Loveland, Ohio – Superintendent Mike Broadwater has announced through a school newsletter that he has closed Loveland Schools on Monday, February 14, the day after Super Bowl Sunday.
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Now is the Time to Sign up to Attend the 2022 State of the Region Update!
by Cassie Mattia
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Loveland, Ohio – Only 2 days to go until your community’s State of the Region Update and we want to be sure you have all the details so you can attend! This is your chance to hear what’s in store for your community in 2022 and offer your feedback!
Join the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance on Thursday, February 3rd at the Hamilton County Cooperative (HCC) from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM to learn more about what your community has planned for 2022! Topics will range from economic development to how your community officials plan on keeping you informed this year.
This informative and exciting event will include lunch and guest speakers David Kennedy, Loveland’s City Manager, Jeff Wright, Miami Township Administrator, and Kim Lapensee, Symmes Township Administrator. Chamber members can attend the event for $30 while non-members can attend for $35. If you would like to attend the 2022 State of the Region Update sign up here!
If you have any questions concerning the 2022 State of the Region Update please contact Meredith Taylor or visit the LMRCA website!
We encourage everyone that can attend the 2022 State of the Region Update to come by and listen to what your local officials have to say about your community’s future! Let’s unite our communities and support one another along the way!
For more local event updates stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!
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Loveland Magazine’s February 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 February! The community of Loveland provided us with some lovely Pet of the Month photos and we are beyond thrilled to celebrate these local pets with YOU the readers!
Introducing Star, a beautiful 4-year-old Holsteiner Cross rescued horse, adopted by Dawn Mason! Star was rescued by Fighting Chance Rescue (FCR) in January 2020.
“Star was on the brink of death, extremely malnourished and unable to stand on her own. Transporting her was a group effort involving the Reily Twp F.D., Kim and Joe Kinder of FCR, and many volunteers,” Mason explained, “Star arrived at FCR strapped to a stretcher and had to immediately be placed in a sling. FCR then made a plea on Facebook asking for help with her.”
Mason had recently lost her 33-year-old horse when hearing about Star needing help.
“I was somewhat depressed and looking for some purpose. Upon seeing Star’s photo, I wanted to help her,” Mason said, “They were just getting her in the sling when I arrived. She looked so tiny and frail. They started her on i.v. fluids then put blankets and heat lamps on her and we waited for the vet. As soon as she got those fluids and started to warm up, she started fighting us. As weak as she was, she had no trust in people and wanted to get away.”
Star required 24-hour observation while in her sling so a community of volunteers took turns watching over her. Mason said she was able to spend several nights with Star during this time.
“Kim from FCR didn’t give Star very good odds of survival. Horses at such a point of malnourishment and muscle wasting often have unseen organ damage they can never recover from. But there was something different about Star, her attitude and fight, I knew she was going to make it,” Mason said.
To everyone’s surprise, a few weeks later Star was able to stand on her own, go outside, and move around.
“Tanya Tieman, the owner of Equisports, provided Bemer therapy treatments for Star and some of the other horses at FCR. During the 1st week of March 2020, Tanya offered to let Star come to Equisports and stay for rehab and some training,” Mason said, “I was able to visit Star a couple of times, but then came the ‘covid lockdown.’ I periodically received updates from Kim, but wasn’t able to see Star.”
In June of 2020, Mason got an unexpected text message from Kim asking if she was interested in adopting Star. Mason jumped on the opportunity and decided to bring Star home just a few weeks later. A few months later after bringing Star home, Mason took her to compete in her first horse show where Star grabbed a 2nd place finish. Shortly after Star competed she then got the chance to be a part of the South Lebanon Christmas in the Village horse parade.
“What makes Star truly special is her attitude. She thinks the world revolves around her and that everything should be done ‘Star’s way.’ Kim often refers to her as a diva,” Mason said, “But that attitude made her a survivor. She’s also a wonderful ambassador for rescue. And this is just the beginning…she’s a rising star!”
Meet Star
“A Star is Born”
Congratulations to Star’s adopted mother, Dawn, and Star for being selected to represent Loveland Magazine’s Pet of the Month for February! Dawn and Star 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! Star will not only be featured in our publication but will also be included in our weekly newsletter for the month of February 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 February’s Pet of the Month, we will be taking entries from February 5th-25th for March’s Pet of the Month. Don’t be afraid to dress up your sweethearts in their finest Loveland Valentine’s Day gear!
Check out the video below created by David Miller that features Star 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 Star for the month of February!
We can’t wait to see whose pet will be featured in March for Loveland Magazine’s Pet of the Month Sweetheart 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!
