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Mason’s Andrew Hauser has been nominated for this week’s Cincinnati Bengals Ohio National Guard Cincinnati High School Player of the Week on bengals.com.

The senior linebacker, who is 6 foot one and weights 212 pounds, collected 10 tackles, a sack and interception in the Comets’ recent 55-13 victory over Fairfield.  Miami University has recently showed interest in Hauser, who has three sacks, a forced fumble and an interception.

• Vote in this week’s contest

If named Player of the Week, Hauser will have the chance to be recognized at Paul Brown Stadium on Dec. 9 when the Bengals take on the Dallas Cowboys. He will also be presented with an award from the Ohio National Guard at the school.

Voting ends at 5 p.m. Friday.

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Tags: Tags: andrew hauser, bengals, cincinnati bengals, comets, fairfield, football, linebacker, mason, mason high school, ohio national guard cincinnati high school player of the week, paul brown stadium, player of the week

Police in Mason and Fairfield are still searching for a man who robbed two gas stations earlier this month.

According to police, a man entered the Thornton’s Oil Gas Station at 1030 Reading Road in Mason at around 5:15 a.m. June 8 and displayed a semi-automatic handgun. The suspect removed cash from the registers and fled the scene.

Prior to the Mason robbery, police say the same suspect robbed a Thornton’s Gas Station on Ohio 4 in Fairfield. No injuries were reported in the robberies. 

The suspect is described as a white male, about 5-foot-8-inches, and of slim build. He wore a dark hooded sweatshirt, mask and gloves.

Crimestoppers has released new video footage of the man, shown above.

Anyone with information on the suspect should call CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040 or Detective Don Cope with the City of Mason Police Department at 513-229-8560.  All calls can be made anonymously and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

Posted in: Crime, News |

Tags: Tags: armed robbery, crime, fairfield, gas station, mason, mason police, robbery, thorton's gas station, warren county communications

The Beach Boys' Mike Love sings and David Marks plays guitar during the opening show of their 50th Anniversary tour kickoff on April 24, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo provided

We know, it’s only Tuesday … but there’s a lot to do around town this week, from The Beach Boys’ 50th anniversary tour to Party in the Park and Goettafest. Here are some ideas to get you started.

June 12: Beach Boys’ 50th anniversary tour
7:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township.
Rock band from southern California.
Reserved pavilion: $125, $95, $55; $25 lawn. Plus fees. 800-745-3000 |• Beach Boys pickin’ up good vibrations |• Get tickets

June 12-13: Dominican Republic National Team
8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday; doors open at 7 p.m., Bank of Kentucky Center.
The Dominican Republic National Team will be playing two exhibition basketball games with Team Ignition (a team comprised of NBA D-League players).
Scheduled to be appearing are:
Coaching - John Calipari – Head Coach of the UK Wildcat’s Men’s Basketball Team
Al Horford - NBA All-Star (Atlanta Hawks) and former University of Florida standout
Charlie Villanueva - Detroit Pistons and former UConn Huskie
Francisco Garcia – Sacramento Kings and former Louisville Cardinal
Edgar Sosa - Former Louisville Cardinal
Eloy Vargas - Former Kentucky Wildcat
•More information & get tickets

June 13: Party in the Park
5-10 p.m., Yeatman’s Cove, 805 Pete Rose Way, Downtown.
Happy hour prices from 5-6:30 p.m. Music by 4th Day Echo.
Free. 513-579-3100 | Photos: Party in the Park, 6/6 | More information

June 14: Live After Five
5-8 p.m., The Banks, 150 E. Mehring Way, Downtown.
Street party on Freedom Way with beer, wine, cocktails and music. Leinenkugel’s Leinie Lodge with drink specials. Q102 broadcasting live. Music by DJ Alex Chinn (party starts after Reds day game).
Free. 513-579-3187
Photos: Live After Five |• More information

June 14 and 16: Opera’s season-opener
7:30 p.m. each night, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine.
Double bill of two very different works, the verismo tragedy Pagliacci and the masterful comedy Gianni Schicchi, presented in production from Opera de Montreal. Presented by Cincinnati Opera.
$25 and up. 513-241-2742 | More information

June 15: Miranda Lambert with Chris Young and Jerr
7:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township.
Parking charge included in the final purchase price for $3.50. With Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann. On Fire Tour. Special appearance by Pistol Annies.
$79 four-pack lawn, reserved pavilion: $48, $33; $28.50 lawn. Plus fees. 800-745-3000
Photos: Miranda Lambert in concert |• Get tickets

