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  • Luxury Apartments Add to Loveland’s Evolving Community

    Luxury Apartments Add to Loveland’s Evolving Community

    As one explores the many wonders of Downtown Loveland there are so many things to take in; historic architecture, picturesque scenery, phenomenal restaurants, charming antique shops and a brand new luxury apartment community cleverly named Loveland Station. Railroads were a prominent feature of Loveland’s foregone years and a historic train station is adjacent to Loveland Station.

    Loveland Station, located at the corner of West Loveland Ave. and 2nd Street, only one block from the Little Miami Scenic River and right next to the Loveland Bike Trail, came onto the Downtown scene in 2015. This beautifully structured 3 floor apartment complex including 94 units and nearly 200 residents was developed by Jim Cohen, CMC Property President, in hopes that the complex would open more doors for future developments and provide Loveland with more uses for its outstanding amenities. 

    Loveland Station encompasses upscale finishes and the popular “open concept living” attracting two of the largest demographics in the country, millennials and baby boomers. Each unit includes an open kitchen with granite counter tops, brushed nickel features throughout the unit, garden bathtubs, full size washer and dryer connections, cable and 9 foot ceilings. In addition to all of the upscale features included in these luxurious units more than half of the units also include a balcony that overlooks Downtown Loveland and gigantic walk-in closets! Resident Sean Clark commented on the luxury finishes saying, “the apartments are very nice with big bathrooms, granite counters and great appliances.”

    A look into one of Loveland Stations luxurious units fully equipped with an open kitchen and bar top with beautiful granite counters and stainless steel appliances.

    Unlike most modern apartments, Loveland Station offers a number of floor plans. The Station offers One Bed One Baths ranging between 700 and 836 square feet pricing between 945 and 1,135 dollars as well as Two Bed Two Baths ranging between 943 and 1415 square feet pricing between 1,195 and 1,705 dollars. The Loveland Station community also offers Three Bed Two Bath units, which are 1,455 square feet and price between 1,675 and 1,735 dollars. When residents were asked about the floors plans they gave nothing but rave reviews. “The property is immaculately maintained. The floor plan is open and spacious and everything I need is right there,” resident Cori Drenning said.

    Alex Boyd has lived at Loveland Station for 9 months and uses the business center for Young Entrepreneur Club Meetings.

    One of the biggest bonuses of living in the Loveland Station community according to residents is the amenities offered within the complex as well as the amenities surrounding the complex. “You have direct access to the bike trail and river. There’s also an awesome business center that I occasionally rent for Young Entrepreneur Club Meetings,” tenant Alex Boyd said. Alex has lived at Loveland Station for 9 months and is a very successful entrepreneur, having opened his own business called the Vapor Studio located in Maineville.

    My dog’s Dean and Nala enjoying the spacious balcony within a 2 bedroom 2 bath floor plan.

    The pet-friendly complex definitely doesn’t fall short on amenities giving residents access to a state of the art 24 hour fitness center, a pristine business center and lounge with free Wi-Fi, trash valet, complimentary bike storage and garages with remote controlled access. Within the Loveland Station complex residents can enjoy several local retailers and restaurants, such as Graeters, The Casual Pint, Bella’s, Busy Bee Boutique and Vertical Drop that incorporate the community’s themes of family, fitness and romance. “Loveland Station is a cool place with lots of entertainment within walking distance. If dining and nightlife is your thing, it’s definitely worth looking into living here,” resident Steve Beamer said.

    Although the Loveland Station didn’t get the best response from the community at first due to concerns such as the complex not blending in with the areas historic landscaping and traffic congestion, the Loveland station has proven to be nothing but a positive addition to the area creating additional jobs, tax revenues and an economic boost for the city. Loveland Station Property Manager, Jessica McCallum couldn’t agree more. 

    The Station’s state of the art business center and resident lounge.

    “Our company is all about the residents! I really enjoy getting to know all of our residents and their families, even their furry family members! I just love when they bring their dogs to the office for a special treat! I think that knowing my residents names makes them feel good. I look at Loveland Station as part of my extended family, that goes for all of Loveland Station, the people who work here, who live here, and the retail workers as well,” Jessica said.

    Loveland Station Property Manager, Jessica McCallum answers residents emails on the drop of a dime!

    Creating that Work-Live-Play atmosphere within the Loveland Station complex that new Downtown Loveland residents are seeking, according to Jessica, has aided in the complex’s success placing the Station community at 100 percent occupancy with quite a waiting list for the next available unit. “I love the people here! They make managing the Loveland Station so easy,” Jessica said with pride. 

