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  • [VIDEO] Loveland parents and children rally on Col. Thomas Paxton bridge for fair school funding

    [VIDEO] Loveland parents and children rally on Col. Thomas Paxton bridge for fair school funding

    Loveland, Ohio – Becca Moates and Cindy Daumeyer were on Loveland’s Col. Thomas Paxton bridge Wednesday evening along with many supports to send a message to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and State legislators. The message was to urge the lawmakers to fully fund Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP) for public schools. They say that if the plan isn’t fully funded, the Loveland City School District may lose $2.5 million over the next five years. The FSFP is commonly referred to as the Cupp-Patterson plan. Backers are urging the full completion of its phase-in.

    Scott DiMauro, president of the Ohio Education Association, pointed out the potential effect on public schools, which he said serve 95% of Ohio students. He told the Public News Service in late March, “The governor has proposed a budget that would cut public schools by over $100 million, while at the same time increasing funding for vouchers for private schools and charter schools by $500 million. We know that is just absolutely unfair.”

    Becca Moates said on March 18 in a guest column published in Loveland Magazine, “The current budget proposal from Governor DeWine leads to lost funds for Loveland schools which will undoubtedly lead to additional revenue requests from the school district. Let’s continue to build the unity we have as community members to support the students who are the heart of our vibrant community.”

    In 2021, Governor DeWine signed the Fair School Funding Plan, which was supposed to be implemented three phases to support public school funding in Ohio. Over 90% of children in the State attend public schools. Only 66.67% of the planned funding levels have been implemented. The phase-in was set to reach full funding by fiscal year 2027. Once fully phased in, the FSFP is supposed to provide constitutionally appropriate funding levels for traditional school districts, Career Tech Centers, and Education Service Centers.

    Moates also said in her column, “It is time for our legislators to hear from all of us. We need Governor DeWine to endorse a bill that benefits our schools. We need to come together. Write letters, call legislators, and call the Governor.”

    DiMauro said that he worries such major shifts in funding could lead to larger class sizes and reduced services in public schools, placing additional burdens on local taxpayers to fill the gaps. He emphasized now is the time for Ohioans who are concerned about the issue and how it might affect their communities to contact their representatives in Columbus.

    Provided by Loveland Schools

    Who To Contact

    Download the list or click below PDF to enlarge.

    What to Say?

    Here are Moates’ suggestions for what to include in your phone calls, emails, and letters to state lawmakers:

    • Your name
    • Your role (parent, student, staff member, community member) in the Loveland City School District.
    • Your story (explain why you support Loveland City Schools, your family’s experience with Loveland City Schools, and why you are concerned about funding cuts for our district. Make it clear that decisions about funding impact children and communities.)
    • Your request (for example: protect the “guarantee” because reducing it would hurt funding for our district, fully implement the Fair School Funding Plan with updated inputs, and increase the state share minimum to 20%)
    • Your appreciation (thank them for their work in Columbus and their attention to this issue that is important to you and our community.)

    We suggest you write an email message to lawmaker, then use that message as a script for a phone call. The message can then be printed and mailed to lawmakers for an additional contact point.

    Read the Loveland District’s Lobbying Request.

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    Debate intensifies over major cuts to Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan

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    Becca Moates: Current Governor DeWine budget proposal undoubtedly leads to additional Loveland levy

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  • 2025 Ohio Chamber Childcare Policy Summit releases study on direct financial impact of insufficient childcare

    2025 Ohio Chamber Childcare Policy Summit releases study on direct financial impact of insufficient childcare

    Loveland, Ohio – At its 2025 Ohio Childcare Policy Summit the Ohio Chamber unveiled the “Untapped Potential: Ohio” economic report, a study that assesses the direct financial impact of insufficient childcare coverage on the state’s economy, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Groundwork Ohio.

    The study found that childcare is a severe economic barrier in Ohio. The state’s childcare gap drives parents out of the workforce, reduces tax revenue for the state and puts undue strain on households. An estimate of the direct financial impact of insufficient childcare coverage revealed $5.48 billion in lost economic activity for Ohio each year.

    “Access to quality, affordable childcare is both a short-term, urgent priority and a long-term goal,” said Aaron Merchen, Executive Director of Early Childhood Education Policy and Programs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. “These reports outline a challenge for states but also an opportunity.”

