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  • Riverside Drive at Main Street to close for water main construction

    Riverside Drive at Main Street to close for water main construction

    This story has been updated:

    Up-date on Riverside Drive at Main Street closing for water main…

    Loveland Magazine –  Sep 27, 2021

    Loveland, Ohio – Although an exact date has not been announced, the City received notification last week that Riverside Drive will be closed for one week so the water main can be tapped in preparation for the Main Street and Chestnut Street water main and road repair project.

    This work will require Riverside Drive to be closed to through traffic for one week.

    The Main and Chestnut Water Main and Road Repair project will begin on Monday, October 11.

    The first step in this project is tapping into the water main located on Riverside Drive.

  • Brush Pick-Up begins November 8th in Loveland

    Brush Pick-Up begins November 8th in Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – The 2021 fall brush pickup program will begin on Monday, November 8. Brush must be placed in the grass near the roadside no later than Sunday night, November 7.

    Autumn Leaf Collection for  Loveland

    Guidelines for Brush Collection

    The following are guidelines established for the brush pick-up program:

    • Brush must be placed at the curb or edge of the roadway. Do not place brush in the roadway, gutter, ditches, or on sidewalks. Do not block fire hydrants.
    • Limbs cannot exceed 10 inches in diameter at the cut section.
    • Limbs should be placed at the curb with the cut section facing the street and all limbs should be facing the same direction. This makes it easier and faster to handle.
    • No leaves, pine needles, grass clippings, or other yard waste will be collected.
    • Small twigs and sticks should be bundled with twine in bundles 12 inches in diameter. Twigs or sticks can also be placed in a container at the curb, but no other yard waste should be in the containers. Please, no loose piles of sticks and debris.

    You may also view Illustrated Brush Pick-Up Instructions (PDF).

    Note

    • The 2022 spring brush pickup program will begin on Monday, March 21.
    • Any material not meeting these requirements cannot be collected and will be left at the curb.
    • Outside the regular pick-up schedule, residents are encouraged to come to City Hall to get a free voucher to drop off any yard waste to Evans Landscaping.
    • Wood chips will be available again this year. Anyone in the City who would like a full load of wood chips should call 513-707-6115.
  • Autumn Leaf Collection for  Loveland

    Autumn Leaf Collection for  Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – The City’s 2021 Fall Leaf Collection schedule will begin on October 11 this year. Leaf collection will be done by a City crew using mechanical equipment similar to a vacuum cleaner.

    Residents are instructed to rake leaves to a place near the street or curb and not place leaf piles on the sidewalk, gutters, ditches, roads, or blocking fire hydrants.

    Download and Print the Schedule:

    Autumn-Leaf-CollectionDownload
  • OHIO VAX-2-SCHOOL offers 50 scholarships worth $10,000 each and five $100,000 scholarships

    OHIO VAX-2-SCHOOL offers 50 scholarships worth $10,000 each and five $100,000 scholarships

    Governor Mike DeWine emphasized that keeping kids in school, in-person, five days a week, remains a priority. He said, “We know that the best way to do that is to get students vaccinated. In addition to protecting kids from the severe effects of the virus, students who are vaccinated, do not have to quarantine if exposed, which means they won’t miss out on school.”

    To encourage eligible children to get vaccinated, DeWine on Friday announced the Ohio Vax-2-School program, which will be open to Ohioans between the ages of 12 and 25, and will be similar to the scholarship portion of the successful Vax-a-Million program. Prizes will include 50 scholarships worth $10,000 each and five $100,000 scholarships to an Ohio college or university for career or technical education.  Prizes will be announced Monday through Friday beginning the week of October 11th.

    More details will be announced, including how to register, in the coming days.

  • A Discussion on Suicide Prevention

    A Discussion on Suicide Prevention

    Dr. Courtney Cinko, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Cincinnati Children’s

    From Cincinnati Children’s Young & Healthy Podcast

    According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-34. September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, and it is imperative to have conversations about mental illness and mental health. In this week’s episode, we discuss suicide prevention with Dr. Courtney Cinko, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Cincinnati Children’s. Our conversation includes who is at risk for suicide, red flags parents should look for, how to have a conversation about suicide, resources, and so much more.   

