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...

Arts + Culture

No Risk, No Reward

Mason High School varsity dance team dominates the floor locally and nationally. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Jenna Beers–Photography by Jenna & Provided The Mason High School (MHS) varsity dance team are at the top of their game, dazzling audiences and dominating competitions with a blend of passion, precision and creativity. With 19 dancers spanning all high school grades, this team moves as one, telling stories through intricate choreography and high-energy performances. Led by...

Home + Design

Valentine's Day At Home

Create lasting memories this Valentine's Day at home with traditions new and old. Article by Angela Broockerd & Amanda Stout | Photography by Janie Jones Kids Sweet Treat Table Surprise your children for Valentine’s Day with a sweet treat table. Keep it simple with a few favorite snacks and candies, or use fresh flowers for a more extravagant display and create a handmade centerpiece. To achieve this look, start by placing the largest greenery on the bottom layer in a circle around the...

Health + Wellness

Smiling From Day One

Dr. Natalie Stewart offers families tips and support to care for kids' dental health. Article by Nan Paraskevopoulos | Photography by April Sova & Stock February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time dedicated to promoting the importance of oral health for children and families. Dr. Natalie Stewart, D.D.S., dentist and owner of Mason Elite Dentistry, is committed to creating a practice where patients as young as a few days old can be set up for a lifetime of healthy smiles. ...

Wellness

Touchdown for Hope

Yearly event benefits mental health and addiction services at Mason’s Lindner Center of Hope. Article by Marie Kriedman | Photography by Provided Author H. Jackson Brown Jr., once said, “Never deprive someone of hope; it may be all they have.” Those powerful words are a testament to finding a path beyond despair.  Lindner Center of Hope is a nationally known nonprofit that has built its foundation around the premise of “healthy communities start with hope” and has provided mental health and...

Health + Wellness

Crafting Customized Care

A local pharmacy works to create unique solutions tailored to individual needs. Article by Nan Paraskevopoulos | Photography by Jenna Beers–Photography by Jenna David Yost, RPh is the co-owner of Yost Pharmacy. He grew up in his family’s business sweeping rugs, taking out the trash and filling the pop machines. David decided early on that he wanted to become a pharmacist. But it wasn’t until his time at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy that he became passionate about the...

Fitness

Community Starts Here

Countryside YMCA provides outreach and connection to Warren County. Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Ricky Reinzan Countryside YMCA is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the Warren County community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Although made up of three locations in Lebanon, Landen and Otterbein, Lebanon is most well known due to its size. Built on 126 acres of land, the 230,000-square-foot Lebanon Countryside YMCA facility held the title of...