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  • Loveland Magazine’s March Pet of the Month is Announced!

    Loveland Magazine’s March Pet of the Month is Announced!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Self-described “Dog Mom” Cassie Mattia lives in Historic Downtown Loveland with Nala, Dean, and her boyfriend Adam. Cassie is the Co-Owner and Associate Editor of Loveland Magazine.

    Loveland, Ohio – We are pleased to present Loveland Magazine’s Pet of the Month for March! The community of Loveland provided us with some excellent St. Patty’s Day Pet of the Month photos and we are beyond thrilled to celebrate these local pets with YOU the readers!

    Introducing Murphy Flanagan, an 11-year-old Goldendoodle, who was born on St. Patty’s Day! Murphy was adopted by Laurie Flanagan and her family who have a strong Irish background.

    Laurie Flanagan says Murphy has spent his entire life as a Loveland resident and his 2 human brothers and sister all went to Loveland schools.

    “He is a friendly fluff who enjoys exploring in the woods, going on car rides, stealing toys from his neighbor dog friend Bailey, stealing treats from his other neighbor dog friend Oscar, chewing on sticks, and swimming in the ocean,” Flanagan said, “He is affectionately called ‘peanut butter boy’ by his Loveland groomer, Pon of Top Dog Grooming given his lip-smacking joy eating the creamy stuff.”

    Murphy loves walking the trail between Symmes Park and Home of the Brave just so he can catch a glimpse of kids playing sports or practicing their instruments for band, according to Flanagan.

    “Murphy also likes going to the Loveland Farmers Market to sniff around for the dog treat booth and enjoys hanging on the patio at Ramsey’s Trailside on a nice summer day,” Flanagan added, “We received sad news back in October that Murphy was diagnosed with sarcoma and given 6-12 months to live. Even with a large mass on his right hip that continues to grow in size and is now impacting his walking, he still is a happy camper sharing his good nature and love with anyone he encounters; humans and dogs alike!”

    Meet Murphy Flanagan

    Photo Taken by David Long

    Congratulations to Murphy and The Flanagans for being selected to represent Loveland Magazine’s Pet of the Month for March! Murphy and The Flanagans will be rewarded with a Nothing Bundt Cakes Bundtlet Tower, a gift card to The Works Pizza, a gift certificate to Tara’s Pet Boutique and Doggy Daycare, and an 8X10 framable photo keepsake! Murphy will not only be featured in our publication but will also be included in our weekly newsletter for the month of March and our social media pages.

    We would like to thank everyone who sent in photos of their pets as it was an absolute joy to see how many beautiful animals there are in our community! For those who sent in photos but weren’t selected this time around, don’t worry, as your entries will be entered back into the competition for the following month’s selection! For those that missed the deadline for March’s Pet of the Month, we will be taking entries from March 5th-25th for April’s Pet of the Month. Don’t be afraid to dress up your pets in their best Spring wear!

    Check out the video below created by David Miller that features Murphy as well as some of our favorite Pet of the Month entries!

     

    To enter into Loveland’s Pet of the Month contest you must email me, Cassie Mattia, at cmattia12@gmail.com 2-5 of your favorite photos of your pet along with a short bio about your pet. Share with us and the community why your pet is so special to you along with any other unique facts that set your little buddy apart from other pets! When sending in your pet photos and bios please include your pet’s name, age, and breed as well as your contact info with a short description of each photo you provide us with. If you want to share where your pet’s favorite spots are in Loveland that would be great as well! Remember we DO NOT discriminate against any pets; all pets are welcome to enter into the contest!

    Join us in celebrating Murphy for the month of March!

    We can’t wait to see whose pet will be featured in April for Loveland Magazine’s Pet of the Month Spring Edition!

    Here at Loveland Magazine, we would like to send a personal shout-out to The Works Pizza, Tara’s Pet Boutique and Doggy Daycare, and Nothing Bundt Cakes Mason (nearby in Deerfield Township) for providing wonderful gifts to our winners!

    Want to see previous Pets of the Month? Click here!

  • The Loveland Dairy Whip Prepares for the 2022 Opening Weekend Celebration!

    The Loveland Dairy Whip Prepares for the 2022 Opening Weekend Celebration!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Who’s ready to scream for some ice cream this Friday at the legendary Loveland Dairy Whip’s opening weekend?

