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 …

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 amendment to adopt zoning regulations which determine where Internet Cafés can operate inside the City’s corporate limits pursuant to Zoning Code Section 1151.07. Information about the proposed amendment can be examined at City Hall during business …

Whistle Stop Clay Works Holiday Sale gets off to a spirited start with an opening reception on Friday, December 9th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.
Handmade ceramic art by Missy McCormick and Tim O’Grady will span a range of styles and form. Grace Reiter and Christine Kidwell are the visiting artists for this 1st Annual Holiday Sale. This is a great chance to meet the artists and find one of a kind ceramics for yourself or for holiday giving.
Whistle Stop Clay Works will also be show casing original works by participants in …

due November 18
Don’t forget to get your card designs in for the 2012 Loveland Valentine Contest!
Most importantly, let’s get that special lady who exemplifies Loveland nominated!

November will bring an important election for Loveland. There is a lot going on from a state perspective as well as Loveland Station and the Loveland Madeira corridor. We got the opportunity to sit down with the 6 candidates over the last few weeks and ask them a few questions that can affect how Loveland will operate as a city over the next few years and beyond.