    Ohio is the fourteenth state for which the U.S. Chamber Foundation has released an “Untapped Potential” study. The findings are based on results from a statewide survey of households with children under 6 who are not yet in kindergarten.

    Ohio ranks 30th in labor participation relative to other states, and the study’s findings indicate that many parents have been forced to or may soon be forced to stop working without adequate childcare options. In fact, 70% of parents of young children in Ohio missed work or class in the past three months for childcare-related reasons, and 33% of parents that experienced disruptions to their employment in the past year reported leaving the workforce as a direct result of issues with childcare.

    “Ohio is growing every day,” said Ohio Chamber President & CEO Steve Stivers. “We keep bringing in new projects and job opportunities, but we’re not keeping up on creating new childcare options for the people we’re attracting — or even the families we already have here. We’re leaving a lot on the table if we don’t properly address that challenge.”

    The price of childcare is also a significant obstacle for many Ohioans. On average, Ohio families spend $572 per month on childcare, and 58% of surveyed parents stated that they selected their current childcare arrangement primarily for financial reasons. However, 96% of parents believe that health and safety is the most important factor when choosing childcare.

    The study concludes that access to childcare has a sizable impact on parents’ career development and potential and urges legislators and business leaders to thoughtfully consider measures that can alleviate existing childcare issues. It also poses a final question: “What could Ohio’s parents and leaders do with an additional $5.48 billion each year?”

    The full study is below.

    The Ohio Chamber is the state’s leading business advocate and represents thousands of companies that do business in Ohio. Our mission is to aggressively champion free enterprise, economic competitiveness and growth for the benefit of all Ohioans.

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  • Latest weather advisories

    Latest weather advisories

    Little Miami River level prediction for South Lebanon

    Loveland, Ohio – The National Weather Service in Wilmington says a tornado outbreak is expected today and tonight from parts of the lower Mississippi Valley into the Mid-South and lower Ohio Valley. Numerous tornadoes, along with multiple long-track EF3+ tornadoes, appear likely. A multi-day, potentially historic heavy rainfall event may produce catastrophic and life-threatening flooding today through Saturday from the Ozarks into the Ohio River Valley.

    For Loveland:

    • WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
• FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING
• Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

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    WCPO: The Tri-State is under a FLOOD WATCH starting this evening through Sunday morning. 4-8 inches of rainfall is possible. Expect to see creeks, streams, and rivers rising, some potentially quickly. Flash flooding cannot be ruled out at times, either. Stay weather-aware if you live along those waterways, and be ready to reach higher ground. Showers and storms will arrive in southeast Indiana around 9-10 p.m. The line will then move toward the Cincinnati metro area and the heart of the Tri-State between 10 p.m. and midnight. This is when we’ll see most of our severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings. The line of storms will continue pushing east of I-75 between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., still producing severe storms. The threat of severe weather will end before the morning drive.

    Local 12: Strong to Severe Storms likely. Heavy rain takes over into Thursday AM. A Flood Watch has been issued from Wednesday evening through Sunday morning. During this time, waves of heavy rain and storms are expected and some places could pick up 5″ or more of rainfall resulting in flooding.

    Fox19: The Tri-State is under an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) for severe storms, flooding rain, and powerful winds on Wednesday.

    WLWT: By Thursday morning, 2-3 inches of rain will have fallen in some communities, which leads to a flash flooding potential. Totals will be around 5-8+ inches. The heaviest rain bands could also come overnight.

  • Hamilton Township, Loveland, and Goshen Township rate high as safest communities in Ohio

    Hamilton Township, Loveland, and Goshen Township rate high as safest communities in Ohio

    Loveland, Ohio – Safewise which sells home security systems, crunched the numbers on crime rates across Ohio. The rankings are based on the number of reported violent crimes and property crimes per 1,000 people in each community.

    Hamilton Township in Warren County was rated #5 with Loveland coming in at #14 as the safest community in Ohio. Goshen Township was rated #20.

    The City of Loveland said on their FaceBook page, “This achievement is a team effort, highlighting the strong partnership between the Loveland Police Department and our great citizens, who look out for one another and report suspicious activity. We also want to give a shoutout to our neighboring jurisdictions that also made the list—Hamilton Township Police Department and Goshen Township Police Department. Our communities were the only ones in the region to rank among the top 20 safest cities in Ohio!”

