Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Dairy Whip will close for the season this Sunday, September 24.
ABOUT LDW
A family-owned business offering a wide variety of desserts. Teresa (Flint) Morgan (current owner) got her start at age 11 by bagging hamburgers for her parents, Marian & Jim Flint, which owned the Dairy Whip from 1972 through 1986. We no longer serves food as the “Fifth Wheel Hamburgers“ which was popular in the 70s, however, we are still known for our creamy soft serve ice cream.
We use a high quality soft serve mix and only quality products. While offering the usual vanilla, chocolate and twist cones (with eyes for kids) which can be topped with sprinkles or chocolate/cherry/cake batter dip top, we also offer eight other flavors like Blue Moon, Dreamsicle, Cake Batter. Some of our specialties are Parfay’s and Cyclones with a variety of candy toppings.
Loveland, Ohio – “Better Blend is inspiring a healthier lifestyle — one Blend, Bowl, and community at a time.” Better Blend’s mission statement couldn’t ring more true as the newest food spot to hit Downtown Loveland prides itself on providing nutritious and delicious options, fast and friendly service, and making sure that everyone in the community gets the most out of their day.
Founded in 2018 by former University of Kentucky rugby player Isaac Hamlin, Better Blend offers a variety of Blends (smoothies) and Bowls (smoothie in a bowl) that are jam packed with clean ingredients. Each Blend starts with a base of clean protein and includes naturally occurring BCAAs and glutamine, organic greens, oat powder, flax seed, and vitamin matrix. The Blends come in 4 different categories Original, Basic, Barista (coffee is added), and Bulk (includes a premium mass-gainer protein. Each Blend offers a variety of “dessert-like” flavors and combinations like Apple Jacks, Banana Caramel Cheesecake, Blueberry Cake Donut, Brownie Batter, Lean N’ Green, Cinnamon Roll, Pineapple Dole Whip, Strawberry Shortcake, Java Chip, Salted Caramel, White Chocolate Mocha, Tropical Vibe, Strawberry Lemonade, Green Goddess, Strawberry Banapple, Banana Split, The Funky Monkey, and Banana Nut Muffin.
The Better Blend Bowls are similar to the Blends but are instead layered into a bowl starting with a “fresh, fruity, and blended up to a sorbet-like” base. You can customize the Bowl with Better Blend’s large selection of nutritious toppings such as strawberries, bananas, blueberries, granola, coconut chips, honey, cinnamon, pecans, peanut butter, chia seeds, flax seeds, and cacao nibs.
Hungry yet? Just looking over the online menu made my mouth water so naturally “Cassie the Food Guru” had to go check out the latest vegetarian and vegan friendly food spot! Franchise owner, Brent, and manager of two Better Blend locations, Chris, invited me to take the first look at Better Blend Loveland before opening day. In my all-new interview, you will learn all about the Better Blend story and how the franchise has grown from one shop to six shops with four more on the way! Watch my latest Cassie the Food Guru interview featuring Brent and Chris from Better Blend below!
Better Blend Loveland is officially open for business every day from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. beginning on Monday, September 18. The official grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, September 30th. During the grand opening, Better Blend will be giving away $2,500 in cash and prizes including two FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United tickets, Apple Airpod Pros, two Bengals vs. Texans tickets, Custom Better Blend Yeti cooler, 15 gift cards from Loveland local businesses, and $1,000 in cash. To enter the grand opening raffle click here!
Make sure you’re up to date on all the latest Better Blend news, rewards, and specials by downloading the Better Blend App on the App Store or Google Play.
Better Blend Loveland is located at 201 W Loveland Ave. right along the Loveland Bike Trail.
Columnist Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year. She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.
Loveland, Ohio – This morning the Loveland/Symmes Fire Department dispatched Rescue 61 and Quint 63 to the Loveland Dairy Whip after a rumpke truck had overturned. The Department reports that their crews extricated the driver from the truck with no injuries reported.
David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – “Loveland Legacy Foundation’s Dinner en Rouge continues to get bigger and better. We appreciate all those who participated and made it such a great event. The money we raised will go a long way to help our neighbors in need. As usual, we experienced outstanding support from the Loveland community. Time and time again it’s proven that Loveland is a special place,” said Sue Peterson the Chair of the 2023 Dinner en Rouge. “We are still putting together final receipts, but we will be somewhere between $20,000 and $21,000. A big jump from last year when we raised $13,600.”
