Loveland, Ohio – After thirty-one years, Teresa and Rick Morgan have decided to retire and put the Loveland Dairy Whip up for sale. Teresa has been involved with the business since 1972 when her parent’s Jim and Marian Flint purchased the business when she was 11years-old.
The family-owned business has given two generations of the Flint’s/Morgan’s a place to call home, where they have had, “Many loyal customers and developed many friendships over the years. They will all be missed.”
A press release stated that unfortunately, the next Morgan generation is not interested in carrying on the ice cream tradition. The Flint’s/Morgan’s said, “We are hopeful a family will be interested in starting their new family tradition by purchasing the Dairy Whip.”
If interested in purchasing the Loveland Dairy Whip, you can contact Britney Frietch with BF Realty at 513-258-1003.
Here is an interview with Rick Morgan that Cassie Mattia conducted in March, 2023.
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.
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:
FOX19 Now morning anchor Julie O’Neill, Cassie Mattia, and Butler County Department of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent, Lee Ann Emmons
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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.
Cassie Mattia is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – Tucked right on the outskirts of Downtown, Loveland is an all-new brewery…and this is not just any brewery! DVD Brew located at 1555 Loveland Madeira Road, features 28 beers curated by owner, Dana Vaughn Depenbrock, and believe it or not Dana’s passion for brewing his own beer started with an at-home beer making kit.
Dana came up with the concept for DVD Brew in 2022 and the brewery laid down its roots at what used to be Johnny’s Car Wash earlier this year.
After visiting DVD Brew nearly a month ago, 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. If you are a beer coinsurer or you are just simply looking for a great atmosphere, check out my latest interview with Dana, Keith, and Bobby from DVD Brew!
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.
David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, Cassie Mattia invited a very special guest to share his story with the community. Tim Livelsburger is not only advocating for those with Autism within the community, but he is also using his experiences as a learning tool to help those that may be encountering obstacles due to their disability.
Tim is thriving and wants nothing more than to use his voice to help others with developmental disabilities achieve their goals! He told Cassie what obstacles he overcame, and how he is now exceeding his ultimate goals.
Cassie, besides being the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine is the Public Relations Coordinator for the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities. She asked LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV and myself to travel to the BCBDD’s office in Hamilton with our video equipment to help produce the interview and wanted us to share it with you, our faithful Loveland Magazine readers.
I couldn’t be more thankful to have a business partner with the values of Cassie and that she seeks out someone like Tim to interview, someone who is doing wonderful things within his Autism family and the broader family we all hope to have an impact on. Thank you Tim, Cassie, and the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities for what you are dedicating your life’s work toward; inclusion, understanding, and acceptance of each individual.
Happy Autism Acceptance Month to each of you and to our readers.
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.
“Livelsburger is not only advocating for those with Autism within the community, but he is also using his experiences as a learning tool to help those that are encountering their own obstacles due to their disability! Tim sat down with BCBDD PR Coordinator Cassie Mattia to talk about his disability and how he has overcome so many obstacles along the way. Tim is thriving and wants nothing more than to use his voice to help others with developmental disabilities achieve their goals!”
Stay tuned to see the full-length interview coming soon!
Cassie Mattia is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine
by Cassie Mattia,
Loveland, Ohio – The oldest and one of the largest no-kill shelters in Cincinnati, Ohio graced me with their presence on my latest episodes of the Table of Discussions! The League for Animal Welfare, which was founded in 1949, provides much-needed care for over 1,800 unwanted, lost, and neglected cats and dogs.
I sat down with Executive Director, Devon Smith, and Enrichment Coordinator, Ronni Valle to talk about the League for Animal Welfare’s sheltering services, and their clinic that includes a spay/neuter voucher program, vaccine clinics, veterinary assistance program, and much more! Did I mention we had special furry guest Zumi in the studio too?
So sit back with your fur babies and enjoy my latest Table of Discussions episode featuring Devon, Ronni, and Zumi from the League for Animal Welfare!
Mission
To reduce the number of homeless cats and dogs in Greater Cincinnati by providing a compassionate, no-kill animal shelter and programs that promote responsible pet care.
Vision
We will be recognized as Greater Cincinnati’s leading no-kill shelter and animal welfare champion.
Core Values
Compassion
We believe that all cats and dogs are entitled to be free from suffering, abuse, and exploitation.
Integrity
We consistently act honestly, fairly, and in the best interests of the animals in our care.
Education
We proactively promote and facilitate responsible pet parenting, and are committed to raising public awareness about the humane treatment of all animals.
Excellence
We strive to always provide exceptional care for our animals and an exemplary shelter experience.
Stewardship
We use our resources wisely and maintain the public trust.
The League is a proud Best Friends Network Partner!
How to Donate
As a nonprofit, the League for Animal Welfare relies on donations from our wonderful supporters in order to care for the cats and dogs that make their way to our shelter. Donating is easy and can be done a number of ways:
Call the shelter at (513) 735-2299 to make a donation over the phone.
Donate By Mail
Send your check or payment information to:
League for Animal Welfare
4193 Taylor Rd
Batavia, OH 45103
Donate with Stock
Gifts of appreciated stock can offer real tax benefits to the giver in the right circumstances, so check with your tax adviser on whether this giving option makes sense for you. View stock transfer instructions here. We wish to ensure all gifts are properly received and acknowledged so please email us with the name of the stock, the number of shares and your name and address.
Donate Through Your Employer
Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati raises unrestricted funds for a network of 30 local nonprofits by hosting workplace campaigns where employees make tax-deductible charitable donations to the cause of their choice.
Below is a list of current workplace partners. If you work for one of the listed organizations, you can choose to have a donation deducted directly from your payroll to support the League. If you company is not listed, learn more about the advantages of becoming a workplace partner.
Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati State Community College
City of Cincinnati
Contemporary Arts Center
Hamilton County
Hamilton County Public Library
Hoxworth
Interact for Health
METRO
Miami University
Northern Kentucky University
University of Cincinnati
UC Foundation
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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