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  • Skeletor Introduces October “Fright Nights!” from the Simpson Farm Asylum

    Skeletor Introduces October “Fright Nights!” from the Simpson Farm Asylum

    by Skeletor

    I’m at “The Asylum” at Simpson Farm because it’s that time of year when scares and frights are near! Welcome to Loveland Magazine’s Haunted Asylum hosted by me, Skeletor!

    On a spooky October night Loveland Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, David Miller, was held hostage at The Simpson Farm’s Asylum! Over the past couple of decades, The Asylum has been said to be extremely haunted by evil spirits begging to be released from their Asylum cells. I could have decided to save Mr. Miller from his cell in the Asylum but instead, my inner “Skeletor” came out and forced me to keep him without food and water.

    While torturing Mr. Miller an idea popped into my skull; why not share my favorite scary movies with those in the community that happen to have the same love for Halloween as I do!

    So sit back, turn off the lights, grab some ghostly treats, and take a walk with me to the Simpson Farm’s Asylum, as I show you where I keep my prisoners and talk about what scary movies I think would complete a perfect October “Fright Night!” Click the video below to start “The Asylum” experience!

    HERE IS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MY SPOOKY MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS…

    • Halloween, 1978, John Carpenter
      • Starring Donald Pleasence as Dr. Loomis, Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie, and Tony Moran as Michael Myers
      • Rated R
      • You can rent this film on Prime Video for 3.99, Redbox On Demand for 1.99, or watch on Shudder when you download for a free 7-day trial
    • Hocus Pocus, 1993, Kenny Ortega
      • Starring Better Midler as Winifred Sanderson, Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson, Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson, Thora Birch as Dani, Omri Katz as Max, Vinessa Shaw as Allison
      • Rated PG
      • You can watch this film on Disney + or you can rent this film on Prime Video, YouTube, or Vudu for 2.99 YouTube. You can also visit your local Redbox and rent this film for 1.80
    • Insidious, 2010, James Wan and Leigh Whannell
      • Starring Patrick Wilson as Josh Lambert, Rose Byrne as Renai Lambert, Barbara Hershey as Lorraine Lambert, Lin Shaye as Elise Rainer, Ty Simpkins as Dalton Lambert, Leigh Whannell as Specs, and Angus Sampson as Tucker
      • Rated PG-13
      • You can rent this film on Prime Video for 2.99 or on Redbox On Demand for 2.99
      • There are 3 more films  within this series: Insidious Chapter 2, Insidious Chapter 3, and Insidious: The Last Key
      • All of the films are rated PG-13
      • You can rent the 3 other films in the series on Redbox on Demand for 2.99 or if you have a cable subscription that includes Bravo you can watch Insidious: The Last Key on the Bravo Now App
      • It is recommended that you watch the Insidious film series in the following order: Insidious Chapter 3, Insidious: The Last Key, Insidious, and Insidious Chapter 2
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      • Columnist Cassie Mattia who occasionally metamorphoses into Skeletor is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland. She is the Co-Owner and President of Loveland Magazine.

     

  • Register to celebrate the “celebrities” of Loveland’s businesses

    Register to celebrate the “celebrities” of Loveland’s businesses

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    Loveland, Ohio – Join us on November 16 at the Oasis Conference Center as we roll out the red carpet and celebrate the “celebrities” of Loveland’s businesses – the real stars who work hard to make this a great place to work, play, and live!

    The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Annual Awards Dinner is an evening for all area businesses to come together and celebrate their successes and community contributions.

    Each November, The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance says “Thank you” to our businesses for all they do for our community and honor them for enhancing our community and making it a better place to live.

    The event includes cocktails, networking, a silent auction, dinner, and awards. It is a great networking opportunity!

    Oasis Conference Center

    Thursday, Nov 16
    5:30 until  8:30 PM

    REGISTER FOR ALL THE EXCITEMENT

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    Congratulations to this year’s 2023 Annual Award Nominees!