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Loveland Schools Covid-19 Dashboard for January 30, 2022
Loveland, Ohio – At the beginning of each week, the Loveland City School District releases their latest Covid 19 Dashboard.
In related News…
Note the correction to the 10/3/ report and that community cases increased from 51 to 62.
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Cassie the Food Guru Stops by Hometown Cafe!
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Bike Trail over the past couple of years has welcomed many new local businesses, some offering quality beverages, some offering a unique dine-in experience, and some offering fresh homemade cuisine. One business in particular that sits right off the bike trail tucked right next to Narrow Path Brewing Company has managed to combine quality beverages, a unique dine-in experience, and fresh homemade food all under one roof. Introducing Hometown Cafe, a little slice of paradise in the heart of Historic Downtown Loveland!
Hometown Cafe made its debut into the Loveland community after Owner Jimmy Hooper bought the business, formerly known as “Fresh Press,” from his brother-in-law. Hooper already had an extensive culinary background as well as a catering business called “Loveland Catering” so he felt that having a brick and mortar would mesh well with his passion for creating aesthetically pleasing healthy food. Hooper, who grew up in Symmes Township, knew after having kids that he wanted to raise his family with his wife in the same city he fell in love with so he thought what better way to serve the community he loves than having fresh nutritious food readily available every day!
Hometown Cafe offers a simple yet delicious selection of food, beverages, and goods from local vendors across the city. From Deeper Roots coffee, lattes, and hot chocolate, to real fruit, and veggie smoothies, and fresh-pressed juice, to made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, and wraps, Hometown Cafe has it all! Did I mention Hometown also has a bakery filled with muffins, croissants, bagels, and danishes, to name a few and a “local market” where small local businesses can sell their homemade delicacies such as honey, granola, jam, and energy bites?
I have been a part of the Loveland community and Loveland Magazine now for nearly 5 years so I have had the honor of seeing new businesses establish themselves, local events thrive, and the community coming together to give back. This is one of the biggest reasons, other than I LOVE food and food culture, as to why I wanted Hometown Cafe to be my next Cassie the Food Guru adventure! Hometown Cafe has not only impacted the community by providing quality nutritious food and beverages, but by also giving back time and time again. Whether they are getting involved in Loveland’s events or introducing local artists, vendors, and food trucks to the community, Hometown Cafe loves helping the community!
So without further ado, I bring to you, a Loveland Magazine TV interview production, Cassie the Food Guru Stops by Hometown Cafe!
Hometown Cafe Fun Facts:
- Located at 111 Railroad Ave, Loveland, Ohio, 45140
- Open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day
- Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. during the week and on the weekends breakfast is served until 3 p.m.
- Lunch is always in the cooler. The cooler includes homemade soups, salads, wraps, and “kids boxes.”
- Cold-Pressed Juice is made “in-house with a hydraulic press that exerts 10 tons of pressure on the fresh produce to extract the juice. Since the juice is exposed to minimal heat and air, it retains more vitamins, minerals, and enzymes from the whole fruit/vegetable than traditional centrifugal juicing methods.”
- Local artists’ artwork is on display for sale inside the cafe.
- You may book Hometown Cafe for your next event!
- Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evenings is $250.
- Monday through Thursday evenings is $200.
- Rental is available from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Seats up to 25 on the 1st floor and 32 on the patio.
- The upstairs meeting room is $25 per hour.
- Available for rent 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
- The rental fee is waived if you spend the same amount in the cafe during your event!
- Catering is available through Jimmy’s “Loveland Catering.”
- $500 on the weekends.
- $400 on the weekdays.
- If you spend twice the event rental fee in catering and the rental fee is waived!
- You can rent Hometown Cafe’s kitchen for $35 per hour or if you take advantage of the kitchen membership it is $20 per hour.
- Hometown Cafe offers merchandise through “My State Threads Apparel.”
- If you would like to set a page up for your business Hometown will give you a unique URL and $10 from every piece of merchandise sold will go towards your business.
- Items we recommend you try when you stop by Hometown Cafe:
- The Cozy Bowl
- The One With No Meat
- The Toast
- The B.E.A.S.T
- Frogman Smoothie
- Tropical Majik Smoothie
- Kale Force Cold-Pressed Juice
- Charcoal Lemonade Cold-Pressed Juice
- The Ginger Shot
- A specialty latte or hot chocolate
- Sweet Potato Chips
- Energy Bites
- An Everything Bagel
- Any of the local market items made by local small businesses!
Be sure to stay informed on all the fun and delicious things Hometown Cafe has going on by visiting their website, Facebook, or Instagram!
For more interviews and stories on local food culture, stay tuned to Cassie the Food Guru!