    The Loveland Station Complex has brought a whole new “Suburban Urban” vibe to Downtown Loveland as well as a noticeable positive impact on the economy and a plethora of opportunities for the community.

    For more information on The Loveland Station you can contact the property at 513-285-3980 Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5:30 PM or Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. You can also visit the Loveland Station’s Facebook for pictures and videos of the immaculate property.

    Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland, Ohio and lives at Loveland Station



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  • JOIN THE ACADEMY! Citizens Police Academy Accepting Applications

    JOIN THE ACADEMY! Citizens Police Academy Accepting Applications

    This will be a joint academy with the Milford and Loveland Police Departments.

    Miami Township, Ohio – The Miami Township Police Department is now accepting applications for their fall Citizens Police Academy. This will be a joint academy with the Milford and Loveland Police Departments. This 10 week course is typically held every Wednesday from 6:30 until 9:30 PM beginning September 5 through November 7 (with the exception of week 9 which will be held on Tuesday October 30th due to Halloween). The graduation ceremony will take place on November 9th.

    This program provides an opportunity for citizens to learn about the operations of a police department and various aspects of what it is like to be a police officer. A lot of the training will be hands on. Some of the training topics include: Police K-9, defensive driving, narcotics, a visit from Air Care and gun safety. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old and willing to submit to a background check. Class is limited to 10 participants with priority given to Miami Township residents.

    To complete your application, go here: https://www.egovlink.com/miamitownship/action.asp?actionid=8323

    For further questions you can contact Officer Morgan at 248-3721 or ann.morgan@miamitwpoh.gov

    Read this invitation from Loveland Chief Sean Rahe

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  • Kaisich approves Disaster Relief Program for Clermont jurisdictions impacted by February storms

    Kaisich approves Disaster Relief Program for Clermont jurisdictions impacted by February storms

    Batavia, Ohio – The Clermont County Emergency Agency was notified on July 25 that Gov. John Kasich approved the implementation of the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) for local government agencies in Clermont County impacted by the Ohio River flood and tornado that occurred this past February.

    These jurisdictions have the potential to be reimbursed up to an estimated $943,000. Each eligible agency must submit a letter of intent to apply to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, which is coordinating this effort, by Aug. 24. The Ohio EMA will then get funding approval from the State Controlling Board, which meets on Sept. 10, before distributing any funds.

    These expenses represent local government outlays during the flood and tornado, including debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged publicly-owned facilities. This funding is available to the local political subdivisions and non-profit organizations that participated in the damage assessment process.

    The jurisdictions and potential reimbursement amounts are:

    Batavia Township – $104,000

    Clermont County Engineer – $266,139.63

    Clermont County Sheriff – $9,237.95

    Washington Township – $58,719.40

    Village of New Richmond – $124,811.80

    Clermont County Commissioners – $11,351.34

    Franklin Township – $246,277.44

    Monroe Township – $18,081.46

    Pierce Township – $44,601.78

    Village of Moscow – $30,000

    Clermont Municipal Court – $5,089

    Clermont County Park District – $3,500

    Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District – $21,000

    Countywide Total                                            $942,809.80

    Previously, these Clermont County jurisdictions had submitted an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster relief through its Public Assistance Program. FEMA denied certain expenses that it considered ineligible as FEMA was unable to determine that the damage was caused specifically during the February storms.

    Under the SDRP, the state will reimburse 75% of eligible expenses. Each government agency will be responsible for the balance of the expenses.



  • The Faux Frenchmen in free concert on Thursday

    The Faux Frenchmen in free concert on Thursday

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    This Thursday’s free “Prince of Peace Summer Music Series” concert in Loveland: The Faux Frenchmen are acoustic guitarists, Brian Lovely and George Cunningham, acoustic bassist, Don Aren, and violinist, Paul Patterson. They’ve played around Cincinnati and the Eastern Midwestern U.S. since 2002. Their music is a reimagining of the guitarist Django Reinhardt in the Parisian jazz scene of the 1930’s- a style that is now often called “gypsy jazz”.

    Music Series concerts will be on Thursdays at 7 pm through August 9, 2018 at Prince of Peace in Loveland, Ohio.All concerts are free and open to the community. A free-will offering will be taken to support future music series concerts. A reception will follow each concert.

    On Facebook www.popluther.org

  • Renewables on the Rise: Ohio Increases Solar Capacity by 2,600% in 10 Years

    Renewables on the Rise: Ohio Increases Solar Capacity by 2,600% in 10 Years

    Yes, 2,600%

    We did a double take too!

