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  • Event schedule for Loveland Independence Day Celebration on Friday

    Event schedule for Loveland Independence Day Celebration on Friday

    Loveland, Ohio – The Grand Marshal of the parade is DVD Brew. The parade will leave from the Loveland Elementary School (600 Loveland-Madeira Road) at 2 PM, turn onto West Loveland Avenue, travel through the West Loveland Historic, crossing over the Col. Thomas Paxton bridge and ending at the intersection of State Route 48/Second Street and East Loveland Avenue in the Downtown Historic District.

    FREE parking shuttles will run continuously

    • Shuttle pick-up locations will be at Loveland High School (1 Tiger Trail) and the Loveland Early Childhood Center (6740 Loveland-Miamiville Road).
    • Drop-off locations will be at Riverside Drive (near Veterans’ Memorial) and Third Street (near fire station).
    • Eventgoers will need to walk to the festivities from the drop-off locations.

    Buddy Badges Are Back – There will be roaming sales and a tent on Railroad Avenue. Prize Redemption will be at the gazebo in Nisbet Park. All sales benefit The Kiwanis Club of Greater Loveland.

    Food Trucks: Loveland Dairy Whip, Fabulous Funnel Cakes, Donut NV, Schmidt’s Sausage Truck, El Vaquero, Mama Bear Mac, Cousins Maine Lobster, and Chili Hut near Nisbet Park.  Jay’s Fish Taco at Narrow Path & Bagel Deli at Cappy’s.

    Buckeye Pedal Pullers: New this year for children ages 4-11. Experience a pedal pull (similar to a tractor pull). There is an opportunity to advance to regional and national competitions. Registration will be day of the event from 4 until 5 PM and the event begins at 5 PM. Participants will receive a ribbon with trophy’s for winners. For more information, visit http://www.buckeyepedalpullers.net/

    Scavenger Hunt: Click this link for complete details. Winners will be entered to win a gift basket!

    Railroad Ave Stage Schedule:

    • 4 PM         Heads or Tails
    • 5 PM         Team Spelling Bee
    • 6:30 PM    Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross Look-Alike Contest
    • 7PM          Pie Eating Contest
    • 7:30 PM    Kids Dance Party
    • 8 PM         Arm Wrestling Championship Round

    Heads Or Tails: Meet at the stage on Railroad Avenue at 4 PM. When the announcer starts the game, select Heads by putting your hands on your head OR select Tails by putting your hands on your bottom. When everyone is set, the announcer will flip a coin. If it lands on heads, everyone that guessed heads moves on. If you guessed wrong, you’re out. The game continues until one winner remains to collect their $20 gift card prize. There will be a total of 5 rounds, starting at 4 PM and then every 10 minutes after, ending at 5 PM.

    Children’s Dance Party: A 30-minute children’s dance party at 7:30 PM.

    Pie Eating Contest: Sign up at the city booth or on Railroad Avenue the day of the contest, or register here prior to the event.

    Arm Wrestling Championship Round: At 8 PM.

    Betsy Ross and Uncle Sam Look-Alike Contest: At the Railroad Ave stage at 6:30 PM. The contest is open to everyone of all ages. Sign up at the link below or up to an hour before the contest starts. All participants will be asked to be at the stage on Railroad Ave. by 6:15 PM. Register at this link

    Adult Team Spelling Bee: Teams of up to 3 adults (18+ years and older); $15 entry fee per team (Payment is due the day of event at the City booth located on Railroad Avenue); One mulligan (second chance) available for $5—must be purchased at registration. Contact Julie @ jrobinson@lovelandoh.gov with any questions. There is a maximum limit of 20 teams, waitlist available. Register at this link

  • Loveland, Ohio Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 26

    Loveland, Ohio Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 26

    Loveland, Ohio – The City of Loveland’s Veterans Committee will hold the 2025 Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 26. The guest speaker will be Judge Gary A. Loxley, a member of the 2021 class of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.

    Judge Gary A. Loxley has served as a judge of the Warren County Court since 2013. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Loxley worked for four years in private practice and nearly 15 years as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office. Judge Loxley first joined the military as an 18-year-old combat engineer in the Ohio Army National Guard. After he was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1987, he received a direct commission as an officer in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. After 36 years of service, he retired from the Army Reserve at the rank of Colonel. His experience includes two tours of duty as a Commander, two tours of duty as a Staff Judge Advocate, and service as a Military Judge in the Army’s 1st and 2nd Judicial Circuits. While he was an assistant prosecutor, he was mobilized onto active duty three times in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

    Parade — 9 a.m.

    The event will start with a parade at 9 AM from the Loveland Elementary School at 600 Loveland Madeira Road. If you or your organization would like to be in the parade, register online.