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Drees submits application for 209 homes at Grailville
The House of Joy is an iconic structure at Grailville (Loveland Magazine file photo)
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – The proposed development of the Grailville site by the Drees Company includes 74 patio homes and 135 traditional-style homes totaling 209 lots. The final acreage of the Grailville site on O’Bannon Road was annexed into the City of Loveland on January 11. The land is situated between O’Bannonville Road and State Route 48 in Clermont County. Fourteen acres were already located within the city’s corporate limits. Both parcels, in total consist of approximately 111 acres.
The Drees Company has submitted a concept plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for changing the zoning to a Special Planning District.
City staff has recommended that the Commission hold a public hearing on the proposal on March 1.
The Commission will meet on February 1 with the Drees application on their agenda.
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Celebrate Love at the 2022 Valentine’s Day Breakfast!
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – What better way to celebrate love than by attending the annual Valentine’s Day breakfast! This honorary event will pay homage to the “Sweetheart of Ohio” and the community’s most loved individuals!
On Friday, February 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance (LMRCA) will be hosting the 2022 Valentine’s Day breakfast at the Oasis Conference Center. While enjoying a beautiful hot breakfast the LMRCA will be presenting to you the 2022 Valentine Lady, the Valentine Card Designer, the Poetry Contest Winners, and the Valentino Coloring Contest Winner. In addition to all the heartfelt fun, there will also be special entertainment! The cost for the event is $30. Platinum Chamber Members will be able to enjoy the Valentine’s Day breakfast for free. Sign up for the 2022 Valentine’s Day breakfast here.
Jeannie Shumaker, the 2022 Valentine Lady, and Valentine’s Day Card designer Nancy Sullivan. Be sure to purchase your 2022 Valentine’s Day Cards designed by Nancy Sullivan from the LMRCA Office (113 Karl Brown Way 2nd floor), your favorite Valentine Lady, or any of the following local businesses:
- Alley Boutique
- Loveland Kroger
- Lemons and Limes Boutique
- Busy Bee Boutique
- Union Savings Bank
- Loveland Sweet Shoppe
Valentine’s Day Cards are $1.50 each or you can purchase 4 for $5.
Get Your Valentine’s Day Cards Stamped by the Valentine Ladies at the Loveland Post Office! 
Once you grab your Valentine’s Day Cards stop by the Loveland Post office anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. beginning on January 31st to get your cards officially stamped by the Loveland Valentine Ladies! Stamping will be available until February 12th.
If you have any additional questions about the 2022 Valentine’s Day breakfast contact the LMRCA at 513-686-1544.
Valentine’s Day Card designer Nancy Sullivan For more local event updates stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!
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Joe Burrow Wins The PFWA 2021 Comeback Player Of The Year
Photo by Cincinnati Bengals
from Bengals.com
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who bounced back from a left knee injury suffered in 2020 to throw for a franchise-record 34 TDs and lead the Bengals to the playoffs for the first time since 2015, is the 2021 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA).
Burrow was on pace to break several Bengals single-season and NFL rookie passing records, along with NFL rookie passing marks before he suffered a knee injury against Washington on November 22, 2020 in his 10th game of his rookie season. He had surgery on December 2, 2020, and he embarked on a long rehab process that culminated in him taking the first snaps of Cincinnati’s 2021 training camp.
He returned to the starting lineup and led the NFL in completion percentage (70.4 percent) and yards per attempt (8.87) and was second in passer rating (108.3) in his 16 games (all starts). He completed 366 of 520 passes for 4,611 yards (sixth in the NFL) and 34 touchdowns. On December 26, Burrow set a franchise record with 525 passing yards – the fourth-highest total in NFL history – on 37 of 46 passing and four touchdowns in a 41-21 home victory over the Baltimore Ravens. He was a 2021 PFWA All-AFC selection.
Burrow is the second member of the Cincinnati franchise to receive Comeback Player of the Year honors (QB Jon Kitna in 2003) since the award was instituted in 1992.
ABOUT THE PFWA
In its 58th season in 2021, the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) is the official voice of pro football writers, promoting and fighting for access to NFL personnel to best serve the public. The PFWA is made up of accredited writers who cover the NFL and the 32 teams daily. Lindsay Jones of The Athletic is the PFWA president for the 2021-22 seasons and the organization’s 30th president. Jenny Vrentas of Sports Illustrated is the PFWA’s first vice-president, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News is the second vice-president and Mike Sando of The Athletic is the secretary-treasurer. At-large board members include USA Today’s Mike Jones, ESPN.com’s Jeff Legwold, The Athletic’s Dan Pompei and ProFootballTalk.com’s Charean Williams. Follow the PFWA at ProFootballWriters.org and on Twitter at @PFWAwriters.
