Loveland, Ohio – This drone video was taken this morning of the flooding of the Little Miami River by Anthony Contini around 9:45 AM.
Video and Photo credits go to Campaign Hawks – Aerial Photography and Drone Inspections
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Public invited for Q&A with finalists for Loveland superintendent job
Loveland Board of Education selects finalists for superintendent search
Public invited to participate in meet & greet with each candidate
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Board of Education has announced three finalists for the position of superintendent, following the search timeline established and first communicated in November 2017. The finalists will meet the Loveland community on the following dates:
Karen Naber Karen Naber, (Assistant Superintendent Sycamore Schools)
Tuesday February 27 at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Loveland High School Media Center
Dr. Chad Konkle (Assistant Superintendent Hamilton City Schools) (No photo available)
Thursday, March 1 at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Loveland High School Media Center
Dr. Amy Crouse Dr. Amy Crouse (Interim Loveland Superintendent)
Monday, March 5 at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Loveland High School Media Center
“The next leader of the Loveland City School District will shape the future for our children; the responsibility is great, and we feel we have found the best of the best to bring before our community,” said Loveland Board of Education President Art Jarvis. “It is a great time to be a Tiger.”
The Board of Education plans to take official action to employ a new superintendent in March, with that person’s official duties to begin August 1, 2018. The vacancy is the result of the resignation of Chad Hilliker that was effective on July 31, 2017. At that time, Dr. Amy Crouse took over as interim superintendent for the district, and she continues to lead in that capacity.
The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) is assisting the Board with the search.
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Little Miami above flood stage in Milford and Kings Mills Friday evening
The Little Miami River went above flood stage in Milford at 7:30 PM Friday evening. The National Weather Service reported the river at 17.8 feet. Flood level is 17 feet. The level is virtually the same at the Kings Mills recording station. There is no measuring gague in Loveland.
Detailed Weather Forecast for Loveland from the National Weather Service
TonightShowers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.SaturdayShowers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 55. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.Saturday NightShowers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. Breezy, with a southeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.SundayA chance of showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.Sunday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.MondaySunny, with a high near 56.Monday NightMostly clear, with a low around 32.TuesdaySunny, with a high near 60.Tuesday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 43.WednesdayA chance of showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.Wednesday NightShowers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.ThursdayShowers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.Thursday NightA chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.FridayPartly sunny, with a high near 47. -
2nd Loveland river crossing dead in the water – alternate plan moving forward
EDITORS NOTE: Because the proposal goes into no detail or discussion of possible negative impact to private property, homeowners (the residential Main Street neighborhood), schools, the natural environment, street trees, or aesthetics, this is an important read for those affected property owners along the proposed route.
City recommendation is for parking on west side of town and walking or bicycling into Historic District on new pathway and crossing river using existing bridge – Cost to be $1,623,000.
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – The City commissioned a study of how to alleviate parking congestion yet bring more customers into Historic Downtown by developing a new crossing over the Little Miami River. The report was released last Wednesday. The recommendation is to create “parking pods” in existing commercial and school parking lots or create new parking lots on existing City owned land in the Loveland Madeira Road business corridor and in the West Loveland Historic District. A new ten-foot shared pathways for pedestrians and bicycles along Loveland Madeira, West Loveland Avenue, and possibly Main Street would bring the customers into the Historic District via the existing roadway of the Col. Thomas Paxton Bridge.
Talk of a new bridge over the State and National Little Miami Scenic River or expanding the existing bridge over the river have been abandoned in favor of using a shared lane for pedestrians and bicycles on the existing roadway over the bridge.
The report says:
While a stand-alone bridge, a modification to the existing bridge to create a cantilever type path were both examined, the most feasible and cost-effective crossing entails the modification of the existing lanes of traffic of the bridge to accommodate an expansion of the existing sidewalk.
The cost estimate for the project is $1,623,215.
Project Goals• Develop a safe, feasible crossing over the Little Miami River • Reduce downtown traffic congestion by encouraging riders to park and ride into downtown
The preferred option according to a recommendation to City Council by City Manager Dave Kennedy is to modify the Col. Thomas Paxton Bridge to accommodate a 10 ft. wide separated path with three vehicle lanes across the bridge. The “collector pathway” is expected to encourage Loveland Bike Trail users to “park and walk or ride” into the Historic Downtown District.
