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01/08/2025
Middletown Regional Airport/Hook Field (MWO) is a general-aviation (GA) airport, one of 150 in Ohio. General-aviation airports are classified as facilities that accommodate personal or corporate aircraft, and fewer than 2,500 commercial-flight passengers annually (MWO serves no commercial-air traffic). Middletown Regional Airport - MWO , which currently oversees approximately 110 daily flights, offers a 6,000-ft.-long runway, the longest at an Ohio GA airport, as well as a 3,000-ft.-long grass runway that’s often used by recreational fliers.
City of Middletown, Ohio - City Hall
01/07/2025
Winter can be dark, cold, and snowy, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great time to get outside and watch birds. Not only are birds active in winter — they can be much easier to spot, too. Try Bull's Run Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum in Middletown with a vibrant variety of trees, ample birdwatching, and walking trails. Just want to take a scenic walk or bike instead? With 33 public parks, the City of Middletown, Ohio - City Hall Parks System offers hiking trails, a fishing pond and a bike path connecting to the Great Miami River Trail.
12/20/2024
Soapbox Cincinnati talks with Leadership Council for Nonprofits executive director Beth Benson about nonprofit employment compensation trends and the challenges and opportunities 501(c)(3) organizations face by referencing reports from OANO - Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations, Candid, and Barnes Dennig.
12/20/2024
Cincinnati has long enjoyed a reputation for quality, diverse restaurants. Soapbox Cincinnati looks at three recent additions to the city's gastronomic repertoire: Biscuit Love, which opened in OTR and offers biscuit sandwiches and other Southern-infused breakfast dishes, Green Line, a bistro in Fort Thomas that meshes traditional and new dishes, and Okini Asian Cuisine in Hyde Park.
12/19/2024
Soapbox Cincinnati interviewed Gray Brechin, founder of Living New Deal, a website that examines the far-reaching impact of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. Numerous local construction and public-art projects were enabled by funds allocated through the New Deal, including the University of Cincinnati Tangeman University Center, Simon Kenton High School, Devou Park, . Airy Forest, Preserve Burnet Woods Trailside Nature Center, Lunken Airport murals, and post offices in Fort Thomas, Kentucky and Covington, Kentucky - Community, among others.
12/18/2024
Soapbox Cincinnati interviews children's book author , who talks about Cincinnati's influence on her work and the one thing she would wish for when tossing a coin in the at Fountain Square.
Kate Harold is a freelance writer who lives in Oakley with her husband and three kids. If she’s not writing or mom-ing, you’ll probably find her reading, working on home projects, volunteering, or spending time outdoors.
12/17/2024
Soapbox Cincinnati looks at "third places" that, through their outreach and support of numerous community organizations, enrich quality of life in Middletown, OH, including Breiel Church, Middletown Community Foundation, Middletown Arts Center, and .
12/16/2024
Soapbox Cincinnati interviews three local entrepreneurs and advocates -- Totally Exclusive Visual Designs llc owner Tevin Brown, Clayton GM and housing advocate Erik Pederson, and about Covington business owner -- describe how they think the election of Donald Trump as President will make a societal impact.
12/13/2024
Soapbox Cincinnati spotlights oral health issues as part of a partnership series with its partner publications and the Delta Dental Foundation, profiling the work of Dr. Faiyaz Syed, chief medical officer of the Michigan Primary Care Association , which maintains centers that provide oral care and other services for facilities that serve more than 700,000 people.
A new State of Health series highlights innovative approaches and partnerships tackling systemic barriers to oral health care for underserved populations.
12/12/2024
Looking for ways to support local merchants while crossing off your holiday shopping list? Soapbox Cincinnati highlights Wendigo Tea Co., Maverick Chocolate Co., Rock Salt Vintage, Circle Circle Jewelry, and Etsy vendors such as LuvKt, among others. Help make the most wonderful time of the year count for local vendors and artisans!
11/25/2024
Soapbox Cincinnati has republished several works of longtime community journalist Nancy Daly, a contributor to Soapbox and NKY Thrives and passed away October 21. This piece, originally published in May 2022, addresses efforts such as The Chip Terry Fund for First Responders, EMDR Support Network that help law enforcement, firefighters, emergency dispatchers and others at the front lines in a crisis situation.
11/22/2024
Soapbox Cincinnati profiles three Gen Z women working at Safran, Mazak North America, and Tri-State Plastics, Inc, which operate facilities in NKY. They took different paths but found a common passion through roles in the manufacturing sector.
11/21/2024
Reflecting on the legacy of the contributions of Nancy Daly, who passed away October 21, to Soapbox Cincinnati and NKY Thrives, here's an article she wrote in late 2022 profiling longtime City of Florence mayor Diane Whelan. If there are any of Nancy's stories that you fondly remember, let us know in the comments section!
11/20/2024
University of Cincinnati and staff from SORTA/QUEEN CITY METRO and Butler Transit Authority are collaborating on using a $5.1 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant to study digital systems to manage construction life cycles of transit infrastructure projects. Soapbox Cincinnati tells the story.
11/19/2024
Residents and those visiting Fort Thomas, Kentucky have ample shopping opportunities in the "City of Beautiful Homes." Soapbox Cincinnati looks at shops, including Faded Finds French 75 Boutique and Blue Marble Books, and cafes and eateries such as Fort Thomas Coffee, Fort Thomas Parlor : Coffee, Ice Cream and Cookie Dough and Tickle Pickle Restaurant, there's ample opportunity to shop festively.
11/18/2024
As gatherings of family and friends consume our holiday plans, guests with alternative diets (gluten-free or vegan, among others) are becoming commonplace. Soapbox Cincinnati profiles locally based bakers, Beyond Grain Bakery and moondance heavenly desserts-gluten free, who offer tasty treats to accommodate guests with unique dietary needs.
11/15/2024
Soapbox Cincinnati looks at Middletown, OH and the impact of its parks on the community's quality of life.
11/14/2024
Soapbox Cincinnati looks at how tax levies fared in several Hamilton County, OH communities, including Village of Addyston, Miami Township, Hamilton County, and City of Cheviot, and the impact of the passage or failure of these levies.
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