Around Anderson

Did you know the George Washington was deeded 1,000 acres of land in the Northeast corner of Anderson township? How about that Dr. Phillip Turpin was a nephew of Thomas Jefferson? Anderson Township has been on the map since 1793, so we have a rich history. Starting Sunday 10/4, that history will [...]

Pauline Murrie has a passion for Newtown history.  As president of the Newtown Business Owner’s Association, she was very involved in the veteran’s memorial wall being planned for Moundview Park.  While working in the park, she started thinking about this old house.  She found out that the home was probably owned by the Jewite family, [...]

The Five Mile Trail will tentatively be closed on Thursday, September 24th, to allow for pavement maintenance. The trail will reopen on Friday, September 25th. This work is weather permitting, so residents may visit www.andersontownship.org, call (513) 688-8400, or email tcaruso@andersontownship.org with any questions or comments.

Some of Cincinnati television’s pioneers will visiting the Anderson Township Community Television studios in the coming weeks.  ACTV is producing a series called “Cincinnati’s Golden Age of Broadcasting” hosted by Dick Murgatroyd
Murgatroyd was the director of The Bob Braun Show for many years and a pioneer during Cincinnati TV’s heyday in the 1960’s.
This week, the [...]

It’s been a while since I’ve written about the Anderson Farmers’ Market, even though this is the best time of year to visit.  The place is overflowing with great produce.  To see a handy chart of what’s in season, click here.
If that’s not reason enough to visit, how about the second annual Fall Festival Saturday [...]

This year, I swear I’m going to rake the leaves in the fall instead of cleaning up a colossal mess in the spring.  Unfortunately, yard waste pickup is one of the services cut by Hamilton County in the great budget reduction of 2009.  It’s up to you to haul the stuff away, but the township [...]

One of the great promises of the $21 million Anderson Government Center was to create a revenue stream via special events.  The Anderson Center regularly hosts the Beechmont Players, The Forest-Aires, and nearly two dozen weddings and receptions so far.  Just last week the center hosted a music teachers convention.
Now the township is kicking events [...]

Did you know the George Washington was deeded 1,000 acres of land in the Northeast corner of Anderson township? How about that Dr. Phillip Turpin was a nephew of Thomas Jefferson? Anderson Township has been on the map since 1793, so we have a rich history. Starting Sunday 10/4, that history will [...]

I’ve heard a lot of folks around Anderson saying that this season is their favorite. I agree, especially when the Halloween fun begins, maybe a little earlier each year. Greenfield Plant Farm at 6840 has a full slate of fun fall events including “Make Your Own Scarecrow”, free pumpkin painting and a pumpkin [...]

Two surprises here.  First, did you know that Anderson Township has its own winery?  I didn’t until a reader forwarded some information about Anderson Winery.  The second surprise is that it’s really good!  Don’t take my word for it.  I don’t know much about wine except that I guess I like the grape kind.  Check [...]