    Business of the Year

    2020 Eye Care, All the Ingredients,Bishop’s Quarter, Flavor Catering and Bar Service, Garden City Chiropractic, GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, LaRosas, Mile 42,Mimi’s House Residential Assisted Living and Memory Care, Monarch Financial Advisors, Paxton’s Grill, Premier Dance and Tumbling, Railway Barber Shop, The 1859, The Works Brick Oven Pizza, Time Savers Heating and Cooling LLC, Whistle Stop Clay Works

    Emerging Business of the Year

    2020 Eye Care, Activate Brain + Body, AFC Urgent Care, All the Ingredients, Amaezing Sweet Shoppe, Branch Hill Ohio Post VFW Post 5354, Flavor Catering and Bar Service, Fleurish, Garden City Chiropractic, GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, Gray Nutrition, Hops and Berry, Juno Med Spa, Numbers by Jen, Pet Wants, Railway Barber Shop, The 1859, The Outsourced COO, Zoomin’ Groomin’

    Non-Profit of the Year

    Epiphany United Methodist, GiGi’s Playhouse, Life Food Pantry, Love Our Land, Loveland Learning Garden, Loveland Legacy Foundation, NEST CLC, The Care Center, The Grail

    Beautification Award

    City of Loveland, Hops and Berry, Infinity Wealth Counsel, LLC, Lemons & Limes Loveland Canoe Paddle Sports, Quilters Workshop, Railway Barber Shop, Symmes Twp Parks, The 1859, The Works Brick Oven Pizza, Whistle Stop Clay Works

    Community Involvement Award

    Ashley And John Zielke, Becky Giver, Brian Maxson, Brittney Frietch, Donna Barnes, Garden City Chiropractic, JL Aerial Views, Kevin Egan, Mayur Kadakia, Peggy Goodwin, The 1859, The Works Brick Oven Pizza, Whistle Stop Clay Works, Randy K. Stanifer Health, Wellness & Fitness Business of the Year Award,Activate Brain + Body, Athletico Physical Therapy, Grail (Grailville), Gray Nutrition

    Business Community Advocate Award

    Flavor Catering and Bar Service, JL Aerial Views, LIFE Food Pantry, Loveland Lifestyle Magazine, Paxton’s Grill, Premier Tumbling & Dance, Railway Barber Shop, Whistle Stop Clay Works, William Re (Bush-Re-Shea Insurance)

    Young Professional of the Year Award

    Cameron Collins, Garden City Chiropractic, Mat Hoekzema, Spencer Stacey, The grail: Caroline DiGiovenale, Katie Taylor–The Outsourced COO

    Woman Owned Business of the Year Award

    Amazing Sweet Shoppe, Exquisite Design Salon and Spa, Gallery Veronique, Garden City Chiropractic, Gertz Law Firm, Gray Nutrition, Juno Med Spa, Loveland Lifestyle, Numbers by Jen, Old School Pix, Premier Tumbling & Dance, Quilters Workshop, RODI Italian, Suzi Cree-Keller Williams, The 1859, The Grail, The Outsourced COO, Whistle Stop Clay Works

    Community Responder Award

    BF Realty, GE Credit Union, Hometown Café, LaRosa’s, Life Food Pantry, Love Our Land, Loveland Legacy Foundation, Loveland Lifestyle, NEST CLC,The Works Brick Oven Pizza, Whistle Stop Clay Works

    Best Customer Service Award

    2020 Eye Care, BF Realty, Bush Re Shea, Flavor Catering and Bar Service, Hometown Cafe, Juno Med Spa, LaRosa’s, Mile 42, Monarch Financial Advisors, Paxton’s Grill, Premier Tumbling & Dance, Railway Barber Shop, Ramsey’s Trailside, The 1859, The Works, Time Savers Heating and Cooling LLC, Whistle Stop Clay Works, William Re (Bush-Re-Shea Insurance)

    Hidden Hero Award (Business or Individual)

    Angels by the Trail, Flavor Catering and Bar Service, GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, LIFE Food Pantry, Loveland PaddleSports, Monarch Financial Advisors, Paxton’s Grill, The Grail: Elizabeth Baubach, The Works Brick Oven Pizza, William Re (Bush-Re-Shea Insurance)

  • [Photo Album] Progress of Loveland Bike Trail Bridge demolition

    [Photo Album] Progress of Loveland Bike Trail Bridge demolition

    Loveland, Ohio – Here are photos of the demolition progress on the bridge over O’Bannon Creek in Historic Downtown along the Loveland Bike Trail. The former railroad bridge is now closed but is being replaced with a new structure and is expected to re-open in May 2024.

     

  • Preview: Loveland ‘s new Historic Downtown’s Station 63 fire house

    Preview: Loveland ‘s new Historic Downtown’s Station 63 fire house

    Rendering of a new firehouse for Historic Downtown

    Loveland, Ohio – The City recently promoted a glimpse of what a new fire station will look like that will be built in Historic Downtown. A new Station 63 will be located one block East of the current station.

    The current Station 63 firehouse at the intersection of East Loveland Avenue and State Route 48 will be relocated to 220 East Loveland Avenue adjacent to The Trails at East Loveland senior apartment community.

