The farm-to-table concept — which celebrates and elevates fresh, local ingredients — was foreign to Fort Wayne when Tolon Restaurant debuted in the city’s historic downtown in February 2016. But, oh, what a difference six years makes! Farm-to-table is now all the rage and Tolon is renowned in northeast Indiana for serving sublime seasonal specialties… Continue reading.

Named for our first president, Washington County shares the nation’s most popular county name with those in 30 other states. Many stories about George Washington have been fabricated. One of the most enduring and endearing myths has to do with a cherry tree to illustrate his honesty. When he was 6 years old, the story… Continue reading.

By Kim Burton Homeowners may grumble this time of year that their windows welcome the wintry chill into their house. Some may think that replacements clearly are the answer to energy savings. Yet it’s important to get the full picture to make the best decision for your home. The Moving Truth In most circumstances, upgrading… Continue reading.

Do you know what Indiana’s state motto is? The Journey Takes You to a Crossroads Back Home Again in Indiana Hoosier Heartland The Land of Hoosiers The Crossroads of America If you picked the last choice, congratulations. You’re one of 80 percent of Hoosiers who can still recall at least one fun fact from their… Continue reading.

Healthy hearts face risks from many different factors: high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use, an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and secondhand smoke, among others. But another common — and often misunderstood — risk factor is high blood pressure. One in three Americans suffers from high blood pressure according to the American Heart Association. Blood pressure… Continue reading.

This month, load up on “heart-y” foods (and we’re not talking about heart-shaped candies and chocolates for Valentine’s Day) because it’s American Heart Month! The American Heart Association recommends eating unrefined whole grain foods to help lower blood cholesterol, as well as fish that contains omega-3 fatty acids (such as salmon, trout and herring) to… Continue reading.

Make it easier to stick to your diet by stocking your kitchen with an array of small appliances designed to cook food the healthy way. Here are seven to consider: Spiralizer. Press a zucchini through this gadget and it turns into spaghetti-like strands that can stand in for the pasta when you’re cutting carbs and… Continue reading.

Treadmills make expensive clothes racks. If you’re in the market for one, think long and hard about how you’ll use it before sinking thousands of dollars into something that will collect dust once your resolve to exercise wanes. If you’re sure you’ll use it, though, a treadmill might be the best piece of exercise equipment… Continue reading.

Make an “Appointment:”‘Schedule your exercise as you would a meeting or a social engagement — and keep the appointment. It’s even easier if you are part of a regular exercise/fitness class. Have a Plan B: If something thwarts your best intentions, have a backup plan. For example, tell yourself, “Tomorrow I will walk at 4… Continue reading.

The phrase “All politics is local” means that even national politics have a local impact, and people care most about issues that directly affect them. At Warren County REMC, we think it’s important to be aware of political issues on the national level, but even more critical to develop and cultivate relationships with local legislators… Continue reading.

Clearing trees and overgrown vegetation is vital to provide safe, reliable power to our consumer-members. We clear certain areas in our service territory, known as rights-of-way, to:  Keep power lines clear of tree limbs Restore power more quickly.  Keep crews and members of our community safe.  Reduce unexpected costs for repairs.  Vegetation management improves service… Continue reading.

Many of you are probably familiar with the classic novel “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. In this story, the main character, Pip, is continually evaluating himself and his situation as he strives to improve and advance his station in life. The fundamental ideas of ambition and self-improvement are at the center of the story.  … Continue reading.