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  • [WATCH INTERVIEW] Courtney Hineman took her advocacy on the road to D.C.

    [WATCH INTERVIEW] Courtney Hineman took her advocacy on the road to D.C.

    Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities (BCBDD ) says, “Community Outreach Advocate Courtney Hineman has made it her professional and personal mission to advocate for inclusion in the developmental disability community.”

    Courtney speaking with United States Senator Jon Husted.

    This interview highlights Courtney’s recent advocacy work in D.C. with the U.S. Congress and at the Ohio Statehouse.

    In April, Courtney took her advocacy on the road to Washington, D.C., to attend the Disability Policy Seminar and Advocacy Day. “While in D.C., Courtney met many fellow advocates, shared her story, and explained why disability policies are vital to the developmental disability community with several U.S. legislators.” The purpose of the “Hill Visits” is to speak directly with state congressional delegations about the high-priority issues affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

    Watch as Courtney and the BCBDD‘s public relations coordinator, Cassie Mattia sit down for an interview where Courtney dives into her Washington, D.C., trip and her latest Ohio Developmental Disability Council meeting in Columbus.

    Cassie Mattia is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine. Courtney is on the Board of the Ohio Developmental Disability Council, the Community Outreach Advocate for the BCBDD, and hosts “Courtney Explains It All” here on the pages of Loveland Magazine. LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV recorded this interview.

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    The Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities supports 4,207 Butler County Residents. Supports and services are available life-long through contracts with partner agencies or directly provided by our Board.

    We believe in…

    Diversity – Valuing our differences and celebrating our likenesses

    Excellence – Setting high standards for ourselves and our organization

    Equity – Supporting each other in our unique needs and strengths

    Opportunity – Inspiring each other to grow and learn

  • After many weeks of competition, Nala is currently in 10th place in the U.S.A in America’s Favorite Pet contest

    After many weeks of competition, Nala is currently in 10th place in the U.S.A in America’s Favorite Pet contest

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – A beloved resident of Historic Downtown Loveland, Nala is always making new human forever friends on the Loveland Bike Trail. Nala is the fur baby of Loveland Magazine President and Publisher Cassie Mattia, and her boyfriend Adam Ploof.

    After many weeks of competition, Nala is currently in 10th place in the U.S.A in the America’s Favorite Pet contest. She needs to be one of the top 5 pets before February 6 at 7 PM to remain in the contest. If she wins she will win the top prize of $10K and be featured on the cover of Modern Dog magazine! If she wins the national competition, Nala’s story will be shared in a special 2-page feature that showcases her unique personality and charm.

    Please, lend her a loving hand by casting your VOTE today. It only takes a few seconds to VOTE.

    If you have already voted, and we know many of you have, remember that you can cast your FREE vote again every 24 hours. If you believe in Nala as much as we do, a donation that goes to the Progressive Animal Welfare Society can greatly amplify your voting power.

    Bear with me here… I know all of you pet owners believe your fur baby deserves to be on the cover, but Nala now has a real chance – and how cool would it be to brag that one of Loveland’s favorite pets is also America’s Favorite Pet?

    America’s Favorite Pet is excited to partner with PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) to aid in its mission to help cats, dogs, and wild animals thrive in happy, healthy homes or in their natural habitats. Since 1967, PAWS has unified more than 130,000 cats and dogs with loving families, nurtured more than 140,000 sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife, and made the world a better place for countless critters.

    I’ve dozed off on Nala’s living room couch and woke with this adorable and loving fur baby cuddling closely and warmly by my side and found out she’s been there for an hour – both of us in a deep, deep sleep. Nala would represent Loveland in a remarkable way.

    Cassie says, “Thanks to all those who have supported my little girl! Would you be so kind as to vote and keep on voting?”

  • Join Skeletor at the Simpson Farm Asylum for the Top 5 Must-Watch Halloween Movies!

    Join Skeletor at the Simpson Farm Asylum for the Top 5 Must-Watch Halloween Movies!

    This story first ran on Oct 21, 2021

    Cassie Mattia as Skeletor

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – With Halloween right around the corner, it only seems right to take YOU our readers to the Simpson Farm Asylum where you will once again meet Skeletor the Halloween Movie Guru!

