The Loveland City School District has earned a five-star overall rating on the 2025–2026 Ohio School Report Card, placing it among the highest-rated public school districts in the state. According to a news release from Loveland City Schools, the district’s overall rating points ranked 26th highest out of 607 public school districts in Ohio, placing Loveland in the top 4% statewide. The district also ranked among the top-performing systems in the region. Loveland was one of o

All photos courtesy of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Downtown Loveland will take on a German-inspired atmosphere Sept. 25–26 as the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance presents the 2026 Loveland Oktoberfest. Presented by Wolterman Law, the annual celebration will bring German food, drinks, live music, games and family activities to the heart of downtown. Local businesses, restaurants, food trucks and vendors will participate throughout the weekend. Among the returni

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Longtime Loveland resident Don Tassone has worn many hats… corporate vice president, communications professional, college professor and author. Currently, the spotlight is on his role as author with the September 8th launch of his most recent book, Flash 100, a collection of very short stories. Flash 100 is Tassone’s 15th book; having previously published two novels, one novella, a children’s book and 10 short story collections. Author Don Tassone Mr. Tassone describes this l

Empty Bowls is an international grassroots movement that began in 1990 to raise awareness and funds for local organizations fighting hunger. What started as a student art project has grown into event held around the world, where guests share a simple mean and take home a handcrafted bowl as a reminder that hunger is an ongoing issue in every community, including Loveland. The 2026 Empty Bowls event marks the fifth year of supporting LIFE Food Pantry in Loveland. Here are the

There are certain moments in life when you remember exactly where you were. September 11, 2001, is one of those moments for me. It was a Tuesday, I'm 26 years old, single, and working for an event company. That morning, I was on my way to a professional golf tournament practice round in the region. Our company had activities planned at the tournament, and it was supposed to be a normal workday. Then I heard something on the radio. A small craft, the announcer said, had hit th

The 2026 midterm election is approaching, and voters throughout Loveland will have several opportunities to cast their ballots before Election Day. The general election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters who want to cast their ballots before Election Day can begin voting in person on Tuesday, October 6. The deadline to register to vote for the election is Monday, October 5 at 9 p.m. Early in-person voting will continue t

Loveland Has Found its Grand Marshal - One of the Most Storied Athletes in its History!

It’s that time of year again as Loveland’s Homecoming Parade Approaches

Later this month, a collection of standup comedians will take the mic for an evening of laughs at the Loveland Stage Company. “Punchlines for Prevention” is a fundraiser to benefit the Ben Morrison Memorial Fund (BMMF), a Loveland-based organization focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Event organizer, comedian Cody Walker, grew up in Maineville, and is well established on the standup circuit in Greater Cincinnati and beyond. “I am super excited to pu

Our Loveland Tigers put in the work through the heat this week

For a city that proudly calls itself “The Sweetheart of Ohio,” Loveland has made its way into plenty of postcards, wedding stories, and regional headlines over the years. But what about pop culture’s most iconic animated universe? Has Loveland ever made it into The Simpsons? It turns out the answer is: yes—and more than once. A Quick Shoutout from Marge In the 11th season finale episode “Behind the Laughter,” a parody of the VH1 series Behind the Music, the Simpson family is

The Loveland Daily News is getting ready to have a fall makeover. Throughout the month of September the website, newsletter, and social media for The Loveland Daily News will look a little different and better serve those that live, work, and play in Loveland Ohio. Here is what we have in store. The Facebook page for The Loveland Daily News can now be found at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593727344961 Please go and follow us there for daily updates. You can also

If you have driven around Loveland in recent years, you may have noticed cameras mounted along roadways that look different from traditional traffic or security cameras. They are Flock Safety cameras, and they are already part of Loveland’s public-safety system. The technology has become increasingly common across the country, but it has also become the subject of a growing national debate over privacy, surveillance and how law enforcement agencies use information collected b

The date is set and cast revealed for this year’s Dancing with the Stars competition, hosted by Loveland’s NEST Community Learning Center. This year’s Dancing with the Stars will take place Friday, October 23, at 6:00 pm at the Oasis Golf and Conference Center. Inspired by the popular TV series, NEST’s DWTS pairs local Loveland celebrities and community leaders with professional dancers to compete for bragging rights and the coveted mirror-ball trophy. Of course, the bigge

The first school bells of the new school year have rung across Loveland, and students, teachers and families are settling back into the familiar rhythms of school. Loveland students returned to classrooms on August 13, bringing an end to summer break and the beginning of another year filled with new opportunities, activities, friendships and learning. For teachers, the opening weeks of school are about more than getting students accustomed to new schedules and classroom routi

Miami Township is wrapping up its Second Saturday event series with a day celebrating history, veterans, classic cars and community spirit on Saturday, September 12, at Miami Meadows Park. The Miami Township Recreation Department will host a Vintage Baseball Game & Veterans Appreciation Car Showat the park, located at 1546 State Route 131 in Milford. Admission is free. The event will feature the return of the Vintage Baseball Game, with the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Muse

On August 20th, Loveland City School leaders, students, as well as community members and leaders, gathered to celebrate the dedication of a new outdoor classroom to be used by Loveland Intermediate and Middle School students and staff. The outdoor classroom reflects the school district’s emphasis on engaging learning experiences and providing environments “where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.” The outdoor classroom will serve more than 1,200 stude

The Ben Morrison Memorial Fund (BMMF) organization held its 6th Annual Ben Morrison Memorial Golf Outing on August 22 at Hickory Woods Golf Course in Loveland. BMMF Founder and President Tori Morrison kicked off the sold-out event, welcoming 128 golfers and scores of volunteers. “Thank you for being here today. Your support at events like this has allowed us to give more than $52,000 in scholarships to Loveland High School seniors,” Morrison said. In addition to scholarships,