Nearly two in three Ohio Republicans likely to vote in the upcoming primary election believe the election was “stolen” from President Donald Trump, according to polling conducted late last month.
Of 800 “likely” voters sampled in late January, 62% said they believed the election was stolen and 29% believed there was “some fraud” but President Joe Biden won. Only 8% indicated Biden won with “no fraud.”
Top issues from voters in the poll, conducted by the firm Fabrizio Lee on behalf of a PAC supporting U.S. Senate Candidate J.D. Vance, included “border security and immigration” (16%), followed by “election and voting security” (13%) and several economic areas like inflation, taxes, government spending and jobs (all around 11%).
“While every single message tests well, the best of the bunch are cutting federal aid to localities that allow non-citizens to vote, requiring proof of citizenship to get public assistance, and allowing border states to complete the border wall with Mexico,” the polling states, in advice to Vance.
There’s no evidence to suggest the election was stolen. Trump’s administration officials have said there was no fraud at enough scale to sway the election, as have state audits and media investigations. However, Trump and his allies in politics and media have insisted the 2020 election was fraudulent regardless.
In the U.S. Senate GOP primary for the open seat to be abdicated by incumbent Sen. Rob Portman, nearly all the leading candidates — Josh Mandel, Vance, Mike Gibbons, and Jane Timken — have embraced Trump’s claim that the election was stolen.
Only Sen. Matt Dolan, R-Chagrin Falls, has unequivocally rejected the election fraud theory and called out leaders who “perpetuated lies.” The recent polling shows 15% of his likely voters believe the election was stolen.
“Dolan voters differ greatly from the rest of the electorate, but they are only 3% of the vote,” the polling states.
Melissa Cropper, executive director of the Ohio Federation of Teachers said the decisions DeWine made appear to be pushing out members and candidates who supporters of public education and topics like diversity and inclusion. The lines as established under the unconstitutional maps would impact candidates focused on topics important to the OFT, like diversity and inclusion in education.
Amid the chaos and uncertainty of the redistricting process, a deadline loomed that would decide representation on the Ohio State Board of Education. It depended on having district lines to reference.
Legislative and congressional maps are both in limbo after the Ohio Supreme Court rejected both maps, the legislative maps getting sent back for a second time last week.
Gov. Mike DeWine was forced to assign the Ohio State Board of Education districts himself because the deadline for establishing districts for the board was January 31. Using the state senate map adopted by the Ohio Redistricting Commission on Jan. 22, DeWine signed the letter notifying board members of their districts on the day of the deadline.
Ohio Revised Code states the board of education districts must be established by Jan. 31 in a redistricting year, and if the General Assembly doesn’t create those districts themselves, the governor must take on the job.
Each board district has to makeup three contiguous state senate districts.
“Each state board of education district shall be as compact as practicable,” the state law reads.
The Ohio State Board of Education districts as they have been prior to redistricting efforts this year. Source: Ohio Department of Education
Many of those districts didn’t change, but the most significant changes seemed to be in four particular districts; the districts represented by Dr. Christina Collins, Dr. Antoinette Miranda, Michelle Newman and Meryl Johnson.
Collins’ new district would have stretched from Union County through Holmes County, and includes parts of Franklin County in between.
Being a resident of Medina County, this plan would push her out of her district, and though the board of education races are considered non-partisan, Collins said it put her in a district that voted “overwhelmingly for significantly right-leaning state board candidates,” namely District 1 board member Diana Fessler and two candidates who unsuccessfully ran against Miranda and Newman.
“The distance presents its own challenges given I do try to be involved in the counties I represent, but I also question my philosophical appeal as a representative to what appear to be this territory’s political preferences,” Collins wrote in an email to the OCJ.
Newman’s three senate districts would have included her Newark residence in the 31st District, along with the 33rd district that brings her representation all the way to the Pennsylvania border. She would also represent the rural 30th district, that rolls from Jefferson County down the state line to Meigs County.
Newman said she’s going to continue to serve kids and support public schools whatever her district lines.
“However, when I saw my new district jump from 13 to 18 counties, lost the compactness of its previous state and also shifted to nearly all rural vs the urban/rural mix I had before, my eyebrows definitely raised,” Newman told the OCJ. “The fact that the Ohio Supreme Court just ruled the new maps unconstitutional proves my wariness was correct.”
