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  • Where to get your “FREE” 2018 Loveland Bike Trail Map

    Where to get your “FREE” 2018 Loveland Bike Trail Map

    Affectionately called the “Loveland Bike Trail” it is the Little Miami State Park and it is 70 miles long with connections to well over 100 miles.

    Walk, bicycle, run, canoe, kayak, swim, eat and drink along the State and National Scenic Little Miami River.

    Free parking, picnic tables, rest rooms, easy access, coffee, ice cream shops, restaurants and entertainment have made Loveland, Milford, Newtown, Miami Township & Lebanon excellent staging areas.

    CLICK HERE FOR HOW TO GET YOUR FREE MAP

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  • Painting dedicated at the Miami Twp. Lifelong Learning Center

    Painting dedicated at the Miami Twp. Lifelong Learning Center

    Miami Township, Ohio – Thursday, February 22, was a very special day at the Miami Twp. Lifelong Learning Center. Donald Wilfert, a regular at the center, donated a painting his late wife, Janet,  completed in 1962. The inspiration for this painting came from the popular, “Spirit of 1776” originally known as, “Yankee Doodle”. Janet created this piece of art while she was a den mother for the Cub Scouts, on the occasion of the Greater Cincinnati BoyScout Jamboree. After the Jamboree, the painting was donated to the Amelia Elementary School, the former High School. Janet’s work was displayed in the auditorium until the building was demolished to make way for the new elementary school. Donald and Janet were able to obtain the painting once again and kept it at the Wilfert Farm on Lindale Mt. Holly Road in Amelia.

    After Janet’s passing on July 4, 2013, Donald brought the painting to his home. In 2018, he decided that he wanted the painting to be enjoyed for generations to come. The decision was then made to dedicate the painting to the Miami Twp. Lifelong Learning Center in loving memory of his wife.

    Donald was in attendance for the dedication with his family by his side. In addition to his family, Donald had many friends on hand to witness his generosity. For many years, Donald was a regular pool player at the center and made many lifelong friends. His recent illness has put an end to his pool playing days and he is not able to attend the center anymore. This painting will ensure that the legacy of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfert will continue to influence their community.

    The Miami Twp. Lifelong Learning Center is at 6101 Meijer Drive, Milford, OH. 45150.

    Accounting Plus LLC

      Accounting Plus–Bingaman Accounting and Tax Service, LLC is a tax preparation, payroll and bookkeeping company locally based in Loveland.

  • Miami Township CLEAN UP DAYS April 27 & 28 

    Miami Township CLEAN UP DAYS April 27 & 28 

    Miami Township, Ohio – The Service Department will have several trash dumpsters brought to the Civic Center parking lot for residents to drop off damaged or unwanted household goods on Friday, APR 27 (2 – 6PM) and Saturday, APR 28 (7:30 AM – 5 PM). This includes furniture, toys, bikes, grills, concrete blocks, building or landscaping lumber, appliances, etc.

    ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED include yard clippings, leaves, tires, wet paint, anti-freeze, or any hazardous materials.

    The Township will also offer an on-site paper shredding service and disposal of motor oil and lead batteries (alkaline and lithium batteries will not be accepted). Paper shredding will be available on Saturday, April 28 only.

    Miami Township no longer collects matresses/box springs unless they are wrapped in plastic and sealed with tape.

    Proof of residency in Miami Township is needed at the time of drop off. For additional information, contact the Service Department at 248-3728.

    Many residents are utilizing the recycling dumpsters placed throughout the Township. You can help to maximize the benefit of this program by breaking down all boxes and not placing any recyclables outside of the dumpsters. Items outside of the dumpsters prevent the dumpsters from being emptied. As a reminder, items do not need to be separated and all items accepted are listed on the side of the dumpsters.

