Story and photos by Ashley Bunton Fairies live in the village of Yellow Springs. Kim Lemkau opened Little Fairy Garden in October. Since opening Lemkau said fairy believers have swarmed the shop — mostly adults, she added — who tell her about the fairies they have seen. “They’ll come into the store and say […]
Troy’s Artistic Earth Pottery offers escape By Melody Vallieu Artistic Earth Pottery owner Mark McGraw works on shaping an urn. Amy McGraw adds glaze to wheel-thrown mugs. Mark McGraw cleans up the joints on the handles of a set of wheel-thrown mugs. Artistic Earth Pottery owner Amy McGraw works on a hand-built mug. Artistic Earth […]
U.S. Air Force Museum preserving Mempis Belle By Jane Beathard Curator Jeff Duford uses historic pictures of the Memphis Belle’s interior as research for the restoration. She is the stuff that legends — and movies — are made of. The Memphis Belle is easily the most famous and most recognizable B-17F Flying Fortress bomber of […]
Pastor’s Pantry shares the gospel of good taste By Ivy Potter Pastor Sam Peters prepares a meal. An entree from Pastor’s Pantry. A special meal from Pastor Sam Peter’s Kitchen. The Pastor’s Pantry Cooking School began an as accidental business and quickly grew in popularity to host two to three sold out shows per week […]
Mobile coffee shop has rural theme By Sarah Allen The smell of brewing coffee is one of the most recognizable scents in the world. But, for Fertile Grounds Coffee and Roastery owner Corey Cockerill, that smell is more than just a wake-up call. It’s an important part of community. Cockerill said when she was about […]
Lima woman grows business By Adrienne McGee Sterrett It’s such a simple idea, but it has a grand effect. Earlier this summer, Julie King opened a flower stand called Bountiful Blooms set up in The Olde Thyme Pantry parking lot in Elida, up near Elida Road. The small stained wood structure features shelves with cut […]
Roscoe Village a destination for history buffs, shoppers and more By Sarah Allen One of Roscoe Village’s artisans works in the blacksmith’s shop. Roscoe Village features several historic buildings, many of which include interpreters who give visitors a peek into lifestyles of the 1830s. The village’s gardens, landscaping and architecture are among other points of […]
Bring essential oils into the kitchen By Sarah Allen Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pinwheels, a favorite recipe using essential oils recipe from Freedom Farm Market owner Midge Weller. Essential oils available for sale at the Freedom Farm Market in Hillsboro. In this modern world, most solutions can be found with only a few clicks of a […]
Glen Helen offers variety of fall scenery to hikers By Sarah Allen Time in nature is rarely time regretted. And during autumn at Glen Helen Nature Preserve, all that the outdoors can offer comes to life in a stunning display of fall color. Glen Helen is a “smashingly beautiful place to take a hike in […]
By Kay Frances I am a law-abiding, tax-paying citizen. OK, that’s half true; I do pay my taxes. And, for the most part, I try not to break the law. But, I have to admit that there is a little rebel inside of me that just gets tired of being told what to do. Let’s […]