    Everyone loves a good scary movie, especially during Halloween, but at times it can be tough selecting the one that will be sure to chill you to the bone! Skeletor, who hibernates all year at the Simpson Farm Asylum, located at Loveland Magazine’s office, awakens in October to celebrate all things spooky and to share what 5 Halloween movies you should watch in preparation for the 31st.

    Follow me down to the Simpson Farm Asylum where we will meet Skeletor for the 2021 Top 5 Halloween Movies! Turn off the lights, snuggle under your favorite blanket, grab a bag of candy, and prepare to be creeped out!

    Skeletor’s 2021 Top 5 Halloween Movies and Where to Find Them!

    • Nightmare on Elm Street, 1984, Supernatural Slasher, Rated R, Watch on HULU or HBO MAX
    • The Hills Have Eyes, 2006 remake, Horror, Rated R, Watch on AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
    • Goosebumps The Series, 1995, Children’s Anthology Horror Television Series, Rated PG, Watch on NETFLIX
    • Fear Street The Trilogy, 2021, Horror Film Series, Rated R, Watch on NETFLIX
    • Child’s Play, 2019 remake, Slasher, Rated R, Watch on HULU or AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

    Here is a collection of still photos from the Skeletor video shoot taken by David Miller.

     

    Loveland Area Trick or Treating will take place between 6 PM and 8 PM on Friday, October 31st!

    Take a Look at my Skeletor Photo Album!

    Did you miss Skeletor last year? Click below to watch Skeletor’s 2020 Top Halloween Movie Picks!

    https://lovelandmagazine.com/skeletor-introduces-october-fright-nights/

    Need more Halloween movie selections?! Click below to see my Part 1 and Part 2 2019 Top 10 Must-Watch Halloween Movies!

    https://lovelandmagazine.com/loveland-magazine-celebrates-fall-with-cassies-guide-to-the-top-10-best-halloween-movies-part-1/
    PART 1
    https://lovelandmagazine.com/loveland-magazine-celebrates-fall-with-cassies-guide-to-the-top-10-best-halloween-movies-part-2/
    PART 2
  • Meet Bob and Colleen Coppola of Rosé Boutique & Wine Bar in Historic Downtown

    Meet Bob and Colleen Coppola of Rosé Boutique & Wine Bar in Historic Downtown

    Loveland, Ohio – On Friday, September 27, Cassie Mattia interviewed owners Bob and Colleen Coppola of Rosé Boutique & Wine Bar in Historic Downtown.

    Rosé Boutique & Wine Bar now features 55 wines on their menu and 16 wines on their unique self-pouring wine machines. In addition to the authentic wines, Bob handcrafts charcuterie boards to pair with wines and Colleen hand picks all of the items in the boutique. To learn all about the latest hot spot in Loveland check out Cassie’s new interview.

     

  • [Video] Cassie Mattia was the Celebrity Guest Bartender at DVD Brew House

    [Video] Cassie Mattia was the Celebrity Guest Bartender at DVD Brew House

    Dana and Cassie

    Loveland, Ohio – Last Wednesday evening Cassie Mattia was asked to be the Celebrity Guest Bartender at the DVD Brew House on Loveland Madeira Road.

    Cassie said afterward, I had an absolute blast at DVD Brew representing Loveland Magazine. Thank you DVD for having me as your guest bartender and all the community members who showed up to support us.”

    Owner Dana Vaughn Depenbrock said, “Cassie absolutely hit it out of the park. Thank you for supporting our new neighborhood business.”

    DVD has 29 hand-crafted beers on tap and 10 distilled spirits on the shelf. Also, seltzers such as the Danielle-tzer, a gluten-free neutral hard seltzer available in 4 flavors: Passionfruit-Orange-Guava, Black Cherry, Prickly Pear, and Strawberry Lemonade.

    “Dana repurposed a former Loveland car wash into one of the coolest and eclectic businesses in the Tri-State. I encourage anyone who hasn’t visited DVD to go and experience all they have to offer,” Cassie Added.