    In making the announcement, Loveland-Symmes Fire Department fire Chief Otto Huber said, “I would like to thank the citizens’ working group who helped evaluate the new location. The station will provide much needed safety upgrades for our firefighters and will help us provide service to the community for decades to come.”

    The new station will be one-third larger and have two road entry points. One from from O’Bannon Avenue and one from East Loveland Avenue, and features more lot space to maneuver equipment according to City Hall.

    The Current Fire Station in Historic Downtown on East Loveland Avenue and State Route 48.

    At more than 10,000 square feet, the station will feature two pull-through apparatus bays, one back-in bay, training rooms, ample storage for fire and EMS equipment, full living quarters, office space, and public restrooms. The building will be one story with garage door heights of 14 feet.

    The City says that it did not financially, make sense to renovate the existing firehouse and that multiple safety upgrades were needed. “For instance, today’s code would require an elevator to be installed — a huge expense for a building lacking other needed modern amenities. The current station has no pull-through bays, and its intersection location poses challenges.”

    “There were many reasons to rebuild the station, but the key reason came back to response time. Having pull-through bays and more access points dramatically can improve crews’ response,” explained Assistant City Manager Cory Wright.

  • Would your loved one with special needs like a visit from the Candy Police

    Would your loved one with special needs like a visit from the Candy Police

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Police Department wants to make Halloween a special day for children and adults with special needs.

    If you reside within the City of Loveland or Hamilton Township and have a loved one living with a disability or special needs, you can request an officer to visit. The “Candy Police” will deliver a special treat on Oct. 31 between 5-8 PM.

    If you’d like to sign up, please contact Lieutenant Mike Szpak at (513) 707-6116 or mszpak@lovelandoh.gov by Oct. 29. You will need to provide your loved one’s name, address, and phone number.

    If you would like to donate candy or treats, please contact Lt. Szpak.

  • Tamara Huson MD now accepting new patients

    Tamara Huson MD now accepting new patients

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    Loveland, Ohio – Tamara Huson MD is a primary care and family medicine practitioner.

    “I chose to practice family medicine because of my passion for treating patients of all ages, from newborns all the way through to the end of life. Family medicine allows me to care for entire families.”

    Huson speaks English and Spanish.

    Age Groups Seen

      • Pediatrics

      • Teenagers

      • Adults

      • Geriatrics

    Hospital Affiliations

      • The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health

      • Mercy Health Physicians Cincinnati, LLC

      • Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital

      • Mercy Health – Clermont Hospital

      • Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital

    Her office is at Mercy Health — Loveland Primary Care at 10562 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland, OH 45140.

    Hours:
    Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
  • Council and School Board community forums archived on-line

    Council and School Board community forums archived on-line

    Loveland, Ohio – The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance held public forums this week for candidates for city council and school board. Both events were live-streamed on the Chamber’s Facebook page and can still be viewed.

    Watch City Council Candidates
    Watch School Board Candidates
  • 13th running of the Captain Seth Mitchell Hero 5K is Saturday

    13th running of the Captain Seth Mitchell Hero 5K is Saturday

    Loveland, Ohio – Due to planned construction in Nisbet Park we will meet and begin the 5K at the Linda Cox Trailside Parking Lot, near Loveland Canoe and Kayakat at 10 AM.

    Run for your HEROES  in downtown Loveland  as we remember Loveland High School graduate Capt. David Seth Mitchell, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on 26 October, 2009.

    5K Run/Walk

    $25Price increases after October 13, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT
    Virtual 5K

    Virtual 5K

    $15Registration ends October 14, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

    Virtual – Carolina Beach

    $25Price increases after October 13, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

    Special Youth Pricing

    Special Youth pricing is available.

    Youth Pricing: Kids 18 receive a $5 discount off of the cost of an adult registration.

    All Discounts  will  be taken at checkout.

    Place

    Linda J Cox parking lot
    174 S Karl Brown Way
    Loveland, OH US 45140

    Complete Information Here: (including age groups, awards, registration details, directions etc.)

    Official Capt. Seth Mitchell Website

    Benefit:

    All proceeds benefit the Capt. Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship through Loveland Schools Foundation.

    Course:

    3.1 mile run and walk to begin and end at Nisbet Park in Historic Loveland.

    Run/Walk Divisions:

    18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 45-49, 50-59 and 60/over. No age group awards for 2023. Challenge coins will be given to all participants.

    Chip Timing:

    This year’s race will be chip timed with MyLaps Bibtags. No need to turn in your chip.

