Life + Culture

More Than Just Academics

Women Walking West celebrates their 10th anniversary supporting women with their educational goals and dreams. Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Laura Hicks, Rick Crockett, Kenidi Morris & W3 Staff Women Walking West (W3), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, strives to help foreign-born students lead successful lives in the United States. Their extensive mentorship program assists women struggling with linguistic, social, cultural and academic differences in American society. But it’s...

Arts + Culture

Celebrating 30 Years

Mason Dance Center cultivates the joy of movement and the arts through generations of dancers. Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Bobbi Wyatt & Rick Barge Photography Bobbi Wyatt or “Ms. Bobbi” as she is known to the Mason Dance Center (MDC) family, signed the papers to open the studio in May of 1995 as a way to bring formal ballet training to the Mason area for her daughters. Back then, she assumed she would run the school until her daughters moved on from dancing. Now, 30 years later...

Home + Design

Windows of Opportunity

WOW Windowboxes provides charming curb appeal to brighten any neighborhood. Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Corrie Schaffeld/Business Courier & Provided From Music Hall to suburban side streets, countless Greater Cincinnati buildings deliver charming curb appeal, thanks to attractive windowboxes and the flowers and decorative plants contained within. The aptly named WOW Windowboxes company has installed and maintained many of those enhancements. “We service about 1,500 to 2,000...

Life + Culture

Leading with Heart

Mason female entrepreneurs make an impact for their clients and the community. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Jenna Beers–Photography by Jenna Passion, perseverance and a deep love for their community—Cathy Richards Harbison and Kerra Spaeth embody what it means to be successful female business leaders. As the dedicated owners of Baysore’s Flower Shop and The Goddard School of Mason, respectively, both women have turned lifelong connections into thriving businesses that serve and...

Fitness

Experience Stronger Returns

Invest in healthy recovery with Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center in Mason. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Cathy Lyons–Lyons Photography Your health is the one investment that guarantees lifelong returns. Yet, too often, people are told to settle—whether it’s accepting pain, limited mobility or a diminished quality of life. But what if you refused? What if you expected better? Mason resident Lilian Golan did just that. When a fall the day after Christmas in 2023 left her with a...

Life + Culture

A New Era for the Cincinnati Open

A major transformation and tournament expansion marks an exciting investment in Mason and Warren County. Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Provided Two hundred thousand Cincinnati Open tennis fans were treated to an upgraded tournament experience in 2024. The world-class event boasted a renovated north entrance, new stadium and grandstand seats, four new practice courts, upgraded suites, premier seat features and the Oasis, a coastal-Italian-inspired private lounge. That was only a...

Arts + Culture

Bold Strokes

Art Enclave provides an expansive new home for creativity and community. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Kelly Settle–Kelly Ann Photography Art has long been a reflection of culture, a source of inspiration and for many a valuable investment. More than just a place to display beauty, a gallery can be a dynamic hub where creativity flourishes, artists thrive and the local economy benefits. Welcome to Art Enclave—a visionary space redefining what an art gallery can be. Designed as a...

Finance + Legal Services

Preparing for Your Retirement Goals

Dianna Knudsen of Edward Jones in Mason provides insight into investing for retirement. Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Provided Saving for retirement can be stressful, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Dianna Knudsen of Mason’s Edward Jones has spent more than 10 years helping people invest wisely and plan for their retirement goals.  “Part of my relationship process includes creating and monitoring short and long-term goals for my clients,” Dianna explains. “As their lives...

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 + 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...