     

    Find DVD Brew on FaceBook…

    The DVD Brew Web Page…

    Check out their extensive Drink Menu…

    You can also watch this interview that Cassie did at the brew house last May

    Columnist 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. She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.

    Would you like to have Cassie our local influencer and “Celeb”, emcee, make announcements, or host one of your events so that your customers stay engaged, entertained, donating, bidding, and shopping? Well now is your chance to hire Cassie for your next public event or fundraiser!

    Send off an email to cmattia12@gmail.com.

  • I am so honored to be coming back to DVD Brew only this time as a guest bartender!

    I am so honored to be coming back to DVD Brew only this time as a guest bartender!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – I am so honored to be coming back to DVD Brew only this time as a guest bartender! Dana Vaughn Depenbrock and his crew are absolutely phenomenal, so I know it will be a blast serving customers, top-quality local beer!

    Wednesdays are one of DVD Brews’ slower days, so they bring in guest bartenders to encourage family, friends, and community members to come visit!

    I have a duty to bring in the crowd, which I intend to do because I love supporting Loveland’s local businesses in any way I can!

    Did I mention I do have bartending experience so the pours will be on point! DVD Brew also has cocktails for the non-beer drinkers and typically has an unbelievable food truck parked right outside! I hope to see all our faithful Loveland Magazine readers there on the 28th!

    Did I mention that DVD Brew also caters to non-alcohol drinkers!

    DVD has 29 hand-crafted beers on tap and 10 distilled spirits on the shelf. Also seltzers such as the Danielle-tzer, a gluten-free neutral hard seltzer available in 4 flavors: Passionfruit-Orange-Guava, Black Cherry, Prickly Pear, and Strawberry Lemonade.

    After visiting DVD Brew in June, I knew that Dana’s story behind the conception of DVD Brew had to be shared with the community! I sat down with Dana, Brewmaster, Keith Stark, and General Manager, Bobby King to talk all about the story behind creating 28 one-of-a-kind drafts and what sets DVD Brew apart from any other brewery in the area.

    Dana repurposed a former Loveland car wash into one of the coolest and eclectic businesses in the Tri-State.

    Please, everyone, come visit DVD Brew on August 28 anytime between 6 and 8 pm and make this the largest Wednesday crowd DVD Brew has ever seen!

    Find DVD Brew on FaceBook...

    The DVD Brew Web Page…

    Check out this extensive Drink Menu…

     

     

    Columnist 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. She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.

     

    Would you like to have Cassie our local influencer and “Celeb”, emcee, make announcements, or host one of your events so that your customers stay engaged, entertained, donating, bidding, and shopping? Well now is your chance to hire Cassie for your next public event or fundraiser!

    Send off an email to cmattia12@gmail.com.

     

     

  • Loveland resident Chris Ball named “Sports Editor” of Loveland Magazine

    Loveland resident Chris Ball named “Sports Editor” of Loveland Magazine

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – “I am so incredibly happy that Chris will be joining the Loveland Magazine team as our new sports editor,” said President and Publisher, Cassie Mattia.

    Loveland resident Chris Ball started submitting stories in March of this year. He is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. Chris graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Chris said that he has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

    With his usual modest demeanor, Chris said in an introductory email, “I don’t think any of my articles will be groundbreaking but would love to contribute what I can.”

    On June 7 Chris published the inaugural episode of The Queen City Sports Podcast, with co-host Mark Raines. Mark is also a graduate of Loveland High School.

    Chris also launched The Loveland Magazine Sports Desk FaceBook page and posts 4 or 5 stories each day. His X account is also quite active and popular. There, you will find his commentary along with Reds, Bearcats, and Bengals reels. His tagline is, “Chris Ball at the Loveland Magazine Sports Desk, here to talk Bengals, Reds, Cavaliers, Wolverines, and all Loveland, Ohio sports!”

    Chris is an excellent communicator, not only his organized story telling, but in how well he communicates with me as he and I ask daily questions to each other.

