Life + Culture

Lighting the Way to New Beginnings

SAFE on Main empowers survivors, builds hope and creates community. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Provided SAFE on Main has been a lifeline for survivors of domestic violence in Warren County for nearly four decades. From providing safe shelter and legal advocacy to offering therapy and education, this organization is all about helping individuals reclaim their lives. But it’s more than just services—it’s about creating a community where everyone feels safe, valued and supported. ...

Home Services

Learn How to Prevent Future Pest Problems

Solutions Plus Pest Control offers tips for prepping against common pests. Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Provided Solutions Plus Pest Control is a small family-owned business operating out of Mason. Beginning as Bed Bug Solutions in 2014, founders Mark and Jen Winter started their business after seeing a need for a bed bug extermination specialist in Greater Cincinnati. After a few years, they decided to branch out and add residential and commercial general pest control to their...

Home + Design

A Space for Us

Creative Contracting creates beautiful gathering spaces for a Mason family. Article by Nan Paraskevopoulos | Photography by Mark Tepe Mason residents, Ken and Melissa Berg, had considered updating their basement for years. Their lower level was technically finished with drywall and carpet. There was a couch, a television and a separate bedroom. Then in early 2020, when the world was shutting down, the basement flooded.  Ken and Melissa both work in healthcare, so while everyone else was...

Arts + Culture

Celebrating the Creative Process

The Arts Alliance provides engaging opportunities for the community to enjoy the arts. Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Meredith Raffel & Provided The Arts Alliance, formerly the Mason Area Arts Council, was founded on the idea that the Warren County region needed an organized arts force. Nowadays they’re known for quality arts programming, including the Deerfield Handmade Markets, summer art camps, the Sounds of Deerfield performing art series and more. But it took a lot of...