    RECYCLING LOCATIONS:

    • Township Civic Center – 6101 Meijer Drive
    • Miami Meadows Park – 1546 State Route 131
    • North Fire Station – 6492 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike
    • South Fire Station – 1154 US 50

    Brush Vouchers for Residents

    Again this year Miami Township is offering free brush vouchers to its residents. Biodegradable yard waste can be dropped off at Bzak Landscaping, which is located at 931 Round Bottom Rd., at no cost. A voucher must be presented to take advantage of this free program. You need to provide proof of residency when obtaining vouchers at the following locations: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM at Miami Township Service Department, 6007 Meijer Drive, Miami Township Police Department, 5900 McPicken Drive, or Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive. This proof could include a driver’s license, utility, or tax bill. Vouchers are valid for one dump and can be used through February 2019. Make sure to follow the guidelines printed on the backside of the vouchers.

    Wards Corner Chiropractic & Sports Rehab

      Loveland chiropractor Douglas Portmann, DC at Wards Corner Chiropractic & Sports Rehab is one of the best chiropractors in the Loveland area.

  • Kelly Flanigan is new Miami Township Finance Director

    Kelly Flanigan is new Miami Township Finance Director

    Kelly Flanigan

    Miami Township, Ohio – Kelly Flanigan has joined Miami Township as their new Finance Director. She over fifteen years of public sector accounting and general government experience. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2004 with a Masters in Accounting and is also a Certified Public Accountant.

    Flanigan began her career in public accounting performing financial and special audits for the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office. She is also a graduate of the Leading, Educating and Development Program (LEAD) at the University of Virginia, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. Prior to starting with the Township, Kelly was Assistant Finance Director and Tax Commissioner for the City of Montgomery and most recently Director of Finance for the City of Loveland.

    She resides in Fairfax with her husband, Adam, and 11 year-old stepson, Caleb.

  • A Letter to Rob Portman from the Grief-Stricken

    A Letter to Rob Portman from the Grief-Stricken

    Dear Senator Rob Portman:

     get to decide whether it is appropriate to play Bruno Mars at my daughter’s funeral.

     get to decide if I should bury my son in his soccer jersey.

    make the call about which organs my wife would want me to donate after she has been declared brain dead.

    tell my four-year-old niece why her beloved uncle won’t be coming to her birthday party.

    decide which meds are best to address the PTSD the librarian who held a dying child now suffers from.

    figure out what order the caskets should come into the shared church of the five victims whose funerals will be held there.

    decide if the cost of metal detectors at my child’s middle school is justified as it is now known there are none.

    donate blood to save my critically-injured grandson’s life.

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    Sincerely,
    Dianne Decker Bomar

     

     

     

    Dianne Decker Bomar is a resident of Miami Township, Clermont County, Ohio

     

  • Kay Bolin-O’Grady is the 2018 Loveland Valentine Lady

    Kay Bolin-O’Grady is the 2018 Loveland Valentine Lady

    The official 2018 Valentine Card was designed Dr. Roland Boike

     

    Cory Partin, Kay Bolin O’Grady, and Dr. Roland Boike at a recent event at the Loveland Kroger. (Provided Photo)

    Miami Township, Ohio – The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Valentine Breakfast will be on February 9 at the Oasis Conference Center at 8 AM. At the breakfast, it will be announced that Kay Bolin-O’Grady is the 2018 Loveland Valentine Lady. The position was currently held by Carol Williams. Poetry contest winners will read their poems and past Valentine ladies will be in attendance. Special recognition will be given to Cory Partin who will be the official escort to Bolin-O’Grady.

    The official 2018 Valentine Card designer, Dr. Roland Boike will also be honored.

    The official card unveiling and introduction of past Loveland Valentine Ladies. (Photo Provided)

    Bolin-O’Grady and her husband, Tim moved to Loveland in 1992. She was chosen to be the newest Valentine Lady because of her:

    “Many contributions to the community that have helped make Loveland a fun, busy and wonderful place to live. Under the pair’s ownership, the Whistle Stop Clayworks has provided a growing business and support for residents. Kay is deeply involved and volunteers in many community efforts. She is on the Little Miami River Chamber Board of Directors, Loveland Women’s Club, Greater Loveland Historical Society, and The Loveland Stage Company. Kay is “sunshine, love, and energy all rolled up” as a Valentine package.”

