For our special Home Edition this summer, Fort Thomas Living Magazine asked residents to send in photographs of their front doors-and they delivered! Enjoy these photos showing the variety of architectural styles in our city. All photos provided. Lindsey Lance Karen Orrender Brittney Sparks Cathy Sonnett Christy Reed Megan Abner Sharon Williams MacKnight Erin Cummins... Continue Reading →
In Other Words: Some Thoughts About Home
By Chuck Keller Lately I have been refreshing the interior of our home. Patching holes. Filling cracks. Sanding. Painting. Culling possessions. Upgrading. And that got me to thinking about home. This old house has been in my wife’s family since 1935 so there’s a lot of emotion tied to this place, but does that distinction... Continue Reading →
Shadows of Inverness, the First Golf Club in Fort Thomas
By Robin Gee Golf goes pretty far back in the history of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In fact, one of the earliest golf clubs in the region was in Fort Thomas. Before there was the Highland Country Club, there was Inverness, a nine-hole course that opened in 1900. The club was on 25 acres... Continue Reading →
The Dawes Arboretum: Exploring Nature in Newark, Ohio
Story and photos by Mary Casey-Sturk My Columbus-based sister recently surprised me by taking me to The Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio for an afternoon of walking, chatting and shopping. Despite a rainy start, we enjoyed the arboretum immensely and I’ll be heading back one day soon! Founded in 1929 by Berman and Bertie Dawes... Continue Reading →
Walnut Hills Historical Society uncovers neighborhood’s layered history
By Robin Gee When JoAnn Morse and her husband Geoff Sutton moved to Cincinnati’s Walnut Hills neighborhood, they decided to pursue their passion for history. “We both have degrees in history, but we were in business until we retired. But when we moved here, we said to ourselves, ‘Gee, it would be really nice to... Continue Reading →
Buffalo Bill Cody and Cincinnati
Story and photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Earlier this summer, I visited Cody, Wyoming. This city, founded by famed showman, William Frederick Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill Cody, charmed me from the moment I stepped out of our rental vehicle. Cody, the man, charmed Cincinnati many times over with his high energy Wild West shows.... Continue Reading →
Flower Field of Dreams: Homegrown on Haubner Hill
Story and Photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Homegrown on Haubner Hill is the brainchild of Angie King. Located in California, Kentucky, this flower farm has been bringing smiles to hundreds who visit for U-Pick flowers, photography sessions, workshops and more. You may have met King at Flea-in-the Fort or at other area markets. I visited Homegrown... Continue Reading →
Solo Travel: Five Hours in Belfast
Story and Photos By Mary Casey-Sturk In the spring of last year, I had the opportunity to travel to Dublin on a long-delayed trip. As a solo traveler, I had the flexibility to create my own itinerary and adapt it according to the weather, my mood, or crowds. As I arrived just after St. Patrick’s... Continue Reading →
A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence Draws Hundreds
Approximately 800 people gathered at the annual “A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence” at Seasongood Pavilion in Cincinnati’s Eden Park on the morning of July 4, 2026 for a 50-minute celebration of the United States’ semiquincentennial. Emceed by Paula Brehm-Heeger, 20 notables from the region (names listed below) gave a reading of the... Continue Reading →
Stepping Inside Peterloon: The Storied Estate with Stories to Tell
By Mary Casey-Sturk, Indian Hill Living Editor From a palatial estate created for the Emery family to an event space that hosts thousands annually, Peterloon is one of the most well-known homes in Cincinnati. Developer John J. Emery’s real estate company worked to revitalize much of downtown following the Great Depression. Among his buildings were... Continue Reading →
