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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

Last year’s Chamber Crawl program “Rock ‘n Roll Flute” reflects how Summermusik sometimes puts a new spin on traditional instruments and arrangements.
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra celebrates global diversity with Summermusik

A central Summermusik goal is creating narratives that transcend music and venture into storytelling to frame the people and culture that birthed the featured pieces.  

Beth Benson (second from left) meets with SVP coaching team (left to right) Susan Ingmire, Carol Aquino, and Melisse May.
Leadership Council’s “A Force for Good” earns SVP backing

While the "treasure" the grant provides is significant, the “talent” provided by a coterie of experts is a powerful support component.

Samantha Searls concluded the program by summarizing looming federal policy changes.
Ignite Peace update on the Cincinnati immigrant landscape

There’s only so much that people can do to advocate for immigrants. However, there is more than nothing. Start here to get informed.  

Sarah Ison, who co-owns Flourish and Roam in Moscow with her husband, Josh, stands in the field with their flock of sheep. Intentional cover-crop planting and rotational grazing are among the methods they use to operate an organic farm.
Eat local: Flourish and Roam uses regenerative agriculture principles to raise meat locally

By letting nature be its guide, a local meat producer cultivated healthier soil, helping restore native plant and animal populations, and yielding healthier animals.

To minimize the health risk around the home, Hessel’s department summarized its tips as “drain, dunk and protect."
Hamilton County environmental health director discusses managing mosquitoes

To minimize the health risk around the home, Jeremy Hessel’s health division summarized its tips as “drain, dunk and protect.”

Yellow may not the color associated with muscle cars, but this 1935 Duesenberg Mormon Meteor, built by Abe Jenkins, reached a top speed of over 157 mph and broke world records.
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance 2025 celebrates British roadsters

What began as a brainstorm for an event to celebrate classic cars and honor a gravely ill friend has grown into a highly anticipated annual gathering of thousands of auto enthusiasts.

Winton Woods high school qualified behavioral health specialist (QBHS) certification stigma presentation.
Talbert House’s INsight Program steers teens to mental health careers

Professional therapists, counselors, nurses, and social workers introduce students to a growing field.  

Quiverheart Gorge Preserve in Adams County is a deep dolomite gorge with breathtaking rock formations, drifts of wildflowers, and seasonal waterfalls.
Arc of Appalachia has acquired 14,000 acres to protect the region’s temperate forest biome forever

Education and events have become an effective tool to engage the public and stoke interest in the natural world.

Waiting to cross the NAMIWalks starting line.
NAMI Southwest Ohio sets $200K goal for annual walk for community mental health

As the current political climate shifts the prioritization of resources, NAMI Southwest Ohio’s no-cost services become even more integral to meeting community needs.   

The Lloyd Library is poised to make a quantum leap forward with a substantial expansion within its current footprint that will unfold over the next several years.
Lloyd Library expansion and makeover is in the works

“We have been known as a ‘hidden treasure,’ and our goal is to become less hidden to our community,” says Executive Director Patricia Van Skaik.  

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