    The Loveland Dairy Whip (LDW), a family-owned Loveland legacy that has been serving up high-quality soft serve ice cream since 1955, is holding its opening weekend celebration beginning this Friday, March 4th at 2 PM.

    What could be more exciting than a beautifully delicious soft-serve masterpiece? Well, a special “opening weekend” 2 dollars off coupon that you can get sent directly to your phone by scanning the QR code at the bottom of the page! This coupon is good from March 4th-March 6th and may be used on any soft-serve dessert menu item. One coupon can be used per family or per automobile if you so choose to use the LDW’s convenient drive-up window.

    The LDW is located at 611 W. Loveland Ave. and will be open daily from 2 PM-9 PM starting this Friday.

    Not familiar with The Loveland Dairy Whip? Well here’s the run-down on why you should stop by this weekend! The LDW not only uses a high-quality soft serve mix when creating the scrumptious desserts they also make it fresh right before your eyes. While this legendary ice cream shop offers go-to flavors for their ice cream cones such as vanilla, chocolate, and twist, they also offer specialty toppings for both cones and sundaes, like googly eyes for the kids, sprinkles, and chocolate, cherry, or cake batter dip top. Other popular ice cream flavors at the LDW include Blue Moon, Dreamsicle, and, Cake Batter. The LDW also offers specialty ice cream creations like their Parfay’s and Cyclones, which include fan-favorites, The Chocolate Mountain, Reeses, and Oreo. The Loveland Dairy Whip’s menu also features Kid’s Sundaes, Hot Fudge Brownie Sundaes, Strawberry Short Cake, Hot Caramel Cake, Shakes, and Banana Boats.

    Is your mouth watering yet? If so put the Loveland Dairy Whip’s opening weekend celebration on your agenda and come on by for a creation that is sure to sweeten up your weekend! 

    Be sure to stick to the classic method of paying for your dessert using cash when you stop by this weekend as LDW only takes cash so that they can continue to keep prices reasonable for all of their loyal guests!

    Want to learn more about The LDW? Click below to watch LDW Owner, Rick Morgan, talk to Cassie the Food Guru on Loveland Magazine TV about LDW’s history and why guests keep coming back for more!

    Cassie The Food Guru Visits Loveland Dairy Whip!
    Scan and Save Coupon to your Phone

    For more local business updates stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!

  • Columbia Road, Davis Road, and Myrtle Ave. Roundabout Project

    Columbia Road, Davis Road, and Myrtle Ave. Roundabout Project

    Deerfield Township, Ohio – The Warren County Engineer’s Office is currently designing a roundabout for the intersection of Columbia Road, Davis Road, and Myrtle Avenue in Deerfield Township. The proposed project may also include a profile adjustment, drainage improvements, large culvert replacement, and a sidewalk along Columbia Road in the project area.  

    The purpose of this project is to improve traffic safety and congestion by constructing a roundabout at this intersection.

    An alternative evaluation report is being completed by Carpenter Marty Transportation to determine the best location and type of roundabout.

    Project Timing: 

    Plans are to be completed by summer 2022. Right of Way acquisition in 2022. Utility relocation in 2023. Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2024.

    Estimated Construction Cost: 

    The project cost estimate is $2,200,000 and the project construction will be funded by the Warren County Engineer and Deerfield Township.

  • Come along for a unique aerial tour across Ohio

    Come along for a unique aerial tour across Ohio

    Come along for a unique aerial tour across Ohio featuring some of the beautiful locations managed by the Ohio Division of Natural Resources. You might discover a weekend or day trip right here in Ohio.

  • [w/Loveland Rally Video] Guest Column by Bob Rutter: “Please pray for the free people in Ukraine.”

    [w/Loveland Rally Video] Guest Column by Bob Rutter: “Please pray for the free people in Ukraine.”

    Bob Rutter is a resident of Miami Township just on the outskirts of Loveland.

    by Bob Rutter

    Over 150 men, women and children rallied on Friday February 25 at Home of the Brave Park in Symmes Township in support of a free Ukraine to protest the on-going armed seizure of that democratic nation by Russia’s Vladimir Putin’s armed forces. 

    The majority were American citizens from Ukraine, Russia and surrounding Eastern European countries. They hoped to draw peaceful attention to the plight of a free people facing the horrors of modern warfare.  

    Russian President Vladimir Putin’s motives are attributed to varied goals ranging from a grab for control of petroleum pipelines transiting Ukraine, gaining Russian access to the Black Sea, preventing Ukraine’s entry into NATO and most importantly, stitching together part of the old USSR to create his new vision of Russia. 