    Columbus, Ohio – As the Trump Administration puts efforts into weakening the Clean Power Plan, renewable energy is still increasing in Ohio. According to a ​new report​ by Environment Ohio Research & Policy Center, Ohio went from producing 1 Gigawatt hour of solar energy and 15 GWh of wind energy in 2008, to now producing 260 GWh of solar energy and 1,563 GWh of wind energy.

    Environment [​STATE​] Research & Policy Center is dedicated to protecting our air, water and open spaces. We investigate problems, craft solutions, educate the public and decision-makers, and help the public make their voices heard in local, state and national debates over the quality of our environment and our lives.

    “The last decade has seen explosive growth in the key technologies to power Ohio with clean, renewable energy,” said Nancy Goodes, Campaign Organizer for Environment Ohio “Ohio is poised to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels. With renewable energy prices falling and new energy-saving technologies coming on line every day, Ohio should work towards the long-term goal of obtaining 100 percent of our energy from clean, renewable sources.”

    For the report, ​Renewables on the Rise: A Decade of Progress Towards a Clean Energy Future​, Environment Ohio Research & Policy Center, and Frontier Group reviewed statistics from 2008 to 2018 in solar energy capacity, wind energy capacity, energy efficiency, electric vehicle sales, and battery storage.

    The report’s authors called on the state and federal government to strengthen, not weaken, clean power standards and continue to allow Ohio to grow its renewable energy industry.

    “At the federal, state and local level, elected officials representing Ohio must enact policies to strengthen the renewable energy industry here.” said Goodes “We must accelerate our progress, not hit the brakes on effective programs like the Clean Power Plan.”

    Ohio

    Click buttons to view progress by clean energy technology.

    Clean energy progress in Ohio, 2008 to 2017:

    Solar: 183-fold growth in annual solar generation, an increase of 259 GWh. U.S. rank: 24 (ranked by increase in generation)

    Wind: 104-fold growth in annual wind generation, an increase of 1,548 GWh. U.S. rank: 24 (ranked by increase in generation)

    Total wind and solar: 1,823 GWh generated in 2017, enough to power 169 thousand homes.

    Electric Vehicles: 3,139 sold through 2017. U.S. rank: 34 (ranked by EVs per registered vehicle)

    Energy Storage: Utility-scale battery storage capacity increased by 51 MW. U.S. rank: 5 (ranked by increase in capacity)



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  • Back to school sales tax holiday

    Back to school sales tax holiday

    Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday starts on Friday, August 3 at 12 AM and ends on Sunday, August 5, at 11:59 PM.

    During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax:

    • Clothing priced at $75 per item or less;
    • School supplies priced at $20 per item or less; and
    • School instructional material priced at $20 per item or less.

    Items used in a trade or business are not exempt under the sales tax holiday.

    Sales Tax Holiday Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact us at 1-800-304-3211, or e-mail.



  • Loveland High School standout Tanner Griffin added to professional lacrosse roster

    Loveland High School standout Tanner Griffin added to professional lacrosse roster

    Tanner Griffin playing for Loveland High School in 2014

    COLUMBUS, Ohio– The Ohio Machine have announced the addition of Tanner Griffin to their 25-man roster.

    Griffin, a Loveland, Ohio native, played four seasons at Hofstra, starting 47 games during his career. The defenseman tied the team lead with 10 caused turnovers during his senior season and ended his career with the Pride with 98 groundballs and 35 caused turnovers. Griffin was a two-time All-CAA second team selection and CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award recipient.

    Griffin’s Hofstra and LHS File
    Griffin played four years of lacrosse and football at Loveland (OH) High School. Named to the USILA All-America team and voted Southern Ohio Player of the Year as a senior. Also an all-region first team pick in 2014…Picked up 93 ground balls and tallied three goals and two assists in 2014…Earned Under Armour Underclassmen All-America honors as a junior after scooping up 108 ground balls and notching three goals and three assists…Two-time All-ECC selection and all-region pick in 2012 and 2013. Was a three-year varsity starter at safety for the Loveland football team and played on the Ohio Division 2 State Championship team in 2013.

    In 2014 Griffin was recognized as one of the top 20 HS lacrosse players in the Midwest.

    About the Ohio Machine

    The Ohio Machine is a professional lacrosse team based in Columbus, Ohio.   The Machine is one of nine teams competing in Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league.  The team has been competing in the MLL since 2012 and won the franchise’s first MLL Championship in 2017.  The team competes at Fortress Obetz, the nation’s first professional lacrosse specific stadium.  For more information on Ohio Machine lacrosse, please visit www.theohiomachine.com or follow the Machine on   FacebookTwitter, Snapchat and  Instagram @machinemll



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  • Ohio expected to ban most suspensions, expulsions for youngest students

    Ohio expected to ban most suspensions, expulsions for youngest students

    By Marva Hinton July 13, 2018

    Ohio is poised to become the latest state to take steps to limit school suspensions and expulsions for the state’s youngest learners.

