Clinton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director By John Hamilton What’s at the top of your bucket list? I would say owning a beach house in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, where my family vacations nearly every year. What’s the oldest movie you’ve seen? I’m not sure I can pinpoint the exact oldest movie I’ve […]
Indian Lake home to summer fun Story by Merri Hanjora Photos by Amanda Wilson This is one parade that definitely stands out. A boat parade — themed Christmas in July — will be the centerpiece of Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Light up the Lake. This is the second year for the parade. The […]
John Hageman of Outdoor Writers of Ohio poses for a photo with Jane Beathard. Writer Jane Beathard recently won third place in the best magazine article category in an annual contest sponsored by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio. She was honored for “Seeking elusive Ohio waterfalls” that appeared in last summer’s issues. Read the story […]
Tips on starting a vegetable garden this spring Story by Michelle Stein Thinking about starting your own vegetable garden this year, but unsure where to even begin? Gretchen Staley, volunteer coordinator for the Allen County Master Gardener Volunteers, has got you covered — from the ground up. Crop choices “It sounds silly but it’s […]
Get lost in Jeffrey’s Antique Gallery in Findlay Story and photos by Laurie Pressel “Everything old is new again,” are the lyrics from a 1970s song, but could be the motto for Jeffrey’s Antique Gallery in Findlay. Located right off I-75, exit 161, the sprawling 38,000-square-foot complex is Northwest Ohio’s largest antique mall, drawing […]
Story by Michelle Stein Organic, GMO-free, free-range, cage-free: These are just a few details taken into consideration when we decide what to buy at the grocery store. And in recent years, it seems as if more people have a heightened awareness for how their food is grown or raised. So it makes sense that, […]
Shelby County house dates to 1816 Story by Patricia Ann Speelman Photos by Luke Gronneberg She’s not exactly what one would call a gracious old lady. She’s not dressed in furbelows and fancy ornaments. In fact, what’s known as the Wilson-Lenox-Ditmer House presents a very utilitarian image. But the oldest house in Shelby County […]
By Martin Graham Joe Denen When you think of a nice vacation, where would you go? I like to be outside and have the ability for a nice walk. A beach is OK, but I like other activities along with a beach. I suppose it is about the memories of doing things together. I […]
Wilmington’s Murphy Theatre revamped for big event Story by Tom Barr Some of the Murphy Theatre boxes as seen from the balcony. A historic theater, but with up-to-date technology. It’s not an old-fashioned ice cream parlor — it’s the concession stand at the Murphy. A panoramic view of the Murphy Theatre as seen from […]
Column by Kay Frances One of my favorite things to do is to peruse department store clearance racks. If I can get a $100 vest for $1.98, I consider it a major victory in the ongoing battle of Woman vs. Retail. We all have ideas of what is “perfect” for us. For guys it might […]