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  • [Coming] City Council swearing in ceremony and selection of Mayor and Vice-Mayor

    [Coming] City Council swearing in ceremony and selection of Mayor and Vice-Mayor

    Mihaela Manova interviewed Loveland’s newest member of City Council, Andrew Bateman, at City Hall Monday.

    Baily and Weisgerber continue as Mayor and Vice Mayor

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine Reporter Mihaela Manova covered last night’s City Council meeting and will have complete coverage of the swearing-in of the successful candidates in the November election.

    Last night Council selected a Mayor and Vice-Mayor for the next two years. She will also have that news.

    Mihaela has video of the complete ceremony including speeches, photos, and video interviews of the next Mayor and the winners of the election in the can and it will be published soon.

     

     

  • Christmas in Loveland is Saturday, December 14

    Christmas in Loveland is Saturday, December 14

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    Be swept back in time while visiting Old Historic Loveland on this special day.  Everything from Jolly Ole’ St. Nick and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole, to a live Nativity scene, to a Winter Wonderland!

    This is the time of year that Loveland Businesses give back to the community.  This complimentary event offered to the community draws over 3000 individuals each year and is Loveland’s way of saying “Thank you for your Business!!”

    In Historic Downtown 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Loveland School Inclement weather information for 2019-20

    Loveland School Inclement weather information for 2019-20

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District operates on a two-hour delay schedule for weather-related delays. This means all buildings will begin classes on a two-hour delay from regular start times, and all buses will run on a two-hour delay to pick up students.

    On weather delay days, Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC) will enact the following schedule:

    • Preschool and AM Kindergarten = 11:10-12:50
    • Preschool and PM Kindergarten = 2:10-3:50
    • All Day Kindergarten & First grade = 11:10-3:50

    Breakfast will not be served in any of the buildings on days with a delayed start.

    Families will be notified about weather-related delays and closings through the district’s alert notification system, the district website, and on the district’s Facebook (Loveland City Schools) and Twitter (@lovelandtigers). Traditional media outlets will also run listings of school delays and closings.


  • News and Events at the Loveland, Symmes, and Blue Ash Libraries

    News and Events at the Loveland, Symmes, and Blue Ash Libraries

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    EVENTS AND CLASSES

    Memory Cafe

    The Memory Cafe is a welcoming place for for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners.  Each month there will be an opportunity to socialize and enjoy music, games or other fun activities.  Activities will vary each month.

    Registration is recommended.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Monday, December 02, 2019 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    Movers and Shakers

    You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun.Recommended for ages 1 – 4. No registration required.

    Loveland Branch Meeting Room

    Monday, December 02, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Library Babies

    Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months.

    No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Monday, December 02, 2019 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Preschool Storytime

    Enjoy books, songs, activities, and more while learning early literacy skills. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Ages 3-6. No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Monday, December 02, 2019 1:30 PM – 02:30 PM

    Introduction to Essential Oils: presented by Martha Hill

    Please join us for an introduction to Essential Oils with Martha Hill of Nana’s Got Oils, specializing in therapeutic grade essential oils. Martha is the co-owner of Hill’s Compounding/Milford Pharmacy & Wellness Center. Everyone will make a roll-on blend to take home!

    Loveland Branch Meeting Room

    Monday, December 02, 2019 6:30 PM – 07:30 PM

    Library Babies

    Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. No registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Tuesday, December 03, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Preschool Storytime

    Enjoy books, songs, activities, and more while learning early literacy skills. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Ages 3-6. No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Tuesday, December 03, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Chess Club

    Learn strategies & tactics or just play for fun!

    No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Tuesday, December 03, 2019 6:30 PM – 08:30 PM

    Movers & Shakers

    You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun. Recommended for ages 1 – 4. No registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

    Preschool Storytime

    Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3 – 6. No registration required.

    Loveland Branch Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Toddler Storytime

    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Movers & Shakers

    You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun. Recommended for ages 1 – 4. No registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Toddler Storytime

    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    Spanish Club

    Learn to speak and read Spanish!

    Introduction to Speaking and Writing Spanish (for beginners) @ 1PM

    Reading Spanish Literature (for intermediate to advance) @ 2PM

    Brush Up Your Spanish: Refresh Your Proficiency (for intermediate to advance) @ 3PM

    No registration is required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 1:00 PM – 04:00 PM

    An Evening of Jazz

    Relax with an evening of impromptu jazz music with Cincy Jazz Train. No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 7:00 PM – 08:30 PM

    Preschool Storytime

    Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3 – 6. No registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Thursday, December 05, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Library Babies

    Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. No registration required.

