In 2018, high school junior Greg Jekel applied to participate in the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and received the approval of his co-op, Clark County REMC, to join the 100-member Hoosier delegation that June. It wasn’t the last time Jekel would complete a successful IEC application. During his senior year, he… Continue reading.
By Nicole Thomas Known as “The Home of the Classics,” DeKalb County in northeastern Indiana features four automotive museums honoring the county’s rich classic car heritage. A century of pickling The town of St. Joe has celebrated its Pickle Festival every July since 2000. Featuring a variety of activities like a pickle-eating contest and a… Continue reading.
When Ryan Stuthers was pursuing an electrical engineering degree at Anderson University, he wasn’t sure what type of electrical engineer he wanted to be. “There are a lot of avenues you can take in that career field,” he said. Though he was exposed to most avenues, one he had never heard about was electric cooperatives…. Continue reading.
By Natalie Derrickson If the reset you needed came with the promise of wine, pizza, and a gorgeous view, how long would it take you to pack up the car and go? Most businesses are born when passion and an unmet need intersect. For Doug Holtkamp, that meant taking his winemaking hobby from a… Continue reading.
BY NATALIE DERRICKSON Art, ingenuity, and power collide in Auburn, Indiana, this summer as hundreds of proud preservers of automotive history share their rides with the masses. Although a century has passed since the Duesenberg won the Indianapolis 500, the cool factor of automobiles from a bygone era hasn’t aged a bit. See the striking… Continue reading.
PRIORITIZE THE BASICS Begin with the basics, ensuring that students get nutritious meals, sufficient sleep, and physical activity. All of these are key to academic and social success. Studies show that children who eat a nutritious breakfast function better at school. Many children qualify for free or reduced-price food at school, including breakfast. The forms… Continue reading.
Taking the school bus Remind your child to wait for the bus to stop before approaching it from the curb. Kids should always board and exit the bus at locations that provide safe access to the bus or the school building. Make sure your child walks where they can see the bus driver, which means… Continue reading.
I’m always delighted to get letters from our readers, both good and bad, because it’s exciting that someone has taken the time to read the magazine and give me their opinion about it. I recently received a letter that I thought deserved some special attention: As I read your May and June editorials about Mother’s… Continue reading.
BY JODI BORGER If you’re driving through Clayton on U.S. 40, you can’t miss the big red barn situated on the south side of the highway. That barn is where you will find Singing Crust, a bakery owned by Emily Waits, specializing in artisan breads and pastries. For Waits, baking wasn’t always her passion. As… Continue reading.
BY NICOLE THOMAS Known as the home of outdoor recreation, Sullivan County has more than 26,000 acres of recreational grounds for various activities, from hunting and golfing to ATV riding and water skiing. Shakers, a Christian sect known for their celibacy and communal lifestyle, were the county’s first settlers in the early 1800s. This group… Continue reading.
BY CHRIS ADAM If you’re interested in living in a tiny house, you may be grateful to call Indiana home. The state has been called one of the best for tiny houses — thanks partly to more relaxed regulations and communities across Indiana that welcome those who own one. Indiana has a Log Cabin Rule… Continue reading.
By Natalie Derrickson Summer is in full swing, which means more time spent outside. When it’s time to take a break from the pool, look no further than one of Indiana’s shady, serene, and sacred natural spaces. Indiana boasts a wide variety of nature preserves, each offering unique landscapes and opportunities for outdoor exploration. Here… Continue reading.
We asked readers to submit their favorite Fourth of July memories and traditions throughout the years. Here are some of their responses. Our Fourth of July traditions include celebrating with family, grilling out, making s’mores, and setting off fireworks. We also take plenty of photos and make lots of memories each year.— CHRISTINA HUCKELBERRY, SOUTHEASTERN… Continue reading.