Miranda’s districts were set to go from the Columbus area near Ohio State University to Nelsonville near Ohio University.
State Senate districts in Northeast Ohio, as shown on the most recently struck down legislative map. State board of education member Meryl Johnson would have represented districts 22, 23 and 24 under this plan, districts separated by another board member’s area in Senate district 27. Source: Dave’s Redistricting App
Johnson’s 11th district would be broken by a peninsula of the 27th Senate district, covered by board member Tim Miller. That break separates the 22nd Senate district, which includes Ashland, Wayne and Medina counties, from the 23rd and 24th, which include pieces of Cleveland proper and Cuyahoga County.
Only 11 members of the state board are elected, with the other eight appointed by the governor.
Education officials don’t see the changes as coincidental. They see a connection between the changes made to the districts, and the four board members choices on the board, most importantly, their decision to support (and refuse to rescind) a resolution that condemned racism in state schools.
“The governor certainly signaled an intent in terms of who they seem to be trying to protect on the board and who they seem to be drawing into competitive districts,” said Scott DiMauro, president of the Ohio Education Association.
A spokesperson for DeWine corroborated state law that said it was his job to assign districts if the legislature fails to do so, but did not answer questions as to how DeWine decided on the district lines or whether he contacted incumbent members about the changes before making them official.
Some incumbent members of the legislature were told as the map-drawing process went along what changes would be made to their districts, and were asked for input before the maps were officially presented to the public.
DiMauro said the state board of education is an important entity to watch because of the power they hold over curriculum decisions, licensure law enforcement and even the hiring/firing process for teachers.
“There’s a sense that you want a state board that is above politics,” DiMauro said.
Melissa Cropper, executive director of the Ohio Federation of Teachers said the decisions DeWine made appear to be pushing out members and candidates who supporters of public education and topics like diversity and inclusion. The lines as established under the unconstitutional maps would impact candidates focused on topics important to the OFT, like diversity and inclusion in education.
“I think ideally we wouldn’t even be talking about what the school board lines are until we have fair districts drawn,” Cropper said.
With the senate maps among the three maps struck down by the Ohio Supreme Court, the education districts are at the mercy of the new redistricting plan, which the court has asked for by Feb. 17.
Donations are going down at our L.I.F.E. Food Pantry at this time of year – please help support those in our community that need assistance through the rough patches.
• Beef Stew
• Canned Chili
• Instant Hot Cocoa
• Cooking oil
• Ensure/boost
• Jello/pudding boxes
• Pasta
• Refried beans
• Rice-a-Roni (rice side dishes)
• Sugar White
• Canned tomatoes
• Spaghetti Sauce
• Pineapple
• Coffee
• Apple Juice
• Cereal
• Laundry Detergent
FOOD PANTRY HOURS SUNDAY: Closed MONDAY: Closed TUESDAY: 10 AM – Noon & 4 PM – 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: 10 AM – Noon THURSDAY 10 AM –Noon & 4 PM – 6:30 PM FRIDAY: 10 AM – Noon SATURDAY: 10 AM – Noon
In the last year, it has been a challenging time with serious health diagnoses, treatment, and the looming concerns regarding Covid. Plans were slowed down but our pioneer blood kept forging ahead keeping progress moving ahead.
We are winding up the capital improvements to the cemetery and it’s hard to believe the capital fundraising started in 2018 with two big line items completed in 2019 – removal of the dead and dying trees, the old rusted fence, installing the beautiful black aluminum fence, the installation of the one of a kind wrought iron gates in 2020 and two new headstones installed for Lt. Col. Thomas Paxton and Capt. John Ramsey.
This past year, 2021, Riverview Monuments came through with their commitment and supplied the cemetery with beautiful black granite remembrance markers for the unknown graves within the confines of the cemetery. Riverview Monuments also sandblasted the death date of Minerva Arbuckle Ramsey on her headstone and is currently working with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Clough Valley Chapter which commissioned bronze plaques to the matching black granite used for the remembrance markers to mark LT. Col. Thomas Paxton and his daughter Isabella Paxton Ramsey’s grave. The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is also coming up with their own marker for Captain John Ramsey to be installed in the cemetery.
We still could not find a local landscape company to even return phone calls to work on the grounds by leveling it out, planting grass seed, and providing grass management. Hopefully, we can find a company to provide this service in the early fall of 2022.