    The state legislature has passed a bill that would ban the practices for students in pre-K to 3rd grade who commit minor offenses starting in the 2021-2022 school year. Expulsion would remain an option for students who commit certain acts of violence.

    Read on from Education Week…



  • Organist Rodney Barbour in FREE concert on Thursday

    Organist Rodney Barbour in FREE concert on Thursday

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    This Thursday’s free “Prince of Peace Summer Music Series” concert in Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – Rodney Barbour is a talented organist whose performances always delight! Rodney’s concerts feature a myriad of tonal colors and styles. It was noted at a recent church dedication concert, “Rodney captured the whole room! While the concert was informative and educational, it was also played with excellence, humor and most importantly glorifying to the Lord.”

    Audiences are delighted with the breadth of literature Rodney includes in his programs and are left breathless at the variety and quality of the sounds they hear. This performance is very generously sponsored by the Verdin Company, organ division.

    Music Series concerts will be on Thursdays at 7 pm through August 9, 2018 at Prince of Peace in Loveland, Ohio.All concerts are free and open to the community. A free-will offering will be taken to support future music series concerts. A reception will follow each concert.


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  • Late start for the school year proposal stirring up controversy

    Late start for the school year proposal stirring up controversy

    Statehouse could withhold funding for schools that start before September 3rd

    ““Bills that reduce the flexibility of that local control are cause for concern.” 

    – Loveland City School Superintendent, Dr. Amy Crouse

    Loveland, Ohio – School starting after September 3rd? Well I’m sure the students wouldn’t mind!

    The Ohio General Assembly Senate Bill 34 and House Bill 549 would both require the state to hold education funds if school districts started their school year before September 3rd. The bills do state that schools would be able to make the decision to start before September 3rd, without losing any state funding, only if the school board of that particular district held a public hearing 30 days before the decision would be put into action.

    Local School Openings for 2018

    Loveland: August 21

    Milford: August 15

    Little Miami: August 13

    Kings: August 15

    Sycamore: August 15

    Loveland City School Superintendent, Dr. Amy Crouse strongly supports the local decision-making ability of the Board of Education.

    “Bills that reduce the flexibility of that local control are cause for concern,” Crouse said when asked her opinion on the two bills, “Planning the school calendar takes into consideration many factors and the school boards need to be able to respond to changing local and state factors that might impact the student experience.”

    The majority of the School District Business Administrators as well as Ohio’s Superintendent Association oppose the bill stating that it gets in the way of the boards required “local flexibility” in meeting the educational needs of the students.

    “Some factors are ‘fixed’ that we need to consider. These include things like: Fall sports schedules, increasing student instructional time prior to testing dates for Advanced Placement courses, ACT, or state assessments, planning around holiday breaks, the number of day or hours required by the state, and the number of days in staff contracts. Some factors are locally driven like planning for weather, construction projects, or local community needs,” Crouse said.

    Read the Senate version S. B. No. 34

    State Bill 34 states that it will not make any adjustments to the state’s testing schedule or make any decisions in regards to the school’s calendars. According to Crouse, “The impact of any school start date is reflected in the number of days provided at holiday break times and in the date for the last day of school.”

    A whopping 59 percent of Ohio residents, according to a poll taken by The Ohio Travel Association, supports Ohio schools starting after September 3rd and preferably on the same day to get a sense of uniformity across the state. Ohio residents agree that the later start date would not only benefit students with summer jobs and internships, but also family vacations.

    Read the House version House Bill 549_00_IN

    One of the most interesting statistics pointed out by voters in this poll is that 71 percent claimed that teaching students in the August heat is actually more detrimental to their learning than helpful. Ohio teachers agreed with the voters adding that starting school before Labor Day would be detrimental to their learning as well because they would no longer have as much time to pursue advance degrees and added training over the summer. Unfortunately, advanced learning would also be hard for students seeking college course credits because their high school schedule would no longer align with Ohio’s University schedules.

    With all the pressure being put on the Ohio General Assembly to make a decision on this controversial matter there’s no doubt that a decision will be made sooner than later. Loveland residents can only hope that the final decision made benefits those that matter most; the students and the teachers.


    Want to contact the State House to weigh in on the pending bills?

    These are the House members representing the 45140 zip code. Click the image to contact them.

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