    The Goshen Township Police Department said on their FaceBook page, “Proud to announce that Goshen Township has been ranked as the 18th safest city in Ohio for 2025 by SafeWise! Out of 175 communities evaluated, our low crime rate stands out.”

    Hamilton Township Police Chief Scott Hughes said, “Our officers’ daily commitment makes this possible—thank you. Residents play a key part by staying vigilant and connected, while local leaders, businesses, and strong school districts keep our township thriving. With violent crime at just 0.4 per 1,000, we’re well below state averages. This means safer streets for families, a welcoming home for newcomers, and a strong foundation for local commerce and education.

    Safewise relies on voluntary, self-reported information that cities and jurisdictions across the country report through the FBI Summary Reporting System (SRS) and National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). For their 2025 reporting year, the most recent FBI data was released in October 2024 for crimes reported in 2023.

  • National Weather Service is predicting significant storm and flooding

    National Weather Service is predicting significant storm and flooding

    Loveland, Ohio – The National Weather Service is reporting that a significant storm will track across the central U.S. and into the Great Lakes through Thursday. Heavy snow and blowing snow is expected from the northern Plains into the Upper Midwest. Further south, severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains into the Midwest as well as a multi-day excessive rain and flooding event Wednesday through Saturday from the Ozarks into the Ohio Valley.

    A Flood Watch has been issued for Loveland

    FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING
    "People in the watch area, especially those living in areas prone to
flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding develop."

    WCPO reports that our region could see 4-8″ of rainfall in total.

    Local 12 says a Flood Watch has been issued from Wednesday evening through Sunday morning. During this time, waves of heavy rain and storms are expected and some places could pick up 5″ or more of rainfall resulting in flooding.

    The Fox 19 Weather Team says anywhere from three to six inches of rain could fall.

    WLWT predicts significant rainfall projected with 5-8+ inches by the weekend.

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    noaa.gov provides Little Miami River level information from Milford that is convenient to view.

    Historic Crests for Little Miami River in Milford

    1. 30.50 ft on 03-27-1913
    2. 27.30 ft on 01-22-1959
    3. 21.81 ft on 07-18-2001
    4. 21.69 ft on 04-16-1998
    5. 21.28 ft on 03-19-2008

     

    Recent Crests for Little Miami River in Milford

    1. 19.65 ft on 02-18-2022 (P)
    2. 18.27 ft on 06-19-2021 (P)
    3. 19.65 ft on 05-19-2020 (P)
    4. 18.00 ft on 04-20-2019
    5. 17.65 ft on 03-31-2019
    6. 18.45 ft on 02-08-2019
    7. 17.38 ft on 02-06-2019
    8. 18.00 ft on 04-03-2018
    9. 20.43 ft on 02-25-2018
    10. 18.56 ft on 11-06-2017
    11. 19.91 ft on 03-01-2017
    12. 19.35 ft on 05-02-2012
    13. 19.13 ft on 12-06-2011
    14. 17.87 ft on 04-19-2011
    15. 21.28 ft on 03-19-2008
    16. 17.07 ft on 03-02-2007
    17. 17.88 ft on 03-28-2005
    18. 19.10 ft on 01-06-2005
    19. 20.62 ft on 01-05-2004
    20. 17.10 ft on 09-03-2003
    21. 17.29 ft on 06-06-2002
    22. 21.81 ft on 07-18-2001
    23. 18.20 ft on 02-18-2000
    24. 17.50 ft on 02-14-2000
    25. 17.40 ft on 01-04-2000
    26. 21.69 ft on 04-16-1998
    27. 19.33 ft on 06-01-1997
    28. 19.30 ft on 05-11-1996
    29. 17.17 ft on 04-29-1996
    30. 17.89 ft on 05-18-1995
    31. 19.30 ft on 04-10-1994
    32. 19.30 ft on 01-30-1994
    33. 17.50 ft on 05-02-1983
    34. 18.80 ft on 06-10-1980
    35. 21.18 ft on 09-14-1979
    36. 17.75 ft on 05-24-1968
    37. 27.30 ft on 01-22-1959
    38. 20.90 ft on 03-06-1945
    39. 20.10 ft on 04-20-1940
    40. 19.55 ft on 01-22-1937
    41. 30.50 ft on 03-27-1913

     

    Alert Hamilton County and Smart 911

    Hamilton County EMHSA encourages residents to have multiple ways of receiving alerts and warnings. Alert Hamilton County (Alert HC) is a mass notification system used to notify residents about emergencies and other important information throughout Hamilton County. When registering for Alert HC, users can also create a Smart911 profile, allowing first responders to have quicker access to important information in case of an emergency.

