five questions for… Anne Sutton
By Greg Seiter // Photography submitted Anne Sutton is an animal lover. In her role as executive director for the Humane Society Johnson County (HSJC), she has to be one. However, Sutton’s passion...
View ArticleRide the Latest Trend
Cycling provides a fitness option for all ages By Kelsey Declue // Photography by Angela Jackson What activity requires minimal training, provides great mental and physical health benefits, allows...
View ArticleFamily Legacy Under One Woof
Entrepreneurial spirit lives through granddaughters By Amanda Stevenson-Holmes // Photography by Tony Vasquez Dave Dowden loved the work he did and working for himself. For more than 60 years, Dave...
View ArticleChange is a Challenge
New owners of The Apple Works embrace the task of transforming an old farm By Glenda Winders // Photography by Angela Jackson The winds of change are blowing at The Apple Works in Trafalgar. Sarah and...
View ArticleOur Alaskan Cruise
Greg and Denise Seiter explore the wonders of Alaska By Greg Seiter // Photography by Denise Seiter In June 2023, in pursuit of a bucket list conquest while also reclaiming our COVID-delayed 25th...
View ArticleBlending Together
Newlyweds build new home on middle ground with space for the whole family By Glenda Winders // Photography by Angela Jackson When newlyweds Andrew and Jamie Kendall became a couple, they faced a...
View ArticleMore Than Meets the Eye
Brown County offers more than just colorful foliage in the fall By Greg Seiter // Photography by Norberto Nunes and The Democrat Yes, it’s true. A stunning display of multi-colored foliage, stretching...
View ArticleA game for everyone
Pickleball brings families, players and community togetherBy Amanda Stevenson-Holmes // Photography by Tony Vasquez Even people who claim to have little athletic ability have probably heard of...
View ArticleFive questions for … Jake Sappenfield
By Greg Seiter // Photography by Christina Cosner and Submitted Early in his banking career, Franklin native Jake Sappenfield, who now serves as senior vice president, commercial market president –...
View Article‘Village of Spires’
Small town still creating history By Glenda Winders // Photography by Phil Allen and Jacob Paul Oldenburg’s story began in 1817 when William George from Pennsylvania settled in southeastern Indiana....
View ArticleEquestrian Passion
An interest in horses at a young age led Emma DeJong to a life of riding By Glenda Winders // Photography by Angela Jackson When Emma DeJong was just old enough to talk, she stood in her grandmother’s...
View ArticleServing Her Beloved Community
JCCF’s new president and CEO looks forward to facing challenges by Rebecca Berfanger // Photography by Tony Vasquez After Gail Richards, the former president and CEO of the Johnson County Community...
View Article‘A Place to be Us’
Southside family builds dream house By Glenda Winders // Photography by Graham Photography Steve Falls and Rose Kelly-Falls had many reasons for wanting to leave their previous home of 16 years in...
View ArticleWinter Escape
Pigeon Forge has much to offer during the cold season By Greg Seiter // photography courtesy of Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism and Adobe Stock There has always been a special place in my heart for...
View ArticleBerry Beneficical
By Greg Seiter Versatile fruit benefits your health in a delicious way Spring marks the arrival of berry season throughout much of the United States. Berry season is a time when numerous types of this...
View ArticleFive questions for … Kimberly Smith
By Alaina Seiter // Photography by Angela Jackson Nurturing comes naturally to Kimberly Smith. Married to her high school sweetheart and a mother of two, the Johnson County native serves as executive...
View ArticleFinding peace on water
Resources for area kayaking and canoeing Story by Amanda Stevenson-Holmes // Photography by Angela Jackson and submitted Growing up in Michigan with many rivers and lakes, Kimberly Reynolds has fun...
View ArticleA new family attraction
Branson has something for everyone to enjoy By Glenda Winders // Photography by Branson Convention and Visitors Bureau If you associate Branson, Missouri, with senior citizens arriving on buses to...
View ArticleUnderground adventure
Explore the waterways of The Gorge Underground By Greg Seiter // Photography by The Gorge Underground Kentucky is widely associated with many things, including horse racing and bourbon, but with more...
View ArticleMaking magical music
Center Grove High School Singers perform in Walt Disney World Christmas show By Amanda Stevenson-Holmes // Photography by Angela Jackson and submitted The Center Grove Singers, better known as the CG...
View Article