Story by Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Tristian Abt It began with a mother wanting to help her son — but it grew into a business that started at home, expanded to a storefront, and has now sold its all-natural products across the country. Tristian Abt is the co-owner of Main Street Soapery, with […]
Fayette County Economic Development Director By Ryan Carter If you could have a discussion with any fictional character who would it be? I guess it will be Chadwick Boseman, a movie character in “Black Panther” and others. I like him because of his role and effortless portrayal of African history, especially about African kings in […]
Story by John Hamilton Photos by Tom Barr All dogs have a purpose. That’s the philosophy of Janet Schultz, the owner and founder of D&G’s Paws and Claw Snack Shack. The dog-friendly business, on U.S. 68 near I-71, is a place where local residents can get their four-legged friend a healthy treat or a […]
The history of hot chocolate Story by Sarah Allen Chocolate chip cookies. Chocolate cake. Chocolate pudding. Chocolate mousse. Chocolate soufflé. Chocolate. It’s a flavor that can become nearly anything: from simple treats to elegant delicacies. Chocolate means something to nearly everyone, but there is one sweet in particular that marries both its nostalgia and […]
Column by Kay Frances I’ve never really gotten over the magic of computers. I first learned to type on a manual typewriter. When you made a mistake, you’d have to paint over it. This became more complicated when carbon paper was involved. If you were a perfectionist, it could take all day to type one […]
Executive Director of Main Street Portsmouth By Ivy Potter What is your favorite hobby? My favorite hobby is hiking or spending time outdoors with my wife, Sara and our Sheltie, Dexter. The only thing Dexter likes more than exploring Carter Caves, Shawnee or Hocking Hills is a long drive to the beach, northern Ohio, or […]
Blanchester’s Victor Teeters Story and photos by Tim Colliver For 73-year-old retired pastor Victor Teeters, the router he held in his hand was no different than the Bible he used to hold when he stood behind the pulpit — for they both have the capability to shape things. With the skill of a master craftsman, […]
Story by Jane Beathard If it’s an Ohio county, city or hamlet, chances are the name has something to do with history, location, Indian heritage — or a hero of those early wars between the U.S. and England. Considering that Ohio was mapped and settled between the late 1700s and mid-1800s, most places are named […]
How to get started with beekeeping Story by Sarah Allen With spring still weeks away, the annual rebirth of nature seems like nothing but a dream: the sunshine, the flowers … and the bees. But, according to Gary Keuffer, coordinator of education for the Brown County Beekeepers Association, it is never too early to start […]
Story and photo by John Hamilton Love is the central motif and motivation for Jennifer Nystrom’s baking. She puts it in her Nystreats Ltd baked goods that are sold at the Clinton County Farmers Market. And it was certainly a key component to her award-winning Chocolate Caramel Turtle Sundae Pie — a treat that won […]