Pastry shop gets sweeter during the holidays By Andrew Carter Chef Andrew Swartz fills freshly made cream puffs at his shop Andrew’s Pastries in Marion. Swartz has owned the bakery located at 1282 Delaware Ave. in Marion since Dec. 7, 1995. Filled and powdered with fine sugar, these cream puffs made at Andrew’s Pastries in […]
Museum’s new mural depicts history of military in Miami Valley By Melody Vallieu Jason Marko, left, and Damon Martin of Characters Inc. install several panels reflecting military history at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Troy. The Korean War panel from the “Veterans Marching Through Time 1775-2016” mural. The World […]
Uptown Market & Cafe big draw in Putnam County By Michelle Stein Owner Mandy Benton and her daughter Ellie, 4, sit on a bench outside Uptown Market & Cafe in downtown Leipsic. When Mandy Benton realized there was no longer a place in Leipsic to buy fresh food, she decided to do something about it. […]
Covered Bridge Bluegrass Festival offers weekend of Americana and music By Sarah Allen For the past decade, North Lewisburg in Union County has celebrated music, Americana and family fun with its annual Covered Bridge Bluegrass Festival. In previous years, festivalgoers have described the event as wholesome and nostalgic, said Tina Knotts, tourism and marketing director […]
Bun’s owner proud of heritage, looks forward to future By Glenn Battishill Bun’s Restaurant is located in downtown Delaware and is easily identified by its sign posted over the street. For central Ohio residents, the word Bun’s conjures the sights of an iconic downtown Delaware restaurant and the tastes of 150-year-old recipes for fudge cakes, […]
Visit downtown Delaware for big-city shops By Brandon Klein The Greater Gouda The Greater Gouda Olivina Taproom Olivina Taproom The city of Delaware’s downtown has the meats, cheeses and olive oils. Their varieties can be found at the historic area’s specialty food shops that opened last year. The Greater Gouda and Olivina Taproom offer higher-end […]
By Kay Frances “Young Mother Sewing,” by Mary Cassatt, oil, 1900 My parents had four children and they loved us. I’m just not sure they were “in love” with us. I know they felt a deep sense of responsibility in being sure they raised “good people” that would contribute to society, have a strong work […]
By Jane Beathard Rocky Fork Creek winds through Highlands Nature Sanctuary, located east of Hillsboro. Rustic furnishings and antiques are a feature of the Eyrie Suite at The Hermitage. The balcony of the Zen Suite at The Hermitage overlooks Rocky Fork Gorge. The Arc of Appalachia nature preserves adorn southern Ohio’s hill country like jewels […]
Glass Roots Studio offers creative outlet By Beverly Drapalik A peaceful site between Wilmington and Blanchester is one of the newest destinations for buying artful, useful gifts. Mary Eason’s Glass Roots Studio includes a gift shop and working studio. She began Glass Roots in June 2016, and she admits she is happy. Her eyes light […]
A taste of time in Washington Court House By Ashley Bunton Owner and baker Becca Krupla makes dozens of individual fruit pies from scratch. BB’s Cakes & More is the only bakery with the original cream bread recipe. WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — BB’s Cakes & More bakery is one step off Main Street — and […]