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[Watch Meeting] P&Z denies Conditional Use at 514 West Loveland Avenue

Loveland, Ohio – On Tuesday, March 4, there was a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission for “Conditional Use” at 514 West Loveland Avenue in the West Loveland Historic District.

The owner, William Kammerer requested approval to build a new 2-family dwelling on the rear of the property in the Office Residential Zoning District. Currently on the site, there is an existing single, two family dwelling unit, occupied via lease by the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance on the first floor and a short term rental on the 2nd floor that would remain. Ingress and egress was to be from Centre Street (Alley).

514 West Loveland Avenue Avenue backyard as seen from Center Street (Alley).

Little Miami River Chamber Alliance office at 514 West Loveland Avenue.

Center Street (Alley) viewed from intersection of Elm Street.

Center Street (Alley) viewed from rear of Union Savings Bank.

The discussion begins at the 1:39 minute mark of this video. The Commission ultimately denied the “Conditional Use” permit.

https://lovelandoh.iqm2.com/Citizens/SplitView.aspx?Mode=Video&MeetingID=1944&Format=Agenda

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Mar 26, 2025
Expect traffic delays in Historic Downtown on Tuesday

Loveland, Ohio – Expect traffic delays on Tuesday March 25 from 9 AM until 3 PM. when work will be performed on the traffic signals at West Loveland Avenue and Karl Brown Way.

Eastbound traffic on West Loveland will be diverted to Karl Brown Way. City Hall says that trucks “will be permitted through at contractor direction.”

Westbound West Loveland traffic will be “maintained.”

Mar 22, 2025
New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

by Chris Ball

Loveland, Ohio – the madness that is the NCAA Tournament is here! And though the Bearcats might not be in it this year, there are still plenty of thrilling storylines to get to. And after a brief hiatus these past few weeks, Chris and Mark are here to break it all down. The guys talk about the first round and some memorable upsets by Drake and McNeese State. Chris and Mark also break down the Wolverines’ wild 68-65 nail-biter over UC San Diego. Michigan nearly fumbled away another double-digit lead, but managed to hold on for another win. Their streak of coming up big in close games is something to see.

Mark and Chris also bring you the latest on the extensions for Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Those extensions have created a lot of content across the internet but they are music to Bengals’ fans ears. They have been years in the making, and now that they are done, the focus can go to building a more complete team around our trio of offensive stars. But as the guys caution, this is the beginning, not the end, of what the Bengals need to do in order to make it back to the Super Bowl.

Finally, Mark gives us a post-mortem on the UC Bearcats’ basketball season. Now that it’s all over (but the Crown), it’s the perfect time to look at what went wrong, and what Cincinnati can do in a critical year 5 for head coach Wes Miller.

Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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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.

Mar 21, 2025
“The March of New Life” by Elizabeth (Schickel) Robinson

“Spring Flowers and Happy Bees” © Elizabeth (Schickel) Robinson

I am grateful to share my Natural Wonderings/Wanderings. I write them as time and spirit allow. The idea and title were conceived one day many years ago when exploring outside with my young family. It would be quite a few years more before I began writing them in 2008. There are many connecting points over the years in observations of nature, life, and seasons. One for me is a strong sense of home-place, specifically in our little corner of the world here, in Southwestern Ohio. This sense of place helps carry interrelatedness over time and retains a comforting, familiar thread over endless variations within the cycle of nature and life.

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In late February and early March, I am feeling a change.

Pondering what lies waiting under the dark, wet earth, my mind’s eye roams just below the surface. I feel a pulse, visualizing millions-billions-of innumerable seed varieties unfurling. Nascent palest sprouts of white/green creeping steadily and relentlessly toward the increasing light. The earth’s surface still belies the magnitude of activity I know is imminent. The Magnificent Mystery of Creation is again beginning to unfold in this just Spring-ing time of the year.

We are in the lion and lamb “fickles” of March. The stalwart yet delicately lovely Snowdrops and Winter Aconite, the first harbingers of spring, were a welcomed surprise, blooming through late February snow and ice. Now, in the gathering warmth of mid-March, they are making their final curtsies as ceremonial marshals of the Spring Parade, leavening our yearning for all we know will follow.