Santigold performs during the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., last week. Associated Press photo

June 15: Santigold
9 p.m., Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville.
Santi White, known by her stage name Santigold, is a songwriter, producer and pop singer.
$29.27. 800-745-3000 | More information

June 15-16: Jungle Jim’s Int’l Beer Festival
7-10 p.m. each night, Jungle Jim’s International Market, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. Oscar Event Center.
Samples of more than 350 beers and 70 breweries. Ticket includes admission to event, beer tasting glass, beer samples and picnic-style food. Ages 21 and up.
Friday: $40, Saturday: $45; non-drinker: $15. 513-674-6000
Photos: Jungle Jim’s over the years | Quiz: Jungle Jim’s | More information

June 15-17: MainStrasse Original Goettafest
5-11:30 p.m. Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Covington.
Sample Goetta Pizza, Goetta Balls, Goetta Gumbalya, Goetta Chedda Cheese, Goetta Chili, Goetta Burgers and more. Includes games, children’s activities, arts and crafts, music and entertainment.
Family friendly. Through June 17. 859-491-0458 |• More information

June 16: Northside Music Festival
10 p.m., Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Ages 21 and up.
Music on three stages. You, You’re Awesome, DAAP Girls, Hiders, State Song, Valley of the Sun, Tongue and Lips, the Sweep and others.
Free. 513-542-3603 | More information

Photo provided/Disney/Pixar

June 16: Disney Pixar’s “Brave” Highland Games
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Schmidlapp Event Lawn, Smale Riverfront Park, Downtown.
On behalf of upcoming film, “Brave.” Children partake in family-friendly versions of Highland Games including archery, sheaf toss, caber toss and hammer throw.
Free. 513-521-7500

June 16: Bret Michaels
7 p.m., Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, 777 Belterra Drive, Florence, Ind.
CenterStage Showroom. Singer, musician and reality show personality.
$55, $50 members. 800-745-3000 |• Get tickets

June 16-17: Juneteenth Festival
Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday honoring African-American heritage by commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865. Theme: “Sound Off Little Africa.”
Noon-9 p.m. Saturday, 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Eden Park, 950 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Celebration of end of slavery. Family friendly. Historical actors, bid whist, health screening, history and two stages of entertainment.
Free. 513-631-7289

• Saturday parade: Parade lineup at Paul Brown Stadium at 9 a.m. Parade begins at 10 a.m. Celebration in National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Grand Hall from noon-3 p.m., 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Free with admission, $12, $10 ages 60 and students, $8 ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and under with paid adult. 513-333-7500 | More information
• Saturday: Music by Rick James Stone City Band and Philly Intruders 7-9 p.m. Music by Basic Truth 5-6 p.m. 
• Sunday: Father’s day concert, choirs, soloists and dancers. World Choir Games preview: Princeton Gospel Choir and Calvary Church Sanctuary Choir.  | More information

Posted in: Community, Events, Recreational events |

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Police in Mason and Fairfield are searching for a man who robbed two gas stations early this morning.

According to police, a man entered the Thornton’s Oil Gas Station at 1030 Reading Road in Mason at around 5:15 a.m. Friday and displayed a semi-automatic handgun. The suspect removed cash from the registers and fled the scene.

Prior to the Mason robbery, police say the same suspect robbed a Thornton’s Gas Station on Ohio 4 in Fairfield.

The suspect is described as a white male, about 5-foot-8-inches, and of slim build. He wore a dark hooded sweatshirt, mask and gloves. No injuries were reported in the robberies.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Don Cope with the City of Mason Police Department at 513-229-8560 or call Warren County Communications at 513-925-2525 and request to speak with an officer.

Posted in: Crime, News |

Tags: Tags: armed robbery, crime, fairfield, gas station, mason, mason police, robbery, thorton's gas station, warren county communications

The Enquirer

Mason – ranked No. 3 in the Enquirer Division I softball coaches’ poll – scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth and held off No. 5 Fairfield’s rally in the seventh to win a Division I district championship 4-3.

Fairfield answered with two runs in the top of the seventh, but with two outs and the tying run on third, Mason senior center fielder Sami Parave made an outstretched catch to end the game.

In the sixth inning the game was tied 1-1 when Mason junior outfielder Sammi Hayner started the Comets’ inning with a go-ahead RBI. Mason senior pitcher Sarah Browning threw a complete game with seven strikeouts and went 2-for-2 at the plate.