    Awards:

    Awards to the Overall Male and Female Runners

    We will post age-group standings in the online results.

    After the Race:

    Join us for a festival after the race! Food, Games, and more..

    Race Results:

    Results will be posted online here following the race.

    Virtual Option:

    If you cannot join us in person, please join us Virtually. Complete your own 5K at the location of your choosing sometime in the month of October. Post your time (optional) on our virtual results page. We thank you for your support.

    Pre-Registration:

    5K Run/Walk: Kids (18 and under) $20, Adults $25. All entries include chip timing and a lunch ticket, Race T-shirt and finisher challenge coin.

    Virtual Option: Kids (18 and under) $10, Adults $15. Registration includes a commemorative challenge coin.

    Online-registration:

    Online Registration is available through Race Day for 2023

    Late/Race-Day Registration:

    Kids $25, Adults $30

    Packet pick up and late registration:

    There is no early packet pick up for this event. All pick ups will be handled on day of event.

    Race-Day Check-in and /Number Pickup:

    8:30 – 9::45 am

    Location:

    For 2023, we will be assembling at Linda J Cox parking lot in downtown Loveland near Loveland Canoe and Kayak.

    GPS Coordinates: 39.265349, -84.260309

    ***** NO REFUNDS*****

    Course Map 2023

    Course Starts and ends on the bike trail next to the Linda Cox parking lot.

    Chip Timing

    This year’s event will be timed by Running Time Race Services using MyLaps Disposable bib tags. The chip will be on the bib number. No need to turn in pull tags or return the timing chip.

  • Loveland Trick or Treat hours between 6 and 8 PM on October 31

    Loveland Trick or Treat hours between 6 and 8 PM on October 31

    Loveland, Ohio – Trick or Treat hours are between 6 and 8 PM on October 31
  • Being a good leader is truly being empathetic to each of your employees

    Being a good leader is truly being empathetic to each of your employees

    by CeeCee Collins

    Lately, I have been hearing a lot about empathy in the workplace and the importance its role has in a business’s success.

    The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance is part of another organization in Ohio called the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA). Basically, they take many chambers and pull them together to provide additional benefits to the chamber’s members. This organization is optional. One of the largest benefits SOCA provides is affordable health insurance to small to medium sized businesses through their Anthem plan. I do know that it is a comprehensive health plan and businesses can join at different levels of coverage…this is where I hand it over to the brokers as I do not handle health insurance.

    I mentioned the Health insurance plan to give you an idea of the types of programs SOCA brings to the table, I believe they have close to 14 different benefits including: BWC coverage, credit card processing, clean energy program, legal shield, HR Business Advisors, 401 K plans, shipping plans, certificate of origin, payroll programs, a student debt to build wealth program and last but not least a program to build empathy in the workplace.

    One may think that you listen to employees and treat them well, but the fact is everyone is different. You may have a student right out of college that is money driven or an almost retired employee that simply comes to the office to fill their day. Regardless, part of being a good leader is truly being empathetic to each of your employees. You may wonder why empathy is so important to your business success. It ties in with retention. Most of us spend the majority of our waking hours/days at work. When we fully understand or feel understood that creates a more relaxed productive work environment. That environment is obviously good for business and your employees want to stay around. Empathy is the key to building a strong culture!

    You may believe you listen to your employees, but read this article or reach out to SOCA for this science-based learning program.

    We can connect you and they will provide training to all of your employees. I promise it will help. Many of us think we’re good listeners but empathy goes beyond just listening, it’s action in the workplace.

    For all of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance programs, check out this website.

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    CeeCee Collins is President of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance.

    She was born and raised in Beavercreek, Ohio, CeeCee Collins attended Carroll High School and has been a swimmer her entire life. She received her undergraduate degree at Xavier University where she also participated on the swim team for four years. She graduated from college in 1989 and began working at USA Today Newspaper as a Regional Marketing Manager. After marrying James Collins IV, they moved to Tampa, FL where she worked for the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA for 6 years as an Executive Director.

    CeeCee and her family moved back to the tri-state area after her second child’s birth. She continued to work for the Greater Cincinnati YMCA for 10 years part-time. CeeCee then pursued full-time work and became the Development Director at Ohio Valley Voices for 6 years. Throughout her years at the YMCA and Ohio Valley Voices she was active in the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance (formerly the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce). She became the President of the Chamber in 2013.

    CeeCee continues to enjoy working at the chamber and keeping up with her three children.  She and Jim live in Miami Township.