Life + Culture

Standing Tall Through Time

The Butler County Courthouse Stands Watch in Downtown Hamilton Article by Mike Burcham | Photography by Provided by Travel Butler County Long before county offices spread across multiple buildings, nearly every county service in Butler County operated under one roof.  Standing in the heart of downtown Hamilton, the Butler County Courthouse has been a fixture of county government since 1889. Its towering presence remains one of Butler County’s most enduring symbols after more than 140 years...

Local Services

Take Paws

Animal Friends Humane Society is Changing Lives, One Paw at a Time Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by Anjali Fong Photography For more than 70 years, Animal Friends Humane Society (AFHS) has been a lifeline for animals and pet owners throughout Butler County. As the county's oldest and largest nonprofit animal shelter, its mission goes far beyond adoptions, providing critical services that support both animals and the people who care for them. For Board member and longtime volunteer...

Education

More Than a Tutor

Huntington Learning Center Builds Student Confidence + Fills Learning Gaps Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by Len Kaltman + Michelle Moody When Priscilla Maghrabi and her family returned to the Cincinnati area, they knew West Chester was where they wanted to put down roots. What they didn't know was that a career opportunity would soon let her blend a lifelong passion for education with a deeper desire to serve local families in a new way. In 2025, Priscilla became the owner of Huntington...

Entertainment

Wiener Winner

Local Dachshund Wins Back-to-Back Wiener Runs at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Provided Moose Hartmann comes from a family of competitors. The talented Hartmann family of Liberty Township excels at gymnastics, football, baseball, softball and even art. It comes as no surprise that the family dachshund is also a winner. Moose, the six-year-old furry family member of Jill, Greg, Lucy, Jack and Max Hartmann, is a two-time champion of the Running of the Wieners...