Life + Culture

Fostering a Sense of Belonging

Mason City Schools CommUNITY Holiday Help provides students with essential items. Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by CommUNITY Holiday Help Committee Over the years, several Mason organizations have provided holiday assistance for students and their families. In 2024, many of these groups joined forces to work together under a single mission of supporting people in Mason experiencing food insecurity. Mason City Schools CommUNITY Holiday Help program was designed to provide students...

Life + Culture

Collaborating for the Good of the Community

The United Way of Warren County refocuses its mission under new leadership. Article by Nan Paraskevopoulos | Photography by Provided When Jane Conn took the helm as executive director of the United Way of Warren County in May 2024, she brought a wealth of experience in nonprofit management and a genuine passion for community service. Jane is focused on bolstering the nonprofit organizations the United Way supports, ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed. “Nonprofits are the...

Life + Culture

Where Work Feels Like Living

Revelance’s creative hub blends office, lifestyle and community under one roof. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Mark Lyons–Lyons Photography There are coworking spaces, and then there’s Revelance. Walk through the glass doors of this Mason destination and you immediately know it’s something different. You’ll find offices, conference rooms and the amenities of a modern professional hub, but take a few more steps and the surprises unfold. A golf simulator where a board meeting might...

Food + Beverage

Entertain with Apples

Fill your home with the aromas of fall with quick condiment and drink recipes. Article by Angela Broockerd & Amanda Stout | Photography by Janie Jones Apple Chutney Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or ghee 2 cups Granny Smith apples, chopped  1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons dried cranberries 1 teaspoon orange juice 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ginger 1 cinnamon stick  Chili flakes, to taste...

Life + Culture

A Quality Culinary Experience

Dorothy Lane Market brings the food, flavor and flair of a European marketplace to Mason. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Tracy Doyle–Dorothy Lane Market The Mason community buzzed with anticipation as Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) rose brick by brick along Mason-Montgomery Road. The wait ended in mid-August, when neighbors lined the sidewalk, eager to see what the family-run grocer would bring to town. Inside, shoppers discovered much more than a grocery store—it was a culinary...

Life + Culture

A Proud Process

Urban Stead Cheese creates artisan cheeses with a keen focus on community and sustainability. Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Gina Weathersby Photography & Jon Medina Scott Robbins and Andrea Siefring-Robbins co-founded Urban Stead Cheese in 2018 following an inspiring wine trip. Although wine was the original focus of the excursion, it was a visit to a cheesemaker that proved to be the most motivational. They were already planning a business together, but now the idea of starting a...

Life + Culture

Savor the Day

Celebrate the simple joys in life with the help of Milkshake Factory Mason. Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Jenna Beers–Photography By Jenna & Provided Who doesn’t love creamy hand-spun milkshakes and luscious gourmet chocolates? Even better when you can enjoy a sweet treat in the company of family and friends in a welcoming space inspired by a classic soda fountain. At Milkshake Factory Mason, there’s something for everyone–a full chocolate bar, milkshakes, non-dairy shakes...

Life + Culture

Planting the Seeds of Service

Crossroads Church cultivates fresh food, community and hope through its garden and year-round service. Article by Nina Weierman | Photography by Crossroads Church Crossroads Church isn’t just a place of worship. It is a hub for giving back, where neighbors come together to grow, support families and strengthen the local community. One of the ways they do this is through the Mason Community Garden, which launched in the spring of 2024 to provide fresh produce to the Mason Food Pantry and engage...

Home + Design

Decked Out Dreams

A stylish Lebanon backyard blends luxury and livability with the help of local experts. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Matthew J Capps Photography Imagine this: You walk out the back door into what looks like a resort lounge—only it’s your own backyard. There’s an expansive deck, a sleek modern pergola, custom lighting and a crackling fire in a towering stone hearth inspired by your floor-to-ceiling indoor fireplace.  That’s exactly what Lebanon residents Lauren and Andrew dreamed...

Home + Design

Dress Your Door

Transform your front door style with Cincinnati Entrypoint and Queen City Porch Design. Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Kelly Settle–Kelly Ann Photography Style that Starts at the Door  Curb appeal is the first impression your home offers to guests, neighbors and passersby. The most influential factor in curb appeal is your front door, so why not make sure it has style that lasts and lasts through the seasons? We worked with family-owned, local businesses Cincinnati Entrypoint and...