By Mary Casey-Sturk In the heart of Madeira, a warm and inviting community spirit is alive and flourishing at The Lamplight Theater Company. Launched in 2024, this vibrant team of volunteers is on a mission to share their passion for the performing arts and strengthen community bonds through theater. Co-founded by Mary Beth Davis and... Continue Reading →
Guest Column By Mick Davis, CFO/Treasurer Indian Hill School District. At the Indian Hill Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, October 7, I had the opportunity to present the latest update to our District’s Five-Year Financial Forecast. This vital planning tool is not only a requirement by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, but... Continue Reading →
By Indian Hill CEO/Superintendent Kirk Koennecke LEAD NOW. At the Indian Hill School District, this is more than our theme for the school year – this is how we do business year over year. We create opportunities for our students and our staff to innovate in education that places our district in both the national... Continue Reading →
Women-led Philanthropic Group Announces Four $100,000 Grants and two $10,000 Awards in Cincinnati Region On September 25th, Impact 100 Cincinnati presented four local nonprofits with $100,000 grants to fund innovative community projects, and gave two finalists awards of $10,000 each. The announcements were made at a sold-out event at Cincinnati Music Hall, attended by members... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Founded by Willard “Smokey” Walton in 1950, Walton’s Games in Blue Ash is celebrating 75 years in business in 2025. You might be familiar with Walton’s Games and don’t even know it, Walton’s has been selling, repairing and renting games to area businesses (and homes) for decades. This family-run business will also... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Rooms with equipment waiting for those who need it greeted me with a visit to May We Help, an organization born out of the need for custom items for people with various disabilities. Wheelchairs, bikes, lifts and even toys have been customized. These clever and thoughtful adaptations make all the difference and... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Many sources cite the roots of Halloween are linked to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “SAH-win”). It was a Pagan religious celebration to welcome the harvest at the end of summer. People would light bonfires and wear costumes to keep the ghosts at bay. Celts (many from... Continue Reading →
By Chris Weber Imagine opening your dream bookstore! In 1975, three women- Blair Garvey, Anne Harrison, and Gen Rosenkrantz - made their fantasy come true. Fifty years later, the store has survived because of its strong ties to the community, diversified income streams (like book fairs and author events), and the ability to adapt to... Continue Reading →
Story and Photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Madeira has a treasure located at 7226 Miami Avenue. The Miller House Museum is a lovingly preserved Sears, Roebuck & Co. Crescent Model Home circa 1922. The Miller House was built in 1922 by the DeMar Construction Company to be the home for the Fournier Family. It included a... Continue Reading →
By Indian Hill Arts and Activities Director Amy Clark At Indian Hill, the arts are not an extracurricular – they are central to our identity. From a kindergartener’s first paintbrush stroke to a senior’s final performance, the IH Arts Conservatory offers transformational experiences in visual art, music, theatre, dance, and digital arts and media –... Continue Reading →
