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  • [Photos/Stories] 3-Years Ago: Early morning fire destroyed 2/3 block in Historic Downtown Loveland

    [Photos/Stories] 3-Years Ago: Early morning fire destroyed 2/3 block in Historic Downtown Loveland

    This is a re-print of the 2 stories Loveland Magazine published 3-years ago on May 28 and 29, 2017

    Loveland, Ohio – An 11-alarm fire in Downtown Loveland early Sunday morning did extensive damage to two historic buildings, and minor damage to a third. There were no injuries to occupants, and only one firefighter suffered a minor injury. One firefighter was treated for exhaustion.

    West Loveland Avenue, Karl Brown Way, and Railroad Avenue remain closed to traffic. There are nearby businesses that remain closed until electrical service is restored.

    The former Julian’s Deli, now owned by Paxton Grill, which recently had sprinklers installed on both floors, has slight structural and water damage.

    The fire apparently started in the rear of Tanos Bistro at 1:20 AM. Four businesses lost almost everything. Firefighters remain on the scene, and inspectors are assessing damage and looking for cause.

    The buildings are close to the street so roadways may be closed for quite some time as inspectors evaluate possible danger to motorists traveling West Loveland Avenue and Karl Brown Way.

    EDITOR’S NOTE: A reader has brought to our attention that residents of five apartments lost “everything” in the fire, including damage to automobiles.

    The next day on May 29 Loveland Magazine published this up-date. After this story was published more than 1.3 million people read about the fire in Loveland Magazine.

    Up-date on major fire in Historic Downtown Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland/Symmes Fire Chief Otto Huber told Loveland Magazine Sunday evening that the structural engineer the City brought in to inspect the buildings damaged by an overnight fire in Loveland’s Historic District said that after a preliminary look, the buildings could be restored. He also told Huber that he had seen building with more damage, brought back to life.

    Huber also said that they suspect the fire began because of an electrical problem, and there is one spot that will receive more attention in the coming days as they try to determine how the fire started.

    An 11-alarm fire in Downtown Loveland early Sunday morning did extensive damage to two historic buildings, and minor damage to three others. There were no injuries to residential occupants, and only one firefighter suffered a minor injury. One firefighter was treated for exhaustion.

    Residents of five apartments on the upper floors have lost everything, including damage to automobiles

    The building that housed Tano’s Bistro and the Bishop Building sustained substantial fire damage. Three businesses had extensive damage: Tano’s Bistro, Cincy Fashion Wheels, and Gina Dubell-Smith, a Comey & Shepherd Realtor.

    The former Julian’s Deli, now owned by Paxton’s Grill only suffered minor fire damage. The fire sprinklers in the building did not activate. Huber said the heat inside the building wasn’t great enough to activate the sprinklers, but the interior of the building has damage from the water used to keep the fire from spreading. Cleanup was already underway on what will be called, Bike Trail Junction. Co-owner, Kevin Egan said their opening was scheduled in the coming weeks, but the opening will have to be rescheduled.

    Narrow Path Brewing Company on Karl Brown Way had roof damage that was being repaired Sunday evening. The business remained closed throughout the day. Another building, further north on Karl Brown Way had newly installed plastic siding, buckle from the heat.

    Huber also said that if possible, scaffolding will be erected on the west side of the Bishop Building on Monday. He said it will depend on whether they can get someone to do the work on the Memorial Day Holiday. The scaffolding will be erected to shore up the brick exterior, making it safe to be inside the building where crews could better assess the structural damage, and make it possible for rebuilding to begin.

    At 8:30 PM Sunday, a fire crew was still at the scene.

    In a press release issued this afternoon by Loveland City Manager, Dave Kennedy, he said, “It is the City’s desire to save these historic structures and will work with the building owners to make this happen. This is a tragic event but the City of Loveland is a very strong community and will work together to repair this part of our downtown. The City of Loveland is thankful that the fire caused no injuries or loss of life and salute the efforts of the City’s first responders.”

    Photos by David Miller/Loveland Magazine © 2017

    Click on a photo to enlarge and view as a slide show.

