A Press Release from Hamilton County Public Health:
Ongoing surveillance of daily overdose incidents since December 31 has indicated some abnormal changes in overdose related activity. Historical trends suggest a potential surge in fentanyl presence within the drug supply. On Sunday, December 31, 2023, both overdose emergency department (ED) visits and 911 dispatches saw an increase, with 11 overdoses recorded for each metric. Subsequently, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, overdose ED visits rose again to 12, and the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office reported three suspected overdose deaths January 2nd, pending toxicology review and confirmation.
This alert is being issued collaboratively by local public health partners and the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition to enhance community awareness.
Even if you are a recreational drug user, you are at risk for overdose and death.
Narcan is available, accessible, and is not limited to injection drug users.
FENTANYL MAY BE IN YOUR DRUG SUPPLY! Drugs such as cocaine, crack cocaine and methamphetamine likely contain fentanyl, the drug that can cause overdose and death. A high supply of fentanyl puts all users at risk. WE HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE DEATHS IN PEOPLE USING DRUGS OTHER THAN OPIOIDS.
If you or someone you know overdoses, you should still call 911 – even if you administer Narcan. In Ohio, you can call 911 free from fear that you will be punished or prosecuted for getting someone the help they need when they need it.
In situations involving multiple individuals using drugs, make sure someone is available to administer Narcan.
Treatment is open and available. If you need help, please call 513-281-7880.
We want to ensure that people know that help is available, Narcan is accessible, and safe injection supplies are available.
By disseminating this alert, we seek to prompt service providers and first responders to adjust response capacity and implement essential protective measures promptly.
Having available and using necessary personal protective equipment; and
Be ready to administer multiple doses of Narcan, as needed.
Your attention to this matter is critical in safeguarding the well-being of our community members.
Former Loveland Magazine Intern and Loveland native Ricky Mulvey talks about Hamilton County naming rights.
NFL Football is back this week, should you be keeping an eye on the companies plastered on the side of stadiums?
Ricky Mulvey and Dylan Lewis discuss:
– Why stadium sponsors generally don’t outperform their peers or the market.
– When major sponsorships do and don’t make sense as part of a marketing budget.
– Monster Energy’s brilliance in focusing on extreme sports.
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David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – The City is within three Ohio counties: Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren. Within the corporate limits there are eleven voting precincts. We tallied the “Yes” and “No” votes for the State as a whole, the votes for or against in each county, and each precinct where Loveland residents live and go to the polls.
With 100% of the precincts reporting, here is how voters cast their votes on State Issue 1 in the August 8 special election. The issue to make it more difficult to circulate and pass citizen-led Ohio constitutional amendment was defeated by a 57% to 43% state-wide margin.
The Republican-led effort in the special August election that may have cost Ohio, taxpayers, more than 20 million dollars aimed to make amending Ohio’s constitution more difficult. Issue 1’s chief target was to raise the bar to 60% for passing an abortion rights measure that will be on the Fall ballot.
This outcome means that when Ohio voters go to the polls in November and vote on a constitutional amendment protecting women’s healthcare and reproductive rights, a simple majority of 50% plus one vote will still be the qualifying standard that will be required for passage as it has been for the past 111 years
Loveland, Ohio – In a special meeting on July 17, the Loveland City School District voted to appoint Dr. Brad Goldie to fill the unexpired term of Kevin Daugherty. According to a news release by the District on Monday, the Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, July 26th, at 5 PM to rescind the appointment because the front door of the building was locked to the public.
The new special meeting will be held in the LIS/LMS Media Center at 757 South Lebanon Road. Hearing from the public will not be included in the agenda for this meeting.
The recommended action on the agenda for the meeting is only to “rescind its appointment of a candidate to the vacant Board seat.” Nothing in the communications revel when the Board might again vote to make an appointment to the vacant seat. Daugherty’s resignation was effective, June 30th.
Below is the statement released Monday by Board President, Dr. Kathryn Lorenz:
July 24, 2023
The Loveland City School District Board of Education held a Special Meeting on July 17, 2023, to fill a vacancy on the Board. After interviewing all interested candidates, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Brad Goldie.