Daffodils, sure spreaders of sunshine, are beginning to bloom, swaying and bowing in spring breezes. Crocuses greet us, and the tiniest Bluets and Salt-and-Pepper diminutives are peeking into grasses at our feet. “Please, notice me! Look at us! We are here for your Joy!” The pulse is quickening…

Lordy, Lordy, my husband is talking about planting spring lettuce!

This is The MARCH of New Life

With all Creation, we shout for Joy, “Alleluia!”

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Elizabeth (Schickel) Robinson has always lived in Loveland, married and raised a family here. Family, faith, service, community and creativity are most important to her. She is an artist driven to notice and bring beauty to others including creating commissioned works of art for hospitals and churches. She cares about our culture and wants to build opportunities for community and connection to God, each other and creation. She recently retired as a Registered Nurse at Cincinnati Children’s where she was privileged to care for patients and their families. She strives to live with her eyes wide open, seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary in life and nature that surrounds her.

Mar 19, 2025
LIFE Food Pantry News and Updates

Loveland, Ohio – You have more choices than ever before when you want to donate to the LIFE Food Pantry. How about rounding up your purchases and donating your change?

Donate today

Help LIFE Food Pantry pack Backpacks for Students by gearing up to provide students everything they need for a successful school year — and they need your help.

Students who are registered at the pantry will receive a backpack filled with grade-appropriate supplies, socks and underwear, a spirit-wear shirt, and essential personal-care items (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.). LIFE will distribute the backpacks during the first two weeks of August.

LIFE set up more than 300 students for success last year and expect more as they continue welcoming new families.

How you can help

Donations of:

Backpacks filled with supplies (we’ll provide a supply list).

Individual school supplies.

Personal-care items.

New socks and underwear.

Learn More

LIFE Food Pantry Competes in Cincinnati Gives

Join as LIFE goes head-to-head with other nonprofits across the tri-state in a friendly competition to raise the most funds for the cause.

Learn More

Mar 12, 2025

Hydrant flushing begins March 10: Customers may experience discolored water

Photo by Loveland City Hall

Loveland, Ohio – Fire hydrant flushing will take place in the City from March 10 until April 11. The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department will perform this routine maintenance.

What City Hall says bout the procedure

Hydrant flushing is essential for removing sediments and biofilm in water main pipes, ensuring high-quality water supply and preventing flow restriction.
Regular flushing provides multiple benefits, such as maintaining water quality, extending the longevity of the water mains and hydrants, and identifying system weaknesses.
Customers may experience discolored water during these times; however, the water is and remains safe for consumption. The discoloration will clear as crews move through the area. If you experience discolored water, allowing the cold water to run for 5-10 minutes will help to clear the lines.

Dates are subject to change.

