Life + Culture

Local Experiences

Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving: Fresh, Hometown Ingredients Article by Courtney Kraemer | Photography by Provided Flourish and Roam Regeneratively raised, nutrient-dense Thanksgiving meats to choose from—ethical, flavorful.  FlourishAndRoam.com Newtown Farm Market Find pumpkins, produce, and pies, plus colorful mums and fresh turkey ordering.  NewtownMarket.com   Gorman Heritage Farm This urban-located working farm offers pasture-raised turkeys, root vegetables, and greens. ...

Wellness

Keeping Memories in Mind

Care Facility Working to Envision a World Without Alzheimer’s Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Provided In Ohio, 11.3 percent of adults 65 years of age or older have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. It’s the 7th leading cause of death in our state, and 63.7 percent of caregivers are battling chronic health conditions themselves; that’s according to data shared by Magnolia Springs Loveland, a prominent senior living facility. To say that Magnolia Springs Loveland has served our...

Home Services

Service Above All

Serving His Country and HVAC Customers, This Local Veteran Goes Above and Beyond Article by Pamela McWhorter | Photography by Matthew J. Capps Feel a chill in the air? That means the season of high expectations is heating up. For high school seniors and their parents, November is about more than turkey, holiday shopping, and PSLs. It’s decision time. College application deadlines are coming fast. The next step in life is right around the corner. Where will you go? What will you study? Who will...

Life + Culture

Forever, Home

Honoring One Soldier’s Service and Sacrifice with a One-of-a-Kind Custom Build Article by Kathy Doane | Photography by Provided It’s an unfortunate reality of life that the old maxim, "bad things happen to good people," is often true. Still, more unusual is the fact that after those bad things happen, great things – even extraordinary things – sometimes show up for those good people. Take Retired Marine Corporal Chad Ohmer, his wife, Renae, and their two daughters, 13-year-old Emma and...

Food + Beverage

Garlic, Vinegar, and Mustard, Oh My!

Elevating the Everyday, A Festive Fave From The Spicy Olive Article by Nicole Browning | Photography by Stephanie Meinberg With the holiday season poised to be in full swing, deciding what to put on your plate can be hard. Between hosting for families and making time for friends, our meals shouldn’t have to drop in quality just because of our busy schedules. Of course, we’ve got you covered. The Spicy Olive’s maple pork tenderloin with farro, apples, and arugula is the perfect dish to throw...

Local Services

Pressing the Boundaries of Printing

SpeedPro’s Approach to Branding Starts with Graphic Proof That Big Is Best Article by Kathy Doane | Photography by Matthew J. Capps Bold. Bright. That describes 28-year-old Drew Lowry’s work world as operations manager of SpeedPro Cincinnati East, a large format printing company.  Whether “large format printing” is a familiar term or not, the graphic results certainly are. This form of promoting a business or event, creating an inviting and informative space, is everywhere. Banners, wall...

Finance + Legal Services

Understanding the Role of an Executor in Probate in Montgomery, Ohio

Being named the executor of a loved one’s estate is a significant responsibility. As executor, you oversee the probate process—the legal procedure that ensures the proper distribution of assets and the settlement of the deceased’s final affairs. Your duties may vary depending on the size and complexity of the estate, and an experienced estate lawyer in Montgomery, Ohio, can guide you through each step, answer questions, and suggest strategies to make the process more efficient.What Is an...

Food + Beverage

Local Experiences

Unforgettable Dining Experiences Article by Courtney Kraemer | Photography by Provided RJ Cinema Craft BBQ, cigars, spirits, 32 taps, 8 movie screens—a one-of-a-kind, locally-owned destination.  RJcinema.com The Old Spaghetti Factory Affordable three-course meals in a family-friendly setting, plus Murder Mystery nights and eat-in trolley car. OSF.com Eighteen at the Radisson Fine dining, a revolving steakhouse, and panoramic skyline views from the 18th floor.  RadissonSteakhouse.com...

Food + Beverage

How Sweet It Is

The Cocoa Muse Offers European-style Chocolates to Sip, Savor and Eat Article by Kathy Doane | Photography by Matthew J. Capps When Jessica Tye, owner of The Cocoa Muse, talks about her new European-style chocolate shop, she practically vibrates with enthusiasm.  “There’s nothing like it in the area,” she proclaims, then lists a few offerings to make her point: “Hand-poured and painted truffle bars in a variety of flavors. Fudges, pecan candies, espresso, specialty teas, coffee, and sipping...

Food + Beverage

Crowning Achievement

Loveland Native Making Waves in Cincinnati’s Dining Scene Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Hailey Bollinger “I knew I loved to bake,” says Haley Nutter-Sitek, a hometown local who graduated from Loveland High School in 2009. So, when the time came to plan courses for her first year of college, she thought, “Maybe I should learn how to, you know, see what cooking is like.” Today, Haley and her husband, Chef Anthony Sitek, operate the Crown Restaurant Group. Founded in 2018, it oversees...