All public portions of the July 17 Special Meeting were recorded and are available to view on the Board’s YouTube page. Due to an oversight, the front door of the building was not unlocked to allow public access. Because of this procedural error, I have called a Special Meeting of the Loveland Board of Education for this Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 5 pm in the Media Center of the Loveland Intermediate School.
During this week’s Special Meeting, the Board will consider a motion to rescind the action taken during the July 17 Meeting. I will be bringing forward this motion in the interest of transparency and following proper procedure – it is no reflection on Dr. Goldie or any of the candidates who indicated an interest in the Board vacancy. I want to thank Dr. Goldie for his interest and willingness to serve.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Special Board Meeting
5 p.m.
LMS/LIS Media Center
1. Opening Items
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 26, 2023 – Special Board Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board President to call the meeting to order.
Dr. Lorenz calls the meeting to order at __________ p.m. by asking the Treasurer to call the roll.
ROLL CALL:
____ Rev. Eilert
____ Dr. Lorenz
____ Dr. Schwetschenau
____ Mrs. Washburn
Subject
1.2 Adoption of Agenda
Meeting
Jul 26, 2023 – Special Board Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board to adopt the July 26, 2023, agenda as presented/amended.
________________moved and ____________________ seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the Special Board Meeting held Monday, July 26, 2023.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
____ Rev. Eilert
____ Dr. Lorenz
____ Dr. Schwetschenau
____ Mrs. Washburn
2. Board Resolutions
Subject
2.1 Rescension of Appointment to Vacant Board Seat
Meeting
Jul 26, 2023 – Special Board Meeting
Category
2. Board Resolutions
Type
Action
Recommended Action
The Board is to rescind its appointment of a candidate to the vacant Board seat.
___________________ moved and _____________________ seconded a motion to rescind its appointment of Dr. Brad Goldie to the vacant Board seat due to a procedural error.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
____ Rev. Eilert
____ Dr. Lorenz
____ Dr. Schwetschenau
____ Mrs. Washburn
3. Meeting Closing
Subject
3.1 Adjournment
Meeting
Jul 26, 2023 – Special Board Meeting
Category
3. Meeting Closing
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board President will ask for a motion and second to adjourn the meeting.
________________moved and ____________________ seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting.
David Miller is the managing Editor of Loveland Magazine
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – Special events must provide additional accessible parking and restrooms based on the anticipated number of people who will attend. After our request, City Hall has provided Loveland Magazine with some information for persons with a disability who may need parking spots, accessible bathrooms, or shuttle service for the 4th of July event that will be held in Historic Downtown. Loveland Magazine has provided additional information.
• The accessible restrooms at the Loveland Bike Trail will be open at Nisbet Park.
• There will be accessible portable toilets placed along/near the Loveland Bike Trail in the Linda J. Cox Trailside Parking lot, near Browns Crossing, and near Harrison Avenue.
• There will also be added, temporary accessible parking spots along the Loveland Bike Trail near Nisbet Park.
• The shuttle service to the festival is not accessible for persons with a disability.
Here is the guide to the day’s activities
Railroad Avenue will be temporarily closed from 2 PM until 11 PM to through traffic on July 4th. There will also be a temporary road closure along the parade route from approximately 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM.
It proceeds north on Loveland-Madeira Road to West Loveland Avenue.
The parade ends at West Loveland Avenue and the State Route 48/Second Street intersection.
West Loveland Avenue will be closed from Riverside Drive to Karl Brown Way During the fireworks from approximately 10 PM until 10:30 PM.
Parking Restrictions
Some parking will be restricted due to parade and shuttle routes. Some parking spaces will be affected on the following streets:
West Loveland Avenue in Historic Downtown
Park Avenue
Riverside Drive
Third Street
Railroad Avenue
Harrison Avenue
Kiwanis Park, including the Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park, will be closed to event parking. In addition, the dog park will close at noon on July 4.
Parking in Historic Downtown
The city operates more than 10 free public lots. View parking map.
Parking fees will be waived in the City Hall/Works lot on July 4.
Keep in mind there are also private lots throughout Historic Downtown and fees may be charged.