    Sign up for alerts: www.Smart911.com

  • Public Input Wanted: OKI’s draft transportation improvement program

    Public Input Wanted: OKI’s draft transportation improvement program

    Loveland, Ohio – The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) is a metropolitan planning organization that works with over 100 regional jurisdictions, including Loveland.

    OKI is required to prepare a transportation improvement program (TIP) listing all federally funded and other regionally significant transportation projects in the their planning area. OKI updates the TIP every two years, with each spanning four years.

    A new TIP is being published and OKI is accepting public comment from March 10 to April 10, 2025 via email to RFields@oki.org.

    There is also a public meeting on April 1, 2025, 4 p.m. at OKI’s Office, 720 E. Pete Rose Way, Suite 420, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 or online.

    The new TIP will be presented to the OKI Board of Directors for approval at their April 10, 2025 meeting and will then be entered in the Kentucky and Ohio Statewide TIPs.

    Questions? Contact Andy Reser.

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    Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana (OKI) is a Council of Governments (COG) and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) that works with over 100 regional jurisdictions, governments, and businesses to create an effective regional transportation plan by coordinating and approving federal funding for all surface transportation projects in the eight county region. OKI also works with local jurisdictions on regional planning, air quality, water quality, environmental initiatives and more.

  • A Look At Loveland Spring Sports

    A Look At Loveland Spring Sports

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – It is going to be a busy weekend for Loveland Tiger Athletes. Let’s catch up on how the spring sports teams are doing, and highlight some great individual performances!

    Loveland Softball

    Going into their game this evening against West Clermont, the Tigers sit at 1-1. They won their opener 11-9 over Anderson but dropped their next contest to little Miami 8-6.

    Boys Volleyball

    Loveland Boys Volleyball got off to a hot start at 2-1, beating both Fairfield and Turpin. They fell in five sets to Milford on the road in a very tough game. Their next game comes April 2 against Princeton.

    Carter Lucas leads the ECC in Kills with 37 while Freshman Gavin McWaters is fourth in the conference with 30. Clay Bebout and Colton Baker are 1-2 in the league in blocks, so the Tigers are well represented on the leaderboards for the ECC.

    (photo courtesy of Loveland Varsity Photo)

    Loveland Boy’s Lacrosse

    Loveland Boy’s Lacrosse lost its first three games out of the gate this year. But they bounced back in a big way against Anderson with a 12-0 victory. Luke Daugherty (So) and Adam King (Jr) paced the Tigers with three goals apiece. They take on Little Miami on April 2nd.

    Other Spring Sports

    Loveland Baseball’s first game is March 29th against Brecksville-Broadview. Girl’s Lacrosse has played one game, a close 10-7 loss to Anderson. Track and Field gets going in earnest in early April, and Boy’s Tennis will open their season against Elder on the 31st.

    We will be sure to bring you all the coverage of these sports and the great work all of our Tiger athletes are doing.

    (featured image courtesy of LHS Varsity Photo and Chase Dahlke)

    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.

    Also, don’t forget to follow us at The Loveland Sports Desk at the below links:

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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.

  • AmeriCorps Team supports United Way’s free tax prep service

    AmeriCorps Team supports United Way’s free tax prep service

    Members will spend several weeks at sites in Greater Cincinnati helping to prepare taxes.

    FIND LOCATION

    The Care Center in Loveland is one location

  • Monkey Bar owners propose new restaurant/bar in Loveland

    Monkey Bar owners propose new restaurant/bar in Loveland

    A “picture sketch” of a new bar and grill proposed by the owners of the Monkey Bar

    Loveland, Ohio – On December 15, 2022 the owners of the property at 115 Railroad Avenue presented early redevelopment design plans to the Loveland Historic Preservation and Planning Commission (HPPC) for review. The proposed development sits between Hometown Cafe and The Wicked Pickle on the Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Downtown. The site previously held  a single family residence that has since been demolished. The new owner of the site is MADJ Properties LLC.

