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.

Feature Story WORMS navigates their way through Burnet Woods, a surprisingly rustic nook amid Clifton’s bustle.

The WORMS Worldview


Development News Crunchy and Bubs, Cindependent’s cartoon mascots, have made the rounds at various local events to provide a fun dose of event branding.

A state of Cindependence


Feature Story Chaske Haverkos will submit his third BLINK projection-mapping project. His 2022 submission, entitled “Beyond the Visible Spectrum” is an engaging AV experience flowing over Max Sansing’s mural.

BLINK artists open eyes


Development News Wendell Berry Vol 1 list

Wendell Berry's odes to Appalachia


Special Report nonprofit impact report list

Recognizing nonprofits’ impact


Development News Afromeals list

Dynamic dad’s days


Feature Story 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.
Development News Ceramic artist Terri Kern's work has evolved from emphasizing functional to creative pieces, especially vessels and jewelry.

Artists lean into social media