The event was the Loveland Legacy Foundation’s Dinner en Rouge last Saturday at The Landing Event Center in Historic Downtown Loveland. It was, “An evening of fellowship, fundraising, and community!” Guests were invited to wear their best “Loveland red couture”, enjoy a fabulous meal, and dance.
For five years the Loveland Legacy Foundation has provided support to those in crisis, area organizations, and businesses in need with the mission to “Improve the community through an action-based culture, engaging with organizations sharing a common vision, connecting needs to solutions.”
In other words, to “Keep Our Communities STRONG”.
Twenty-four-year-old Loveland resident, Maddie Fedder was given special recognition for her contribution to the Dinner en Rouge and her personal fundraising to provide the complete companion dog training that is so absolutely necessary for Maddie’s health. Read more about Maddie and how you can help her.
This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is of the sights, guests, and festivities of the 2023 Dinner en Rouge. The emcee is Brian Garry.
Here is the video shown during the dinner that celebrates all the Loveland Legacy Foundation does for our community produced by Tiger’s INC.
Here is the list of a limited raffle, with only 60 tickets sold for six fabulous prizes worth $600 – $1,200.
Beautiful Overnight in Historic Downtown Loveland
This prize includes an Overnight stay at The Loveland Lofts, a couple’s massage at Loveland Massage Center, a bottle of sparkling wine with two crystal flutes, a box of chocolates from Loveland Sweets, $100 gift card for dinner at Tano’s Bistro, and $25 gift card for breakfast at Hometown Café.
Steak & Bourbon Barrel
A beautiful oak brown whiskey barrel containing a $250 gift card to Tony’s of Cincinnati plus an assortment of different bourbons including Wellers, Woodford, specialty bottle donated by Bishop’s Quarter, Angels Envy and several others. The barrel will also have all your bourbon accessories and a beautiful Loveland door hanger for your front door!
Dinner by Tano Catering, Executive Chef / Owner Operator of Tano Bistro
Enjoy a 3-Course Dinner for Eight, Prepared in Your Home, by Chef Tano; Wine included
(Date must be mutually agreed upon, 3 weeks in advance; “Blackout dates” the months of December and September 2024)
Loveland Restaurants Extravaganza
Enjoy dining at our popular Loveland restaurants with ‘High Value’ Gift Certificates to Rodi Italian, Paxton’s Grill, Ramsey’s Trailside, Bishop’s Quarter, The Works Brick Oven, The Wicked Pickle, Tahona Kitchen, and Tano’s Bistro.
French Kande Jewelry Ensemble
This special selection by Alley Boutique includes three lovely 24K Gold and Austrian Crystal pieces, including a Bangle Bracelet with clear crystals, Earrings/Huggies with clear crystals, and adjustable Necklace with Sterling Petite Chain, Marmonde Bezel with Swarovski cabs, and Heart Medallion.
Family Meal Prep Session with All the Ingredients at The 1859 Historic Loveland Chapel
Private meal prepping class with Leah Moss, owner of All the Ingredients at The 1859 Historic Loveland Chapel. Learn about family meal prep and cooking, in this beautiful space. Each participant will prepare three meals and will learn tips and tricks to shop and cook more efficiently! Three hour class (Monday – Thursday); Available for six participants; Prepare three meals that serve four people; Expires September, 2024.
Raffle prizes were drawn at the Dinner en Rouge 2023 event.
The Dinner en Rouge Committee
Cee Cee Collins
Becky Giver
Martha Hadley
Jane Lee
Laura Padgett
Dan Peterson
Sue Peterson
Ann Schnure
Debby Walker
And our emcee Brian Garry
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Loveland, Ohio – There is a bit of deja vu about this award-winning duo. They both won VIEWPOINT awards in 2021. Tom Post and Monica Achberger are artists with studios in the Artists Studios on Main in the West Loveland Historic District.
The VIEWPOINT Awards is a national juried exhibition and was held this year at the Eisele Gallery in the Village of Mariemont.
On Friday Post and Achberger received new recognition at this year’s Cincinnati Art Club’s annual Viewpoint exhibition.
Tom Post won the OKI AWARD OF EXCELLENCE” for “At Peace” an oil on canvas. “The First Lady of Freedom”Monica Achberger and her painting “The First Lady of Freedom”2021 Awards for Tom Post and Monica Achberger
All photos provided by Johanna C. Kremer
If you are unfamiliar with the Cincinnati Art Club’s VIEWPOINT exhibition, below are some ‘fun facts”:
The Cincinnati Art Club has annually hosted the VIEWPOINT Exhibition since 1968.
