Style + Beauty

Woven with Purpose

Tillage Clothing Blends Effortless Comfort With a Deeper Mission of Hope + Awareness Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Erica Almquist + Matthew J Capps Photography Some clothes are made to be worn. Others are made to be lived in. For Abby Farr, the difference begins with how a piece moves, feels and fits into everyday life.  “When I design, I’m thinking about how it will actually function for the person wearing it,” she explains. “It flows, is easy to care for and the luxurious...

Style + Beauty

The Legacy of the Accessory

Inside Timmy Wood’s Beverly Hills World Article by Heather Spinks | Photography by Kohta Rincon Photography If you want to truly know someone, don’t look at what they wear, look at what they carry. Often getting dressed is governed by a quiet set of rules: what’s appropriate for the office, what’s expected at a dinner party. Accessories, by contrast, remain untouched by these unspoken social rules. The handbag you reach for each morning is one of the few style decisions made entirely on...

Style + Beauty

East Meets West

Local Designer AK Couture Takes Your Closet Global with Indian-Inspired Fall Fashions Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Kohta Rincon Photography In a stunning new fall collection, local designer AK Couture introduces intentional, thoughtful design that unites culture and couture. East meets West in the original designs by Amrita Chehil, founder and owner at AK Couture in Mason. She takes local closets global with the history and traditions of her native India. The traditional Indian...

Arts + Culture

The Art of Fashion

The Local Mother-Daughter Duo Behind Rebecca’s ClothesLine Takes High-Fashion Drawings from Page to Product Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Cara Jonas Photography One day in 2012, Rebecca Reed picked up a pencil and watercolors, sat down and began drawing and painting with a laser focus on fashion. She produced stacks of paper featuring mostly dresses and occasionally accessories, each one different from the last.  Once the drawings started, they didn’t stop. Rebecca’s mother, Jenny...

Life + Culture

Standing Tall Through Time

The Butler County Courthouse Stands Watch in Downtown Hamilton Article by Mike Burcham | Photography by Provided by Travel Butler County Long before county offices spread across multiple buildings, nearly every county service in Butler County operated under one roof.  Standing in the heart of downtown Hamilton, the Butler County Courthouse has been a fixture of county government since 1889. Its towering presence remains one of Butler County’s most enduring symbols after more than 140 years...

Local Services

Take Paws

Animal Friends Humane Society is Changing Lives, One Paw at a Time Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by Anjali Fong Photography For more than 70 years, Animal Friends Humane Society (AFHS) has been a lifeline for animals and pet owners throughout Butler County. As the county's oldest and largest nonprofit animal shelter, its mission goes far beyond adoptions, providing critical services that support both animals and the people who care for them. For Board member and longtime volunteer...

Education

More Than a Tutor

Huntington Learning Center Builds Student Confidence + Fills Learning Gaps Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by Len Kaltman + Michelle Moody When Priscilla Maghrabi and her family returned to the Cincinnati area, they knew West Chester was where they wanted to put down roots. What they didn't know was that a career opportunity would soon let her blend a lifelong passion for education with a deeper desire to serve local families in a new way. In 2025, Priscilla became the owner of Huntington...

Entertainment

Wiener Winner

Local Dachshund Wins Back-to-Back Wiener Runs at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Provided Moose Hartmann comes from a family of competitors. The talented Hartmann family of Liberty Township excels at gymnastics, football, baseball, softball and even art. It comes as no surprise that the family dachshund is also a winner. Moose, the six-year-old furry family member of Jill, Greg, Lucy, Jack and Max Hartmann, is a two-time champion of the Running of the Wieners...

Life + Culture

USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion Park

The USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion Honors the Past + Inspires the Future Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman The long-awaited USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion is open to the public at Voice of America MetroPark in West Chester, the full-size replica of a Cold War nuclear submarine now permanently docked adjacent to the Voice of America Broadcasting Museum. Much more than a memorial, the Peace Pavilion is a community gathering space that encourages visitors to reflect upon and...

Sports + Recreation

Green Spaces

Explore Three Local Parks Offering Upgraded Amenities from Community Input Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman + Provided From walking paths and sport courts to green spaces and play places, our community is invested in parks and recreation. We’ve gathered the latest information on upgraded amenities in three local parks. This July, get out and explore West Chester and Liberty Township’s recreation areas. The Square @ Union Centre The Square reopened last month after...