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Loveland, Ohio – The City of Loveland provides residents with a Christmas Tree removal service. Public Works crews will collect your tree from the curb from January 2nd until the 15th.
City Hall asks you to please remove all decorations, lights, tree stands, and tree bags before placing your Christmas trees at the curb.
For questions about the Christmas tree recycling program call City Hall at (513) 683-0150.
Thanks to the outpouring of generosity from our incredible community, the DOITFORJACK Foundation is thrilled to announce that we claimed the #1 spot in the Cincinnati Gives Challenge, raising an extraordinary $94,541! This achievement is a testament to the power of collective action and the deep compassion of our supporters.
These funds will allow us to grow and enhance our educational initiatives, including developing a comprehensive fentanyl awareness tool kit for educators and parents. Additionally, this support will enable us to expand our mission by:
“This incredible generosity means we can continue fighting the fentanyl crisis on multiple fronts,” said founder Stephanie Quehl from DOITFORJACK. “From prevention to education, your support is helping us turn our vision for 2025 into reality. Together, we’re creating a safer future where no family has to experience the loss of their Jack.”
The DOITFORJACK Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to everyone who donated, shared, and supported the campaign. Your belief in our mission fuels our determination to make a difference.
For more information about the foundation’s initiatives or to stay updated on upcoming programs, visit DOITFORJACK.org. Together, we’re saving lives and building a legacy of hope.
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Loveland, Ohio – Construction on the Cherokee Drive Water Main Replacement Project in the Loveland Heights will require a road closure and detour.
West Loveland Avenue will be closed at Cherokee Drive to allow crews to connect new water main beneath the road surface. Contractors plan a three-day road closure daily from 9 AM until 3 PM on Tuesday, Jan. 7 through Thursday, Jan. 9.
Motorists will be instructed to use the following detour routes:
TO TRAVEL WESTBOUND:
• West Loveland Avenue to Wall Street to Fallis Road to Rich Road to West Loveland Avenue
TO TRAVEL EASTBOUND:
• West Loveland Avenue to Rich Road to Fallis Road to Wall Street to West Loveland Avenue
According to City Hall, “The Heights area has an aging, undersized, and brittle cast iron water main that is degrading, which makes breaks occur more frequently. In this project, the city is installing more than 2,700 feet of new water main to replace the outdated water lines. Additionally, the project involves replacing valves, modifying the storm sewer to improve drainage, and installing additional fire hydrants.”
by Chris Ball
Loveland, Ohio – Mark Raines and Jeff Brown for another week to talk all things Bengals-Titans. They discuss the infamous Jordan Battle fumble and how the defense looked against an overmatched Titans offense. Mark and Jeff also get into the Bengals’ playoff odds and how they are improving (but things still look somewhat bleak). A big Bearcats basketball win over Xavier has Mark on cloud nine, and the guys break down how Cincinnati pulled out their first Crosstown Shootout win in recent years. They finish things up with a look at the College Football Playoff, as things get underway this evening and carry through the weekend.
Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!
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Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.
Loveland, Ohio – Cincinnati Gives has officially come to an end, and the LIFE Food Pantry says they are thrilled to share the results. They share on FaceBook, “Thanks to your amazing generosity and encouragement, we raised over $21,000 to support LIFE Food Pantry—and earned a $1,000 bonus along the way!”
This was their first year participating in the competition, and they are “overwhelmed” with gratitude for the amazing support they’ve received from our community. “Your generosity and enthusiasm remind us why we do what we do—working together to make a difference for those in need.”
by Chris Ball
Loveland, Ohio – Mark Raines and returning special guest Jeff Brown talk about a very important week for Bearcat Basketball. That’s right, it’s time for the Crosstown Shootout. Mark and Jeff have it covered from every angle (perhaps slightly favoring UC in the analysis, but judge that for yourself). The guys also delve deeply into the Bengals’ much-needed 27-20 win over the Cowboys on Monday Night Football. They also discuss the ways in which the Cincinnati, and Joe Burrow, can get Tee Higgins back on the team in 2025 and even beyond. It’s another masterclass episode from these two, so enjoy!
Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!
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Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?
Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?
Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!
We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.
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Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.
Photo by Nancy Hartmann Downing on FaceBook
Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Lynn Oury is not a lifetime Loveland resident.
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Valentine Ladies serve the community of Loveland Ohio. They are chosen by community nomination, then picked by a committee from the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance.
Lynn Oury has been selected as the 2025 Loveland Valentine Lady. She is a former teacher at the Loveland Early Childhood Center.
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The Valentine Program began in 1972 and has grown over the years to include a variety of Valentine community activities, as well as our nationally-known cachet stamping and postmark program.
Valentine Ladies are women who have distinguished themselves in community, school, or family endeavors. Being nominated for Valentine Lady is quite an honor!
The Valentine Lady is the ambassador for the Chamber’s Valentine Program, and visits area businesses, nursing homes and schools, among her duties as Valentine Lady.
2024: Becky Giver
2023: Donna Barnes
2021-2022: Jeannie Shumaker
2020: Debbie Murray
2019: Dr. Kathy Lorenz
2018: Kay Bolin
2017: Carol Williams
2016: Laurie Gordon
2015: Sue Lundy
2014: Janis Fogle
2013: Marge Henderson
2012: Jan Ranard
2011: Avery (Winkie) Foster
2010: Bonnie Larson
2009: Linda Cox
2008: Kay Napier
2007: Sue Newburger
2006: Peggy Goodwin
2005: Lu Boike
2004: Helen Gosch
2003: Kathryn Undercoffer
2002: Patricia Furterer
2001: Marirose Stiver
2000: Anne Fowler
1999: Winona Franz
1998: Barbara Dee
1997: Bobbie Books
1996: Jo Ann Richardson
1995: Mary McDonnell
1994: Margaret Keifer
1993: Kathryn Sidney
1992: Doris Osborne
1991: Martha Hockman
1990: Rose Wene
1989: Pat Randolph
1982-88: Ruth Jackson (Doris’s daughter)
1982: Doris Pfiester
Loveland, Ohio – Cincinnati’s community Brass Choir will present their annual Christmas concert in conjunction with Loveland High school percussionists. The ensemble will be conducted by Kirby Cain and will feature holiday classics.
Founded in 1994 and sponsored by Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church, the Brass Fellowship brings together student, amateur and professional brass musicians from the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area.
Members of the brass ensemble come from many vocations including music, education systems, and the law, but all share a passion for music. The Brass Fellowship strives to unearth the rich literature of over 400 years of brass choir music and regularly present it to the public at the highest level of musicianship possible.
The concert is Sunday December 15th, at 3 PM at the Loveland Stage Company.
All proceeds for this concert will benefit the HVAC fundraiser for the Loveland Stage Company.
Tickets available at the door for a suggested donation of $10.
Photo courtesy of Loveland Symmes Fire Department
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Symmes Fire Department‘s Quint 62 ladder truck has arrived. A Quint, is a quintuple combination pumper, is a fire truck that combines the capabilities of a ladder truck and a fire engine. “Quintuple” refers to the five functions that a quint provides: pump, water tank, fire hose, aerial device, and ground ladders.
The new truck purchase was approved by City Council in November of 2022. The purchase agreement with the Sutphen Corporation was for an anticipated total cost of $1,173,708.