Life + Culture

Relational, Experiential + Authentic Learning In Action

Moeller High School students develop real-life skills in Burns Innovation Hub courses. Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Provided Just like their peers, the young men of Archbishop Moeller High School are preparing for their future education and professional goals. In recent years, many Moeller students expressed interest in pursuing degrees in business and engineering, but needed clarity on specific career paths in these fields. This insight was crucial, prompting Moeller's...

Arts + Culture

Men of Service: Playing the Long Game

Three local leaders share career lessons and their continued impact in the community. Article by Nina Weierman | Photography by Jenna Beers–Photography by Jenna David Deitrick   Maestro, Mason Community Band, MasonCommunityBand.org David Deitrick had settled comfortably into retirement, spending his days researching genealogy and enjoying time with family. Then the call came to become the new Maestro of the Mason Community Band. After a 30-year career as a conductor in the United...

Life + Culture

A Place to Belong

Learn how a Mason resident is leading an organization focused on changing young men’s futures. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Provided Opportunity can change the trajectory of a life. For young men, it can start with something as simple and powerful as having someone show up, believe in them and help them envision a future they may not yet see. That’s the mission behind My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Cincinnati, a local nonprofit equipping young men in high school with the tools to...

Fitness

Capable, Supported + Connected

PLAYLIST Yoga empowers students to find their rhythm. Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Maddie Peters PLAYLIST Yoga studios in Mason and Montgomery offer music-driven, intentionally sequenced yoga and Pilates. Locally co-owned by Leah Vasiliadis, their focus is powerful, connective classes that are not intimidating, helping students feel strong and capable. The Intro to Power Yoga Series, beginning in June, is designed for anyone who has ever walked into a heated studio and thought...

Arts + Culture

Leading Ladies of Mason

Meet three women whose mentorship, compassion and determination strengthen the community. Article by Nina Weierman | Photography by Jenna Beers–Photography by Jenna Allison Keim  Editor-in-Chief, The Chronicle, Mason High School (MHS), MHSChronicle.com For MHS senior Allison Keim, her leadership journey began with curiosity. Flipping through student-run newspaper The Chronicle as a freshman, Allison was fascinated by the stories and the faces behind them. “I really like to be in the...

Fitness

Chasing the Finish Line

Mason dentist balances family, career and Ironman training with her sights set on Lake Placid. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Niki Wise Photography Long before the first patients arrive or the day begins to take shape, Dr. Natalie Stewart has already put in work most people will never see. By sunrise, she’s in the pool, on the bike or logging miles on the treadmill, training for one of the most demanding endurance events in the world: an Ironman triathlon. An Ironman is a one-day...

Home + Design

Building Community

Tiny Homes for Humanity is on a mission to help unhoused people find stability, comfort and camaraderie. Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Mark Lyons–Lyons Photography Tiny Homes for Humanity, founded by President Earl Crossland and Board Chairman/Treasurer Larry Plum, aims to provide housing and a fresh start for unhoused veterans, individuals, and families. The organization plans to build a permanent supportive community, housing 14 veterans currently in temporary housing.  “We...

Life + Culture

The Final Salute

Celebrating 60 years, the Southwest Ohio VFW Memorial Team honors veterans with heartfelt military tributes. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Provided When a veteran passes away in Southwest Ohio communities, a small group of men faithfully shows up. They arrive not for recognition, but for responsibility. Not for applause, but for honor. This April, the Southwest Ohio VFW Memorial Team marks 60 years of standing in that sacred space—honoring veterans with a final salute. In 2025...

Education

Investing in People

Kemba Credit Union builds strong financial futures with education. Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman In another life, Dan Sutton might have been a teacher. As President and CEO of Kemba Credit Union, Dan is a natural instructor, using inspirational stories to share his vision. Kemba planted roots in the area more than two decades ago, long before the I-75 corridor looked the way it does today. What began as a strategic move has grown into a deeply reciprocal...

Life + Culture

The Kindness of Neighbors

Local public works programs make it easy for residents to invest in building a compassionate community. Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Jenna Beers & Provided Being a good neighbor is one of the most direct ways we can invest in building a strong community. Good neighbors often become lifelong friends who look out for each other and enhance daily life through small acts of kindness. Mason residents now have the opportunity to foster an even stronger sense of community, promote...