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Steve Aust

Steve is a freelance writer and editor, father, and husband who enjoys cooking, exercise, travel, and reading. A native of Fort Thomas who spent his collegiate and early-adulthood years in Georgia, marriage brought him across the river, where he now resides in Oakley.

Steve Aust's Latest Articles

Growth industry: Local farmers describe how they got in and stayed in the business

Two local farming families took very different paths into the business.

Megan Wolfkill, a Memphis native who just moved to Cincinnati for her residency at Manifest, stands beside her painting Orange Couplet, which features bright tones and slightly asymmetrical mirror images.
Cincinnati’s creative class: Inspired works of art through study and residencies

Manifest creates a sanctuary space to support artists and their striving for excellence through [MAR] and [SIR] residencies

Another public-art installation, the Due Date Wall, provides subtle Easter eggs that references Cincinnati history.
$43.3 million makeover and transformation at Main Library adds engagement, services, and public art

The facilities master plan was developed based on engagement with Hamilton County residents to learn what their priorities were for next-generation libraries.

Allez Bakery says “go” on growth

“Improving my quality of life was definitely a motivator in starting my own business,” said founder and owner Tom McKenna.

American Sign Museum expands to share more history and really BIG signs

American Sign Museum is a visually compelling testament to the artistry and diversity that signs provide for on-premises advertising.

A variety of soaps at Lemonwood Soap Co.
Soap making is good, clean fun and good business too

Two local soap makers provide insight into how they create fragrant, long-lasting bars of soap and what drives their professional passions.

Dynamic dad’s days

Diverse opportunities for year-round fun for fathers and families.  

Predicting the impact of Cincinnati’s new Connected Communities zoning policy

Minneapolis’ 2040 Plan results since its passage in 2019 lay out potential outcomes.  

Connected Communities zoning proposal elicits substantial public feedback

There were clear divisions: younger speakers tended to favor the proposal, citing housing accessibility and walkability, and older citizens typically voiced opposition.

The rustic 4.3-mile trail at Buzzardsroost Rock Preserve, located in Adams County, offers rolling terrain that shifts from open prairies to heavily wooded areas. Buzzardsroost first opened to the public in 1967.
Take a hike: 5 majestic trails in Greater Cincinnati

Outdoor enthusiast Tamara York is our trusty guide with tips to get properly prepared plus a free bonus hike too.   

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