    Amy Altemeier told Loveland Magazine on March 18, “We are delayed on our Loveland project due to the fire at our Monkey Bar & Grille last year. Amy and her husband Mark are co-owners of the Monkey Bar & Grille in Fosters along the Loveland Bike Trail. She also said that they have a “picture sketch”, which is solidified. She added, “We will not be breaking ground until likely one year from now.”

    “We also have some great concepts for the restaurant/bar but nothing is solidified yet. It will not be another Monkey Bar. I like to design around the history, so this will be a unique concept in Loveland.”

    The Loveland Bike Trail would connect both establishments owned by the Altemeiers.

    The Monkey Bar in Fosters

    The Monkey Bar & Grille was recently chosen as the “Best Bar or Pub” in Warren County – Ohio’s Largest Playground for 2024.

    Below is the plan as initially approved:

    The proposed project at 115 Railroad Avenue, is the construction of a 2-story restaurant with outdoor seating on the ground and the 2nd floor. The first floor area includes the kitchen, a 760 square foot main dining area, restrooms,
    and outdoor seating for approximately 32. The second floor will include both a dining area and a bar area, along with outdoor seating for 32. The name of the restaurant was still to be determined, although a railroad them is
    anticipated, and will include a mural of the south facing side of the building.

    Beth Sullebarger, from the historic preservation consulting firm Sullebarger Associates presented the plan on behalf of the HPPC. She commented that the HPPC had two decisions to make. The first is whether the current property can be saved and the second, if it can’t be saved, what kind of new building should be approved. She said that regarding the current building, it appears to have been built in the early 1900’s as it can be seen in a 1911 Sanborn Map of historic Loveland. She shared pictures of the property, both inside and out. The structure had been gutted down to the studs and then demolished.

    An architect representing the owners commented that most of the building was beyond saving from a financial standpoint because it’s located in a flood plane, and the cost to bring it up to standards that insurance would require, would be prohibitive.

    Sullebarger reviewed the design guidelines that apply to any new building that
    would be built on this site and made several suggestions to improve the building’s appropriateness for the immediate neighborhood.

    Key suggestions by Sullebarger were as follows:

    ▪ Flip the site plan so that the solid wall faces the north side. This will make the building seem less massive next to Hometown Café. It would also allow for a better experience for the diners as they would overlook more of historic downtown Loveland.
    ▪ Incorporate other materials into the balcony pillars. Suggestions were steel or other metals to soften the look.
    ▪ Possibly lower the first floor ceiling and thereby the entire building. This might allow for a rooftop façade that could be gabled and fit better with adjacent buildings.

    The architect agreed to look at all of the suggestions and work with the owners to see what they might agree to do.

    On January 31, 2023 applicant returned and addressed the HPPC requests with plan modifications include the following:

    • The front columns/piers were reduced from 24” x 24” to 20” x 20” square.

    • Windows have been added to the rear/west facing wall of building.

    • Additionally, the landscape plan, that was still being developed at the previous meeting, was included.

  • Breakfast with the Bots, Saturday, April 5 at Loveland High School

    Breakfast with the Bots, Saturday, April 5 at Loveland High School

    Loveland, Ohio – There are just 10 more days until for Breakfast with the Bots, Saturday, April 5 at Loveland High School. You can enjoy hot pancakes drenched in warm syrup with some sizzling bacon, and check out the teams’ competition robots from this year, including the Loveland Middle School team that is going to the World Championship.

    Plus, there will be STEM activities for children and robots for adults so they can try their hand at driving.

    All you can eat for $10/per ticket and children 3 and under eat free. Coffee and juice included.

    Tickets are available online at www.lovelandroboticsboosters.org

    The Loveland Middle School Team 97310C is going to the World Championship May 9-11 in Dallas, TX and the event will include almost 500 teams from around the world. Please consider donating to help cover the cost of the event and travel.

    Donations can be made to Loveland Robotics Boosters at www.lovelandroboticsboosters.org. If you prefer to donate by cash or check, contact them.