We are looking for volunteers to sand the flagpole and paint or donate a new flag pole in the month of April, 2022.
The Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery Association appreciates everyone that made this project a success! We could not even accomplish this task without some very key and instrumental partnerships. A huge “Thank You” to Loveland Magazine-our Media Sponsor, City of Loveland, Rainey Tree Service, Eads Fence Company, Loveland Legacy Foundation, Paxton’s Grill, Ramsey’s Trailside, and Riverview Monuments.
With the work coming to the end, we are pleased to announce the dedication of the cemetery in 2022. Please save the date: Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 1 PM at the Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery across from 185 Ramsey Court, Loveland, Ohio. We will have more information in the next couple of weeks. Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate Loveland’s heritage along with the families of Paxton and Ramsey.
For the ones that are not familiar with the historically significant of this cemetery the biography of Paxton and Ramsey are as follows:
The Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery originated in 1813 with the burial of Lt. Col. Thomas Paxton, a Revolutionary War Soldier, on land that he received for his military service. Paxton’s original land grant was 1,100 acres generally speaking the Northwest section of Clermont County. In 1795 Paxton and his sons-in-law came to settle the land and a year later sent for their wives and children to join them in their new home.
Lt. Col. Paxton (1739-1813) served with George Washington at Valley Forge in 1777 and with General Anthony Wayne at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794. Lt. Col. Paxton is considered the first permanent settler between the Little Miami River and the Scioto River in the Virginia Military Tract, credited with raising the first crop of corn, and was the founder of Loveland. Paxton’s involvement is quite extensive helping Lytle with surveying lands in Clermont County down to parts of today’s community of Hyde Park, having the first polling place in Clermont County, and helping with the statehood of Ohio.
Captain John Ramsey, a son-in-law, was buried in the cemetery in 1847, along with other family members until 1913. Captain John Ramsey (1764-1847) was a Revolutionary War Patriot and one of the first settlers of Clermont County with other family members. He was considered a proficient hunter even though his leg was amputated as a result of carrying out military duties.
LOS ANGELES – If it seems like Al Michaels has called everything but a presidential election, it’s because he has.
Michaels, NBC’s Miracle Man who is calling his record-tying 11th Super Bowl Sunday, puts another benediction on a team Thursday as he watches the Bengals practice at UCLA.
“I think America has been captivated by this team,” Michaels says. “Come back down 18 to Kansas City on the road. And everybody said, ‘Whoa.’”
Michaels could look across Bengals head coach Zac Taylor’s toughest practice of the week and see Pauley Pavilion, the gym where he called John Wooden’s last two seasons and 10th national championship. He also called some of the first great moments of the Big Red Machine and sees Sunday as a nice bookend to his days on the Ohio River that included a World Series.
But Michaels couldn’t call it when he sat down with Bengals rookie wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase earlier Thursday and asked him who had the Bengals rookie postseason receiving record.
Chase said he didn’t know and Michaels pointed at his partner and said, “Him.”
“One of the great blank looks,” Cris Collinsworth says. “That’s the way it should be. This is their time.”
Collinsworth, who has almost as many Emmys (16) analyzing the NFL as Chase has postseason catches (20), says Chase is the best receiver in Bengals history even though he’s built more like a running back.
“That’s why,” Collinsworth says. “I think he’s a phenomenal athlete who just happens to play wide receiver. He plays the position like Gale Sayers would play it. You’ll probably have to tell him who Gale Sayers is.”
While we’re at it, on the 40th anniversary of the Bengals’ first Super Bowl team, isn’t Joe Burrow playing quarterback like Collinsworth played that year? A rookie taking shot after shot and getting up and setting record after record on the way to the Super Bowl. And so cool while doing it. Collinsworth had ’80s aw-shucks swag. Burrow has 2020s social media swag.
“There never has been anybody cooler than this kid,” Collinsworth says. “That’s impossible.”
What’s not impossible is that Burrow has made an All-Pro team. You just have to go to Collinsworth’s Pro Football Focus web site to find it. It’s the Pro Bowl team he put together. Burrow is his quarterback.
“He deserved it,” Collinsworth says.
Shelve the PFF grades for a sec. Collinsworth can get a little nostalgic.
