Fort Thomas Museum Shares New Research on Japanese American History
Kevin Eagles, Assistant Director of the Fort Thomas Military and Community Museum, recently presented new research exploring Japanese American resettlement in the Cincinnati area. His work focuses on the lives of Masaji “Stogie” Toki and Takeshi “Tom” Nakamoto, two men whose stories are closely tied to Fort Thomas....
Shuttered Pleasant Ridge steakhouse to reopen under new ownership
After seemingly closing its doors for good last fall, the Lonely Pine Steakhouse is reopening under new ownership. Madeline Sheblessy, who was the restaurant’s executive chef while it was open, has purchased the business from Jacob Trevino and his company, Gorilla Cinema Presents. Sheblessy and her partner, Mike...
This Little Ohio Restaurant Is A Big Deal For Hot Dog Lovers
Some places are easy to forget. Others stay with you long after the meal is over, and this little Ohio roadside stop definitely falls into that second category. I came across it while looking for something casual, and once I learned it had been serving foot-long hot dogs and frosty mugs of house-made root beer since...
13 Ohio Italian Restaurants Where The Portions Are So Big Locals Always Take Leftovers...
Some Italian restaurants give you a nice dinner. These Ohio spots give you dinner and tomorrow’s lunch without even trying. The pasta comes piled high, the sauces are rich and comforting, and the kind of meal that starts as a craving usually ends with a very full takeout container riding home in the passenger seat.
Dixie Heights’ Max Rubemeyer models empathy for others
EDGEWOOD, Ky. — Dixie Heights High School senior Max Rubemeyer is making the world a better place through constant compassion. School counselor Kaitlyn Miller said, “He leads with empathy in the way that he relates to people, and he is so connected to his world. He’s very present; he engages with people, he looks you...
Nearly 7K without power after storms, high winds hit Tri-State
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Nearly 7,000 Duke Energy customers are waking up in the dark after storms and high winds blew through the Tri-State late Sunday. Winds gusted up to 58 mph just before midnight at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. As of 4:45...
Grassroots effort yields answers on Newport scrap yard pollution concerns
“It just felt like we had to try something.” That mindset drove Newport residents to take on a scrap metal shredder, and over the years of work, their grassroots effort produced answers. When Newport residents saw a problem in their community, they banded together in search of a solution....
One of Cincinnati’s largest private Catholic high schools names new principal
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - One of Cincinnati's largest private Catholic high schools has a new principal. Ursuline Academy in Blue Ash tapped Molly Proudfit, who has served as its assistant principal for learning and innovation since mid-2025, to fill the vacant post. Proudfit previously spent 15...
Pedestrian deaths, serious injuries are down in Cincinnati
Fewer Cincinnati pedestrians were killed by drivers last year compared to the two years prior. There were five deaths in 2025, compared to six in 2024 and 10 in 2023. City Council introduced a Complete Streets policy a few years ago. The intent is to incorporate things like bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks and speed...
Kenton Mayors Group hears about Walmart drones, Wyler relocation, elections and more
The City of Fort Wright hosted the monthly Kenton County Mayors’ group Saturday morning. Mayor Dave Hatter started off the conversation by saying that the Walmart in his city has intentions of starting a drone delivery system, possibly in June. He said they are looking into possible regulations that might have to be...
