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  • New features coming to Loveland dog park

    New features coming to Loveland dog park

    Illustration by the City of Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – City Hall has announced that new benches and an agility course are coming to the Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park.

    The expected installation is in late August.

    These amenities are being purchased from the sale of items from Public Works sale of outdated equipment, vehicles, etc., according to the City Administration.

    About the Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park

    The approximately two-acre dog park is located at the rear of Kiwanis Park on Wall Street. The dog park is adjacent to the ballfield. The park is entirely fenced and features benches for seating.

    The dog park is dedicated to all K9s and their handlers who serve the Loveland community and the Greater Cincinnati area, thanks to The Matt Haverkamp Foundation. Since 2007, the city has worked with The Matt Haverkamp Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) established in remembrance of Golf Manor Police K9 handler Matt Haverkamp. The Foundation provides K9 officers to police agencies around the Tri-State.

    The dog park opened in Spring 2022 as a result of resident suggestions to the city’s Recreation Board. The Board moved the project forward with the help of a group of local high school seniors from Tigers Inc., Loveland High School’s nonprofit organization for students with business skill interests.

    In 2023, a small dog area and a water source were added to the park.

    Dog Park Rules:
    1. Use park at your own risk.
    2. Owners are legally responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) at all times.
    3. Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the park.
    4. Dog waste must be cleaned up by owners immediately.
    5. Owners must be within the dog park and supervising their dog with leash readily available.
    6. Dog handlers must be at least 16 years of age.
    7. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.
    8. Aggressive dogs must be removed immediately.
    9. Dog should be under voice control.
    10. Prohibited: Human food, dog food, dog treats, glass containers, dogs in heat, sick dogs, aggressive dogs, puppies (under 4 months old).

  • May Festival: Call to singers

    May Festival: Call to singers

    Singers in the May Festival come from diverse neighborhoods across the Cincinnati region. They are your friends, neighbors, and colleagues, working in a variety of industries from healthcare to education to supply chain logistics.

    Let’s hear your beautiful voice.

    Love music and like to sing? This is for you. Below you’ll find information on auditioning for the May Festival Chorus and May Festival Youth Chorus.

    Register to audition for the May Festival!

    Auditions are typically held in January and August of each year, but we are always eager to hear from interested singers. Fill out the appropriate form below to submit your interest in auditioning. Questions? Please reach out to ChorusManager@mayfestival.com.

  • Air Quality Alert has been extended into Saturday

    Air Quality Alert has been extended into Saturday

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range on the Air Quality Index (AQI). 

    Saturday, Aug 5 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Ozone

     

    This level of Ozone can be harmful to children, seniors, adults who are active outdoors (such as manual laborers), and people with heart disease, lung disease (such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis), or diabetes.

    On Air Quality Alert days, everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking the following actions:

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike, or walk instead of drive.
    • Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap.
    • Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.
    • Combine trips or eliminating unnecessary vehicle trips.
    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes.
    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings.
    • Suspend use of fire pits, campfires and charcoal grills on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Conserve electricity by turning out lights and unplugging unused appliances and electronics.
  • [Video] Bill Kraimer & Mike Lieser perform at the Wicked Pickle on the Loveland Bike Trail

    [Video] Bill Kraimer & Mike Lieser perform at the Wicked Pickle on the Loveland Bike Trail

    Loveland, Ohio – On Thursday evening, Bill Kraimer was doing his waltz along the Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Downtown Loveland. The music from Mike Lieser performing at the Wicked Pickle caught his ear so he went on up and rollerdanced to a Lieser tune.

    The very definition of impromptu.

    Both artists regularly entertain downtown, however, this was the first time together. Mike lives in Lebanon and Bill lives in Mason.

    This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video was published in August of last year when Bill and his wife Valerie were rollerdancing under the Town Clock.

    Meet Valerie and Bill Kraimer

    Mike Lieser on FaceBook

     

  • [Video Interview] Jane Gonzales and Patty Lawrence talk about reproductive and voting rights ballot issues

    [Video Interview] Jane Gonzales and Patty Lawrence talk about reproductive and voting rights ballot issues

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Jane Gonzales from Loveland and Patty Lawrence from Miami Township sat with me this morning in the LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV studio to talk about current politics and the activities they have been engaged in in recent months in the community.