“I’m like everyone else. If you can’t have fun watching these guys play football …” Collinsworth says. “They’ve got a certain energy. What’s the big deal? When I came in, I didn’t know. We were the top seed. We won the first two games at home and went to the Super Bowl. I did it in my first year. Doesn’t everybody? I get the same kind of feel with this bunch. ‘OK, we’ve won a couple of games and we’re at the Super Bowl at UCLA. We beat them in school, too, so we’ll keep winning.’ I mean, that’s just how it seems. They’re young and they’re just playing.”
That’s why Collinsworth thinks these Bengals have repeated history and taken Cincinnati by storm. No one was expecting it.
Loveland, Ohio – The month of love has finally arrived meaning Loveland is finalizing details for its first-ever Hearts Afire Weekend! As the word gets out across the city as to what’s in store for the heart-filled weekend, more local businesses and vendors are getting involved in the festivities. Luckily we have collected all the latest details for Loveland’s Hearts Afire Weekend so you can be prepared for what’s predicted to be one of the best events Loveland has ever seen!
Loveland’s Hearts Afire Weekend will take place February 11th-13th with the majority of the “lovely” activities occurring on Saturday, February 12th. Most of the businesses in Downtown Loveland and on the outskirts of the city will be participating in the Valentine’s Day Weekend festivities!
Beautiful Gingerbread Ice Sculpture, photo taken by “Rock on Ice”“Frozen” character Ice Sculpture, photo taken by “Rock on Ice”Gorgeous Snowflake Ice Sculpture, photo taken by “Rock on Ice”
Hearts Afire Weekend is set to have a plethora of heart-filled activities including pristine ice sculptures, outdoor Valentine’s Day decorations, live entertainment, a charity date auction, food trucks, speed dating, pet adoptions, love spell workshops, psychics, fire performers, and much more! Here are the latest details on what you can expect from Loveland’s Hearts Afire Weekend:
Friday, February 11th
Loveland General Store & Eads Fence – Valentine Photo Contest: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
“Take your most creative valentine photo and check in on Facebook with your photo! The most liked photo will win a 1-night stay at Loveland Farm Airbnb & Event Venue!”
“Create and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cute craft. This is perfect for kids ages 6-12, and siblings are $5 off. The ticket includes all your supplies, step-by-step instructions, and a snack from Hometown Café.”
“Visit downtown’s shops for chocolate treats, a gift basket giveaway, and shopping specials. The Old School Pix vintage truck will be parked outside Trailside Provisions and decorated for Valentine’s Day pictures!”
“The following shops will be participating in this event: Alley Boutique, Blume, Busy Bee Boutique, Haven Grey, Lemons & Limes, Loveland Sweet Shoppe, Trailside Provisions, and Welling & Co. Jewelers.“
Art House II – Art Open House Sale + Raffle: 5-8 p.m.
“Art House II is hosting an Open House through the weekend, featuring a sale and raffle. Galleries of original Loveland art will be 15% off. Every visitor will be entered in a raffle to win a Giclee Print on stretched canvas depicting the Tano block on W. Loveland Ave. before the fire. The drawing will be Sunday at 4 p.m. (do not need to be present to win).”
Art House II – Thru the Eyes of Your Beloved: 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
“This workshop is an artistic celebration of couples, love, and fun. Start with an optional sip of wine; then sit across from each other at your own easel. Everyone has their own acrylic paints, sets of brushes, and an 11×14 stretched canvas. Paint your beloved as you see them. Neither sees the other’s painting until the end of the work time (35-45 minutes). This is NOT a class, although an Art House II resident will be near if needed. Painters can go for reality or can capture the “spirit” of their beloved. Anything goes! Paintings can be taken with you, picked up later, or picked up the next day so that painters can move on to other activities around the city.) Art House II can accommodate up to four couples per session. Come with friends for even more fun! Allow an hour for a glass of wine, basic use of materials, painting, unveiling of the masterworks, and clean up. Click here to download flier. Inclusive cost is $40 per couple.”
“Please call (513) 313-2450 to reserve your spot.”
Cappy’s Wine and Spirits – Cappy’s Charity Date Auction: 6-10 p.m.
“Cappy’s will kick off the night with live music on the patio. Eligible dates (store employees, beer/wine reps, and some familiar faces) will walk the red carpet, while those in attendance place their highest bids at the Band’s set break for a night out in Loveland!”
