Forty years ago today was the first time I had to confront my own eventual death. I was only ten at the time, and I was on my way to the hospital. There was something going on with my health, and not a single doctor had been able to figure out the problem. My legs were feeling heavy and tired, there was blood in my urine, and in addition to the physical symptoms there were visible red dots showing up on my legs. Every day I would get a few new red dots, and my parents would t

By State Rep. Karen Brownlee    2026 is a big year. In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  It’s an occasion to reflect on the journey our country has taken, the challenges we have faced, and the resilience of our representative democracy.  This ideal of representative democracy is a system where elected officials are accountable to and reflect the interests of their voters. This 250th anniversary giv

2026 Valentine Lady Cynthia Tait Loveland city council rang in the new year with its first meeting of the year. A robust agenda of yearly resolutions, a zoning change to add a Special Planning District and adjustments to the city’s sidewalk program and the city manager’s spending authority awaited. But first, as tradition dictates, CeeCee Collins, Director of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance presented the newest Valentine Lady, Cynthia Tait, who was introduced by last

by Deidre Hazelbaker, Loveland City Councilmember Spending time on the campaign trail was a reminder of how deeply people care about Loveland. Door-to-door conversations consistently came back to a few shared priorities: public safety and city services, traffic and speeding, water quality and sidewalk repair, along with thoughtful development. Stepping into my role on Loveland City Council has reinforced just how much thought and information go into each decision. Even after

"Last year, I ran for Loveland City Council because I care deeply about this city and the people who live here."