     

  • LSFD raise $11,600 for Firefighter Cancer Support Network

    LSFD raise $11,600 for Firefighter Cancer Support Network

    Loveland/Symmes firefighter, Deputy Chief Jon Frye was at the Loveland Bike Trail Saturday Morning collecting donations for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network

    Kim Siebenthaler a member of the LSFD was in front of Paxton’s Grill Saturday morning collecting donations as part of the National Fill a Boot Campaign that raised money for Firefighter Cancer Support Network.

    A message of thanks from the Loveland Symmes Fire Department:

    We would like to thank everyone in the City of Loveland and Symmes Township for all of their generous donations. Our Annual Fill the Boot Fundraiser was able to collect $11,600 for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Chief Bryan Frieders, Deputy Chief of the Pasadena Fire Department and President of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network accepted the donation this past Tuesday evening at the Loveland City Council meeting.

    Chief Bryan Frieders (center), Deputy Chief of the Pasadena Fire Department and President of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network accepted the donation from Bruce Hawk and Jon Frye.

    FIREFIGHTER CANCER
    SUPPORT NETWORK

    We help firefighters and their families cope with cancer

    Since 2005, the nonprofit Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) has provided assistance and one-on-one mentoring to thousands of cancer-stricken firefighters and their families. FCSN also delivers extensive firefighter cancer awareness and prevention training nationwide.

    Cancer is the most dangerous threat to firefighter health and safety today.

    • Cancer caused 61 percent of the career firefighter line-of-duty deaths from January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2016, according to data from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
    • Cancer caused 70 percent of the line-of-duty deaths for career firefighters in 2016.
    • Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer than the general U.S. population.
    • Firefighters have a 14 percent higher risk of dying from cancer than the general U.S. population.

    There’s little data about cancer among volunteer firefighters, and the U.S. Fire Administration’s firefighter fatality statistics do not include cancer-related deaths, but it’s a stark reality: Firefighting increases cancer risks significantly for every firefighter.

    Wards Corner Chiropractic & Sports Rehab

      Loveland chiropractor Douglas Portmann, DC at Wards Corner Chiropractic & Sports Rehab is one of the best chiropractors in the Loveland area.

  • [Exclusive Video] Loveland School Board President Dave Blumberg speaks to Class of 2017

    [Exclusive Video] Loveland School Board President Dave Blumberg speaks to Class of 2017

    On June 3, the 2017 Loveland High School Class celebrated their commencement during a ceremony at Xavier University’s Cintas Center at 1 PM. Loveland Magazine was the only area media to cover the event.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you will watch as School Board President Dave Blumberg speaks the Class of 2017.

    Accounting Plus LLC

    Accounting Plus–Bingaman Accounting and Tax Service, LLC is a tax preparation, payroll and bookkeeping company locally based in Loveland, Ohio.
  • Celebrating Independence Day around the Loveland area

    Celebrating Independence Day around the Loveland area

     

    The Firecracker Festival will be held at 3 PM in Symmes Park on Saturday, July 1st.

    Loveland’s Independence Day Celebration will begin at 4 PM on Tuesday, July 4, in Nisbet Park, and a parade at 7 PM. Fireworks at 10 PM.

    Montgomery’s Independence Day Parade will be Tuesday, July 4, at 10 AM.

    Montgomery’s Independence Day Festival will be in Montgomery Park Tuesday, July 4, from 11 AM until 2 PM.

    The Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra’s Independence Day Concert is Monday, July 3rd at 7:30 PM in Montgomery Park.

    Milford’s SPARKS IN THE PARK! is July 3rd from 6-10 PM.

    LaRosa’s Balloon Glow at Coney Island on July 3rd.

    Red, White and Blue Ash on Tuesday, July 4th, from 4 PM – 10:35 PM at Summit Park.

     

     

  • [Exclusive Video] Julia Dillhoff and Rachel Ingal give their co-Salutatorian speech at LHS Graduation

    [Exclusive Video] Julia Dillhoff and Rachel Ingal give their co-Salutatorian speech at LHS Graduation

    On June 3, the 2017 Loveland High School Class celebrated their commencement during a ceremony at Xavier University’s Cintas Center at 1 PM. Loveland Magazine was the only area media to cover the event.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you watch Julia Dillhoff and Rachel Ingal give their co-Salutatorian speech at the LHS Graduation.

    New offerings for your child at VisionArts studio in Loveland

    Help your child improve their academic performance this school year by enrolling them in the creative arts program at VisionArts studio in Loveland!