“The minimum bid will be $50. All proceeds will go towards Furgotten Dog Rescue. Bid on a date on Sat., Feb. 12th or Sun., Feb. 13th.”
“The date will feature a champagne toast at Cappy’s, chocolate-covered strawberries from Cocoa Bites, a mini-shopping spree at Lemons & Limes, and a small plate from Rodi.”
“Fireworks will be set off on Saturday night.”
“The Building,” a flexible multi-use space along the Loveland Bike Trail – Couples Painting Class: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
“Bring your sweetheart to create a lasting memory together! Two canvases match together to form one cute picture together.”
Loveland General Store & Eads Fence – Valentine Photo Contest: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
“Take your most creative valentine’s photo at Eads Fence Showroom and check in on Facebook with your photo! The most liked photo will win a 1-night stay at Loveland Farm Airbnb & Event Venue!”
Hometown Café – Story Time with the Valentine Ladies: 10 a.m.
“Loveland’s Valentine Ladies will read a special children’s story.”
Downtown Loveland –Food Trucks: Starting at 10 a.m.
Loveland Art Studios on Main – Artists’ Love Stories: The Power of Creative Partnerships: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
“Select studio residents will hold an Open House to celebrate ‘Artists’ Love Stories: The Power of Creative Partnerships.’ Community painting participation will be offered. Guests can help create large-scale pieces in artists’ styles, such as the iconic couple Jackson Pollock and Lee Kranz. We’ll have large trash bags to protect your clothing and disposable gloves available for free! We’ll also offer canvases and supplies for creating individual masterpieces for a fee as long as supplies last.”
Eads’ Fencing Outdoor Area – “Puppy Love” Pet Adoptions: 12-5 p.m.
“Meet a new furry friend from Furgotten Dog Rescue. Furgotten Dog Rescue’s mission is to rescue, educate, and advocate for the ‘unlovable’ shelter dogs that are left behind because of their breed, age, appearance, and special needs.”
Loveland Station Apartments “Community Room” (110 S. Second St) – Love and Attraction Spell Workshop: 1-4:30 p.m.
“Francine Haydon will host 2 45-minute “Love and Attraction Spell” workshops at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.”
“In this 45-minute workshop, will learn the do’s and don’ts of spell work and will make your own magickal essential oil for LOVE to take home.”
“Workshops will cost $20 per person.”
“Tarot Card Readings will cost $20 per person.”
“Will accept Cash, Venmo, or Credit Card at the door.”
“The Building,” a flexible multi-use space along the Loveland Bike Trail – Mommy & Me/Daddy & Me Painting Class: 1-3 p.m.
“Paint a sweet llama portrait together with a parent! Perfect for kids ages 6-10. This class will be taught by Elizabeth Mason of Painting with the Psalms. There will be two llama designs to choose from.“
“Sit down with professional tarot and palm reader Francine Haydon for a 10-minute mini ‘Love and Life’ intuitive card reading. Walk-in — first come, first served. The cost is $20 per person, payable at the door by cash, credit, or Venmo. Readings will be held in the Community Room of Loveland Station Apartments (110 S. Second St.).”
“Francine Haydon is a professional tarot and palm reader; energy worker; Free Soul counselor and instructor; and ordained minister who has been practicing and teaching metaphysical and spiritual subjects for more than 20 years. She works out of her home in Union Township and Enchanted Moments in Milford.”
“Have your portrait drawn! Caricature artist Sarah Stevens will visit Graeter’s from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday. (There will be a small fee, payable to the artist.)”
Art House II – Art Open House Sale + Raffle: 3-8 p.m.
“Art House II is hosting an Open House through the weekend, featuring a sale and raffle. Galleries of original Loveland art will be 15% off. Every visitor will be entered in a raffle to win a Giclee Print on stretched canvas depicting the Tano block on W. Loveland Ave. before the fire. The drawing will be Sunday at 4 p.m. (do not need to be present to win).”
Fountain Greene (In front of Fleet Feet/JackRabbit) – L.O.V.E. Dance Party: 4 p.m.
Art House II – Thru the Eyes of Your Beloved: 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., or 7 p.m.
