Loveland Community Heartbeat

⚠️ Do you want to receive text or email alerts from the city? ⚠️ The recent water main break is an example of a situation where we send alerts. Others might be major road closures, missing persons, public safety warnings, etc. We use software built into LovelandOH.gov called Notify Me. It’s easy to sign up ➡️

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Your subscription preferences can be changed at any time. If you have questions, email [email protected].

Mark your calendars for Oktoberfest in Downtown Loveland! Wolterman Law Office and the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance are teaming up for a weekend of fantastic fun, delicious food, and community spirit you won’t want to miss.

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The bike path will be closed under the 73 bridge starting September 2nd for 10 days. This is around mile marker 14. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Symmes Township Branch will close at the end of the day on October 12 and will move to a temporary location. Construction of a new branch is expected to be completed in early 2026. Stay tuned for more information --> https://cinlib.org/3yBk0DD

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 🎨 Now is your chance to enter your design to be featured on one of the city's traffic signal boxes. Selected designs will win $1,000! Details & how to apply: https://loom.ly/_dKH9LU

The 26.5-acre West Loveland Nature Preserve (formerly known as Hidden Creek) offers two trails within a creek valley. One trail follows the creek, and the second trail crosses the creek to a picnic area.

📍 Parking lot & trail access at 2006 W Loveland Ave.
More info: https://lovelandoh.gov/442/West-Loveland-Nature-Preserve

❤️ LOVE YOUR PARKS ❤️ We are highlighting local trails on our social media. Explore Loveland!

Update: I-275 is back open. Thank you for your patience

I-275 Northbound at SR 28 will be shutdown due to a very serious traffic crash. Please seek an alternate route. This post will be updated when the interstate is back open.

The Hamilton Township Police Department is pleased to report the missing juvenile has been located.

Looking for upcoming events or local dining & shops? Visit www.lovinlifeloveland.com to plan your summer adventures in Loveland! ❤️

LSFD and multiple mutual aid units arrived on the scene of a working structure fire, all residents were out upon our arrival.

UPDATE 7/22/24 - Registration is closed. All trees have been claimed. If you signed up for a tree, you will receive an email confirmation within the week.

Registration will open the morning of July 18 for the city's 2024 FREE Tree Giveaway Program! Sign up: https://loom.ly/2QE27YY
🌳 200 trees will be distributed
🌳 Reserved on a first-come, first-served basis
🌳 Trees will arrive in October for fall planting
🌳 Residents may request up to 2 trees per household
🌳 You must reside within City of Loveland limits. The 45140 zip code is very large. Even though your mailing address may say "Loveland," you may not be a resident of the city. To check if you are a city resident, call City Hall at (513) 683-0150 or view our street list at https://lovelandoh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2781/Street-Address-Range-Listing-2023-Revised-04032023?bidId=

EAST LOVELAND AVENUE BRIDGE PROJECT: The contractor was able to open the bridge ahead of schedule. You’ll see a temporary traffic signal. Please drive safely!

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 🎨 Now is your chance to enter your design to be featured on one of the city's traffic signal boxes. The deadline is Sept. 8, 2024. Selected designs will win $1,000! Details & how to apply: https://loom.ly/_dKH9LU

The new downtown parking lot is OPEN for the weekend, but access is from the State Route 48 side only. No vehicle access from First Street due to construction.

The City of Loveland is home to the Simpson Nature Preserve, a remnant of Old Growth Forest. Follow the Simpson Ridge Trail along the hillside, linking Phillips Park and Kiwanis Park. Please note steep inclines and declines may make the trail challenging.

📍 The preserve has two access points:
-Access from Phillips Park (11667 Rich Road) near the basketball court.
-Access from Kiwanis Park (240 Wall St.) across from entrance.
More info: https://lovelandoh.gov/555/Simpson-Nature-Preserve

❤️ LOVE YOUR PARKS ❤️ We are highlighting local trails on our social media. Explore Loveland!

EAST LOVELAND AVENUE PROJECT UPDATE 🚧
The project has been beyond frustrating for our residents due to slow progress. Past efforts to open a signalized lane of traffic have failed due to the need to maintain contractor safety and assure that the lane is safe for drivers.

The city is in constant communication with the contractor. Work crews have been added on upcoming Saturdays (July 6 & 13) to speed up the project. The city is scheduling (barring any unforeseen circumstances) the installation of traffic signals at each end of the construction zone to be activated on Monday, July 15. This would reopen 1 lane of traffic and end the detour. This will continue throughout the remainder of the project, allowing access for residents through the construction zone.

The project has many parts — the bridge reconstruction, paving, sanitary sewer, sidewalks and storm water. By fixing everything as part of this project, it prevents the need for multiple closures/detours in the future.

Questions? Please call (513) 707-1454.

Here is the activity map for the City of Loveland's Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4th.

4-6:30 PM - Family fun zone
4-9 PM - NEW THIS YEAR! Buddy Badges
4-9 PM - NEW THIS YEAR! Split-the-Pot
4-10 PM - Food trucks
4-11 PM - FREE shuttle transportation
4 & 5 PM - Bingo
5 & 8:30 PM - NEW THIS YEAR! Game Show Battle Rooms - Cincinnati
6:15 PM - Parade lineup & kids' bike contest
7 PM - Parade
8 PM - Concert with Trailer Park Floosies
8:30 PM - Pie Eating Contest
10 PM - Fireworks

More info: https://loom.ly/RxA5k9E
View interactive digital map: https://loom.ly/4VH3mRY
Save/print PDF map: https://loom.ly/7eFdAp0