    Boike is the former owner and operator of the Loveland Chiropractic Offices and served as Mayor of Loveland from 1983-1985 and 1991-1995. The first Valentine Program began with Dr. Boike. He implemented the idea by creating a Valentine motto and postmark logo for mailing on Valentine’s Day. He coined the motto “There is Nothing in This World So Sweet as Love”. Boike also created to first Loveland Valentine Card.

    Cory Partin has lived in Loveland all of his life and said he never plans to leave. He is the manager of Tano’s Bistro. He was selected to be Bolin-O’Grady’s escort because:

    “He truly has become the face of Loveland. He leaves everyone he meets with a smile and a warm feeling. Cory has special friendships with all of the recent Valentine Ladies and will represent Loveland well.”

    RP Diamond Printing & Embroidery

      RP Diamond is the exclusive retailer of LOVELAND HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR Welcome to  RP Diamond Printing & Embroidery located at 370 Loveland Madeira Road.

  • Milford Historical Society accepts historical painting into its art collection

    Milford Historical Society accepts historical painting into its art collection

    Milford, Ohio – The Greater Milford Area Historical Society (GMAHS) has accepted a gift/donation of an historical painting into its art collection. An original oil painting by Enno Meyer (1874-1947) titled “War Dogs” was presented to GMAHS on Sunday, December 17, by Bob Siegfried, a local resident and distant relative by marriage to Enno Meyer.

    Enno Meyer was born in Cincinnati; and, along with his wife, Marie (Bricker), lived in Miami Township, Milford, Ohio on an estate known as Pine Lawns – now the site of Clermont Nursing Home. Both Meyer and his wife are buried in Milford’s Greenlawn Cemetery.

    By profession, Meyer was a photographer, painter, sculptor, etcher and illustrator; and he studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy with well-known Cincinnati artist, Frank Duveneck. He is recognized for his works depicting American Indians as well as exotic animals that were part of the Cincinnati Zoo in 1895-96. Meyer was also a dog breeder, and his passion and experience in this field led him to serve as a judge for the Westminster Kennel Dog Show, which has been held in New York City annually since 1877. He wrote and illustrated standards on several dog breeds including the German shepherd dogs depicted in the “War Dogs” painting.

    “The Historical Society is honored to receive this significant work of art,” commented Donna Amann, administrator, Greater Milford Area Historical Society. “Many people who visit Promont are particularly interested in the Society’s art collection, and we are pleased to expand the offering with this gift. Plans are to have the painting professionally cleaned and reframed before displaying it among other items in the Society’s Veteran-oriented collection.”

    Start the New Year Right

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  • Area Christmas Tree recycling

    Area Christmas Tree recycling

    Loveland

    The City does not list any Christmas Tree recycling this year.

    Milford

    The City does not list any Christmas Tree recycling this year.

    Hamilton Township

    The Township does not list any Christmas Tree recycling this year.

    Miami Township

    Christmas tree recycling starts on December 26th and ends on January 31st. The drop-off locations are at Miami Meadows Park at 1546 State Route 131 and Paxton Ramsey Park at 6265 Price Rd. Drop-off areas will be marked at the parks. Call the Service Department at 248-3728 for more information.

    Symmes Township

    Symmes Township will be offering free Christmas tree recycling for its residents this year from Tuesday, December 26, 2017 through Friday, January 26, 2018.

    Place trees in the designated area located behind the Township Administration building, 9323 Union Cemetery Road.  All ornaments, tinsel and plastic wrapping must be removed so the trees can be mulched.

    For more information, contact the Township office at (513)683-6644.

    Deerfield Township

    Recycle your Christmas Tree at one of our 3 park locations

    Deerfield will have 3 Christmas Tree Drop Off locations setup in the Township through January 20th. These locations will be at Cottell, Fleckenstein, and Landen-Deerfield Parks.

    Deerfield Township Parks are open daily from dawn until dusk. Areas will be sectioned off and posted with signs for township residents to drop off their Christmas trees. Christmas trees will be accepted for recycling between December 28, 2016 – January 20, 2017. 

    Find a park near you.