     

     
  • [Exclusive Video] Ten Loveland students commit to continuing their education in the arts

    [Exclusive Video] Ten Loveland students commit to continuing their education in the arts

    (Top row L to R) Maya Earl, Margaret Eilert, Garrett Fasig, Moss Nash, Claudia Bow; (Bottom row L to R) Alex Gilbert, Bethann Hughes, Spencer Johnson, Mackenzie Talbott; (Not pictured) Alli Hains

    LHS hosts second annual Fine Arts Signing

    Loveland, Ohio – Ten Loveland High School students participated in the second annual Fine Arts Signing Day on Monday, May 22.

    “We are excited to take the time to acknowledge our students who are continuing to pursue their passion in fine arts at the next level, it has been an absolute privilege to watch these students during their time at Loveland,” said LHS Principal Peggy Johnson.

    The students who signed included:

    • Alex Gilbert, School of the Art Institute of Chicago – Fine Art
    • Moss Nash, Ohio University – Studio Art
    • Mackenzie Talbott, Kent State University – Visual Merchandising, Fashion
    • Alli Hains, Shawnee State – Animation and Graphic Design
    • Maya Earl, The University of Cincinnati – DAAP, Fine Arts
    • Bethann Hughes, Ohio University – Visual Communication/Photography
    • Margaret Eilert, Capital University – Music Education
    • Garrett Fasig, Indiana University – Jazz Saxophone Performance
    • Spencer Johnson, CCM – Bass Trombone Performance
    • Claudia Bow, Northern Kentucky University – Music Education

    This is exclusive LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video of the event.

    A family-owned business offering a wide variety of soft-serve specialty desserts.

    After enjoying a day out, stop by and relax with your favorite desert in our picnic area

     

  • Loveland High School honored as Trex National Recycling Challenge Winner

    Loveland High School honored as Trex National Recycling Challenge Winner

    “An incredible team building exercise,” said Tracy Burge

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School (LHS) students have earned the title of a national winner of the 10th annual Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, a program designed to help educate students about the importance of recycling.

    “The Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge is not only an engaging way to teach the importance of recycling, but it also serves as an incredible team building exercise,” said Tracy Burge, LHS environmental science teacher. “Our students worked together and with the community to recycle as much plastic as possible, and we are so thrilled that they demonstrated such strong leadership in this effort to save the planet!”

    To capture this year’s top honors, LHS students recycled more than 950 pounds of polyethylene plastic. In recognition of their outstanding efforts, Trex Company, presented the students with a new Trex bench for use at their school, as well as a picture frame made from Trex composite materials to showcase their winner certificate.

    “We want the Tiger Family to know that now and in the following years we will recycle all flat plastic in room 283 at the high school,” said Burge. “Next year we will have bins outside at the schools. This contest goes on every year, and our goal is to repeat this success.”

    The Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge pits K-12 schools across the country against one another in a fun, friendly competition to collect and recycle the most plastic bags and other types of polyethylene materials for the chance to win Trex products for their schools. Instead of going into landfills, that plastic waste will be converted into beautiful Trex composite decking.

    “Offering a rewarding, hands-on school project, the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge provides students with a better understanding and appreciation for sustainable practices,” said Stephanie Hicks, material resource coordinator for Trex. “After a decade, the program is still growing – with a record number of schools competing this year – and continues to educate tens of thousands of students about environmental responsibility.”

    One of the largest recyclers of plastic in the U.S., Trex uses more than 1.5 billion plastic bags to make its eco-friendly, wood-alternative outdoor living products each year. A standard 16-foot Trex board contains recycled material from approximately 2,250 plastic bags. In addition to plastic grocery and retail bags, Trex reuses polyethylene plastic from a variety of common household items – such as case overwraps, bread bags, bubble wrap, newspaper sleeves and dry cleaning bags – to create composite products that offer a superior alternative to wood and an environmentally responsible choice to consumers.

    For more information about the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, visit Trex.com/Recycling.

