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Celebrating the First 100 Club

Meet the partners who have made sharing the stories of our community possible for 100 issues. Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Jenna Beers–Photography by Jenna Kara + Rob Lyons  Lyons & Lyons Attorneys at Law  LyonsandLyonsLaw.com Why did you become a Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle partner? We had already created a solid partnership with West Chester + Liberty Lifestyle, and we saw an opportunity to expand our reach and connect with more people in nearby communities.  ...

Fitness

Fetching Futures

Meet the Mason teen helping shelter dogs find forever homes, one run at a time. Article by Nina Weierman | Photography by Niki Wise Photography At the young age of 14, Gio Gilpin is already making a difference in the world. Inspired by the adoption of his family’s shelter dog, Muffin, Gio created the Instagram account @FetchingFutures to highlight adoptable dogs from local shelters through photos, videos and observations gathered during weekly walks and runs. “It made me sad to think there...

Fitness

New in Nature

Three area parks offer local families upgraded outdoor experiences. Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Amanda Stout + Provided As we inch closer to the end of summer, it’s the perfect time to visit the wonderful local parks in our area with our families and furry pals. In addition to the amenities they already offer, three local parks have recently undergone exciting updates, providing visitors with opportunities for new experiences. Keever Trails Park WarrenCountyParks.com ...

Life + Culture

Helping Kids See A Brighter Tomorrow

Early detection and simple habits can protect children’s vision long term. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Provided It starts innocently enough. A child moves closer to the television, squints at the classroom board or complains of a headache after school. Many parents assume it’s time for glasses. Increasingly, eye doctors are seeing a rise in childhood myopia, or nearsightedness, with implications that go beyond a stronger prescription. "Myopia usually arises when the eye grows...