WEEK 1: March 10-14

COMMERCE

APGAR

BELMONT

CARDINAL

CHEROKEE

CHURCHILL

COTTONWOOD

DOGWOOD

DURANGO

FALCON

FAWN

HICKORY RIDGE

ALBRIGHT

ARNOLD

BRANDENBERG

BRUSHWOOD

CACTUS

CEDARBROOK

CREEKSIDE

FALLENOAK

FALLSWOOD

GLEN LAKE

ARCARO

BIRDDOG

BLOOMFIELD

BOLD FORBES

BRIDLESPUR

CANNONADE

CITATION

COLBOURNE

CORDERO

DEBRA

ELMFIELD

BRENTMOOR

CEDAR

ENGLAGE

2ND

BELLWOOD

BONNIE HEATH

Butterworth

CAPRICE

CENTRE

COMMANCHE

COUNTY DOWN

DECATUR

ASH

BARES CREEK

BARES RUN

BRIDLE

STIRRUP

BROADWAY

CEDAR

CEDAR WOODS

COLONIAL

Week 2: March 17-21

LAKEVIEW

LEXINGTON

W. LOVELAND

LOVELAND MADEIRA

GLEN LAKE

HEARTWOOD

HEIDELBURG

LEMON TREE

LINDENHALL

FOX CHASE

GLENDON

JILBE

KENMAR

KERR CEMETERY

LEBANON

FAWNCREST

FOXGATE

HARPER

HIGHLAND

KARL BROWN

KEMPER

EASTBURY

ELM

GAMEKEEPERS

HAMILL

HAWKS RIDGE

HIGH COUNTRY

HIGH RIDGE

HIGHCLIFF

Hill

HOUNDS RUN

HUNTING FIELDS

IROQUOIS

KILKERRY

ELYSIAN

FOUNDERS

HANNA

HATCHER

HUNTINGTON

ISABELLA

JACOBS

JOYCE

LEGEND

LOVELAND

Week 3: March 24-28

MAIN

MEADVIEW

NAVAHO

NIMROD

OAK CANYON

ONEIDA

PHEASANT HILLS

LINDENHALL

W. LOVELAND

LYCOMING

LEBANON

MEADOWKNOLL

MIAMIVIEW

PINCAY

KEMPER

LOVELAND

MAPLE

MULBERRY

OAK

OBANNON

OHIO

PARK

RAILROAD

RICH

KNOLL WIND

LOVELAND MADEIRA

LOVELAND

LOVELAND MIAMIVILLE

LOWELL

MARYKNOLL

MISSION

OAK

OAKLAND

Week 4: March 31-April 4

NORTHEAST

PHEASANTLAKE

PINTAIL

POTOMAC

PREAKNESS

QUAILWOODS

REDBUD

SEMINOLE

SHADOW WOOD

SIOUX

SOUTHBEND

MELLOW WOOD

PHEASANT WOODS

POPLAR

RAVINEWOOD

ROLLINS

RUTGERS

SCRANTON

SHINGLEOAK

SINCLAIR

STOCKTON

REDNOR

RIVA RIDGE

SADLER

SHELBURN

SHOEMAKER

RICH

RIVEROAKS

RIVERSIDE

LOVELAND MADEIRA

LYONS

MAIN

MAPLE

MARBEA

MIAMIVIEW

MOHICAN

OVERLOOK

PADDOCK

RIDGE

OAKLAND

OBANNONVILLE

ORIOLE

PAXTON

PEWTER

RAMSEY

RIDGEWOOD

ROBIN

RUTH

SADDLEBACK

SEYFFER

Sugar Tree

TALL TIMBER

Week 5: April 7-11

Loveland Madeira

SUNRISE

TANGLEWOOD

TUSCARORA

WILDWOOD

STOCKTON

TIMBERRIDGE

VANDERBILT

WHEATON

WILLOW RUN

WILMINGTON

WITTENBERG

WOODCREST

THOROBRED

WHIRLAWAY

Hickory Run

RIVERSIDE

RIVERWALK

SENTRY HILL

SHADYCREST

SUGARWOOD

WALL

WEEPING WILLOW

WILLOW

WILSON

SENTRY HILL

RT 48

SILVER FOX

TIMBER COVE

VALLEY VIEW

WHISPERING KNOLLS

Timber

Eastbury

Decatur

Third

THOMAS PAXTON

TURTLE CREEK

VALLEY FORGE

VENICE

Veralois

WAKEFIELD

Walker

WALNUT

WILLIAMS

FIFTH

Mar 10, 2025

Tigers Inc. in NYC to see “Opening Bell” at New York Stock Exchange

Photo via Loveland Schools

Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School students in the Tigers Inc. program went to New York City recently. They visited the New York Stock Exchange, Procter & Gamble, and more. Teacher Craig Murnan designed the learning opportunity for the students.

WHAT’S TIGERS INC?

Tigers Inc. is a student-led non-profit organization run by a selective group of business-oriented student leaders at Loveland High School. We are redefining the classroom setting by giving students non-traditional exposure to the business world. Currently, we are divided into three cohorts that collectively work to learn by experience, from experience. As we develop, we strive to collaborate with the community to find tangible solutions to complex problems. We seek to partner with professionals who can help us expand our network, enhance our skills, and provide business expertise. Learn more…

Mar 10, 2025
A retirement goal for me was to open an Etsy shop

Loveland, Ohio – Elizabeth (Schickel) Robinson says, “All my adult life I have been an artist and wanted to share my gifts with you. Come on In, I hope you love what you see!”

