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Local Government
Loveland is managing several simultaneous capital projects along the Loveland-Madeira Road corridor, including a $4.6 million OKI-funded road reconstruction set for 2027, a $283,000 ODOT sidewalk grant already under construction, and a new fire station that opened in May 2026.
Local Government
Clermont County's 2026 property reappraisal shows residential values rose an average of 22% countywide, but officials say the increase won't directly translate to proportional tax hikes for Loveland, Milford, and Symmes Township homeowners.
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A zoning application seeks a Planned Unit Development Type II designation for the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church property at 7701 Kenwood Road in Sycamore Township; a second public hearing is set for Tuesday, August 11, after the first hearing on July 21.
Local Government
How to vet cleanup crews: A Clermont County resident reports being approached by a pushy stranger in a tornado debris field off Ohio 132 after the July 22 EF1 tornado, prompting local tradespeople to share tips on vetting legitimate cleanup crews.
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The City of Loveland announced a Celebration of Life for former Councilmember Kent Blair on Saturday, August 1, 2026, honoring his five years of council service and continued civic involvement after leaving office.
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Clermont County Treasurer Jeannie Zurmehly mailed about 38,000 second-half property tax bills on July 14, with payment due Friday, August 7; a new Inflation Cap Credit under Ohio House Bill 186 appears on eligible bills for the first time.
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ODOT plans to fully close State Route 126 and Eldora Drive in Hamilton County from June through October 2030 for a $4.36 million bridge replacement, with public comment open through Monday, August 10, 2026.
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An overflow crowd packed Loveland City Hall on Tuesday, July 14, as business owners and residents debated the city's noise ordinance, which could reshape live outdoor music in Historic Downtown's bars and restaurants.
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ODOT will close State Route 48 over O'Bannon Creek in Loveland for seven days starting Wednesday, July 22, for a bridge rehabilitation project; motorists will detour via S.R. 28, I-275, and U.S. 22.
Local Government
The city that intentionally built itself around downtown entertainment is now caught between business owners defending live music and residents demanding enforcement of noise ordinances the city admits are confusing and scattered across multiple codes.
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