VIEWPOINT originated as an open juried art show to display the diversity of work created within the Greater Cincinnati arts community.
The show now encompasses works from within the US and around the world. It is the longest, continuous, annual, open juried art exhibit in the Southwestern Ohio area.
Originally held in CAC’s Herman & Bessie Wessel Gallery, it is now displayed in Eisele Gallery, one of the many outstanding commercial galleries in the Cincinnati area.
VIEWPOINT showcases the highest quality of work, regardless of the school or classification of art. All media are welcomed, including oils, watercolor, acrylics, sculpture, pastel, drawing, prints, collage, and mixed media.
VIEWPOINT is Open to the Public from September 8-30; Tuesday – Friday, 10 AM-5 PM; Saturday, 10 AM-3 PM; or by appointment:
Loveland, Ohio – Hey there Loveland! Not sure if everyone has heard the news but Loveland High School has gotten a new principal for the 2023-2024 school year. I decided we needed to get a little interview with Mr. David Spencer and see what he is all about, don’t you agree?
I interviewed Mr.Spencer along with our superintendent Mr. Mike Broadwater in an effort to welcome him to the community and to get to know him. Before we get to the interview, here are a few things that were discussed.
I asked Mr. Spencer about his background, where he grew up, how he got into teaching, and basic questions you would ask when getting to know someone. I also touched base with Mr. Broadwater about what changes there were going to be at the Loveland Schools after the Levy passed this last May.
Below is the video interview! Press play and get to know all the details regarding new changes and the new principal.
“Best Short Story” award winner Mahi Sheth knows a thing or two about writing! Mahi is a creative writer whose favorite part about writing is the way words come together to form a story. In Mahi’s downtime, she loves to read and dance. Mahi is a Junior at William Mason High School.
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 Annual Awards Dinner is an evening for all area businesses to come together and celebrate their successes and community contributions.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW LIVE! Nominate a Business you love, one that is deserving of one of our 12 categories, or one you own or work for! Nominations are due October 7, 2023.
Over the past few years one of the topics the chamber has continued to share is, How to Build your Own Brand. This is a subject that continues to come up almost weekly as I meet with new and veteran business owners. It’s something that took me some time to truly understand myself when I first started working with the chamber.
Our Board of Directors encouraged me to build the chambers brand. Stick to the mission of helping and advocating for businesses but build WHO we are. A lot of people aren’t sure what a chamber does or represents. I always explain that when meeting with business owners. Our job is to help THEM (the business owners) succeed. How each chamber decides to accomplish that may look different based on the types of businesses they serve.
I also believe building your brand may look different based on the type of business and where the business is in their lifecycle. Are you new, or have been around for a while, but are a new owner? I’m thinking of the Railroad Barber Shop-they have a new owner who is doing an amazing job of building his brand by giving back to the community and getting involved. If you need ideas of how to build your brand, check out this article. I’m also always happy to meet and have many ideas.
Some people get humble and embarrassed on some of the ideas of building their brand. I tell them get out there, get involved, be in the parade with a big sign. Once I share with them that it truly isn’t about them, it’s about helping their business succeed. It seems to come together, and they understand they have to market and share how they are the best at what they do.
I’ve also included an article on the recent Barbie movie. It’s been so fun to watch Mattel market the movie and continue to build their brand. I grew up with Barbie, but I have a feeling with many changes in developments since the 1950’s that it was time for a Barbie makeover. The movie definitely accomplished that and I’m sure that doll sales have exploded once again!
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.
“I hope to create a Student Organize Service – The goal of this SOS group would be accomplished in many ways. Members could visit local historical sights, which are mainly centered around the Civil War here in Cincinnati and and northern Kentucky, and museums, such as the Underground Railroad Freedom Center, to learn more about our history from experts and then come back and share that information with the student body through presentations, posters, videos, etc. Another way is educating the school about specific moments in our history on the days they occurred and connecting that to today and the impact it’s had on our lives now. The group could also help with the middle school history club to provide them with more opportunities and knowledge so that their love and knowledge of history can grow even deeper. My dad inspired and nurtured my love for it.” – Addison Anderson
Washington, D.C. – In the heat of summer, students enjoy the splendors of the season before returning to the classroom. But for the student leaders that make up the American Battlefield Trust’s 2022-2023 Youth Leadership Team (YLT), this time is also treasured due to the completion of capstone projects that highlight battlefield preservation, education, or visitation. As the final element in completing the YLT experience, the capstone project took many forms across the robust team of young battlefield preservationists.