Mason, who lost 1-0 in the district finals last season to Glen Este, will face No.1-ranked Lebanon (28-1) in the regional semifinals Thursday at 5 p.m. at Northmont.

Posted in: Sports, Spring sports |

Tags: Tags: comets, district championship, fairfield, lady comets, mason, mason high school, sami parave, sammi hayner, sarah browning, softball

Mason teammates cheer on Margo Hutchison as she rounds the bases after her homerun against Lakota West during the varsity softball game at Mason High School on Wednesday, April 11. The Enquirer/ Amanda Davidson

Kevin Goheen reports:

Posted in: Sports, Spring sports |

Tags: Tags: comets, fairfield, girls softball, gmc, greater miami conference, jillian richardson, jordan sullivan, lady comets, lakota west, liann muff, macy hubbard, margo hutchison, mason, mason high school, rivals, softball, sports, turpin

The Enquirer

Mason clinched its first Greater Miami Conference baseball title with a 3-2 victory over Fairfield on Monday night.

The Comets had finished second twice in the first four years in the league, but finally got over the hump.

Junior third baseman Drew Johnson got things going with a two-out RBI double in the first inning, and knocked in another run with two outs later in the game. The Comets led 3-0 by the third inning.

Fairfield threatened in the fourth and fifth innings, but Mason caught runners at the plate to end both innings and hang on to the lead.

Junior pitcher Andrew McDonald went six-plus innings and gave up only four hits to get the win. Senior Zach Boden got his third save of the season to clinch the GMC crown, as Mason finished with a 15-1 record in the league.

Posted in: Sports, Spring sports |

Tags: Tags: andrew mcdonald, baseball, comets, drew johnson, fairfield, gmc, greater miami conference, league, mason, mason high school, sports, title, zach boden

Mason High School crowned its 2011 Homecoming Court on field during the Mason-Fairfield Homecoming football game on Friday.  This year’s royal court members are:

Freshmen Attendants - Lucas Edwards and Mackenzie Hogan

Sophomore Attendants -  Clayton Schreiter and Kate Rojas

Junior Attendants – Jimmy Kinderdine and Rebekah Barnes

Senior Attendants – John Mostowy and Neha Patel

Homecoming King and Queen – Eizayah Bull and Cali Charnas

Do you have Homecoming photos to share?  Submit them at www.MasonBuzz.com to be featured in a special Homecoming gallery on the site!

Posted in: Fall sports, Schools, Sports |

Tags: Tags: comets, fairfield, football, homecoming, king, mason high school, queen, royal court

Bryan & Barbara Hogan

Afidence, Inc was recently honored for its positive corporate cultures, earning the Mason business an inaugural “Perfect 10 Certified Culture” designation.

The award was given by corporate culture expert Lynne Ruhl, president of Perfect 10 Corporate Cultures of Fairfield, at a ceremony at Afidence.

Afidence partners Bryan and Barbara Hogan were honored for “intentionally implementing corporate cultures within their organization that establishes a foundation of respect, trust and healthy confrontation.”

“This organization was a joy to audit,” said Ruhl of Afidence. “The corporate culture they have created at Afidence will positively impact the customer experience and the Afidence bottom line.  Bryan and Barbara recognize that their success is directly connected to the quality experience and support their customers receive through their exceptional employees.”

Perfect 10 performs corporate “cultural audits” to help management recognize areas of commendation and concern in their corporate cultures, then works with management and employees to develop an atmosphere of respect and trust within the organization.

Founded in January of last year, Afidence is celebrating an upswing in growth, said Barbara Hogan. The business saw a 40 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2010 and another 40 percent growth in the second quarter of 2011.

The business is at 516 West Main Street and can be contacted at 513-234-5822.

Posted in: Business, News |

Tags: Tags: afidence it consulting, barbara hogan, bryan hogan, business, fairfield, lynne ruhl, mason, perfect 10 certified culture award, perfect 10 corporate cultures

Tickets to the Boys Basketball Sectional Tournament game on Tuesday, March 1 at Fairfield High School are on sale in the Mason High School Athletic Office, 6100 Mason-Montgomery Road.

Mason will play at 6:30 p.m. against the winner of the Anderson vs. Sycamore game.

Tickets are $6 pre-sale and $7 at the door.  Pre-sale tickets will be available until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1.

For more information, call the Mason High School Athletic Department at 513-398-2513.

Posted in: Schools, Sports, Winter Sports |

Tags: Tags: boys basketball, fairfield, mason comets, mason high school, sectional tournaments