    Parade Route:
    Roads will be closed approx. 8:45 AM until 10:15 AM. for the parade.
    – Leaves from the Loveland Elementary School
    – Travels Loveland-Madeira Road (toward Quilter’s Studio)
    – Turns right on West Loveland Avenue (toward Historic Downtown)
    – Turns left on Riverside Drive to Veterans Memorial

    Parking:
    – No parking at Tufts Schildermeyer and Schutte’s Cleaners
    – Veterans Memorial parking lot will be handicap parking only
    – No parking along Riverside Avenue
    – View city’s parking map to see public lots in the area.

    Ceremony — After Parade

    Immediately following the parade, a ceremony will be held at the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial, located at the intersection of West Loveland Avenue and Riverside Drive.

    Military Flyover — 9:45 AM

    Cemetery Visits — Beginning at 11:15 AM

    The community is invited to cemetery visits:

     – Maineville Cemetery: 11:15 AM
     – Union Cemetery: Noon
     – Kerr Cemetery: 12:30 PM

    Community Picnic — 2 PM

    The community is invited to a picnic at the American Legion Post 256, 897 Oakland Road.

  • Day 1 of the Loveland Frogman Festival: Watch the Parade

    Day 1 of the Loveland Frogman Festival: Watch the Parade

    Loveland Ohio – There is still one more day left to attend the Loveland Frogman Festival at the Oasis Conference Center.

    This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video was shot during the annual parade at noon on Saturday.

    The fun activities resume on Sunday, March 2 from 10 AM until 4 PM.

    Read all the 411 for your Sunday visit at this LINK.

  • 4th of July “live” with Cassie Mattia

    4th of July “live” with Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Cassie remains beyond excited that she was back for another year to be “live” on FaceBook to narrate the annual Loveland 4th of July Parade. For those of you that couldn’t make it to the celebration this year Cassie hopes that she can make you feel as though you had front-row seats at the parade and feel you were a part of all the patriotic action!

    It was the largest 4th of July Parade to date! If you missed it, watch now!

  • Loveland, Ohio’s 4th of July Parade photos and video

    Loveland, Ohio’s 4th of July Parade photos and video

    Loveland, Ohio – Here are the photos and video we shot during last Tuesday’s parade from our vantage point around the Town Clock on West Loveland Avenue. The still photos were taken by reporter, Sean Behling.

  • Photos from Loveland Memorial Day Parade by Sean Behling

    Photos from Loveland Memorial Day Parade by Sean Behling

    Sean Behling
    Loveland Magazine reporter Sean Behling

    Loveland, Ohio – These still photos were taken by Loveland Magazine reporter Sean Behling as he walked the Memorial Day Parade route on May 27. They are of the people in the parade and some who gathered along West Loveland Avenue in the West Loveland Historic District to watch.

    An Extraordinary Plea

    Dear Loveland Area Friends,

    We are one keystroke and one shutter click away from a technological disaster.

    We work from 11-year-old computers and an eight-year-old video camera. This video took perhaps 20 hours longer to edit and produce than it should have because of the antiquated equipment we use.

    If you see yourself in this video, a loved one, a best friend, or your favorite Veteran, will you please consider making a donation today?

    If you now live out of town or just couldn’t be there and this video adds value to your life by us bringing you to the parade, will you please consider making a donation today?

    With great appreciation and love,

    David, Cassie, (and Sean)

    Loveland Magazine
243 Wall Street
Loveland, Ohio 45140

     

     

  • Memorial Day 2023 in Loveland, Ohio

    Memorial Day 2023 in Loveland, Ohio

    Cincinnati Police Sergeant Dave Corlett will be Guest Speaker

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Memorial Day 2023, is here and the city of Loveland, Ohio is gearing up to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We especially honor the “Gold Star” family members. The city has planned a series of events for the day, including a program, parade, and a distinguished guest speaker.

    The day starts with a parade that leaves at 9 AM from Loveland Elementary School, 600 Loveland Madeira Road, to the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial.

    Immediately following the parade a Memorial Day program will take place at the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial Park. The program will include a wreath-laying ceremony, patriotic music, and a moment of silence to honor the fallen heroes. The event will be open to the public, and all are invited to attend.

    The ceremony will feature a speech from Sergeant Dave Corlett, an Army veteran who served in Iraq and a 31-year member of the Cincinnati Police Department.

    Sergeant Corlett is the founder of the Military Liaison Group within the Cincinnati Police Department and an instructor with the Hamilton County Mental Health Crisis Teams. He has worked with Veterans Affairs and the local court system to improve relations between military veterans and law enforcement. His efforts have been recognized by the Department of Justice (DOJ), and he was the winner of the DOJ’s 2021 L. Anthony Sutin Award for Innovative Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships.

