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Lilly Scholarship funds dreams for three southside students By Jessica Dyer Campbell Of the nearly 80 different scholarships that the Johnson County Community Foundation awards to local graduates each...
View ArticleBooming Bloomington
Start with a tour of Indiana University and graduate to other sights in the city By Glenda Winders // Photography submitted by Visit Bloomigton Bloomington and Indiana University have almost become...
View ArticleThe Keys to Happiness
Head south — way south — for the winter By Glenda Winders With all that Florida has to offer by way of rich history, warm-water beaches and big-name theme parks, it’s no wonder that many travelers...
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Eric Leugers By Sara McAninch // Photos by Tony Vasquez For insurance principal Eric Leugers, Franklin is more than a place to operate his business. His family has been in the area since the 1950s, so...
View ArticleHow Sweet It Is
Spring into some southside treats By Jenny Elig // Photos by Jana Jones Some lifestyle publications, motivated by the looming bathing suit season, might encourage you to eschew sugary treats. Not us....
View ArticleLanding in the Perfect Spot
The Remleys built something new in a familiar place By Jon Shoulders // Photography by Angela Jackson When a major opportunity knocks, sometimes it’s best to take bold action and answer the call. In...
View ArticleGo-To Market
Meet the faces behind Field to Fork By Glenda Winders // Photography by Angela Jackson There are new kids on the block in Franklin. Although the “kids” might be new, the concepts behind Sarah and Cory...
View ArticleSummer Greens Salad w/ Roasted Peaches and Citrus Herb Vinaigrette
Add this ode to summer to your weeknight menu, a plate filled with pops of flavor and color. Makes about 5-6 1 cup servings Ingredients Vinaigrette: ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoons...
View ArticleRich Green
Bringing the outdoors inside Turns out this year, it is easy being green…. Kermit the Frog might sing of its troubles, but for 2022, green is THE color for summer, and your easy go-to to incorporate a...
View ArticleIn Tune with Life
Musically-inclined couple embrace local opportunities Oscar and Sandra Canizares wanted a better life for their family, and they believed they would never find what they were looking for in their...
View ArticleWhen Old Meets Modern Vintage
Everyone has their own space and style at the Norton home. Christy and Peter Norton are busy people. She’s the owner of the Eclectic Jade vintage shop in downtown Franklin as well as Norton Premier...
View ArticleWhimsical Wonders
Family opens garden to the public for two day event For 364 days of the year, Pleasant View Farm is just that — the working farm and lovingly renovated home of Glenn and Constance McAlpine. However,...
View Article“Whimsy and Blooms”
Take a garden stroll and shop ‘til you drop at a local festival “Whimsy and Blooms,” the highly touted two-day market, farm tour and festival in Franklin is back and bigger this year in late June. The...
View ArticleHoosier Hiking
Explore trails close to home Want to get out in nature but don’t want to spend too much time traveling to get there? Some of the best hiking spots in Southern Indiana can be found a short drive away....
View ArticleHop Over to Hocking Hills
Hiking oasis is a short trip away After two years of sticking close to home, you might be ready to venture a little farther away this summer — say, over the state line into Ohio. Just one tank of gas...
View ArticleNew Experiences Await in New York
Finger Lakes region offers unique opportunities for fun and relaxation No wonder the Iroquois people who first lived in the Finger Lakes region of New York state called their home “the chosen place.”...
View ArticleSmall Town Entertainment
Man revives historic Pixy Theatre in Edinburgh On a Tuesday morning in Edinburgh, people come and go from the Pixy Theatre carrying construction equipment and cleaning up after its most recent...
View ArticleCreative Self-care
By Kelsey DeClue Self-care has become quite the buzzword these days. Hashtags and TikToks aside, the concept is an authentic and cruicial part of a person’s health and wellness journey. The beautiful...
View ArticleLens of Life
Phil Smith appreciates the details after longtime photography career By Greg Seiter // Photography by Mark Freeland Retired photographer Phil Smith made a career out of physically documenting life...
View ArticleTrending Diets
Are fad health plans all they are cracked up to be? By Kelsey DeClue Detox diets claim to clean the blood and eliminate harmful toxins from the body. These diets are generally short-term interventions...
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