    President and Publisher, Cassie Mattia

    Cassie also said, “Chris is so knowledgeable on not just local sports but sports all across Ohio. Chris also has a knack for reaching all of our readers, whether they are knowledgeable about sports or not, which has always been really important to me. We have so many fantastic sports programs in Loveland and Cincinnati, and I am beyond excited for Chris to help give recognition to those programs and athletes. He is an incredible sports writer who will really help Loveland Magazine expand its reach beyond Loveland.”

    Chris is fun to work with too. When I asked him to respond to what Cassie said about him for this story, he said, “I couldn’t have said it better myself. That is very nice and I thank you and Cassie so much for the recognition.”

    Chris will have many responsibilities, including:

    • Writing and editing.
    • Assigning stories, proofreading, and making edits to ensure content is ready for publication.
    • Being proficient in various multimedia platforms, such as blogging, podcasting, video production, and social media.
    • Developing new writers and executing special editorial projects.
    • Creating and maintaining a strong online presence.
    • Interviewing players, coaches, and administrators, and reporting on happenings on and off the field.

    Congratulations Chris and thank you for accepting your new responsibilities. Thank you so much for all you have done so far. Let’s continue having fun while you keep our readers engaged inside your sports world.

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  • Cassie the Food Guru Visits Teak Loveland Sushi and Thai Cuisine

    Cassie the Food Guru Visits Teak Loveland Sushi and Thai Cuisine

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Chanaka De Laneroll brought his passion for fine food and exceptionally good service to Historic Downtown, and it gave rise to an inspiring addition to Loveland’s restaurant landscape.

    De Laneroll prides himself on providing nutritious and delicious options, fast and friendly service, and making sure that everyone in the community gets the most out of their dining dollar at Teak Loveland Sushi & Thai Cuisine. I was thrilled to learn just how little Teak relies on outside sources, besides raw ingredients, for what ends up on your plate or in your cocktail glass.

    In my latest Cassie the Food Guru episode, I talk to Chanaka about his extensive menu and his ability to retain staff at Loveland and his two companion restaurants, one in OTR and one in Oakley. During the interview I also asked Chanaka about patrons not familiar with Asian style cuisine and what they might want to sample on their first visit including what level of “spice” first-timers should dare try on their first visit. His answers make giving the Thai cuisine a try, easy.

    My favorite part about Teak is that they have both vegetarian and vegan options which is fantastic for those making these healthy dietary choices. Teak is my go-to Loveland restaurant choice because of their attention to this, and their extensive menu options.

    Watch my all-new Cassie the Food Guru episode featuring owner Chanaka De Laneroll!

    Make a Reservation!

    Order Online

    Phone: (513) 583-8325

    TEAK Loveland Sushi & Thai Cuisine is located at 110 S 2nd St, Loveland, OH 45140 – one block from the Loveland Bike Trail and thirty steps from Graeter’s Ice Cream at Loveland Station.

    Columnist 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. She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.

  • Cassie Mattia’s 4th of July parade commentary is at 4,175 views and counting!

    Cassie Mattia’s 4th of July parade commentary is at 4,175 views and counting!

    Loveland, Ohio – Would you like to have Cassie our local influencer and “Celeb,” emcee, make announcements, or host one of your events so that your customers stay engaged, entertained, donating, bidding, and shopping? Well now is your chance to hire Cassie for your next public event or fundraiser!

    Cassie has an extensive background in PR, Marketing, and Broadcast Journalism making her ability to emcee and host public events come naturally! Cassie has been on camera and in front of audiences for most of her life and hopes to enter her next journalism era as a host and emcee!

    On July 4 Cassie commentated the City of Loveland’s 4th of July Parade LIVE for the second time. Cassie’s commentating video so far has been viewed by 4,175 people and the views continue to grow daily!

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    It was the largest Loveland 4th of July Parade to date! If you missed it, watch it now!

  • 4th of July “live” with Cassie Mattia

    4th of July “live” with Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Cassie remains beyond excited that she was back for another year to be “live” on FaceBook to narrate the annual Loveland 4th of July Parade. For those of you that couldn’t make it to the celebration this year Cassie hopes that she can make you feel as though you had front-row seats at the parade and feel you were a part of all the patriotic action!

    It was the largest 4th of July Parade to date! If you missed it, watch now!