As the May 5 primary election approaches,  The Loveland Daily  is launching a candidate outreach effort focused on the issues that matter most to Loveland. Starting on April 1st, 2026, we will be contacting candidates running in  all races (contested and not)  across the area and asking them a consistent set of questions centered on local priorities. Our goal is simple: give voters clear, direct insight into where candidates stand—without spin, without interpretation, and in

As the May 5 primary election approaches,  The Loveland Daily  is launching a candidate outreach effort focused on the issues that matter most to Loveland. In the coming weeks, we will be contacting candidates running in  contested primary races  across the area and asking them a consistent set of questions centered on local priorities. Our goal is simple: give voters clear, direct insight into where candidates stand—without spin, without interpretation, and in their own word

In a recent article in The Loveland Daily, Editor Ryan Kulik made a dramatic proposal that the City of Loveland eliminate downtown traffic. Read the article here. In reality, he was making a case for the city to decide whether it wants our historic downtown to function as a pass through for traffic or as a pedestrian friendly recreation/entertainment destination, arguing that it can’t be both. His article offered no practical solutions to achieve the elimination of downtown

When I published my recent opinion column in  The Loveland Daily  calling for the elimination of through-traffic in downtown Loveland ( Let’s Eliminate Traffic in Downtown Loveland ), I expected disagreement. Big ideas about how a city functions usually bring strong reactions. What I didn’t necessarily expect was just how much conversation it would spark. In the days since the article was published, I’ve heard from many residents—some enthusiastic about the idea, others deepl

Here’s a  clear explanation of how the government of Loveland, Ohio works  — including  emails for your City Council members and the City Manager  so you can contact them directly. Loveland uses a  Council–Manager form of government  under its Home Rule Charter: City Council  is the  policy-making body  elected by residents. Council sets local laws, approves the budget, and makes major decisions for the city. Council Members are elected at large  (everyone in Loveland votes f

At The Loveland Daily , our focus is simple: Loveland first. In a media environment dominated by national headlines, cable news debates, and social media outrage, it’s easy for the stories closest to home to get overlooked. We exist to do the opposite. Our mission is to cover the people, policies, businesses, and events that directly impact the residents of Loveland. You won’t find us chasing every national political controversy or amplifying cable-news talking points. Nation

These candidates have filed petitions to appear on the  2026 primary ballot statewide  — voters in Loveland  ( Warren, Clermont, and Hamilton Counties)  will see these races on their ballots:  These statewide races will appear on all county ballots, including Warren, Clermont, and Hamilton. Legislative & Local District Races (Hamilton & Warren) Some legislative candidates — particularly ones affecting the three counties in Loveland — who have filed and are expected on the May

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the list of partisan candidates who submitted petitions to run for statewide office in the May 5, 2026 primary election. “Public service is a patriotic calling, and I want to recognize these candidates for having the courage to get in the arena, as Teddy Roosevelt described it,” said Secretary LaRose. “Our team at the Secretary of State’s office will now work with the county boards of elections to carefully rev

Here at The Loveland Daily we want to keep the community informed about everyone, and everything, that will be on the November ballot. Here are the  key election dates and deadlines for Loveland, Ohio voters in 2026  (based on Ohio’s statewide election schedule). ( Ohio Secretary of State ) 🗳️  2026 Ohio Election Calendar (applies to Loveland, OH) 🟡 May 5, 2026 — Primary & Special Election Deadline to Register to Vote:  April 6, 2026 (in person or by mail; boards open until

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."