Growing Hope
Bill and Kelli Luallen build faith and relationships in Nicaragua By Catherine Whittier »Little Jordan Cajina stood in line waiting to have his face painted during the missions carnival at Puente de...
View ArticleEat, Play, Love in Amish Country
Artisan Restaurant brings ‘something special’ to Elkhart By CJ Woodring »“Live. Work. Play.” That’s the slogan of SoMa (Supporting our Main assets), a community-driven initiative for renewal and...
View ArticleBusiness Glass
Indiana’s century-old industry continues to glisten By CJ Woodring »The basis for Indiana’s glass-making industry began in 1886 with a boom in Howard County. A natural gas boom. The discovery the...
View ArticleShared Passions
A love of vintage cars has driven several locals to join the National Corvette Restorers Society By Katherine Coplen »In 1974, Franklin resident John Waggoner saw a small advertisement in the daily...
View ArticleSouthside ties to the Indianapolis 500
The big race celebrates its 100th running this year. We take a look at the contributions southsiders have made to it throughout the years. By Rick Shaffer »Record books for the Indianapolis 500 tell us...
View ArticleA Compassion Thing
Lisa Carter brings experience and empathy to her role as cancer coach By Julie Cope Saetre »When she married Jamie Carter — now the owner of Carter Plumbing — in 1988, Lisa Carter brought with her far...
View ArticleThe Power of Music
Girls Rock Indianapolis educates and inspires local female musicians By Madeline Szrom »An energetic murmur erupts from the Girls Rock Indianapolis headquarters, located on the second floor of the...
View ArticleNo Obstacle Too Great
Local plumber Bill Westrick flexes his muscles on national show By Alisa Advani There is no question Bill Westrick looks the part of a sleek, competitive athlete. The 48-year-old Greenwood resident...
View ArticleNew in Town
We all have our favorite restaurants, and the south side serves up plenty of dining options, ranging from to-go lunch spots to date night. But it’s spring, the perfect time of year to shake up old...
View ArticleModern Marvel
Greenwood couple’s home bursts with contemporary art and style By Jon Shoulders »LuAnne and John Benson’s Greenwood home is much more than just a comfortable dwelling that they built to enjoy their...
View ArticleDowntown Delights
By Sarah Murrell Dining in downtown Indianapolis is all about adventure, whether you want to try some chorizo in your poutine or some chili pepper in your cocktail. If you want to get a taste of the...
View ArticleCocoa Loco
indiana chocolate makers have a sweet touch By Kyle Hendricks Chocolate has a long, storied history. Believe it or not, some of this history plays out in Indiana. The bean was first cultivated from...
View ArticleBe Happy
By Jon Shoulders »Weekend soirées … end-of-workweek gatherings … hump-day outings … there are always plenty of reasons to break away for some liquid refreshment any day of the week. Fortunately, drink...
View ArticleThere’s The Rub
By Jennifer Uhl » Some like it dry, others like it slathered in sauce. But however it’s served, barbecue — and a patio seat to enjoy it — is synonymous with summertime in the Midwest. Here, four...
View ArticleSense of Self
How one southside student’s hearing loss led to a lifelong calling By Alisa Advani »We often take our five senses for granted until one of them starts to fail, and although hearing loss occurs most...
View ArticleAmazing Glaze
Long’s Bakery owners Joe and Cindy Rene have a sweet story to tell By Rebecca Townsend »Many a customer has fallen in love with the famous Long’s Bakery doughnut. But this story begins with the love...
View ArticleGiving it 100 Percent
Women Who Care program provides support for local causes By Jon Shoulders »Ten thousand dollars in one hour. That simple phrase captured the attention of Gail Richards, president of the Johnson County...
View ArticleInto The Wild
A southside self-reliance store is a father-and-son(s) affair By Jason Hathaway »For Jamie Canterbury, co-owner and CFO of Self Reliance Outfitters on South Emerson Avenue, and his older brother, Dave...
View ArticleSplendid Surroundings
Multiple renovations bring David and Karen Trigg’s Greenwood home to stunning fruition By Jon Shoulders »David Trigg sees clear parallels in how he approaches his career as an oral surgeon and the work...
View ArticleNot Just Java
Most of us need a jolt (or two) of espresso to get us going in the morning. But why stop there? Breakfast is too good a meal to spend it on cold cereal. Instead, try one of these four southside...
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