    Loveland Branch Meeting Room

    Thursday, December 05, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Sycamore Book Club

    Join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss and share Genealogy tips and techniques for general Genealogy research.  Everyone is welcome from beginners to experts.  No Registration is required.

    Blue Ash Branch Meeting Room

    Thursday, December 05, 2019 1:30 PM – 02:00 PM

    Fun with Food

    Make a powdered doughnut snowman!

    For tweens and tweens ages 10 and up.

    Loveland Branch Meeting Room

    Thursday, December 05, 2019 4:00 PM – 05:00 PM

    Girls and Books @ Blue Ash

    Do you love to read fabulous books? Join us for great book discussions and activities.  For girls ages 7-9. Registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch Meeting Room

    Thursday, December 05, 2019 7:00 PM – 08:00 PM

    Toddler Storytime

    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Friday, December 06, 2019 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

    Toddler Storytime

    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Friday, December 06, 2019 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Amazing Race Library Edition

    Calling all Teens for the Amazing Race!  Teams of two will race through the Symmes Library to complete a series of thrilling challenges.  Do you have what it takes?  Sign up and find out!  Prizes and giveaways will be awarded! Food and drink provided!

    Ages 12-17.

    Registration Required

    Symmes Township Branch

    Saturday, December 07, 2019 6:30 PM – 09:00 PM

    LIBRARY NEWS

    Igniting a Brighter Future with The Library Foundation

    For Sharon Borntrager of Westwood, libraries are a place to connect to big ideas. See how the Library has impacted Sharon’s family. Consider joining her to support your Library by contributing to The Library Foundation.

    The Measure of Our Lives

    Place your hold on the print or eBook version of The Measure of Our Lives by Toni Morrison!

    Children of Virtue and Vengeance

    Place your hold on the print, eBook, or eAudiobook version of Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi.

    Featured Books of the Month

    Check out the new Featured Books of the Month for December! Our librarians have selected titles for all ages.

  • This Thursday, you can Give Some Love to a Special teacher in Loveland!

    This Thursday, you can Give Some Love to a Special teacher in Loveland!

    This Thursday starts our first #ThankfulThursday

    Be a gift giving hero!

    Loveland, Ohio –  Loveland Magazine has partnered through the generosity of local business, Buygiftcards.com, to be able to allow our readers the chance to “Gift” others each ThankfulThursday for the next 3 Thursdays.

    All are over a $29.99 value

    To participate, visit the Loveland Magazine Facebook page each Thursday and look for the post about #ThankfulThursday.

     

    Gift a Fondue Night Gift Card Box to a teacher

    We want to spread the love and say thank you to others, including our readers. We are giving away a Fondue Night Gift Card Box to a teacher you tag or name that deserves to win. This #giveaway only lasts 24 hours so here’s how to enter:

      1. Like our PAGE
      2. Tag or name a teacher for whom you are thankful
      3. Tell them why they deserve to win this gift card box

     

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    • December 19th — Thank your Loveland Friend

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  • Dec. 3rd BOE meeting to discuss Grailville purchase

    Dec. 3rd BOE meeting to discuss Grailville purchase

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Board of Education is expected to discuss the purchase of the Grailville property at a “Special Meeting” on December 3.

    No formal agenda for the meeting has been published yet, but besides discussing Grailville, the Board is expected to continue discussions with their Ad Hoc, Short Term Advisory Committee* that has been established to help the Board of Education to determine whether a March ballot issue is feasible or not. The committee met for the first time with the Board on November 26.

    The determination of millage for a ballot issue in March 2020 must be approved in a formal resolution of necessity by the Board of Education on 12/10/19. Seven days later (12/17) the Board must approve a resolution to proceed.  The resolutions must be given to the Board of Elections by 12/18/19.

    The video of the December discussion is being up-loaded so stay tuned if you are interested in hearing the back and forth between the Board and residents. No consensus on how to move forward was reached. You can watch Part 1 and 2 right now by visiting LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV. The videos are being uploaded in 25-minute increments so you can easily pause and can return to take up where you left off.

    To bone up, here is the Option to Purchase Grailville Contract and the Appraisal of the land the District received.

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    *Ad Hoc, Short Term Advisory Committee

    This ad hoc advisory committee has been established for the purpose of helping the Board of Education to determine whether a March ballot issue is feasible or not.  The committee will work with the Board while the meeting is in session which will allow for interaction between committee members and board members.

    On 11/26, the committee will be invited to join the meeting after the board has concluded regular business outlined on the agenda.   On 12/3, the full board meeting time will likely be given to the work of the committee.

    Should the work result in a determination that a March ballot language is feasible, we must meet election timelines.  The determination of millage for a ballot issue in March 2020 must be approved in a formal resolution of necessity by the Board of Education on 12/10/19. Seven days later (12/17) the Board must approve a resolution to proceed.  The resolutions must be given to the Board of Elections by 12/18/19.