    Raising Joyful Rebels, a Guide for Moms by local author, Fran Hendrick

    Loveland based author, Fran Hendrick says moms can become pros at growing girls’ resilience, strength, and happiness.
  • [VIDEO] Mayor announces Zero Tolerance Policy: No whispering or passing papers during meetings

    [VIDEO] Mayor announces Zero Tolerance Policy: No whispering or passing papers during meetings

    Loveland, Ohio – Mayor Mark Fitzgerald announced at the beginning of the May 23 Council meeting that he has instituted a “Zero tolerance policy” towards the public’s whispering or passing documents among themselves during meetings. He said it was because it was intentionally, “Preventing the audience from hearing or knowing the business of the body discussed.”

    He further stated that a disruptive person waives their right to attend council meetings and the Council can remove the person from the meeting.

    The Mayor was speaking on behalf of all of Council. None objected to the policy.

    Paxton’s Grill

    Relaxed atmosphere and friendly service welcomes you back time and time again! Located in the heart of the Historic Loveland District
  • Free Ad Space for those helping Fire Victims

    Free Ad Space for those helping Fire Victims

     

    FIRE SALE on advertising

     

    Loveland Magazine’s stories about the fire in Historic Downtown Loveland have already reached more than 1/3 of a million people

    Loveland Magazine is having a Fire Sale on Ad Space

    It’s totally FREE!

    Take advantage of our offer to help you reach out to the community and beyond

    For individuals or groups raising money, planning fund-raisers, or otherwise helping the victims of the Downtown Loveland Fire…

    Contact: Publisher, David Miller at lovelandmagazine@cinci.rr.com
     

    Take Home Tano Consumer Meal Market

    Take Home Tano is about fresh, wholesome food for the frenzied family

    Our goal is to meet the needs of busy families

     

  • Up-date on major fire in Historic Downtown Loveland

    Up-date on major fire in Historic Downtown Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland/Symmes Fire Chief Otto Huber told Loveland Magazine Sunday evening that the structural engineer the City brought in to inspect the buildings damaged by an overnight fire in Loveland’s Historic District said that after a preliminary look, the buildings could be restored. He also told Huber that he had seen building with more damage, brought back to life.

    Huber also said that they suspect the fire began because of an electrical problem, and there is one spot that will receive more attention in the coming days as they try to determine how the fire started.

    An 11-alarm fire in Downtown Loveland early Sunday morning did extensive damage to two historic buildings, and minor damage to three others. There were no injuries to residential occupants, and only one firefighter suffered a minor injury. One firefighter was treated for exhaustion.

    Residents of five apartments on the upper floors have lost everything, including damage to automobiles

    The building that housed Tano’s Bistro and the Bishop Building sustained substantial fire damage. Three businesses had extensive damage: Tano’s Bistro, Cincy Fashion Wheels, and Gina Dubell-Smith, a Comey & Shepherd Realtor.

    The former Julian’s Deli, now owned by Paxton’s Grill only suffered minor fire damage. The fire sprinklers in the building did not activate. Huber said the heat inside the building wasn’t great enough to activate the sprinklers, but the interior of the building has damage from the water used to keep the fire from spreading. Cleanup was already underway on what will be called, Bike Trail Junction. Co-owner, Kevin Egan said their opening was scheduled in the coming weeks, but the opening will have to be rescheduled. 

    Narrow Path Brewing Company on Karl Brown Way had roof damage that was being repaired Sunday evening. The business remained closed throughout the day. Another building, further north on Karl Brown Way had newly installed plastic siding, buckle from the heat.

    Huber also said that if possible, scaffolding will be erected on the west side of the Bishop Building on Monday. He said it will depend on whether they can get someone to do the work on the Memorial Day Holiday. The scaffolding will be erected to shore up the brick exterior, making it safe to be inside the building where crews could better assess the structural damage, and make it possible for rebuilding to begin.

    At 8:30 PM Sunday, a fire crew was still at the scene.

    In a press release issued this afternoon by Loveland City Manager, Dave Kennedy, he said, “It is the City’s desire to save these historic structures and will work with the building owners to make this happen. This is a tragic event but the City of Loveland is a very strong community and will work together to repair this part of our downtown. The City of Loveland is thankful that the fire caused no injuries or loss of life and salute the efforts of the City’s first responders.”

    Photos by David Miller/Loveland Magazine © 2017

    Click on a photo to enlarge and view as a slide show.

    Pizazz Studios and Gifts in Historic Downtown

     
    We promise the best customer service, and beyond a doubt, the best selection of merchandise in the area Pizazz Studio is a whimsical gift shop in downtown