Description
The Loveland Collector Trail will be a new, shared use, grade-separated facility connecting the Loveland Madeira Business Corridor to the Historic Downtown District. The intent of this facility is to provide visible, shared parking opportunities at strategic locations west of the river, along Loveland Madeira Rd, where Little Miami Scenic Trail users – or general visitors to Downtown Loveland – can park their vehicle and follow an easily-navigable shared-use trail along Loveland Madeira Rd, across the Little Miami Scenic River and into the Historic Downtown District to the Little Miami Scenic Trail trailhead.
Preferred Alignment
The eastern terminus of the proposed Loveland Connector Trail will begin at the proposed Deer Ridge II development (1401 Loveland Madeira Rd). The shared-use path will continue along Loveland Madeira Rd to W Loveland Rd, where users will turn right onto W Loveland Ave and cross the Little Miami Scenic River on the existing W Loveland Ave bridge into downtown Loveland.
Alternative Alignments
Similar to the preferred alignment, the shared-use path will continue along Loveland Madeira Rd to the south of Main Street where the City owns a vacant development parcel (referred to as the Chestnut St. Development) between Loveland Maderia Rd and the river. Users can turn right onto one of the three access points into the Chestnut St. development. From there they can either head north through the future development or the existing residential streets to access a river crossing.
“Next step is to seek funding for construction.” – City Manager Dave Kennedy
Kennedy is confident he will find 80% of the $1,623,000 cost from the Federal Government. The city was able to secure grant funding ($19,900) from the Hamilton County Planning and Development Department to conduct the feasibility study. At the council meeting, he said, “Next step is to seek funding for construction. We are still digesting it… looking for the funding.” He said councilman Ted Phelps is reaching out to the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) for funding.
Also during the Council discussion, Phelps who is spearheading the project, inherited from former councilman Brent Zuck, said about the Loveland Connector Trail, “This serves two larger, important goals and it’s a big step towards getting those goals realized. Number one is to reduce traffic in downtown Loveland. Second thing it does… I think it’s an economic shot in the arm for the Loveland Madeira corridor which I think will have positive repercussions.”
Phelps said that people who are using the bike trail are using too many of the downtown parking spots and using them for too long a period of time. “This is going to give them another place to get on the trail, better parking, easier on and off.”
“In delivering it (the study) to Bob Koehler at last week at the regular OKI meeting, he was very positive in terms of its reception,” said Phelps. Koehler is Deputy Executive Director/Transportation Manager at OKI.
Phelps said, “We will be moving forward on this and I think it will be another great feather in the cap of Loveland when it’s realized.”
“We still need people to weigh in on it,” Phelps said. “We will be moving forward on this and I think it will be another great feather in the cap of Loveland when it’s realized.” He suggested the plan be put on the City’s website.
The study does not contain any data on potential number of users, nor potential customers to Loveland Madeira Road businesses. The study also does not address any repercussions on the residential neighborhood of Main Street or the Business/Residential neighborhood on West Loveland Avenue.
There has been no recommendation to forward the plan to the Planing and Zoning Commission, Tree and Environment Committee, Beautification Committee or Safety Service & Street Improvement Committee for review. No public hearings are scheduled.
You can DOWNLOAD the full report HERE: Loveland Collector Trail Feasibility Study
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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
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Loveland Community leader Rev. A.J. Hamilton passes
A photo of Rev. Hamilton at the public event he organized in the Loveland area last July. Despite his failing health, he gathered community leaders and officials from all around the Cincinnati area. Hamilton’s “Loveland Movement” was subtitled – Love always seems to find a way to help.
Rev. Allison Jonathan “A.J.” Hamilton of Loveland, Ohio
Rev. Hamilton received the Superintendent’s Award from Dr. Amy Crouse in November of last year. [Rev. A.J. Hamilton will receive Superintendent’s Award on November 28] Loving husband of 61 years to Nancy Ann (nee Lewis) Hamilton.
Beloved father of Dorothy (Morris) Scott, Pamela (Richard) Crutcher, Stewart “Bo” Hamilton, Connie Hamilton and Faith Hamilton. Proud grandfather of Leslie Hamilton, Constance Bowen, Kyle Hamilton, Allyson (Travis) Winston, Deidre (Byron) Barnes, Richard Crutcher II., Victoria (Michael) Brown, Megan Hamilton, Dana Jenkins and Leigh Jenkins. Great grandfather of Myah, Jayden, Anya, Madison and Noah. Dear brother of Rev. Ralph Hamilton,, Earl Hamilton, Lawrence Hamilton Sr., Donald Hamilton, Ann Osborne and Ethel Norman Combs.A.J. was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Ann; his parents Alvin and Esther; three brothers, Earl, Lawrence, and Donald; and two sisters, Ann and Ethel.