    To schedule an appointment with the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, please visit: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/p/psychiatry/programs  

    To learn more about MindPeace, please visit: https://mindpeacecincinnati.com/  

    For additional resources for suicide prevention, please visit: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/suicide-prevention  

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 

  • LIFE Food Pantry needs these items

    LIFE Food Pantry needs these items

    Ensure, potato sides, canned peaches, Hamburger Helper, muffin mixes (not corn muffins), cookies, crackers, pasta (not spaghetti), baked beans, refried beans, pinto beans, chili beans, paper towels, mac-n-cheese cups, and fruit cups.

    2021 Annual Thanksgiving Basket and Giving Shop Registration run from Wednesday, September 1st through Saturday, November 6th at the pantry during normal hours.

    Every year, along with the assistance of Loveland City Schools, a food drive takes place to collect food items to supply Thanksgiving baskets to our clients!

    The students and volunteers, deliver the food donations from the food drive to Prince of Peace (weather permitting). Upon receiving the food, volunteers organize the items donated and assemble a Thanksgiving meal for our clients in need. The family also receives a gift card to a local grocery store to pick out the meat of their choice. This allows families to sit down together and enjoy a traditional meal for the Holidays.

    To receive a basket, you must register in advance. If you live in the Loveland School District and have not registered please contact the Pantry at (513) 583.8222, lifefoodpantry@yahoo.com. or use our Contact Form. Let us know your full name, phone, and number of persons living in your household.

    FOOD PANTRY HOURS 
    SUNDAY: Closed
    MONDAY: Closed
    TUESDAY: 10–12, 4–6:30
    WEDNESDAY: 10–12
    THURSDAY 10–12, 4–6:30
    FRIDAY: 10–12
    SATURDAY: 10–12

    LIFE MISSION

    LIFE is a faith and community supported organization that provides food, financial assistance, and programs to those experiencing hardship.

    • Scheduling, set up, organizing the sorting and dating of donations. Stocking of pantry needs.
    • Communicating with donor organizations.
    • Inventory control of storage units and pantry.
    • Help organize the Pass It On Loveland School Drive for LIFE Holiday Food Baskets.
  • Pottery Affaire raised nearly $1/2 K for LIFE Food Pantry

    Pottery Affaire raised nearly $1/2 K for LIFE Food Pantry

    Audrey Hawley, Linda Bergholz, and Bonnie McNett

    by David Miller

    David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Leading up to last Saturday’s Pottery Affaire at Whistle Stop Clay Works where the art show was held, artists crafted unique pottery designs that would be sold during the show and the money raised would be given to the LIFE Food Pantry. Raffle tickets were also sold throughout the day for a chance to win two clay vases. Some visitors at the show also just dropped money into a donation box or after purchasing an item donated their change as well.

    Yesterday, Bonnie McNett, representing Whistle Stop, presented a check to Audrey Hawley and Linda Bergholz of the food pantry for $449.

    Audrey said, “Thank you very much to the artists and their donations and for their creativity. It’s wonderful for the whole community.”

    “Actually, this will be great,” said Linda about receiving the check, “Because this time of the year, going into the Fall season is when we have a lot more requests for financial assistance. We have a lot more people coming to the pantry needing help when the weather is changing and the temperature is getting colder.”

    Bonnie said she was just happy to pass along some, “good fortune to those in need.”

    “A check like this will go a long way in helping people with their financial needs,” added Audrey.

    You could easily put the total over 1K by adding your own donation to the Panty.

    CREDIT CARD (ONLINE THROUGH PAYPAL)

    CHECK

    GIFT CARD DONATIONS

    KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

    Loveland InterFaith Effort is a (registered) 501c3 non-profit organization and your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law.

    LIFE MISSION

    LIFE is a faith and community supported organization that provides food, financial assistance, and programs to those experiencing hardship.

    • Scheduling, set up, organizing the sorting and dating of donations. Stocking of pantry needs.
    • Communicating with donor organizations.
    • Inventory control of storage units and pantry.
    • Help organize the Pass It On Loveland School Drive for LIFE Holiday Food Baskets.

    Whistle Stop Clay Works is a fully equipped ceramics teaching studio and gallery located in historic downtown Loveland, Ohio, where the corners of Hamilton, Warren and Clermont counties meet. It’s close to excellent restaurants and shops and the renowned Little Miami River Bike Trail. Come take a tour with our 3 minute video!

    119 Harrison Avenue, Loveland, Ohio 45140

  • September Pets of the Month Visit Nothing Bundt Cakes Mason!

    September Pets of the Month Visit Nothing Bundt Cakes Mason!