    Both have circulated petitions to place a constitutional amendment on the Ohio ballot that they say if passed would protect women’s reproductive rights and health. The petitions they asked local residents to sign were earlier in the week delivered to the Ohio Secretary of State where it will be determined if the petitions contain enough valid signatures to place the amendment before voters in the November general election. (Ohio abortion rights supporters submit signatures for November ballot)

    After Ohio citizens began collecting signatures, the Ohio legislature passed their own legislation, Issue 1, which will be before voters in a special election in August that directly affects the amendment both Lawrence and Gonzales have collected signatures for. 

    Issue 1 will be the only issue on the August special election ballot.

     

  • Save this date for Loveland Legacy Foundation Signature Event

    Save this date for Loveland Legacy Foundation Signature Event

    WHEN

    September 9th, 2023

    6:30 PM – 11 PM

    WHERE

    The Landing Event Center
    119 Karl Brown Way
    Loveland, OH 45140

    Registration

    An evening of fellowship, fundraising and community!

    For five years the Loveland Legacy Foundation has provided support to those in crisis, area organizations, and businesses in need.

    Our mission is 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”.

    Join with friends from Loveland and neighboring communities for a night of celebration!  Begin your evening with a Happy Hour beverage at one of Loveland’s local establishments.  A shuttle will be available to pick you up at the clock tower in Historic Downtown Loveland, and take you to the event.

    The evening gala will include: Indoor/Outdoor open bars, an excellent ‘Taste of Loveland’ station-style dinner & dessert, music & dancing, $20 mystery wine pull, and a “Red Hot” Raffle with limited ticket quantities for fabulous prizes valued between $600-$1200!  Also, sign-up to become a Recurring Donor and receive your choice of Thank You gifts!

    Be sure to wear your best Loveland red couture!

    All proceeds go to the Loveland Legacy Foundation to support Loveland and area communities!

    Subscribe to the e-mail list to receive updates about this Loveland Legacy Foundation Signature Event and follow them on Facebook.

    ABOUT the Loveland Legacy Foundation

    The Loveland Legacy Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization with its purpose is to improve the community of Loveland, OH. The organization was created out of the generosity of members of the Loveland community and businesses that responded to the fire that devastated the downtown area. The affected business owners who received this financial support, in turn, agreed to start this foundation to “pay it forward” and provide a resource that leaves a lasting legacy in the community. The organization will represent a wide variety of ideas, interests, initiatives and needs identified by those engaged who have united in a common purpose – the betterment of Loveland, OH, now and in the future.

     

  • Fallis Road to close August 9 through August 15

    Fallis Road to close August 9 through August 15

    Symmes Township, Ohio – From August 9 through August 15, Hamilton County will be replacing an existing bridge wingwall at 10624 Fallis Road between Riveroaks Drive and Betty Ray Drive.

    This requires the closure of Fallis Road.

    The detour route will be Rich Road – West Loveland Avenue – Wall Street – Fallis Road and vice versa.

  • Air Quality Alert has been declared for Loveland on Friday

    Air Quality Alert has been declared for Loveland on Friday

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range on the Air Quality Index (AQI). 

    Friday, Aug 4: 108 AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Ozone

     

    This level of Ozone can be harmful to children, seniors, adults who are active outdoors (such as manual laborers), and people with heart disease, lung disease (such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis), or diabetes.

    On Air Quality Alert days, everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking the following actions:

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike, or walk instead of drive.
    • Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap.
    • Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.
    • Combine trips or eliminating unnecessary vehicle trips.
    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes.
    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings.
    • Suspend use of fire pits, campfires and charcoal grills on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Conserve electricity by turning out lights and unplugging unused appliances and electronics.
  • Loveland Art Festival on September 2

    Loveland Art Festival on September 2

    Loveland, Ohio – Save the date for the Loveland Art Festival that takes place on September 2nd.

    11 AM until 4 PM

    ​119 Harrison Ave, Loveland, OH 45140

    Visit the “Artists” page to learn about each artist – and all the great items that will be available for purchase. 

     

  • [Photos] “Road to Health: Health & Wellness Expo”

    [Photos] “Road to Health: Health & Wellness Expo”

    Loveland, Ohio – Aptly named for an event held on the paved, Loveland Bike Trail, was the “Road to Health: Health & Wellness Expo” put on by the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance last Saturday.

    The rain and thunder broke just in time for a beautiful sunny morning.

    Here are some photos from the event.