    It was sad to hear reported in the news that we are  helping foot the bill permitting Putin’s adventurism to the tune of around $10 Billion a year by buying Russian oil, since we are no longer energy independent. 

    When the United States is weak as a leader in the world, bad actors fill the void with the aspirations of world dominance. Watching eagerly is China’s Xi Jinping and his hunger for control of Taiwan, the Irian Mullahs’ quest for nuclear weapons and dominance in the Middle East and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un’s continuing tyrannical dominance over his country’s enslaved population.

    The Tri-State connection;  when you kiss your kids goodnight and snuggle into bed, please pray for the free people in Ukraine who are men, women and children like you, except their hopes are only to live another day and experience the same freedoms you enjoy.

    This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video was provided by Bob Rutter.

  • [VIDEO] City Manager addresses acquisitions associated with the proposed parking garage

    [VIDEO] City Manager addresses acquisitions associated with the proposed parking garage

    This story was updated at 10:30 AM, Sunday, February 27*

    Loveland, Ohio – On Tuesday, February 22, at the City Council meeting, City Manager Dave Kennedy addressed the acquisitions associated with the proposed parking garage project and how they relate to other associated projects.

    This video was produced by the City of Loveland and edited by LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV to show only the presentation by the City Manager and the ensuing discussion by Council members.

    *Publisher’s Note: At the end of this video is a discussion by Mayor Kathy Bailey about a news reporter, however, she failed to mention the name of the reporter. We want our readers to know that the story told by the Mayor did not have anything to do with Loveland Magazine.

    Below are the slides that Kennedy used in his presentation. You can Right-Click an image to open in a new tab to view larger sizes.

  • President Biden Nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Serve as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

    President Biden Nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Serve as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

    Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

    Washington, DC – Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Currently a judge on U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. If confirmed, she will be the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

    Since Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement, President Biden has conducted a process to identify his replacement.  President Biden sought a candidate with, “exceptional credentials, unimpeachable character, and unwavering dedication to the rule of law.”  In a release from the Whitehouse, the President also sought a nominee, “much like Justice Breyer—who is wise, pragmatic, and has a deep understanding of the Constitution as an enduring charter of liberty.  And the President sought an individual who is committed to equal justice under the law and who understands the profound impact that the Supreme Court’s decisions have on the lives of the American people.”

    A former clerk for Justice Breyer, Judge Jackson has broad experience across the legal profession – as a federal appellate judge, a federal district court judge, a member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, an attorney in private practice, and as a federal public defender. Judge Jackson has been confirmed by the Senate with votes from Republicans as well as Democrats three times.  

    After law school, Judge Jackson served in Justice Breyer’s chambers as a law clerk.  She served as a federal public defender from 2005 to 2007, representing defendants on appeal who did not have the means to pay for a lawyer.  If confirmed, she would be the first former federal public defender to serve on the Supreme Court.

    Prior to serving as a judge, Judge Jackson followed in the footsteps of her mentor Justice Breyer by working on the U.S. Sentencing Commission—an important body, bipartisan by design, that President Biden fought to create as a member of the U.S. Senate.  Her work there focused on reducing unwarranted sentencing disparities and ensuring that federal sentences were just and proportionate, according to the press release.

    Judge Jackson lives with her husband, Patrick, who serves as Chief of the Division of General Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital, and two daughters, in Washington, D.C.

    Ketanji Brown Jackson was born September 14, 1970.

  • Regional stakeholders weigh in on Loveland’s proposed parking garage

    Regional stakeholders weigh in on Loveland’s proposed parking garage

    Photo of the Little Miami River in downtown Loveland by David Miller

    All Stakeholders Must Weigh In on Proposed Parking Garage

    by Jeanne Nightingale, Citizens for Rights of the Ohio River Watershed (CROW),  Sierra Club Miami Group,  League of Women Voters Natural Resources Committee, Woman’s City Club of Greater Cincinnati

    The Little Miami State Park, located within the beautiful and historic Little Miami River valley, has been designated as a federal and state scenic river. It is protected because of its water quality, panoramic setting, and the many historic sites that can be found along its banks. The historic City of Loveland has become the gateway to the linear park trail that meanders 50 miles along the river valley, a popular destination for cyclists, paddlers, and hikers. 

