By Mary Casey-Sturk The Newport Shopping Center has played a part in many of our shopping experiences for decades. For this writer, it was visiting JCPenney (or just “Penney’s” as we called it) to visit Santa Claus (he always had a gift), order our Scout uniforms, and buy school clothes. During those visits of my... Continue Reading →
Behind the Beloved Holiday Walk Trains
By Mary Casey-Sturk For the last twenty years or so (nobody has an official count), the holiday trains on display at Warden and Associates (1 South Fort Thomas Avenue) have been bringing joy to the young and the young at heart in the community. From their debut during the Holiday Walk (the first Sunday of... Continue Reading →
Holiday Tradition Supports Troop 149 Boy and Girl Scouts
By Robin Gee The Scouts of Mariemont Troop 149 returned for their 32nd consecutive year of Christmas tree sales in late 2024. Located on the lawn of the Mariemont Municipal Building, the Scouts’ Christmas tree lot is an annual tradition for many in the area. Immediately after being cut down, Fraser firs ranging from five... Continue Reading →