    Prior to joining the Cincinnati Police Department in 1992, Sergeant Corlett was a member of the United States Army. He was assigned to Alpha Company, 1stBattalion, 24th Aviation Regiment where he served in Iraq during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield.

    The event will provide an opportunity for families and friends to come together and celebrate the day while remembering the sacrifices made by our service members, and “Gold Star” family members.

    Loveland Magazine takes great pride in honoring and remembering the brave men and women who have served our country. This Memorial Day, we invite everyone to come together, pay tribute to the fallen heroes, and celebrate the freedom and values they have fought for and died to protect. We honor the sacrifice of so many families.

    For additional information about the 2023 Memorial Day program, contact (via email) Misty Clark at Loveland City Hall at (513) 707-1437.

  • Celebrating Memorial Day 2023 in Loveland, Ohio

    Celebrating Memorial Day 2023 in Loveland, Ohio

    Cincinnati Police Sergeant Dave Corlett will be Guest Speaker

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – As Memorial Day 2023, Monday, May 29 approaches, the city of Loveland, Ohio is gearing up to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We especially honor the “Gold Star” family members. The city has planned a series of events for the day, including a program, parade, and a distinguished guest speaker.

    The day starts with a parade that leaves at 9 AM from Loveland Elementary School, 600 Loveland Madeira Road, to the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial. If you or your organization would like to be in the parade, registration is still open. Register online.

    Immediately following the parade a Memorial Day program will take place at the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial Park. The program will include a wreath-laying ceremony, patriotic music, and a moment of silence to honor the fallen heroes. The event will be open to the public, and all are invited to attend.

    The ceremony will feature a speech from Sergeant Dave Corlett, an Army veteran who served in Iraq and a 31-year member of the Cincinnati Police Department.

    Sergeant Corlett is the founder of the Military Liaison Group within the Cincinnati Police Department and an instructor with the Hamilton County Mental Health Crisis Teams. He has worked with Veterans Affairs and the local court system to improve relations between military veterans and law enforcement. His efforts have been recognized by the Department of Justice (DOJ), and he was the winner of the DOJ’s 2021 L. Anthony Sutin Award for Innovative Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships.

    Prior to joining the Cincinnati Police Department in 1992, Sergeant Corlett was a member of the United States Army. He was assigned to Alpha Company, 1stBattalion, 24th Aviation Regiment where he served in Iraq during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield.

    The event will provide an opportunity for families and friends to come together and celebrate the day while remembering the sacrifices made by our service members, and “Gold Star” family members.

    Loveland Magazine takes great pride in honoring and remembering the brave men and women who have served our country. This Memorial Day, we invite everyone to come together, pay tribute to the fallen heroes, and celebrate the freedom and values they have fought for and died to protect. We honor the sacrifice of so many families.

    For additional information about the 2023 Memorial Day program, contact (via email) Misty Clark at Loveland City Hall at (513) 707-1437.

  • [2 Video Slide Shows] Loveland, Ohio’s Memorial Day in photos

    [2 Video Slide Shows] Loveland, Ohio’s Memorial Day in photos

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Here are two video slide shows from the still photos I captured on Memorial Day. The first is of the parade and the second is photos from the ceremony. The photos were taken from West Loveland Avenue during the parade and at the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial at the corner of Riverside Drive and West Loveland Avenue in the West Loveland Historic District of Loveland.

  • The 411 on Loveland’s Memorial Day

    The 411 on Loveland’s Memorial Day

    Loveland, Ohio – The City’s Memorial Day event will be held Monday, May 30, starting with a parade at 9 AM from the Loveland Elementary School, 600 Loveland Madeira Road, to the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial at the Col. Thomas Paxton Bridge offer the Little Miami River.

    Senator Terry Johnson (Ohio Senate Photo)

    If you or your organization would like to be in the parade, registration is still open.

    Immediately following the parade, a ceremony will be held at the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial, located at the intersection of West Loveland Avenue and Riverside Drive. The ceremony will feature a speech from Senator Terry Johnson of Ohio Senate District 14 (Adams, Brown, Clermont, Lawrence, and Scioto Counties). 

    Senator Johnson is a retired physician, a medical educator, and a retired military officer. Commissioned into the Ohio Army National Guard while a fourth-year medical student, he attained the rank of colonel in just 12 years. A senior flight surgeon and the Ohio Army National Guard’s first State Aviation Medical Officer, Dr. Johnson was deployed overseas multiple times, including two tours in Iraq and one posting in Kuwait. He ended his military career in 2011 as the Army Guard’s State Surgeon, the highest position attainable for a Medical Corps officer at that time.