    It is not surprising that Loveland’s business community welcomes the opportunity to accommodate out-of-town visitors to the scenic park by building a parking garage 100 feet from the Little Miami River trail head. Since downtown parking is scarce, such a facility would be convenient for customers frequenting the growing number of restaurants, shops, and businesses that make this charming old town an even greater tourist attraction.

    And yet, what is an asset for some is a liability for others. The residents of Loveland have been given no chance to weigh in on the proposed two-story 270-space garage parking garage in the heart of their town and adjacent to the confluence of two natural waterways, the Little Miami River and the O’Bannon Creek. There is a growing concern among many Loveland residents that such a structure would destroy the very scenic park that attracts tourists in the first place. 

    By law, and in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1547 of the Ohio Revised Code the Ohio, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is charged with appointing an Advisory Council representing local interests to assess the ecological viability of building such a structure within reach of the Little Miami State Park. Nevertheless, the City Council of Loveland has proceeded – with zero community input – to apply for millions of dollars in government grants to build the garage behind Loveland’s City Hall.  

    The Little Miami River, in fact, traverses an ecologically vulnerable flood plain. Trail volunteers report their never-ending battle of keeping the trail free of conditions that cause flooding on parts of the trail-clogged culverts, erosion caused by bridge embankments, adjacent developments, and other obstacles that interrupt the flow of water away from the trail surface. Even a few inches of rainfall can cause permanent flood damage. With the ground’s inability to absorb or impede the flow of water, the consequences can be disastrous. And yet, no data-driven environmental impact studies have been done to date.  

    Mature trees – vital for maintaining the permeability of the forest soils and preventing erosion and flooding – will need to be cut down to make room for this imposing concrete structure. Have wet weather studies been done to assess the impacts of increased stormwater runoff from the bulldozed ground, demolished building and asphalt surfaces, or the discharge from the requisite catch basins and storm sewer pipes needed to manage stormwater overflows? What would be the measure of air pollution due to increased particulate matter as well as increased noise pollution? Have any of these environmental concerns have been addressed?

    Communities that dwell within natural watersheds have the legal right to participate in constructive dialogue and debate on matters that put the health, biodiversity, and safety of the ecosystem in which they live at risk. Loveland City Council must hold a public hearing before it takes a vote on the proposed downtown parking garage. Addressing the parking situation in this unique town should rightfully include all stakeholders in the discussion. 

  • Loveland Schools Covid-19 Dashboard for February 20, 2022

    Loveland Schools Covid-19 Dashboard for February 20, 2022

    Loveland, Ohio – At the beginning of each week, the Loveland City School District releases its latest Covid 19 Dashboard.

    Note the correction to the 10/3/ report and that community cases increased from 51 to 62.

  • Join Your Fellow Local Businesses at the 2022 Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Business Expo!

    Join Your Fellow Local Businesses at the 2022 Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Business Expo!

    By Cassie Mattia Promoted Advertisement

    Loveland, Ohio – Are you ready to see what your local businesses have in store for 2022? Look no further as the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance (LMRCA) Business Expo is nearly here!

    On Thursday, March 10th from 4-7 p.m. at the Little Miami Brewing Event Center the LMRCA will be hosting the Annual Business Expo where members of the community and local businesses will be able to come together to interact and make new connections! The expo is completely open to the public and free for those who would like to attend. The 2022 Business Expo will include opportunities to: 

    • network with many local businesses and entrepreneurs 
    • establish new contacts
    • interact with top local businesses and industry leaders
    • acquire qualified and targeted sales leads
    • HAVE A LOT OF FUN!

    If you happen to be one of the first 50 people to attend the Business Expo you will be rewarded with a free beer tasting and will be entered into a raffle! 

    Local businesses or entrepreneurs who want to be a part of the LMRCA Business Expo can sign up to grab a booth, which includes a table and 2 chairs, for $200. If your business is a member of the LMRCA the booth fee is $150. The LMRCA is offering Premium Booth Placement for only an additional $50. Booth spaces are very limited so if you are interested in joining one of the best networking events of the year please contact Meredith Taylor or scan the QR code at the bottom of the page to register as soon as possible!

    The LMRCA 2022 Business Expo is not only a great place to showcase your business but it is also the perfect event to build your business and gain new customers! Be sure to put the Business Expo in your calendars as you don’t want to miss out on this fun networking event!

    The LMRCA is still looking for sponsors for the 2022 Business Expo so if your business or organization is interested please contact Meredith Taylor.

    For the latest LMRCA Business Expo event details stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!