A.J. read Bible scriptures daily, loved to golf, bake and cook, fish, play football and card games, and was a community activist. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in November 1952.
A Loveland High School yearbook photo of Allison “A.J.” Hamilton (1947 or 1948) A.J. departed on February 10, 2018 at the age of 87. He leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his brother, five children, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.
Family and friends will be received from 9-11 AM on Saturday, February 17 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 129 N Riverside Ave, Loveland, OH 45140, where services will be held at 11 AM.
Family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society, Address: PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK US 73123-1718.
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[Exclusive Video] Class of 2017 LHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
Dennis Drinnen, Adam Engel, Jim Gruver and Sarah (Leeper) Lucas all part of the 2017 Hall of Fame Class
Loveland, Ohio – This video was shot at half-time of the mens varsity game on February 2 when the Class of 2017 Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees were recognized
Members inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame included: Adam Engel, LHS Class of 2010; Dennis Drinnen, LHS Class of 1964; Jim Gruver, LHS Class of 1974; and, Sarah (Leeper) Lucas, LHS Class of 2007.
Dennis Drinnen graduated from Loveland High School in 1964 where he played varsity football as team captain, was awarded District Athlete of the Year, played varsity baseball and earned a four-year scholarship to attend the University of Kentucky and play football.
Adam Engel graduated from Loveland High School in 2010 where as a student-athlete he was a highly award baseball player, earning Player of the Year, and all-time career leader in batting average, and all-time season leader in doubles. Engel was the Edward Jones Student Athlete of the Month, LaRosa’s Male Athlete of the Year, and also played varsity football and varsity basketball. He attended the University of Louisville on a four-year baseball scholarship and transitioned into a professional-athlete for the Chicago White Sox Baseball Organization.
Jim Gruver graduated from Loveland High School in 1974 after playing as a student-athlete in football, basketball and varsity track. He has continued to be an integral part of the Tiger Athletic Family through his service as a score keeper for basketball, a clock keeper for football, an announcer for basketball and a clock keeper and announcer for soccer.
Sarah (Leeper) Lucas graduated from Loveland High School in 2007 where she was a student- athlete for varsity cross country – earning Team MVP, Division I State Champion (2003), and Enquirer Runner of the Year. In track (2003), she earned first team all ECC, second in District, third place in Region, and fourth place at State in the 3200.
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[Matt Huether] West Clermont over Tigers by 3 on Thursday night
Matt Huether studies stats to predict the outcome of Loveland High School sorting contests
This rare Thursday night mens basketball is a make-up game. It will be played in the Loveland gym at 7:30 PM. The Tigers also play the Wolves in the regular season finale on Friday at 7:30 when they travel to West Clermont High School.
The Loveland Tigers match up against the Wolves of West Clermont in a meaningful conference game on Thursday. For Loveland ( 5-15, 3-9 conf) this game could jump start some momentum going into the postseason. For West Clermont (13-6, 7-5 conf) this game could boost their standings as the Wolves from West Clermont are a game back of the Milford Eagles.
For Loveland look for Junior Guard Jalen Greiser who averages 13.8 points per game on 42.0% shooting. For Loveland look for Junior Guard Matt Toigo who averages 9.7 points per game on 52.6% shooting (45.6% from 3). Also for Loveland look for Junior Forward Tripp Willis who averages 8.3 points per game on 42.7% shooting. Tripp also averages 4.4 rebounds a game (0.9 offensive) and 1.2 blocks a game.
For West Clermont look for Senior Guard Jay Tiemeyer who averages 16.4 points per game on 46.8% shooting (41.9% from 3). Also look for Senior Forward Dallas Padgitt who averages 9.8 points per game on 52.2% shooting. Dallas also averages 5.1 rebounds a game (1.3 offensive) and is shooting 68.9% from the line.
Overall: West Clermont by 3
Estimated Score: 51-48
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Kasich ordered that all flags be flown at half-staff
Columbus, Ohio – Today Governor John R. Kasich ordered that all flags be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio in honor of the lives and service of Westerville Police Officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli effective immediately through their interments.
Kasich’s order reads: “In honor of the lives and service of Westerville Police Officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli, I hereby proclaim, by the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Ohio by the Ohio Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flags of the United States of America and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state of Ohio effective immediately through their interments.”