“This workshop is an artistic celebration of couples, love, and fun. Start with an optional sip of wine; then sit across from each other at your own easel. Everyone has their own acrylic paints, sets of brushes, and an 11×14 stretched canvas. Paint your beloved as you see them. Neither sees the other’s painting until the end of the work time (35-45 minutes). This is NOT a class, although an Art House II resident will be near if needed. Painters can go for reality or can capture the “spirit” of their beloved. Anything goes! Paintings can be taken with you, picked up later, or picked up the next day so that painters can move on to other activities around the city.) Art House II can accommodate up to four couples per session. Come with friends for even more fun! Allow an hour for a glass of wine, basic use of materials, painting, unveiling of the masterworks, and clean up. Click here to download flier. Inclusive cost is $40 per couple.”
“Please call (513) 313-2450 to reserve your spot.”
Hometown Café – Warm Up Your Heart Hot Chocolate Bar:: 4-8 p.m.
“Hometown will have a hot chocolate bar and loaded sweet potato chips (pulled pork bbq and other toppings) on the patio!”
“The cafe will be open serving up coffee, espresso, and snacks!”
Loveland City Hall – Heartland Market: 4-9 p.m.
“Stop by City Hall to pick out the perfect Valentine’s Day gift at the local ‘Vendor Market!”
“How well do you know your significant other? In Loveland’s spin on The Newlywed Game, couples will answer questions to reveal how well they know each other.”
“Enjoy a self-guided walking tour exploring unique ice sculptures! There will be more than 20 sculptures on display throughout the downtown area. Take a ‘sculpture selfie’ and share it on social media using the official event hashtag #LovelandHeartsAfire.View the map!”
Explore the city – find Mickey Mouse, Cincinnati Bengals, Olaf from Frozen, and other unique single-block sculptures:
Presented By
Sculpture Location
Bishop’s Quarter
212 W. Loveland Ave.
Bond Furniture and Design
113 Karl Brown Way
Cappy’s Wine and Spirits (2 at this location)
309 W. Loveland Ave.
Cindy’s Friendly Tavern
125 Karl Brown Way
City Hall
120 W. Loveland Ave.
Hometown Cafe
111 Railroad Ave.
Lemons and Limes Boutique
301 W Loveland Ave.
Loveland Pediatric Dentistry
Sweetheart Lane: Along Bike Trail near Trailside Provisions
Loveland-Symmes Community Firefighters Association
Brown’s Crossing: Front of the building near Haven Grey and Blume
Loveland Sweet Shoppe
124 W. Loveland Ave.
Mile 42 Coffee
133 Broadway St.
Paxton’s Grill
126 W. Loveland Ave.
Premier Tumbling & Dance
Sweetheart Lane: Along Bike Trail near Trailside Provisions
Railway Barber Shop
106 Railroad Ave.
Ramsey’s Trailside
200 W. Loveland Ave.
RP Diamond Printing & Embroidery
Clock Tower: Along Bike Trail near Ramsey’s Trailside
Tano Bistro
204 W. Loveland Ave.
The Landing Event Center
119 Karl Brown Way
The Loveland Lofts
119 Karl Brown Way (Placed at The Landing Event Center)
The Works Pizza
20 Grear Millitzer Place
Trailside Provisions
120 Karl Brown Way (Sweetheart Lane along Bike Trail)
Upper Cut Hair Design
600 W. Loveland Ave.
Loveland City Hall Lawn & Loveland Symmes Fire Station 63 – Ice Carving Demonstration: 6-9 p.m.
“See professional ice sculptors carve art right before your eyes! The night will feature two demonstrations. The first will consist of four blocks of ice, stacked to make one large sculpture standing approximately 6 ft. tall. The second demonstration will be a fire and ice tower with real flames illuminating from the ice!”
Fountain Greene (In front of JackRabbit/Fleet Feet) – “Eskimo Kisses Village”: 6 p.m.
“Play a round of skeeball on ice! There will be photo opportunities in this area too.”
“The Shamrocker will be featured as music entertainment!“
Loveland City Hall Lawn and around Downtown Loveland – Fire Performers: 6-9 p.m.
“These fire twirlers will warm up the night. You won’t want to miss their tricks!”
“The Building,” a flexible multi-use space along the Loveland Bike Trail – Couples Painting Class: 6-8 p.m.
“Bring your sweetheart to create a lasting memory together! No prior art experience is necessary. Two 16″x 20″ canvases create one cute picture together.”
“Mask”erade Ball & After Party – Ball: The Landing Event Center After Party: Bishop’s Quarter: 6:30-11 p.m.