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

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – What a beautiful moment it was when September Pet of the Month winner, Haley Hansberry, the proud owner of two longhaired miniature dachshunds, Phoebe and Poppy, visited Nothing Bundt Cakes Mason to pick up one of her prizes from Owner Mary Thress!

    Mary Thress of Nothing Bundt Cakes kindly donated a Bundtlet Tower to the winner of this month’s competition and for Loveland Magazine’s future Pet of the Month stars.

    When Haley went to pick up her cake she decided to bring Phoebe and Poppy along and lucky for us David Miller was able to capture it all! “It was a joy and pandemonium when Phoebe and Poppy visited the store. I was so happy to have been there to capture it,” Miller said.

    We would like to give a huge Thank You to Scott Gordon from The Works Pizza and Mary Thress for donating a Bundlet Tower and a Works Pizza Gift Card to our Pet of the Month winner!

    Check out the video below of Phoebe and Poppy’s visit to Nothing Bundt Cakes brought to you by Loveland Magazine TV!

    Who doesn’t love sharing a beautiful photo of their pet? If you are a Loveland resident and live close to the Loveland Bike Trail you know more than anyone that Loveland has a special place in its heart for pets. From dogs to cats to horses to exotic animals the Loveland community welcomes all animals with open arms! This is why here at Loveland Magazine we want to celebrate your pets.

    At the beginning of every month, we will be selecting and featuring “Loveland’s Pet of the Month,” in which that pet will then be featured in our publication, weekly newsletters, and our social media platforms for that entire month.

    The featured pet will receive a beautiful, glossy, high-quality 8X10 photo keepsake in addition to the Bundlet Tower. We love our pets as much you do Loveland so let’s pay tribute to them together every month!

    This is Dean, Cassie’s older household sibling to Nala.

    To enter into October’s Loveland 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! The window for receiving pet of the month candidates will run from the 1st to the 25th (deadline) of every month. 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!

    As a reminder, you may start sending in pet photos and bios beginning on the 1st of every month. The deadline once again will be on the 25th of every month.

    We are so excited to share the love you have for your pets and the joy they bring you every day with the community!

    ENTER YOUR PET

  • Loveland District rated #11 in the Cincinnati Area by Niche

    Loveland District rated #11 in the Cincinnati Area by Niche

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Out of the top 25 Cincinnati area school districts Loveland is rated the #11 by Niche.

    Loveland received an overall A grade. An “A” in academics, “A+” for teachers, “B+” for clubs and activities, “C-” for diversity, “A” for college prep, “A-” for health and safety, “A” for administration, “B” for food, “A-” for sports, and a ‘B-” for their resources and facilities.

    Now in its eighth year, Niche describes itself as, the leading platform connecting students and families with colleges and schools. “We believe finding the right school shouldn’t be hard, so we’re committed to making it easy for our users to discover and connect with the best ones for them.”

    The K-12 school rankings include updated data for 94,491 public schools, 2,489 private schools, and 11,846 school districts nationwide. 

    Niche ranked schools and districts based on statistics and opinions from students and parents. Niche says that while traditional rankings rely almost exclusively on metrics like test scores and academic performance, Niche’s rankings provide a more personal view of a school. They combine user input — ratings from current students, alumni, and parents — with quantitative data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activity opportunities, and more. 

    According to Niche, “Loveland City School District is a highly rated, public school district. It has 4,583 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 84% of students are at least proficient in math and 83% in reading.”

    How Niche ranked Loveland

    Cincinnati Area

    1. Indian Hill
    2. Sycamore
    3. Mason
    4. Wyoming
    5. Mariemont
    6. Beechwood
    7. Fort Thomas
    8. Madeira
    9. Forest Hills
    10. Lakota
    11. Loveland
    12. Kings
    13. Ross
    14. Campbell
    15. Milford
    16. Walton Verona
    17. Boon County
    18. Goshen
    19. Lawrenceburg
    20. Oak Hills
    21. Monroe
    22. Little Miami
    23. Kenton County
    24. Three Rivers
    25. Ludlow

    Hamilton County

    Loveland is rated #7 out of 22 Hamilton County districts as the “Best”.

    Loveland is rated #7 out of 22 Hamilton County districts having the best teachers.

    Loveland is rated #3 of 22 districts in athletics.

    Loveland is rated the 7th safest school district in Hamilton County.

    Loveland is rated #8 out of the 22 districts in the county as the best place to teach.