Related: Bengals Face The Chiefs In The 2022 AFC Championship
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Ranking Dem says GOP attorney general blocked her from lawyers in redistricting suit
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. (Photo by Justin Merriman/Getty Images)
BY: JAKE ZUCKERMAN – Ohio Capital Journal
Columbus, Ohio – The ranking Democrat in the Ohio House said Attorney General Dave Yost has blocked her from legal representation as the Ohio Supreme Court reviews the latest redistricting proposal from state lawmakers.
The Ohio Redistricting Commission voted 5-2 along party lines Saturday to send over a revised map after the court overturned its first effort, determining it to be an unconstitutional gerrymander.
Democrats on the commission have previously been represented by their own counsel and submitted their own arguments — distinct from Republicans on the committee. House Minority Leader Allison Russo, D-Columbus, said in a statement Wednesday however that Yost has since blocked them from their legal representation. This comes as a deadline looms for the state officials to respond to objections to the GOP-approved map submitted for the court’s review.
Through spokeswoman Maya Majikas, Russo said Yost is “denying” her “the ability to consult with her legal counsel,” two attorneys with the Ice Miller law firm in Columbus retained through the attorney general’s office.
“Leader Russo is being denied her outside counsel representation at this stage of the litigation period,” Majikas said. “Ice Miller is not permitted by the AG to provide Democrats counsel/bills for any service to us.”
Yost seemed to confirm Russo’s central claim through spokeswoman Bethany McCorkle on Wednesday evening.
“The Ohio Supreme Court ordered the Commission to draw a new map, which is why one counsel will respond to the court on behalf of the entire commission,” McCorkle said. “None of the individual members will respond separately.”
Democratic members of the commission are technically named as defendants in the lawsuit. However, their interests largely align with the plaintiffs — a spread of special interest and voting rights organizations — and against Republicans on the commission who defended the maps.
This has put the Democrats in the unusual position of arguing, as a defendant in the case, that the court should do what the plaintiffs want.
“The Republican Legislative Commissioners prepared maps so lopsided that Republicans are essentially guaranteed veto-proof majorities in the General Assembly no matter how many votes Democrats earn,” the Democrats’ lawyers wrote in court filings.
The Supreme Court, overturning the legislative maps, found they likely guaranteed Republicans a supermajority in defiance of voter’s preferences, as required by the constitution. They ordered the commission to draw a map as close as possible to the state’s 54% Republican to 46% Democratic partisan tilt.
The newest proposal would create a projected 57-42 split in the House and 20-13 split in the Senate, far more advantageous for Democrats than the original. However, the Democrats’ margins are much tighter. For instance, in the House, 12 of the “Democratic leaning” seats in the latest map could also be considered tossups, with a Democratic edge of only 50-51%. All of the GOP-leaning seats favor Republicans by more than 52%.
The plaintiffs who challenged the first map filed objections to the Ohio Supreme Court over the edited version this week. They argued it still disproportionately favors Republicans in violation of anti-gerrymandering Constitutional amendment approved by voters.
The Ohio Redistricting Commission — comprised of four, bipartisan legislative appointees along with the governor, state auditor and secretary of state — was ordered to respond to the objections by Friday.
The commission itself is represented by two lawyers. The statewide officeholders and Republicans on the commission have their own lawyers as well. Even if, as Yost said, the commission’s members don’t respond individually, it’s likely that Republicans who control it will likely shape its arguments.
Sen. Vernon Sykes, D-Akron, the other Democrat on the committee, did not respond to an inquiry to his office.
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Join Your Fellow Community Members at the 2022 State of the Region Update!
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – It’s that time of year again to hear what’s in store for your community in 2022 and we want you there to get your feedback!
Join the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance on Thursday, February 3rd at the Hamilton County Cooperative (HCC) from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM to learn more about what your community has planned for 2022! Topics will range from economic development to how your community officials plan on keeping you informed this year.
This informative and exciting event will include lunch and guest speakers David Kennedy, Loveland’s City Manager, Jeff Wright, Miami Township Administrator, and Kim Lapensee, Symmes Township Administrator. Chamber members can attend the event for $30 while non-members can attend for $35. If you would like to attend the 2022 State of the Region Update sign up here!
If you have any questions concerning the 2022 State of the Region Update please contact Meredith Taylor or visit the LMRCA website!
We encourage everyone that can attend the 2022 State of the Region Update to come by and listen to what your local officials have to say about your community’s future! Let’s unite our communities and support one another along the way!
For more local event updates stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!