Through the Youth Leadership Team program, the Trust challenges young minds to seek out adventure, creativity, an expanded network, and a greater understanding of both the American past and the present-day efforts to preserve it. The capstone project component presents an ideal opportunity for participants to check off each of these boxes while gaining new skills and engaging with their communities. Through the generosity of the Pipkin Charitable Foundation, team members receive a stipend to serve as project seed money.
Each student leader tuned in to their interests and surroundings during the capstone component of the Youth Leadership Team experience. And, over the course of their months-long involvement in the program, they developed an appreciation for historic preservation that will extend far past their roles with the American Battlefield Trust. YLT member Addison Anderson claimed that she came out of the experience with “advice from awesome mentors, strong friendships that will last for years to come, and some of the best memories of [her] life.”
Addison Anderson from Loveland, Ohio
Addison Anderson, Loveland, Ohio
“Even though the land the Trust protects hosted battles fought generations ago, lives in these communities are still impacted by the history surrounding them, inspiring new leaders and change-makers,” said Anderson. The young history enthusiast launched a service group through her Ohio high school called “Living History,” which is dedicated to supporting local historic sites through acts of volunteerism and educational programming. The group has already visited a handful of sites.
Ana Kangsumrith, Fairhope, Ala.
“Historic preservation is not just for me or for those who have a passion for history, but for the youth of Alabama, who need the chance to see history come alive,” said Kangsumrith. A creative soul, Kangsumrith made an oil painting of a Union artillery battery at Fort Blakeley — a Civil War site in her community and a location to which the Trust has preserved approximately 126 acres. She donated this painting to the Fairhope Museum of History for display. But Kangsumrith didn’t stop there — she also led the charge in developing a historical debate simulation, centered on the American Continental Congress leading up to the Revolutionary War, at her high school.
Colin Shen, Houston, Texas
“Without battlefields, America’s journey will be forgotten, and the voices of ordinary soldiers will be lost,” said Shen. As a proponent of elevating lesser-known voices in history, he created an array of artworks with his subjects being figures that have often lingered on the periphery of Revolutionary War history, including Betsy Ross.
Colter Sienkiewicz, Livingston, Mont.
“The YLT experience offered me an opportunity to take a deep dive into something that interests me, learn more about the Trust’s work preserving our rich history, and contribute to the Trust’s mission,” said Sienkiewicz. The Montanan zoned in on U.S. maritime battlefields for his capstone project, identifying threats they face and reporting on how the public can help preserve and interpret the land and sea they encompass.
Other members of the 2022-2023 Youth Leadership Team include: Jacob L.T. Bates, of Stonington, Conn.; Ella Dieterlen, Dillsboro, Ind.; David Mackowski, Georgetown, Texas; Grace Schroeder, Portland, Ore.; and Sriya Tallapragada, of New Providence, N.J.
The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to preserving America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today. The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization has protected more than 57,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War. Learn more at www.battlefields.org.
Meet the YLT
The American Battlefield Trust Youth Leadership Team (YLT) is a rotating group of 10 young people, aged 15-18, who will serve as the youth face and voice of the American Battlefield Trust. YLT members are selected every year to participate in Lobby Day; create preservation, education, or visitation projects in their local communities; and attend our annual conference.
By supporting this group of motivated young leaders, we hope to create a ripple effect for battlefield preservation, visitation, history education in our nation. Our goal is for young people to connect and empower each other to create change within their own schools and communities.
The American Battlefield Trust Youth Leadership Team is supported by the generous contributions of the Pipkin Charitable Foundation.
“CeeCee Collins from the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance tells us all about the mission of the Chamber, upcoming events, and how they’re working to connect area business owners.”
Columnist Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at 
Twenty-four-year-old Loveland resident, Maddie Fedder was given special recognition for her contribution to the Dinner en Rouge and her personal fundraising to provide the complete companion dog training that is so absolutely necessary for Maddie’s health. Read more about 
by Mahi Sheth
The Annual Awards Dinner is an evening for all area businesses to come together and celebrate their successes and community contributions.
CeeCee Collins is President of the 
Washington, D.C. – In the heat of summer, students enjoy the splendors of the season before returning to the classroom. But for the student leaders that make up the 