“Dinner, open bar, valet parking, live music by the Nasty Nati Brass Band! This event benefits the Candice M. Cook Scholarship Foundation for Excellence in Paramedic & Firefighter Education. The band will lead the 2nd Line Parade to Bishop’s Quarter.”
“Enjoy an interactive vow renewal group ceremony at the “Little White Cappy Chapel” performed by Elvis A.K.A. Mayor Kathy Bailey!”
“Vow renewal ceremonies are not intended to be second weddings. There is no fee.”
“There is no need to pre-register.“
“Couples will not receive any certificate and/or ‘proof’ of renewal.“
Ignite the Night Fireworks Show: 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 13th
Loveland Bike Trail – Chasing Cupid 5K: 9 a.m.
“Fleet Feet (formerly JackRabbit) will host the first Chasing Cupid 5K! This will be a fun run/walk taking place along the trail.”
“Meet at Fleet Feet; then the group will begin the course. There is no registration fee or advanced registration required.”
Loveland Art Studios on Main – Artists’ Love Stories The Power of Creative Partnerships: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
“The finished pieces of artwork will be exhibited and raffles will take place! Proceeds will support the new Art League of Loveland. Membership opportunities will be available.”
Art House II – Art Open House + Raffle: 12:30-5 p.m.
“Art House II is hosting an Open House through the weekend, featuring a sale and raffle. Galleries of original Loveland art will be 15% off. Every visitor will be entered in a raffle to win a Giclee Print on stretched canvas depicting the Tano block on W. Loveland Ave. before the fire. The drawing will be Sunday at 4 p.m. (do not need to be present to win).”
Art House II – Thru the Eyes of Your Beloved: 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.
“This workshop is an artistic celebration of couples, love, and fun. Start with an optional sip of wine; then sit across from each other at your own easel. Everyone has their own acrylic paints, sets of brushes, and an 11×14 stretched canvas. Paint your beloved as you see them. Neither sees the other’s painting until the end of the work time (35-45 minutes). This is NOT a class, although an Art House II resident will be near if needed. Painters can go for reality or can capture the “spirit” of their beloved. Anything goes! Paintings can be taken with you, picked up later, or picked up the next day so that painters can move on to other activities around the city.) Art House II can accommodate up to four couples per session. Come with friends for even more fun! Allow an hour for a glass of wine, basic use of materials, painting, unveiling of the masterworks, and clean up. Click here to download flier. Inclusive cost is $40 per couple.”
“Please call (513) 313-2450 to reserve your spot.”
The following local business will be hosting specials and activities ALL WEEKEND long for Loveland’s Hearts Afire:
Alley Boutique – Will be having chocolate samples and a “Full Heart” Sale.
Busy Bee Boutique: Heartstrings Game – Customers will pull a heartstring to reveal great discounts and prizes!
Brown’s Crossing: Diaper Drop – Collecting diapers for charity. Any size, any brand.
Brittney Frietch RE/MAX Preferred Group: What do you love about Loveland? Visit an interactive outdoor display, where you can leave your message.
Cappy’s Wine and Spirits: $1 off every pint (Friday and Saturday). Cappy’s is donating $1 per pint and glass of wine sold on Friday and Saturday to the Furgotten Dog Rescue.
Haven Grey: Giveaway with purchase.
Hometown Café: Selling cookie decorating kits by Lovebug Cookies. Customers may pre-order kits in advance.
Loveland Sweet Shoppe: Stop by and enter the raffle for your chance to win romantic prizes including a wine and chocolate tasting, dinner for two at Tano Bistro, and private dance lessons!
Mile 42 Coffee: Valentine drinks all weekend!
Plaid Room Records: Anniversary sale.
Railway Barber Shop: Weekend specials.
Ramsey’s Trailside: Enjoy valentine specials and a package deal featuring 2 entrees, dessert & wine!
Loveland TAHONA Kitchen+Bar: Love on the rocks (or frozen)…enjoy the featured cocktail, a Strawberry Margarita, for the weekend.
Trailside Provisions: Craft a sweet valentine card for residents at Loveland Healthcare. Also enjoy samples, including bloody mary’s, through the weekend!
The Works Pizza: Serving Valen-tinis (martinis) for Valentine’s weekend.
Parking There are several free public parking lots in Historic Downtown Loveland. Click here to view the public parking map.
