By Lawre Bonekemper When Lola Bonnell died in 1966, she left her home and property at 8650 Camargo Road to the Village. Her will stipulated that the residence be named Buckingham Lodge and that the 13-acre adjacent parcel of land be set aside as a public park or bird sanctuary. The house – originally constructed... Continue Reading →
By Cincinnati Country Day Student, Shiva Shyam `26 Through a partnership with the Indian Hill Historical Society, Cincinnati Country Day School had the distinct honor of hosting Professor Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University and one of the nation’s foremost constitutional scholars. A top constitutional scholar, Professor Amar... Continue Reading →
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 →
By Robin Gee Many people enjoy the bike and walking trail that runs from Downtown Cincinnati to Lunken Airport. It cuts right through the Columbia Tusculum neighborhood running along the river. Railroad tracks cut through the neighborhood, known as the oldest in Cincinnati, dividing it north and south. If it weren’t for a trail tunnel... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Getting outside is important for your physical and mental health. Fort Thomas and Campbell County have many places to embrace “the great outdoors”! Whether you want to walk or hike, read a storybook, fish, or participate in a nature program-our community has you covered! According to the Mayo Clinic, the benefits of... Continue Reading →
By Chuck Keller, Contributor Settle Down is a new novel written by Northern Kentucky native Ritt Deitz. It’s the journey of a young man looking for a home, a place to belong, a place to put down roots. The problem is that he thinks he belongs to many places and wonders if he can ever... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Things that go “bump” in the night have long fascinated the reading public. Local author, Steven J. Rolfes, has been researching and sharing stories that might send shivers down your spine. Books such as the Supernatural Lore of Ohio and Beware the Banshee's Cry: The Folklore & History of Messengers of Death... 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 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 Bill Furbee, Contributor Church Leadership Reflects on Legacy, Continuing Mission On Sunday morning, September 21, the First Christian Church of Fort Thomas will observe its 100-year anniversary with a worship celebration and fellowship meal. The church invites current and former members, staff, pastors, denominational leaders, and neighbors to join them. “Even with a relatively... Continue Reading →