    Montgomery

    Holiday trees and greenery, along with yard waste, will be collected on the first three Saturdays in January. Christmas trees, wreaths and swags can be placed at the curb along with yard waste.  Residents will not be required to have a yard waste sticker attached to them. Please place all waste at the curb on Friday evening prior to the Saturday pick-up.

    Rumpke will collect all greenery and any remaining yard waste on one of the following three Saturday dates:

    Saturday, January 7

    Saturday, January 14

    Saturday, January 21

    Each item must be completely free of all plastic, flocking, tinsel and decorations. All yard waste must be placed in bags in the event of snow, due to freezing.

  • Loveland Finance Director accepts new job

    Loveland Finance Director accepts new job

    Kelly Flanigan

    Loveland, Ohio – Kelly Flanigan’s last day as Loveland’s Finance Director will be February 9. She has accepted the job as Finance Director at Miami Township, Clermont County.

    “Kelly has accepted a position that is a great opportunity for her family and professional career. We were fortunate to have her with the City for these past two years, and she will certainly be missed,” said Loveland Mayor, Kathy Bailey.

    The City of Loveland is currently accepting resumes for the Finance Director position.  For more information on the position go to the employment page.  Deadline to submit is January 19, 2018.

    Flanigan was hired by Loveland on February 23, 2016. She previously worked for the City of Montgomery as their Assistant Finance Director/Tax Commissioner. In addition to her experience at Montgomery, she worked for 10 years on audits of local governments with the Auditor of the State of Ohio.

    Paxton’s Grill

    Relaxed atmosphere and friendly service welcomes you back time and time again! Located in the heart of the Historic Loveland District Just outside Cincinnati, Ohio.

  • Champions Tour through Loveland for Loveland Women Division I State Soccer Champs

    Champions Tour through Loveland for Loveland Women Division I State Soccer Champs

    Dear Loveland Community and Tiger Nation, 

    We want to make you aware of the plans in place to honor our outstanding State Champion Lady Tigers Soccer Team. The student-athletes and their coaches have requested to conduct a Champions Tour through our school district and community on Friday, Dec. 8. Loveland police and fire officials will be escorting the team during this tour, which includes the following stops:

    ·         8:30 – 8:45 a.m. – Loveland Elementary School

    ·         8:45 – 9 a.m. – Loveland Primary School

    ·         9:15 – 9:30 a.m. – Loveland Early Childhood Center

    ·         9:45 – 10 a.m. – Loveland Middle School

    ·         10:15 – 11 a.m. – Loveland Board Office

    ·         11 – 11:15 a.m. – Loveland Intermediate School

    ·         2 – 2:20 p.m. – Loveland High School (There will be a video shown in the gym which highlights the season and the journey.)

    Please feel free to join us at any of the stops we are making along the tour. 

    The team made the decision to proceed in this fashion because they want an opportunity to thank Tiger Nation for supporting and cheering for them during this amazing state run, and the two dates proposed for a community parade were in direct conflict with plans the girls had that could not be rearranged.

    Additionally, the Loveland Board of Education will recognize the State Champion Lady Tigers Soccer Team at the 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, Board Business Meeting held at the Loveland Intermediate School Media Center. All members of the Tiger Family are invited to attend this event.

    Symmes Township is recognizing the winning team 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at a Township meeting. Tuesday, Jan. 9, Loveland City Council will honor the team at the scheduled city council meeting, and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, Miami Township has also invited the team to join them at one of their business meetings.  

    The Loveland Athletic Department will induct the entire 2017 Lady Tigers Soccer Team into our Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame during halftime of our Tiger basketball games vs. Kings Friday, Dec. 15.

    Finally, our Loveland Athletic Boosters are generously going to purchase State Championship rings for our student-athletes and coaches. When the rings come in, we will organize a public ring ceremony event, where all are welcome.

    We are so proud of the Lady Tigers Soccer Team accomplishments and all they have achieved. Please help us celebrate their success at one of the above events, and for the events currently unscheduled, please look for additional details to come.

    My Best and Go Tigers!

    Julie Renner, Loveland Athletic Director

    Jarvis Global Investments, LLC

    Jarvis Global is an investment advisory firm in Symmes Township, Ohio which offers private portfolio management and retirement services to high net worth individuals.