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Meet Kay Bolin: the 2018 Valentine Lady [Q&A and videos]
by Sam Smith Loveland, Ohio – On the evening of Tuesday, January 23rd, local volunteer and business owner Kay Bolin was announced as the 2018 Loveland Valentine Lady. Bolin will fill the community-centric roles of Valentine Lady by visiting classrooms, churches and retirement homes and spreading a message of love and kindness. In a Loveland first, she was escorted by local restaurant manager, Cory Partin.
Kay Bolin O’Grady and Cory Partin speak to a class of first graders “As of Friday, February 9th, Cory and I have visited 4 schools, 56 classes and approximately 1100 students. I spend 15 – 20 minutes in each class and my focus is sharing a story about love and kindness.”
The Valentine Lady program started in 1971, and began the tradition of Loveland postcards with the phrase “There is nothing in this world so sweet as love” which is still used today. That year the first “Valentine Lady” volunteered to handle the postcards, and the position has stuck. Each year, a new Valentine Lady is chosen for their community presence and volunteerism to continue the tradition. This year, the position has been passed along to Kay Bolin.
Kay Bolin presents a story about love and kindness
Watch Bolin’s induction as the 2018 Valentine Lady here:
Kay Bolin has been the director of marketing and sales at Whistle Stop Clayworks in downtown Loveland since 2009. The 2018 Valentine Lady opened the ceramics teaching studio and gallery with her husband, Tim O’Grady after purchasing an abandoned petroleum distribution business building in Historic Loveland.
Bolin is active with the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Board Of Directors and a frequent participant at chamber events. She also contributes her time to Loveland Stage Company. Past roles have included the Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, Loveland Beautification and the Loveland Arts Council (of which Bolin was president for several years). Bolin as awarded the Community Involvement Award by the Chamber of Commerce in 2015.
In a Loveland first, Bolin was escorted by the manager of Tano Bistro & Catering, Cory Partin. “I would like to mention though that this year is the first year the program has a Valentine Lady Escort, Cory Partin is the 2018 Valentine Lady Escort and I am thrilled to have him by my side. We are having a blast and it is so awesome for us to share love and kindness in a community we both love so much,” Bolin claimed.
Kay Bolin poses with Loveland Elementary students. Bolin O’Grady has already spoken to hundreds of students. Q&A With Kay Bolin:
Loveland Magazine: How long have you been in Loveland? What brought you here?
Kay Bolin: I moved to Loveland in 1992 when my job at the time transferred me here from Atlanta.
LM: What was the process that led you to become the 2018 Valentine Lady? How were you nominated?
KB: I was nominated by two dear friends. The process is all letters of nominations, which are due to the LMRCA in early November. They are then reviewed by the Valentine Program Committee which is made up of a representative from the school district, local business, and all previous Valentine Ladies. They vote on who they feel have distinguished themselves by their commitment and involvement in our community. It’s quite an honor to be nominated much less chosen. It was humbling.
LM: For anyone interested in being the 2019 Valentine Lady … what advice would you give?
KB: That’s a little difficult for me to answer as I didn’t plan on being a Valentine Lady– I just love our community and loved being involved… I think that is probably the common thread between most of the Valentines Ladies. And if you are fortunate enough to be chosen, have fun with it and keep in mind the theme of the Valentine Program: There is nothing in this world so sweet as love.
LM: Do you think a community can love?
KB: Yes, I do. I think that Loveland is a very loving community.
LM: What roles does a Loveland valentine lady hold. What have/will you do?
KB: My first schedule is going to various schools (pre-school through 3rd grade) from February 1 – 14. As of Friday, February 9th, Cory and I have visited 4 schools, 56 classes, and approximately 1,100 students. I spend 15 – 20 minutes in each class and my focus is sharing a story about love and kindness. I tell the children a story. Many end up teary-eyed, others confused. But most understand the message.
Another fun role is going to Loveland Health Care and crowning the Valentine King and Queen and visiting the Lodge Retirement Community for cookie decorating. But I am available to all area businesses, schools and nursing homes… just wherever I can share some love and kindness.Loveland first graders decorate Valentines.
A Loveland first grader’s card along with the Loveland 2018 Valentine stamp 
Cory Partin and Kay Bolin O’Grady tell a story to a class of elementary school students. The 2018 Valentine Lady plans to retell the story at the The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Valentine breakfast. The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Valentine Breakfast was on February 9 at the Oasis Conference Center at 8 AM. At the breakfast, it was announced that Kay Bolin is the 2018 Loveland Valentine Lady, following in the footsteps of Carol Williams. Poetry contest winners read their poems with past Valentine ladies in attendance.
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