Elizabeth is a regular columnist in Loveland Magazine and her Natural Wondering/Wandering column.

Visit her new ETSY shop and all see all her creations

Gicleé, Archival, Fine Art Prints of my Original Artwork and Calligraphy,
Greeting Cards and Note Cards from Original Artwork,
Guardian Angels: Handcrafted One of a Kind.

SpiritofElizabeth

“Sharing Joy and the Beauty that surrounds us!”

Gicleé, Archival, Fine Art Prints of my Original Artwork and Calligraphy,
Greeting Cards and Note Cards from Original Artwork,
Guardian Angels: Handcrafted One of a Kind.

Featured Item:

Pentecost, Fire of Love, Comforter, Counselor, Advocate, Speaks of Beauty, Faith, Power, Light in Darkness, Stunning Colors and Imagery, Excellent for Confirmation, Church, Home, Office, Classroom. Gicleé, Fine Art, Signed, Archival Print of my Original Work, Thick Archival Paper. 25 5/8 inches x 25 5/8 square, with a 1″ white border. Unframed. © Elizabeth Robinson 2026 All Rights Reserved)

Low in stock, only 2 left

Price:$135.00 (Pay in 4 installments of $33.75.)

Monarch Butterflies, Giclée Print, Signed, From My Original Artwork, Cycle of Life, Caterpillar, Cocoon, Archival, Thick Fine Art Paper

Low in stock, only 3 left Price:$110.00 (Pay in 4 installments of $27.50.)

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Elizabeth (Schickel) Robinson has always lived in Loveland, married and raised a family here. Family, faith, service, community and creativity are most important to her. She is an artist driven to notice and bring beauty to others including creating commissioned works of art for hospitals and churches. She cares about our culture and wants to build opportunities for community and connection to God, each other and creation. She recently retired as a Registered Nurse at Cincinnati Children’s where she was privileged to care for patients and their families. She strives to live with her eyes wide open, seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary in life and nature that surrounds her.

Mar 9, 2025
3-story townhome development proposed for historic district deemed not “appropriate”

A six-unit, 3-story townhome that is proposed by local builder John Hill Construction

Loveland, Ohio – A six-unit, 3-story townhome development proposed by local builder John Hill Construction, to be located at 200 Railroad Avenue within the Historic Preservation District Boundaries, was determined to be “inappropriate” for the neighborhood on Wednesday, March 5. The proposed townhomes were to be adjacent to existing cottage-style homes and Nisbet Park on the Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Downtown Loveland. The proposed project encompasses two vacant parcels consisting of .229 acres.

A meeting was held by the Historic Preservation and Planning Commission, who voted unanimously, to reject the proposal.

The Commission recently approved the demolition of an existing historic home on the site.

These LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV videos are from the meeting. The first is the presentation made by the construction company about their proposed project. The second is the public comments made during the meeting. The third video is the discussion of the Commission and their rationale for deeming the project “inappropriate” for the immediate neighborhood.

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Mar 7, 2025
New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

by Chris Ball

Loveland, Ohio – March Madness is almost here, unfortunately for Chris and Mark, their teams are sputtering. Mark takes us through the Bearcats tough loss against Houston on the road, and then breaks down their back-breaking loss against Kansas State at home. Cincinnati’s NCAA Tournament hopes appear to be just about over after that loss, so Chris and Mark look ahead a bit into the future for Wes Miller (who the Enquirer has confirmed will be back next year) and the Bearcats roster. The Wolverines were in action this past week and lost back to back games against two very good teams in Illinois and Maryland. The Wolverines are anemic from behind the 3-point line and it is really catching up to them as their offense is struggling to keep pace against the elite tournament teams in college basketball.

The guys also explore the big Bengals news of the day: that the team has allowed star defensive end Trey Hendrickson to seek a trade. What does this mean for Cincinnati’s defense, and for the other Bengals seeking long term deals like Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins? How did the Bengals get to this point, and what could they have done to avoid it? Mark and Chris answer all these questions and more on this week’s podcast episode.

Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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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.

Mar 7, 2025