Life + Culture

Get in the Spirit

Regional distillers offer unique, high-quality options for spirits connoisseurs. Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Kelly Settle–Kelly Ann Photography & Provided Although this region gets a lot of attention for our many breweries, we’re also lucky to have several high-quality local distillers, each with unique methods and flavor profiles. We invite you to pull up a chair and enjoy a virtual tasting as we spotlight three nearby spirits companies. McBrayer Legacy Spirits Following a...

Life + Culture

Philanthropy in Action Through Service Over Self

The Rotary Club of Mason Deerfield awards 15 grants to power local impact. Article by Nan Paraskevopoulos | Photography by Provided The Rotary Club of Mason Deerfield continues to prove that service and generosity are alive and thriving in our community. Celebrating their 30th year in Mason and Deerfield, the club recently awarded 15 grants to local nonprofits and organizations, each aimed at solving critical needs, lifting spirits and sparking growth throughout the region. From youth...

Fitness

Running the World

Mason’s marathon man Daniel Rebella pushes limits from local streets to global races. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Matthew J. Capps & Provided If you’ve ever driven down Tylersville Road toward Kings Island, you may have spotted Daniel Rebella—steady stride, focused gaze, completely in his element. A familiar figure on Mason’s sidewalks and streets, Daniel isn’t just out for a jog; he’s quietly logging the miles required for the lifelong passion that’s taken him from local tracks...

Life + Culture

Going After New Goals

Children and adults with disabilities enjoy enriching experiences with soccer through a local nonprofit. Article by Nan Paraskevopoulos | Photography by Randy Corey At a basic level, Cincinnati TOPSoccer is a sports nonprofit dedicated to providing opportunities for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities to play soccer. But the simple act of playing soccer with a team creates an environment in which players’ goals become so much greater than the ones they might score.  ...