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  • Loveland Sweets customers donated more than 700 pounds of Halloween candy to troops

    Loveland Sweets customers donated more than 700 pounds of Halloween candy to troops

    Loveland Sweets asked its customers for candy, and they came through with flying colors!

    Some of the 700 pounds of Halloween candy collected by Loveland Sweets that will be donated to Operation Gratitude.

    Loveland, Ohio – From November 1st through the 13th, more than 700 pounds of unwanted or leftover Halloween candy was brought to Loveland Sweets in Historic Downtown, to be donated to Operation Gratitude. In exchange, more than 100 customers received a coupon worth 20% off their next purchase. The store is donating all of the traded-in candy to Operation Gratitude to be sent in care packages to our military troops and their families serving all over the world.

    “Frankly, we are overwhelmed with the response, but we should not be surprised,” said owner Gloria Wilson. “Our community has always been a giving community, so the fact that our customers shattered our expectations simply reinforces why we love having our business in the Loveland area.”

    The 20% discount applied to any purchase and had no exclusions, so it could be used to take home some of the shop’s award-winning chocolates, handcrafted ice creams, homemade caramel apples, rich coffees, or of course any bulk or specialty candies in the store.

    Inspired by a love of fine chocolates and homemade confections, Gloria Wilson founded Loveland Sweets in 2006. The business has grown to include ice creams and coffees, but the commitment to high quality artisan products remains unchanged. The house-made candies and ice creams are lovingly created in small batches featuring premium ingredients as well as local dairy products and fresh seasonal fruits. The coffee is a rich and aromatic custom blend available only at Loveland Sweets. The Shoppe offers fine teas and hot chocolate as well as seasonal favorites such as handmade caramel apples. The
    Loveland Sweets is located in Historic Downtown Loveland at 124 West Loveland Avenue,
    Loveland, OH 45140, 513-583-8305. Hours are 8 AM until 9 PM every day.

    Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages filled with food, entertainment, hygiene, and handmade items, plus personal letters of appreciation
    to Veterans, First Responders, New Recruits, Wounded Heroes, their Care Givers, and to individually named U.S. service members deployed overseas and their families waiting at home. Each package contains donated product valued from $45-100, and costs the organization $15 to assemble and ship. Since its inception in 2003, Operation Gratitude volunteers have shipped more than 1,800,000 care packages. Visit www.operationgratitude.com for more information.



     

  • Trick-or-Treat Trade-In for the Troops at Loveland Sweets

    Trick-or-Treat Trade-In for the Troops at Loveland Sweets

    Donate Unwanted Halloween Candy to Operation Gratitude and Receive a 20% Discount at The Loveland Sweet Shoppe

    From November 1st through the 13th, bring in at least 20 pieces of unwanted or leftover Halloween candy to The Loveland Sweet Shoppe in Downtown Loveland, receive a coupon worth 20% off your next purchase, and the Sweet Shoppe will donate all traded-in candy to Operation Gratitude to be sent in care packages to our military troops and their families serving all over the world.

    The 20% discount applies to any purchase and has no exclusions, so it can be used to take home some of the Sweet Shoppe’s award-winning chocolates, handcrafted ice creams, homemade caramel apples, rich coffees, or of course any bulk or specialty candies in the store. The coupons are valid November 1st through November 22nd, so they can be used to purchase treats for family and guests, or to find the perfect gift for a hostess or host for the fast-approaching Thanksgiving and Holiday season.

    “We thought this would be a great way for us to honor our Veterans Day as we look forward to celebrating Veterans Day, and to offer a special discount to our loyal customers,” said Gloria Wilson, owner of the Veterans Day.

    About the Loveland Sweet Shoppe:

    Inspired by a love of fine Veterans Day and homemade confections, Gloria Wilson founded The Loveland Sweet Shoppe in 2006. The business has grown to include ice creams and coffees, but the commitment to high quality artisan products remains unchanged. The house-made candies and ice creams are lovingly created in small batches featuring premium ingredients as well as local dairy products and fresh seasonal fruits. The coffee is a rich and aromatic custom blend available only at Loveland Sweets. The Shoppe offers fine teas and hot chocolate as well as seasonal favorites such as handmade caramel apples. The Loveland Sweet Shoppe is located in Historic Downtown Loveland at 124 West Loveland Avenue, Loveland, OH 45140, 513-583-8305, www.lovelandsweets.com. Shoppe hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.

    About Operation Gratitude:

    Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages filled with food, entertainment, hygiene, and handmade items, plus personal letters of appreciation
    to Veterans, First Responders, New Recruits, Wounded Heroes, their Care Givers, and to individually named U.S. service members deployed overseas and their families waiting at home. Each package contains donated product valued from $45-100, and costs the organization $15 to assemble and ship. Since its inception in 2003, Operation Gratitude volunteers have shipped more than 1,800,000 care packages. Visit www.operationgratitude.com for more information.

  • Sen. Sherrod Brown condemns violence in Charlottesville

    Sen. Sherrod Brown condemns violence in Charlottesville

    CLEVELAND, OH – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) condemned violence today in Charlottesville, VA.

    “The bigotry and violence we’ve seen in Virginia have no place in America. I am grateful to those who put themselves in harm’s way today to peacefully protest against racism and hate,” Brown said. “As we learn more, my thoughts are with all those injured and their families. I am grateful to Virginia law enforcement and first responders. Ohio stands behind Virginia as the state copes with this senseless violence. We must not tolerate racism, threats, intimidation or violence.”