    Ohio

    Loveland is ranked #49 out of 608 districts as the “Best”.

    Loveland is ranked #47 out of 608 districts in Ohio as having the best teachers.

    Loveland is ranked #53 out of 608 districts as the best place to teach in Ohio.

    National Ranking

    780 out of 10,772 as the “Best” district in America.

    558 out of 11,656 with the best teachers in America.

    632 out of 11,252 as the best place to teach in America.

    To read all of the ratings for Loveland go HERE. You will see the ratings and grade scores for academics, teachers, clubs and activities, diversity, college prep, and health and safety.

  • [DeWine] COVID-19 Update for Ohio: highest levels ever of hospitalizations among those under 50

    [DeWine] COVID-19 Update for Ohio: highest levels ever of hospitalizations among those under 50

    Around 97 percent of patients of all ages in Ohio hospitals today are unvaccinated.

    When you get COVID-19 without the protection of a vaccine, there is a very real risk you’ll end up in the hospital or the obituary pages.

    Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor DeWine today provided an update on the increased impact that COVID-19 is having on Ohio’s younger populations and the stress that the surge of cases is having on hospitals statewide.

    “The bottom line is that we’re seeing our highest levels ever of hospitalizations among those under 50 years old,” said Governor DeWine. “Those who are getting very sick, being hospitalized, and dying of COVID are getting younger and younger. And it is because they are not vaccinated.”

    • Today, there were 459 newly-reported hospitalizations, the highest number of new hospitalizations since January.
    • The number of new hospitalizations for COVID-19 of those under 50, was the highest during the entire pandemic during the week of Sept. 5th, when Ohio hospitals admitted 398 patients under the age of 50.
    • During the most recent completed reporting week (Sept. 5 — Sept. 11), 230 Ohioans 39 and younger were admitted to the hospital, which is the highest number of admissions for COVID in this age group during the entire pandemic, even higher than during the winter surge levels when no one was vaccinated.
    • Around 97 percent of patients of all ages in Ohio hospitals today are unvaccinated.

    • In July, 48 percent of COVID-19 deaths were among those 69 years old and younger. In August, preliminary data shows that an average of two people younger than 50 died of COVID-19 in Ohio every day.

    • Last month, preliminary numbers showed 18 Ohioans 39 and younger died from COVID-19. This is compared to five people in that age range who died in June and two people in that age range who died in July.

    Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Director, Ohio Department of Health
    “If you are young and unvaccinated it’s now probably only a question of when, not if, you get COVID-19. When you get COVID-19 without the protection of a vaccine, there is a very real risk you’ll end up in the hospital or the obituary pages. The numbers really tell it all, COVID has changed and is now making younger Ohioans who are not vaccinated very sick. Don’t become a statistic when there is a simple, safe, and effective alternative. Go out today and get vaccinated.”

    Suzanne Bennett, M.D., Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program Director, University of Cincinnati Health
    “These rising numbers of sick COVID patients places a significant burden on our hospital beds, our medical teams, and worse yet, it creates scenarios that no one wants to think about where we do not have the space for patients who would otherwise benefit from receiving their care at large academic medical centers. We now need the help of the people in our community more than ever so that no one else needs to die from this disease.”

    Alan Rivera, M.D., Hospitalist, Fulton County Health Center
    “We are in a crisis mode. As compared to last year, our nursing staff is down probably 50 percent. We have nurses leaving the field, retiring early, or finding jobs elsewhere because of the long hours and the emotional strain. On top of that, our COVID numbers are now going up. In June and July I didn’t see any COVID patients. Now, the majority of the census in our hospital are COVID patients, and they’re younger, anywhere from 30 to 50.”

    Joe Bates, R.N., B.S.N., Clinical Coordinator, Critical Care Unit, Genesis HealthCare System (Zanesville)
    “We’re seeing the younger population being hit hardest with this right now. Our average age right now that we’re seeing is around 59, with many of them being younger, as compared to last year when the average was about 78 years of age. Of the COVID positives that we currently have in the ICU, none of them are vaccinated who are on the ventilator.”

    Terri Alexander, R.N., P.C.C.N., Summa Health (Akron)
    “It’s just a sad, sad situation that we’re dealing with, and it’s tragic because it’s just so preventable. Please, please, please, get vaccinated. We live in a culture that has never experienced coming to the hospital and getting turned away, and I think people can’t fathom what that’s truly like until its them or their family members who are coming in and getting turned away.”