to parade and shuttle routes, some or all parking spaces will be affected in the following locations:
Loveland, Ohio – Air Quality Alert has been declared for Loveland and the surrounding area for Sunday and, Jun 16 and 17.
Sunday, Jun 16:
120 AQI
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Ozone
Extended Forecast
Monday, Jun 17:
110 AQI
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Ozone
Sensitive groups include people with lung disease such as asthma, older adults, children and teenagers, and people who are active outdoors.
Sensitive groups:
Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. Plan outdoor activities in the morning when ozone is lower. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy.
Everyone else: Consider making outdoor activities shorter and less intense.
The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency (a division of Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services) has issued an Air Quality Alert for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio and Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky.
For “real-time” checks on Loveland’s air quality use this tool on your smartphone, tablet, or computer:
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Art Craw will be Saturday, June 22 from 4 until 9 PM.
Here are Highlights from the organizers:
• OHIO PLEIN AIR SOCIETY: We’re hosting the Ohio Plein Air Society for the first time, which means plein air artists from around Ohio will be hanging around the Loveland area painting various Loveland scenes outside from June 21-22. On Saturday, June 22, they’ll be showing/selling their artwork fresh from their easels beginning at 4 PM at the Loveland Art Studios on Main (or somewhere around the downtown Loveland area).
OHIO PLEIN AIR SOCIETY
In addition, this year at LASM we are proud to be hosting Artists from the Ohio Plein Air Society (OPAS), which was established in August 2002. OPAS is at the forefront of the resurgent plein air movement in the US.
• FROGMAN T-SHIRTS: Thanks to some cool artwork by fine artist Tom Post, we’ll be incorporating the legendary Loveland Frogman into our event by selling LAGC promo FROGMAN t-shirts ($20 each). Who knew it was a “thing,” right? They will be available on the day of the Art Crawl at the Loveland Studios on Main. Any leftover shirts from the Art Crawl will be sold at Frogman events such as the upcoming Return of the Frogman Festival. Proceeds from the sale of the shirts support the Art League of Loveland, with a percentage going back to the artist.
• CITY OF LOVELAND HOSTING THE LOVELAND WATERCOLOR GUILD: This year the City of Loveland is involved! They’ve opened a small gallery this year in their front foyer area, and they will be featuring the Loveland’s Watercolor Guild.
• 14 ART GALLERY VENUES/BUSINESS LOCATIONS: This year we’ve added Cappy’s Tap Room and Bottle Shop as a host venue, and they will be featuring the artist and organizers (David Jonathan and Stacey Lund) of the mural “Angels on the Trail,”
Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency (Agency) has issued an Air Quality Alert for Thursday, June 13, effective at 12:00 a.m. midnight through 11:59 p.m. for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana.
The Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range on the Air Quality Index (AQI).
Air quality tips:
Take the bus, carpool, bike, or walk instead of drive.
Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap.
Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.
Combine trips or eliminating unnecessary vehicle trips.
Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes.
Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days.
Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days.
Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings.
Suspend use of fire pits, campfires and charcoal grills on Air Quality Alert days.
Conserve electricity by turning out lights and unplugging unused appliances and electronics.
To celebrate Summer Solstice – the day with the most hours of sunlight (15 to be exact) – Kroger is giving away 45,000 pints of Kroger® Brand Ice Cream. That’s 50 pints per minute…for all 900 minutes of sunshine!
Check back Thursday, June 20 to scoop up your single-use digital coupon for a FREE pint of Kroger® Brand Ice Cream, while supplies last! This coupon is redeemable across most of The Kroger Co. Family of Stores, and can be applied to in-store, pickup or delivery orders.*
*Promotion only valid in the United States, excluding CA, LA, NV, TN, MO, ID, ND, MS, VA and CO.
The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency (a division of Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services) has issued an Air Quality Alert for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio and Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky.
OHIO PLEIN AIR SOCIETY
Air quality tips: