Loveland, Ohio – Police Officer Angela Smallwood has been assigned the official role of School Resource Officer (SRO) at the Loveland City School District. Smallwood, who remains an employee of the Loveland Police Department, will serve full-time as SRO on the Loveland Middle School/Intermediate School campus.
“We are very excited to have Officer Smallwood join us, and it adds yet another level of protection in our overall district safety plan,” said District Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “We are grateful for the ongoing and deepening relationship with the police department, which not only allowed us to add Officer Smallwood this year, but also SRO Jesse Moore to Loveland High School last year. This is a big win for all students and staff at the Loveland City School District.”
Officer Smallwood came to Loveland in 2006 and is certified in bike patrol and as a field training officer.
Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – Mother, Lieutenant, and Inspiration! These are just a few words that describe Amy Campbell. After recently being promoted to Lieutenant of the Loveland Police Department, Campbell sat down with LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV to talk about her journey to becoming such an important part of our police force all while raising 4 children!
Not only has Lieutenant Campbell impacted the Loveland Police Department in the most positive way – she has also become a vital part of the community of Loveland’s DNA.
Check out the full interview with Lieutenant Amy Campbell below and I promise you will feel inspired to take on the world after hearing her story!
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Golf Outing
Date: Monday, August 19, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start (Please arrive at least 30 minutes early!)
Place: O’Bannon Creek Golf Club 6842 St. Rte. 48, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Format: Four-person Scramble
Cost: $100.00 per player (Lunch included) / $20.00 Lunch only
Register by: August 9, 2019
Individuals, businesses, civic/social groups are encouraged to participate as golfers, hole sponsors, or as door prize contributors. If people are interested in playing in the golf outing but cannot come up with a foursome, we invite them to register anyway and we will match them up with other individual players. Anyone interested in participating in or supporting the golf outing should contact Gene Bishop, Miami Township CPAAA at 513 225-5334 or, Peggy Goodwin, Loveland CPAAA at pjgoodwin@fuse.net or 513-677-9066.
The Loveland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association uses its share of the proceeds from the annual golf outing to fund various projects and initiatives in support of our Loveland Police Division. One such project was contributing towards the purchase of an ATV several years ago; this vehicle allowed our officers to maneuver more easily within crowds during events, etc. More recently we purchased a gas grill for use by officers and staff at the Safety Center as well as replacing two tent canopies used by the officers at various events. In addition, the Alumni co-sponsors an Emergency Services Scholarship (along with the Loveland Police Officers Association) that is open to any student living within the City of Loveland who is majoring in Criminal Justice.
Loveland Magazine writer, Cassie Mattia lives in Historic Downtown Loveland
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – Families and friends came together to celebrate one of Loveland’s largest family events of the year, The Independence Day Celebration, in Loveland’s Historic Districts. The weather was a little unwilling to start off the evening, but as the clouds finally opened up and the sunshine cast down it rays, Loveland was ready to celebrate America’s birthday!
The Red, White and Blue festivities kicked off at 4 PM at the famous Loveland Tower Clock with performances by Inquire Without. Directly across the street, kids and adults lined the sidewalk to watch the Cincinnati Circus Stunt Show.
The stunt show duo provided families and friends with excellent 4th of July entertainment as they hula-hooped fire, twirled and flipped through the air using ariel ribbons and took a spin through the “Wheel of Death!” The Circus duo performed every hour throughout the evening switching up their routine to keep the audience engaged. Right next to the Cincinnati Circus Stunt show at City Hall, “N.E.S.T” created a “Family Fun Zone,” that featured family-friendly activities such as sack races, water balloon toss, hula hoop contests, three-legged races, patriotic crafts, watermelon seed spitting competition, and an apple pie baking contest!
The 4th of July spirit spread down the Little Miami Bike Trail to Nisbet Park as the Independence Day Parade hour drew nearer and nearer! Kids were spotted all over enjoying the “Kid Zone,” which included Cool Critter’s Outreach, Heavenward Farms Pony Rides, Foam Dance Party, Disney Characters, a Bounce House, Inflatable Games, Face Painting, Balloon Artists, Branches Church Photo Booth, and several food trucks. Families enjoyed everything from sprinkled ice cream cones at the Loveland Dairy Whip mobile truck, to warm, buttery pretzels from PretzelFuls, to good old fashion Farmhouse Lemonade.
Did I mention Bite Me Gourmet Corndogs was there as well serving up some unique corndog combinations?! In addition to the food trucks that camped out in Nisbet Park, there were also several other food trucks that offered some excellent summer cook-out food selections. Chocolate Freaking Bacon served up plenty of bacon at the Loveland Tower Clock, The Beerded Pig Food Truck of Ohio handed out their award-winning bbq combinations at Cappy’s, AJ’s Cheesesteaks sliced up some delicious sandwiches at Cindy’s, and The Italian Truck gave their guests the full Italian experience, street food style, at Narrow Path Brewing.
With food and drinks comes music and Loveland’s musical entertainment selections did not fail to do what they do best….ENTERTAIN! Cappy’s featured Rooster Ridge, Lyle’s Bikes, Brews & BBQ hosted Jason Ritchie and Frank Grasso, and Bishop’s Quarter featured DJ MoCool.
As the time drew closer to 7 PM, families and friends selected their favorite spots so that they could get the ultimate view of the parade! American flags hung high and the crowd showed off their best 4th of July wear as the sound of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department truck rung throughout the streets, officially kicking off the 2019 Independence Day Parade. The parade featured dedicated Loveland community members, such as the Valentine Ladies, Loveland City School students in their most festive 4th of July gear and of course the Grand Marshall, Pat Furterer. Both Loveland Canoe and Kayak and The Loveland Museum Center made an appearance in the parade sporting their Red, White, and Blue as well as the Cincy River Rats and Spring Master’s Tumbling.
Those gathered in the West Loveland Historic District were cooled off in a “Wet Zone” provided by spray from the Loveland/Symmes Fire Department trucks
As the parade proceeded down Loveland Madeira Road into the West Loveland Historic District, and into the heart of Downtown, children lined the street with bags waiting for those who were in the parade to throw their candy! The Loveland Police Department, as well as many beautifully decorated floats representing organizations such as the Showboat Cloggers, Loveland United Methodist Church, Saint Columban Council 13813, and the Lawn Rangers of Chatham Woods, waved to the community. After the parade came to an end, families and neighbors gathered around the Loveland Tower Clock for a performance by The Whammies.
At 10 PM, Rozzi’s Fireworks rose above the river for the annual firework show for an excited crowd covered in Red, White, and Blue! Families and friends claimed their favorite viewing spots with blankets and lawn chairs all throughout Loveland. People were seen watching the unbelievable fireworks on the gigantic hill behind Loveland Station Apartments, on the Col. Thomas Paxton Bridge over Little Miami River and throughout downtown’s parks! People gathered at Loveland High School and friend’s homes in the West Loveland Historic District. Children and adults alike ‘oohed’ and ‘aahed’ as the fireworks lit up the sky and the City of Loveland. The fireworks ended with some very unique Independence Day themes. Everyone who attended the fireworks was not disappointed! After the fireworks, families and friends could not stop talking about how impressed they were with the show. It just proved to be the perfect ending to another successful Independence Day Celebration in Loveland!
If you missed out on the Independence Day Parade don’t worry, Loveland Magazine was lucky enough to capture some amazing moments from the event. Click the album below to see if we captured you and your family enjoying the holiday!
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Loveland, Ohio – During the City Council meeting of June 11, Police Officer Amy Campbell was promoted to the position of Lieutenant in the Loveland Police Department.
Campbell was introduced by Chief Sean Rahe and sworn in by Mayor Kathy Bailey. Her mother put her new badge on her uniform and fellow officer Scott Humphrey pined Lieutenant bars on her collar.
Campbell was hired by Loveland in 2014 and has spent the last five years as a field training officer, evidence technician, bike officer, and crime prevention officer. She began her career in law enforcement with the Springdale Police Department in 2008.
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Loveland, Ohio – At 7:26 PM Tuesday, Loveland Madeira Road was without the hint of what it turned into by 7:34 PM. It was not the proverbial “torrential downpour” where windshield wipers couldn’t keep up or visibility poor, but in only eight minutes the roadway and a local parking lot were like you see in these photos. The flooding was fed by rain coming down Valley View Lane and from the hillside above the Loveland Shopping Center.
The Loveland Police Department arrived within those eight minutes and prevented more vehicles from navigating the rapidly rising water.
This is the second time in recent months the infrastructure in the area was unable to handle a moderate storm. It did not appear the water entered any of the numerous businesses in the area.
Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – Who wouldn’t want to learn about a community built on “Love?” Loveland’s Clerk of Courts, Misty Cheshire, and Loveland U Director, Ray Kingsbury, joined Loveland Magazine at the Loveland Magazine TV studio to talk about the program that Mayor Kathy Bailey said, “City Council is committed to finding ways to help our residents understand the decisions we make, become more involved, and connect with the community; this program accomplishes all these goals and more.”
In this interview, you can meet Ray and Misty and understand what they love about Loveland.
Loveland U will be an interactive adult learning environment with minimal lecture time that focuses on finding ways to help Loveland residents understand obtain first-hand knowledge and provide valuable input and feedback into the issues, plans, and activities of the Loveland community.
Loveland U’s purpose is to provide a way for residents to become more involved and connect with the community.
Spots for the Loveland U experience are limited! Check out the interview with Cheshire and Kingsbury to find out how you can secure your Loveland U spot! Oh and don’t worry the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance, thanks to an anonymous, but very generous person is giving out scholarships for those who want to participate in the Loveland U experience, but need a sponsor to take on their 99 dollar participation fee – a fee that offsets the cost associated with the materials and meals for the sessions. After viewing the interview if this is something you’re interested in, email info@lmrchamberalliance.org or call 513-683-1544.
For everyone else:
If you have any questions, contact, Ray Kingsbury, Loveland U Director, at rkingsbury@lovelandoh.gov, or by phone 513-774-3090.
The City of Loveland, along with partners, Little Miami Conservancy, Loveland City Schools, Loveland Stage Company, and Loveland Museum Center have joined forces to launch Loveland U.Limited to just 25 participants, Loveland U will utilize an interactive adult learning environment with minimal lecture time.
Thursday, September 12Restoring Loveland’s Front Porchatthe Loveland Museum Center
Saturday, September 21 Navigating Our National Wild and Scenic River & Riverfront Developmentwith Little Miami Conservancy
Wednesday, September 25 Joining the Loveland Stage Company for A Peek Behind the Curtain at the Loveland Stage Company
Thursday, October 3 Connecting with the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department to Feel the Heat
Thursday, October 10 Discovering A Citizen’s Role in the Downtown Plan
Thursday, October 17 Diving into NIMBYs, CAVE people and Financial Reckoning
Wednesday, October 23 Painting Our Portrait of a Tigerwith Loveland City Schools
Wednesday, October 30 Standing Behind the Badgewith the Loveland Police Department
Saturday, November 9 Proceeding with Caution – Work in Progress!with Loveland Public Works
Thursday, November 14 Celebrating your journey at Loveland U Graduation…Lovin Life
Loveland, Ohio – Numerous studies have shown prescription medication is the primary way most addicts get hooked on opiates. Don’t expose your family or friends to the risk of addiction hiding in your house.
The Loveland Police Department and the Loveland Educating Against Alcohol and Drugs (LEAAD) team have partnered with the Drug Enforcement Agency to collect any unused, expired, or unwanted medications.
On Saturday, October 27, you can safely dispose of medications at the Loveland Safety Center and the Loveland Elementary School from 10 AM. until 2 PM.
These locations only except pills and tablets. They cannot accept creams, patches, injectables, or other forms of medications.
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This will be a joint academy with the Milford and Loveland Police Departments.
Miami Township, Ohio – The Miami Township Police Department is now accepting applications for their fall Citizens Police Academy. This will be a joint academy with the Milford and Loveland Police Departments. This 10 week course is typically held every Wednesday from 6:30 until 9:30 PM beginning September 5 through November 7 (with the exception of week 9 which will be held on Tuesday October 30th due to Halloween). The graduation ceremony will take place on November 9th.
This program provides an opportunity for citizens to learn about the operations of a police department and various aspects of what it is like to be a police officer. A lot of the training will be hands on. Some of the training topics include: Police K-9, defensive driving, narcotics, a visit from Air Care and gun safety. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old and willing to submit to a background check. Class is limited to 10 participants with priority given to Miami Township residents.
Next Saturday, July 21st, the Loveland Police Department is sponsoring “Stuff-A-Cruiser” food drive for the L.I.F.E. (Loveland InterFaith Effort) Food Pantry.They will be stationed at the Kroger on Loveland-Madeira Road and will be accepting food donations from 9 AM – 1 PM.Shoppers are encouraged to buy a few extra non-perishable food items, personal care products, or household cleaners – and then help Stuff-a-Cruiser!
Please mark your calendar and plan on some Saturday morning shopping to help benefit those from our community in need of assistance.
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Police Department posted this today on Nextdoor.com:
CRIME ALERT!! Skimmer Found
Yesterday, the Loveland Police Department found a credit card skimming device on a gas pump at BP, 226 Loveland Madeira Road. Afterward, LPD officers checked all gas pumps in the City.
No additional devices were located.
We are asking you to check your credit card statement if you used this location in the last week. Please call 513-677-7000 if you find any suspicious charges.
Department, will serve full-time as SRO on the Loveland Middle School/Intermediate School campus.
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