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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

Kelly Schneider Morgan, a 3rd generation owner of Bellevue's Schneider's Sweet Shop, holds up a tray of the shop’s best-selling opera creams. Schneider’s has operated since 1939 and still uses some of the original equipment to make chocolate.
Knowing beans about love

Aromas of chocolates and coffee exude Valentine’s Day.  

ArtWorks' Civic Studio artist in residence Asha White (second from left) with the Studio's team of artists catalogued Greater Cincinnati's 218 existing monuments and their subject matter as part of the New Monuments Initiative.
Artworks’ monumental task

The New Monuments Initiative strives for more inclusive Cincinnati memorials.  

Mt. Airy CUREator: Constance Brinson, Constance Constant Care

An experienced day-care facility owner provides formative lessons for little ones.  

Ryan Conlon is a resident of Mt. Airy who co-owns Honeysuckle Removal with his wife, Karly.
Mt. Airy CUREator: Ryan Conlon, Honeysuckle Removal

Ryan Conlon didn’t envision shifting careers to specialize in removing invasive plants.

Van Leunen Drive neighbors l to r: Jerome Gabis and Lisa Gerton
Third places prevail

Beyond work and school, these Mt. Airy places enliven the community  

Mt. Airy CUREator: Adam Jones, The Nati Disc Golf

The Mt. Airy course has been ranked among the top five courses in Ohio and the top 50 in the world. Players from Europe and Asia come in and play the Forest’s course. It’s beautiful, it’s easily accessible, and it’s great exercise.

The Civic Club still enjoys a small cadre of devoted members, but membership has dropped off in the 21st Century, exacerbated by COVID-19.
Just being of service

Two longstanding community organizations that serve Mt. Airy’s more than 9,200 residents are its Town Council and Civic Club.

Kiplington homeowner's association shared amenities.
Stable homes, stable communities

Mt. Airy navigates several hurdles to improve owners’ and renter’s quality of life.  

The big job of elder support: Mitigating isolation and loneliness for senior citizens

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly fosters connections among societal elders through everyday acts of inclusion and compassion.

This hair-braiding salon stands tall.
Creating a warm business climate is key to Mt. Airy’s growth

Members of economic-development organization, Mt. Airy CURE, discuss challenges, priorities, and opportunities to deliver what the community wants and needs.  

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