Some downtown businesses also operate private, paid lots.
Shuttle: Saturday, Feb. 12th Parking shuttles will be transporting eventgoers continuously to the downtown area beginning at 5 p.m. The city has arranged a park-and-ride location located at Shopper’s Haven (597 Loveland-Madeira Road). The drop-off location will be at Schutte Dry Cleaning (401 W. Loveland Ave.). Please note eventgoers will need to walk to the festivities from the drop-off location.
We are so excited about this historical moment for the city of Loveland! We hope to see all of you love birds at Loveland’s Hearts Afire Weekend!
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Loveland, Ohio – What better way to celebrate love than by attending the annual Valentine’s Day breakfast this Friday! 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:
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
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Symmes Township, Ohio – A public/staff review meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, February 10, at 6 PM to review a proposal received for a new outparcel in front of Kohls so that the applicant can receive public input and comments on the proposed development.
The applicant is considering a proposed zone change from “EE” Planned Retail to “EE” Planned Retail with new conditions. The subject property is in Symmes Township along the south side of Fields Ertel Road, south of Interstate 71 (Parcel #620-0190-0060). The property is currently 8.65 acres in size and Kohls has operated on the parcel for more than 27 years. The owner proposes to create a new outparcel 1.3 acres in size and build a concept building of approximately 5,000 s.f. in size.
The staff review will be held at the Safety Center, 8871 Weekly Road. Plans are on file and open for the public to inspect.
Loveland Tiger Families,
I wanted to send a special note this afternoon to invite you to our Showcase Night. It takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Loveland High School, beginning at 6 pm.
Showcase Night is an opportunity for us to show our parents and community some of the great programs offered at every grade level. It’s also a chance to do one of my favorite things - talk about our kids and their accomplishments
School hasn’t looked very normal over the past few years, which means we haven’t had as many opportunities for parents, volunteers, and other community members to be inside our buildings. Showcase Night is a chance to change that!
We are also kicking off our Strategic Vision process with a pair of community input sessions. They’ll take place in the Music Room at the High School on Wednesday night. Join us at either 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm to learn more about our Strategic Vision process and how you can get involved. If you can’t make it, look for a link in this week’s Tiger Talk newsletter with more information about a survey we’ll be sharing to gather your feedback or check www.lovelandschools.org/vision to stay up to date.
I’m excited to bring people together to celebrate our students and start a journey together to make the future even better for them.
Mike Broadwater,
Superintendent,
Loveland City Schools
Showcase Night
Next week is going to be exciting for Loveland City Schools. We are hosting our Showcase Night at Loveland High School beginning at 6 PM on Wednesday, February 9. This is a great opportunity for our families, and our community members to see our students and their great work. You can think of this as a district-wide Open House, highlighting cool programs and projects.
If you’re the parent of a younger Loveland Tiger, this is a chance to see what kinds of things your students may want to get involved with as they move up next year.
If you’re a community member, this is a chance for you to see what’s already going on, and find out how you can help!
Quality Profile
Our Quality Profile was also released this week. This 12-page document we created in-house is a great chance for you to review district accomplishments over the last year, so even if you can’t make it to Showcase Night, you can still be informed. You can view our Quality Profile by following this link to our website.
All of this is building up to our Strategic Vision process, which kicks off Wednesday night with a pair of Community Input sessions.
Portrait of a Tiger Vision Process
These will be held alongside Showcase Night at LHS at 5:30 and 6:30 PM. We’ll be reviewing our “Portrait of a Tiger” which will form the basis of our Strategic Vision process. Together as a community, we’ll build a shared vision of success for our students and lay out the action plan to get us there. You will not have to attend these sessions to participate because we will be sharing tools next week on our website at www.lovelandschools.org/vision to gather as much input as possible from our community.
Strategic Vision Design Team
We are also building a Strategic Vision Design Team, made up of about 100 people from our community to help in this process. The team will include parents, students, staff, and community members who will sit down several times over the next few months to work together to create our vision. We want this group to represent the diverse opinions and insights of our Loveland City Schools community and if you or someone you know feels called to help us on this important project – you can fill out this form to let us know of your interest and we will be in touch.
Superintendent Mike Broadwater said, “We really want our community involved in this process. Help us spread the word – we come up with a better plan when we work together across our Loveland City Schools community.”
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