    Should the work result in a determination that March is not feasible, the Board and community will focus on a November 2020 operating levy.

    Following the 12/3/19 meeting, this committee will be dissolved having served its intended objective.  However, should the format be successful we will develop a system to continue the work and identify a way to give more people an opportunity to participate if they wish.

     

    Up-Coming Meetings

    • Tuesday, December 3, 6 PM (special meeting) (LMS/LIS Media Center)
    • Tuesday, December 10, 6 PM (work session) (LMS/LIS Media Center) (LMS/LIS Media Center)
    • Tuesday, December 17, 6 PM (special meeting)



  • Loveland High School Basketball Programs Look to Change School History!

    Loveland High School Basketball Programs Look to Change School History!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – As many LHS Fall athletes wrap up their seasons and collect their accolades, the Winter athletes are preparing for what they hope to be a very successful 2019-2020 season!

    So what do all us Tiger fans look forward to after the big Thanksgiving feast? The beginning of basketball season! LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV took a trip back down Tiger Trail to visit with the Men’s Basketball coach, Rob Reis, and the Women’s Basketball coach, Darnell Parker, to talk about just why they are excited about the season. With the Men’s and Women’s Tiger programs coming off successful seasons last year, both coaches agreed that this could be the year that both their teams and their players change school history. If that doesn’t make you excited to see some hard nose Tigers compete I don’t know what does! 

    Introducing the Loveland Sports 411 with Cassie Mattia featuring LHS’s Men’s Basketball coach, Rob Reis, and LHS’s Women’s Basketball coach Darnell Parker! Click on the video below to check out the full-length interview!

    LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV IS SPONSORED BY MOVE2LOVELAND

     

    Loveland High School Men’s Basketball Schedule

    Schedule
    DEC. 2019 OPPONENT TIME LOCATION
     Tue. 3 at Aiken    7:30 PM
     Fri. 6 Anderson    7:30 PM
     Tue. 10 at Kings    7:30 PM
     Fri. 13 at Walnut Hills    7:30 PM
     Tue. 17 Turpin    7:30 PM
     Fri. 20 Milford    7:30 PM
     Fri. 27 at Little Miami    TBA Mason Holiday Tourney
     Sat. 28 at TBA    TBA Mason Holiday Tourney
    JAN. 2020 OPPONENT TIME LOCATION
     Sat. 4 at Sycamore    7:30 PM
     Tue. 7 at Withrow    7:30 PM
     Fri. 10 West Clermont    7:30 PM
     Tue. 14 Harrison    7:30 PM
     Fri. 17 at Anderson    7:30 PM
     Tue. 21 Kings    7:30 PM
     Fri. 24 Walnut Hills    7:30 PM
     Tue. 28 at Northwest    7:30 PM
     Fri. 31 at Turpin    7:30 PM
    FEB. 2020 OPPONENT TIME LOCATION
     Sat. 1 Indian Hill    7:30 PM
     Tue. 4 at Winton Woods    7:30 PM
     Fri. 7 at Milford    7:30 PM
     Tue. 11 Withrow    7:30 PM
     Fri. 14 at West Clermont    7:30 PM

     

    Loveland High School Women’s Basketball Schedule

    Schedule
    NOV. 2019 OPPONENT TIME LOCATION
     Sat. 30 at Anderson    2:00 PM
    DEC. 2019 OPPONENT TIME LOCATION
     Wed. 4 Kings    7:30 PM
     Sat. 7 Walnut Hills    2:00 PM
     Wed. 11 at Turpin    7:30 PM
     Sat. 14 at Milford    2:00 PM
     Wed. 18 Withrow    7:30 PM
     Sat. 21 at West Clermont    6:00 PM
     Mon. 30 at St. Ursula    7:30 PM
    JAN. 2020 OPPONENT TIME LOCATION
     Sat. 4 Mercy McAuley    2:00 PM
     Thu. 9 Ursuline Academy    7:30 PM
     Sat. 11 Anderson    2:00 PM
     Wed. 15 at Kings    7:30 PM
     Sat. 18 at Walnut Hills    2:00 PM
     Mon. 20 Springboro    7:30 PM
     Wed. 22 at Little Miami    7:30 PM
     Sat. 25 Turpin    2:00 PM
     Mon. 27 Sycamore    7:30 PM
     Wed. 29 Winton Woods    7:30 PM
    FEB. 2020 OPPONENT TIME LOCATION
     Sat. 1 Milford    2:00 PM
     Wed. 5 at Withrow    7:30 PM
     Sat. 8 West Clermont    2:00 PM

     

  • Breakfast with Santa on December 14

    Breakfast with Santa on December 14

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    Location:
    Receptions Loveland
    10681 Loveland-Madeira Road
    Loveland OH 45140
    Date/Time Information:
    Saturday, December 14, 2019
    8:30 to 10:30 AM
    Contact Information:
    513-683-1544
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    Fees/Admission:
    $12 per person (Ages 9 and older)
    $7 (Ages 4-8)
    Children 3 and under are free

    Register Now

    This very popular event is filling up fast!

