Finance + Legal Services

What Are Common Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Your Estate Plan?

Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. It also allows you to designate a legal guardian for minor children and specify the medical treatment you want or do not want if you become incapacitated. However, there are several common mistakes that can lead to legal complications, family disputes, or assets being distributed against your intentions. An experienced estate planning lawyer can help you create a...

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...

Home + Design

A Perfect Pairing

Perennial Professionals and Curated FFD Bring Design and Renovation Together Under One Roof Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Matthew J. Capps There’s something new cooking in downtown Loveland … and it’s not on a restaurant menu. Perennial Professional Services, a local design and build remodeling company, is opening a showroom inside Curated Fine Furnishings and Design, the stylish home design store near West Loveland Avenue. It’s everything from cabinets to couches, now all under...

Food + Beverage

The Coolest Treat

Loveland’s Newest Frozen Dessert Destination: Where Every Scoop Makes a Difference Article by Nicole Browning | Photography by Matthew J. Capps Looking for a tasty treat with a real big impact? One that’s right in your own backyard? Look no further than ScoopAble, an adorable ice cream shop serving fresh and innovative flavors all while giving back to the community in big ways. This new local shop is on Branch Hill-Guinea Pike, and with their unmistakable logo and vintage...