Loveland, as the Sweetheart of Ohio, has a tradition each year of selecting a wonderful lady who represents our town, not for a year, but for the rest of her life. We have had a chance to get to know some of these women over the years and we are thrilled to call them our friends. The ladies are a goodwill gift to our city. Most have volunteered throughout their lives to try to make Loveland a hospitable and enjoyable place to live and work. They spend time at the …

The Loveland Initiative
In the spirit of service, congregation and community, The Loveland Initiative invites you to the 14th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Sunday, January 15th from 6-9pm at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Parish Life Center on S. Lebanon Road.
The Celebration
Each year, TLI hosts this pot-luck dinner with speakers and musical expression exhorting Rev. Dr. King’s words of inspiration “Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” This year guests will hear from the Reverends McCraney, Eilert and Melton from, …

Our little town of Loveland Ohio celebrated the end of 2011 and the start of 2012 this past weekend. Like other cities and towns, we celebrate in groups large and small. While many simply open a bottle of bubbly and watch the ball drop on television with family, others still get out on the town to celebrate with old friends and to make new ones. In Loveland, we celebrate many different ways! From traditional formal parties, to fine dining, to spending the night with friends with similar interests, to partying …

The Loveland Mayor’s Court is announcing an amnesty program beginning December 19, 2011 through January 13, 2012. Anyone that owes money on delinquent cases can contact the court to pay their fines and costs. During the amnesty period the court may recall any warrants, waive warrant fees, and dismiss any new charges on delinquent cases so that the defendant does not have to reappear in court. The Mayor’s Court clerk can be reached at 513-774-3030.
After January 13, 2012 the court will begin transferring all delinquent cases to Capital Recovery Systems …

Loveland Police Sergeant Michael J. Szpak graduated from the Supervisor Training and Education Program (STEP) with thirty two other law enforcement supervisors from throughout Ohio on December 14, 2011.
The STEP program, sponsored by the Law Enforcement Foundation and the Ohio Association of Chief’s of Police, is an intensive supervisory and management training program consisting of fourteen instructional modules including topics such as; Leadership Strategies, Performance Management, Employee Development and Critical Incident Management. The program requires a substantial amount of independent work conducting research, writing papers and reviewing case studies.
“This program …

Saturday turned out to be a wonderful day for a festival! Loveland celebrated the 2011 Christmas in Loveland as the residents and businesses turned out in full force. There were lots of smiling faces on children and adults alike. Even though it got a little chilly after the sun went down, the bonfire raged to provide a spot to warm up. In fact, there were firepits at the Cafe, Julians and Paxton’s to keep the crowds from getting too cold to enjoy the night. Here are some of the experiences …

The Loveland Initiative helps our neighbors in need. They have been doing it since 1996 and are currently focusing on their Christmas Store helping children to buy gifts for their parents. To allow them to continue to focus on the important tasks ahead of them, they have started a campaign to fund their 2012 operating expenses. Just a few latte’s a week until February would help to fund their entire year. In this time of increased need, they are hoping to be able to help more families as the recession …

The Loveland Police Division was awarded the Silver Service Award from the American Automobile Association (AAA) at the organization’s annual awards banquet on November 30th.

Congratulations to our 3 council winners, Mark Fitzgerald, Paulette Leeper and Angie Settell!
With SB5 falling, our council will have a tough job keeping our budget and services balanced. Lead us wisely, keep us safe, grow our businesses! We know you can do it, and we’re behind you!

Notice of Public Hearing
The Loveland City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located 120 W. Loveland Avenue, Loveland, Ohio 45140.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments on a request for a City Zoning Code text and map amendment for a Special Planning District (SPD) pursuant to Zoning Code Section 1151.02(a)(1), in areas which include Loveland Station and properties bordered by E. Loveland Avenue, Third Street and O’Bannon Avenue. Information about the …