    Please join us for our 6th Annual Breakfast with Santa event!  Kids will have the opportunity to meet Santa, get their picture with Santa, crafts, and more! 

    Breakfast to be served includes: Waffles with Toppings, Scrambled Eggs,  Sausage Links, assorted fruit display and pastries.

    Activities during the event include:
    *Pictures with Santa
    *Holiday Craft Stations
    *Cookie Decorating
    *Special Performance by the dancers at Broadway Bound Dance Studio

    Registration tips: When registering, you will need to register each attendee separately, but will only need to pay for those ages 3+. You will be asked for your company name, just enter your family’s last name.

    Please note there are no refunds no day of no-shows to this event.

  • Board of Ed cancels contract with Allerton Hill Consulting and enrolls in Ohio Open Checkbook

    Board of Ed cancels contract with Allerton Hill Consulting and enrolls in Ohio Open Checkbook

    Loveland, Ohio – On November 26 the Loveland Board of Education unanimously passed two motions in response to subjects that had been requested by voters who questioned the need for the operating and bond levy that the Board had placed on the November 5 ballot. The ballot issue was defeated by a 78-22% margin.

    The Board first voted to cancel the contract with Allerton Hill Consulting, the Columbus and Washington D.C. based consulting company the District hired to help with “messaging”. The contract was set to expire at the end of March, and Superintendent Amy Crouse said it would take 30 days to end the contract so it will end at the end of December. Crouse said the consultant has been working with the District for the last two years and were hired to help the District as they undertook big projects and to help support the Communications Director. She said Allerton Hill Consulting, increased social media presence, helped reduce costs in some mailings, and provided “structural support”.

    Before voting, Board member Ned Portune said, “It goes without saying I’ve not been satisfied with what we have gotten out of the Allerton Hill and I agree with the void of that contract.”

    Responding to Portune’s comment, Board member Eileen Washburn said, “I think that sums it up.”

    The second action was also a unanimous vote to participate in Ohio Open Checkbook. This will allow the public easier access to District spending.

    Treasurer Kevin Hawley said he hopes to get the most recent 12 months of data on-line in two weeks and then each month another year would be added. The Board discussed a target goal of having five years’ worth of data on the site by the end of 2019. The motion that passed said the District would participate in Open Checkbook and the Treasurer’s office will enter one-year’s worth of data within the next 2 weeks.

    Below is OPENGOV’s video demonstration of how Ohio Open Checkbook should work for District residents. The City of Loveland uses Open Checkbook and you can check it out HERE.

    Users can search by a specific department, date, vendor, or use the Google-style search bar, which will return any value in the report that matches the entered text. Keywords may be searched by simply clicking on the term – one of the most popular ways to explore the data.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you can hear the discussion on these two motions. (From the bottom of the screen are Treasurer Kevin Hawley – Board member Eileen Washburn – Board Vice President Dr. Kathryn Lorenz – Board President Art Jarvis – Board member Ned Portune  – Board member Michele Pettit – Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse.)

    LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV IS SPONSORED BY MOVE2LOVELAND

  • Little Miami River Chamber Alliance celebrates milestone at Oasis Turf & Tree

    Little Miami River Chamber Alliance celebrates milestone at Oasis Turf & Tree

    Loveland, Ohio – The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance had two reasons, really about 308 reasons to celebrate on November 20, so they threw a party. The decision to celebrate at Oasis Turf & Tree was because they had just recently become the 300th Chamber member. Since the date for the party was set, Chamber membership has now grown to 308.

    Oasis was also chosen because their brand new building was to be open in time and they have an incredibly big, ideal atrium just perfect for a party.

    The Oasis Turf and Tree atrium – Photo from Oasis Turf and Tree

    Chamber President, CeeCee Collins said, “What a gift the owners of Oasis Turf & Tree have brought to the Loveland area, specifically Loveland-Madeira Road. They have given us not only a beautiful building but amazing landscaping to enjoy.” The new building is across from the Loveland Kroger, on land where the old Loveland Lanes bowling alley used to be. Collins added, “It was an honor to hold our 300th member celebration at the new location. We are appreciative of all our chamber members and the business they have brought to Loveland, Symmes and Miami Townships.”

    Here are some photos from the party…