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David Holthaus

David Holthaus is an award-winning journalist and a Cincinnati native. When not writing or editing, he's likely to be bicycling, hiking, reading, or watching classic movies.

 

David Holthaus's Latest Articles

Greenhills firefighter Joe Knight. Greenhills is moving from all-volunteer to paid firefighters.
Taxing times: Small towns count on special tax levies to maintain essential services

Paying for fire protection and emergency medical services was on the ballot seven times in six different communities.

Nancy Daly, a career journalist who covered communities in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Nancy brought her deep knowledge of the community, particularly Northern Kentucky, to many stories that resonated with readers.

GE Aerospace Foundation, United Way invest in advanced manufacturing workforce

The Future of Manufacturing Fund makes its first grants to local organizations addressing training gaps in the workforce.

Bold plan for renovation of historic Terrace Plaza gets a jump start

The cleanup funding is expected to attract new investors and financing that can help return the massive downtown structure back to life.

Jerry Springer, mayor of Cincinnati
Ten favorite photos of a lifelong Cincinnati photojournalist

Melvin Grier's eye for people resulted in thousands of photographs throughout his career. We asked him to select some favorites and share the stories behind the images.

Low-interest loan program provides a path to affordable home repairs

The Hamilton County program helps homeowners tackle repairs that improve living conditions and build long-term value in their homes.

Two homes built on teardown lots on Watterson Street, one built in 2022 and one in 2023, flank a home built in 1930.
How one small town is taking charge of land use in its tiny community

It can be thankless work, but updating zoning allows communities to control land use  and how their towns evolve. 

Youth mental health is the focus of a new community-wide coalition

The group has released a 10-year plan to change practices, policies, and attitudes in schools, the mental health system, and the community at large.  

When it comes time to pass a budget, Blue Ash has money in the bank

While Hamilton County has its share of towns faced with declining tax bases, Blue Ash enjoys a surplus of nearly $60 million.

Issue Media Group, Soapbox parent, sold to media veteran

The new owner's background includes 25 years of experience in newspapers, including 20 as an editor, publisher and group executive.

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