Open Forum from tonight's Loveland City Council Meeting- without notes or comment.

The Loveland Daily is committed to the ideas and concerns of our readers. Loveland is not defined by a single viewpoint, our diversity of opinions makes us think, reflect and gain strength in our own beliefs. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of The Loveland Daily or our sponsors.

A Loveland healthcare professional has been recognized for providing exceptional patient care. Nickolas Faul, a nephrology nurse at DaVita Loveland Dialysis, was recently honored with the DAISY Award, an international recognition program that celebrates extraordinary nurses nominated by patients, families, and fellow healthcare professionals.

No matter where we look, when the subject is retirement, it is likely represented by happy, attractive people enjoying this period of life to the fullest! Whether on the pickleball court, in chairs side-by-side staring contentedly at the gorgeous sunset or happily interacting with perfect grandchildren, it all looks divine! The trouble is that is rarely the reality. Retirement is about both endings and beginnings, loss and gain, self-discovery as well as just being mo

Ah Retirement! That golden age filled with porch swings, leisurely mornings stretching into days on end. When you are working long hours and sacrificing family and personal time, that carrot dangling in your future is mighty attractive. If you are of, or nearing retirement age, you are of the generation that was fed that gauzy future. You bought the line “work hard for 40 + years, then you can have fun!” And you have likely noticed that the younger generations see it quit

The Loveland Daily is committed to the ideas and concerns of our readers. Loveland is not defined by a single viewpoint, our diversity of opinions makes us think, reflect and gain strength in our own beliefs. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of The Loveland Daily or our sponsors. I am a long time/47 year resident of Loveland living on Riverside Drive. Until recently I enjoyed a quiet life on the Little Miami. In recent years that has changed due t

As mental health awareness month comes to a close, please remember that while the spotlight may be turning off, mental illness does not need to sit alone in the dark. Healing is harder on your own. It begins in community; it happens when people feel seen, heard, and connected. When we break our silence and speak our truths, we create space for healing — for ourselves and for others. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a network of over 600 affiliates nationwide

With warmer weather settling into Southwest Ohio and summer just around the corner, one of Loveland’s most treasured attractions is preparing for its busiest time of year: the Loveland Bike Trail. Known officially as part of the larger Little Miami Scenic Trail, the Loveland section of the trail becomes a hub of activity every spring and summer. On any sunny weekend, residents and visitors alike fill the path with bicycles, strollers, joggers, walkers, and families enjoying o

Every Memorial Day, Americans gather for parades, cookouts, ballgames, and long weekends with family and friends. For many of us, the holiday has become the unofficial start of summer. But Memorial Day was never really meant to be about a day off. At its heart, Memorial Day is about people.

Parents, keep your door -- and your heart -- open so your children always feel safe sharing anything with you.

The views expressed in this commentary are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the City of Loveland, its staff, or other members of City Council. I apologize in advance for the length of this piece, but historic preservation is central to why I chose to serve. I believe many residents elected me because they know I will speak up when Loveland’s charm, character, and history are at stake. At the April 14, 2026 City Council meeting, there was an important discuss

News Conference on Monday, May 4 Columbus, Ohio – Ohio faith leaders will call on members of the General Assembly to repeal the state’s death penalty at a news conference in the Statehouse Ladies’ Gallery on Monday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m. They will be representing the more than five hundred Ohio faith leaders from across the state who have signed a letter that will be shared with state lawmakers on May 4. Speakers at the news conference will include: Pastor Rich Nathan,

For professionals in the early or middle stages of their careers, long-term tax planning is just as important as investment selection. Two powerful tools, the Roth IRA conversion and the backdoor Roth IRA contribution, can work together to dramatically improve after-tax wealth over time. However, these strategies are not right for everyone and require careful execution. The Benefits Converting a rollover (traditional) IRA into a Roth IRA allows future investment growth and

Over the past few weeks, one thing has become clear: when the people of Loveland care about an issue, they show up. Our recent coverage of downtown traffic sparked exactly the kind of community conversation we hoped to see. Residents shared their perspectives, offered ideas, and debated possible solutions. Just as importantly, members of City Council engaged with the discussion participating in a way that brought more attention and urgency to the issue. That kind of response

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month! When I first began working in the autism field back in 1996, very few people had heard of it—and most of those who had didn’t have an accurate understanding. The movie Rain Man was one of the only depictions of autism many people had ever seen. Fast forward 30 years, and you would be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard the word “autism” or doesn’t know someone on the spectrum.

I am writing concerning the article in the Loveland Daily News concerning traffic in downtown Loveland. I wanted to give my opinion on the matter. I believe downtown Loveland can be a destination and a pass-through at the same time. I am not sure if you have noticed the dramatic improvement in intersection traffic in the local area when Round-Abouts are installed? This is based upon upon the same concept but with modifications. The drawing below gives a much better illu

I hope all is well with you. Yes I saw the article. I know that city staff is working diligently every day to minimizing traffic in Loveland. If you look at exhibit A of our city council goals 2026 - 2027 you’ll can see that it is a priority. Staff is always trying to secure funding to improve traffic and I am thankful for that. If you look at the goal continuing to build and promote a vibrant downtown by identifying strategies to encourage investment in the downtown distr

I have been reading the recent opinions in the Loveland Daily and the discussion stemming from it on social media. When it comes to what the city has done to address traffic; I don't think I could adequately list off all the items I've voted on since taking office because it would be too numerous. I don't agree with the premise of the article that downtown Loveland should not have through traffic. I suppose that's because I commute that stretch of road multiple times per day.

Thank you for reaching out. I have read the article several times and have also been following the comments. Traffic in and around downtown Loveland is clearly a topic residents care deeply about, and I have been paying close attention to it as a council member.

Traffic is a known issue and something that has had a continuous presence in our council goals in the last 3 goal setting meetings that I have been a part of. We continue to make incremental improvements in this area to try and ease the frustrations. The Mayor and city staff have had meetings with regional and state level entities to try and find and champion solutions which require support from outside our control. We will continue to work on this to the best of our ability,