By Mary Casey-Sturk What do Amelia Earhart and a group of dedicated women in Greater Cincinnati have in common? Both have supported Zonta International as members of the renowned advocacy group. Zonta International works to improve the lives of women and girls in our community and around the world through service projects, advocacy efforts and... Continue Reading →
By Robin Gee Author Michael Kuester is a first-place winner in The Writers of the Future contest, a prestigious international science fiction contest created by L. Ron Hubbard to help support new writers in speculative fiction. Kuester’s short story, “In Living Color” will be included in the Writers of the Future, Vol. 42 anthology. In... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk You may have seen a girl selling flowers at the corner of West Villa Place and South Fort Thomas Avenue. Perhaps you’ve stopped to buy zinnias from a young entrepreneur with a smile that could brighten any day. If so, you’ve already met Josie Soltes. If not, you may get the chance... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Fort Thomas artist, author, and researcher Gary Cieradkowski has been honored for his significant contributions to the baseball card hobby. Cieradkowski is the recipient of the 2026 SABR Jefferson Burdick Award. Established in 2020 by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), the Jefferson Burdick Award honors individuals who have made significant... Continue Reading →
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, Dan Beard Council, Scouting America is inviting families across Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky to honor America's legacy by investing in the next generation of leaders, citizens, and community servants through Scouting. In recognition of the sacrifices made by military families, Scouting America... Continue Reading →
By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library Summer Reading is Back! May 30 – July 31 This summer our theme was inspired by Ohio’s American 250 celebration themes for June, “Ohio Outdoors,” and July, “Ohio Gathers.” We’re calling it: Camp Read! Kids 0-12 are invited to participate in a 25 day challenge to read, create, discover, and explore Hamilton County... Continue Reading →
Beloved Fort Thomas Restaurant To Become Traveler's Table, Where Guests Can Travel The World Without Leaving The Table Taste Food and Wine Group has announced plans to introduce a new restaurant concept this August at 1011 S. Fort Thomas Avenue in Fort Thomas, replacing Grassroots & Vine with an entirely new dining experience. Traveler's Table represents the... Continue Reading →
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) has announced its much-anticipated schedule of this summer’s FREE Shakespeare in the Park tour, featuring the favorite comedy Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare directed by CSC’s Robert Carlon Stimmel. Between July 14 and September 6, over 40 parks across the tri-state area will host free performances in Hamilton, Warren,... Continue Reading →
The 48th Annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, presented by Barchetta Charitable Fund, recently returned to Ault Park. The premier automotive showcase featured North America’s finest collector automobiles and motorcycles. With over 200 cars and motorcycles on display, the internationally recognized automotive event celebrated style and performance with the featured theme “100 Years of Mercedes-Benz,” sponsored by Porsche of the Village. On Saturday,... Continue Reading →
By Chuck Keller Jerry Noran’s quirky sense of humor is reflected in the title of his first book, A is for Edelweiss, a humorous view of the oddities of the English language. Jerry was in the practice of noodling little verses or palindromes on his work desk calendar. “You know, I’d just be on the... Continue Reading →
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) celebrated 29 years of service on May 23, 2026, bringing together community members, volunteers, donors, and elderly friends for its 29th Anniversary Gala. The event raised more than $66,000 to support LBFE's mission of relieving loneliness and isolation among older adults. For nearly three decades, LBFE has... Continue Reading →
By Chris Weber This early summer brings new books by many of our favorite fiction authors. Below are some of my favorites. Hope you all have a wonderful summer vacation! More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen Bottom line – no one knows you quite like your book club. For English teacher, Polly Goodman, nothing could... Continue Reading →
Cincinnati Country Day School has announced the hiring of Jim Collins as the head football coach and Kiana Allen as the head girls basketball coach. Jim Collins brings more than 35 years of collegiate coaching experience to CCDS. During his career, he has been named coach of the year five times and has led his... Continue Reading →