Right Click to Enlarge Map
Shuttle
There are FREE shuttle rides that will run continuously from 4 PM until 11 PM.
The shuttle is not accessible to persons with a handicap.
Park-and-ride shuttle 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 Whistle Stop Clay Works).
A free concert by the band, Pandora Effect be at the Nisbet Park Amphitheater from 8 PM until 10 PM. The band played in the FanZone at GABP when the Atlanta Braves were in town for a sold-out game.
Lawn Games — 4 PM until 6:30 PM— Fountain Greene (Near Fleet Feet)
NEST Community Learning Center will host lawn games.
Yankee Doodle Dog Show — 4 PM— Nisbet Park
Meet at 3:45 PM at the Clock Tower in Downtown Loveland (near the Bike Trail crossing). Dogs will parade toward Nisbet Park at 4 PM. Three dogs will be selected as best-dressed winners and will receive a prize basket from Pet Wants.
Water Zone — 4 PM until 8 PM— City Hall Lawn
There will be a giant inflatable water slide and misting fans, plus a splash station for little ones.
Food Trucks — 4 PM until 10 PM
Food truck vendors will be available throughout the downtown area.
Bingo — 5 PM & 8:30 PM — City Hall
Take a break from the heat to play a few cards of bingo! An afternoon and evening session will be held. 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.
Kids’ Bike Contest —6:15 PM— 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. Children will gather and then take part in the parade at 7 PM. Trailside Provisions has donated prizes for the top 3 entries.
Pie Eating Contest — 8:30 PM — Little Miami Conservancy at Nisbet Park (Little Miami Scenic River and Trail Center)
There is an online signup to help gauge interest. Pre-register if you would like to participate.
Loveland, Ohio – These still photos were taken by Loveland Magazine reporter Sean Behling as he walked the Memorial Day Parade route on May 27. They are of the people in the parade and some who gathered along West Loveland Avenue in the West Loveland Historic District to watch.
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Loveland, Ohio – The LIFE Food Pantry is partnering with Fleet Feet in downtown Loveland to hold a Hunger Walk along the Loveland Bike Trail on Memorial Day, Monday May 29th at 9 AM.
PROUDLY SERVING HUNDREDS OF LOCAL FAMILIES EACH MONTH
Since 1988, the Loveland Interfaith Effort (LIFE) Food Pantry has been serving the Greater Loveland community by providing food and support for those less fortunate. We currently provide much needed food to hundreds of families, stock snack shelves at the local schools for qualifying children, and even financial assistance for those in dire need.
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District asked voters to approve an additional 4.9 mills permanent operating levy on May 2nd. Here are the accumulated results reported as of 10:56 PM from all 3 of the county BOE’s. These numbers are “Unofficial Results” until several weeks have passed and the Boards meet to certify results.
Superintendent Mike Broadwater (Loveland Magazine file photo)
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, April 25, at 6 PM in the Media Center at Loveland Intermediate School. In his April 19 “Schools Update” Superintendent Mike Broadwater said, “The purpose of this Town Hall is to provide a forum for our Loveland City Schools community to ask questions about the upcoming 4.9 mill operating levy on the ballot on May 2.”
The Town Hall will include the Superintendent, Treasurer Rob Giuffre’ and two members of the Board of Education. It will not be an official meeting of the Board. The Superintendent’s newsletter did not specify which board members will participate in the discussions.
Only in-person attendees can participate with questions or comments. After the meeting, the live stream recording will be available on the Board of Education YouTube channel.
During the Town Hall, Broadwater said, “We will work to take questions or comments from as many participants as possible to foster conversation around these important issues.”
Hamilton County Small Business Day is on Monday, May 22 from 10 AM until 2 PM at the Sharonville Convention Center.
Hamilton County will be officially launching the Hamilton County Office of Small Business and brand new Small Business Relief Grants.
This event introduces small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to all the Hamilton County Office of Small Business provides including grant applications, business plan development, and more. They will also have “rapid-fire” breakout sessions providing instruction on topics like loan readiness and bid preparation.
There is a free lunch at noon with remarks by Hamilton County Commissioners and advice from successful areas small businesses.
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