Merry & Bright Holiday Treats

Sweets by Morgan in Jeffersonville, Indiana Morgan Coomer was born with the restaurant business in her blood. Her grandparents owned Ann’s by the River in Jeffersonville and her great-grandma was always involving her in some sort of cooking project. “My dad would let me go to the grocery and pick out any ingredients I wantedContinue reading “Merry & Bright Holiday Treats”

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

A Game of Truth and Grace My family has a serious board game addiction. We used to have a game shelf. Then we needed a bin. Now our garage looks like a toy store. It all started several years ago when we thought it would be fun to wrap up several games as family presentsContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”

A BEAUTIFUL VIEW

The Overlook Restaurant offers a tranquil setting for a relaxing meal I f you’re looking for a pretty drive to take in Southern Indiana, wander along State Road 62 in the Leavenworth area. At one point you’ll be up on a high ridge, overlooking the majestic Ohio River, and you’ll come up on The OverlookContinue reading “A BEAUTIFUL VIEW”

SIMPLY INSPIRED

The Inspired Child offers a place to play in Corydon, Indiana “Connecting with your child, with other parents, and your child connecting with other kids.” That is how owner Erica Walter describes the goal of The Inspired Child, and connection is present in all they do. The Inspired Child opened in Corydon in December andContinue reading “SIMPLY INSPIRED”

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

The Biggest Road Trip When I was four years old, I took the biggest road trip of my childhood. Of course we wouldn’t have had to go far to earn that title. But this was legit: 700 miles. Most of the places I’d ever been were within five to ten miles of my house. IfContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

The Swing of Things In the spring of 1981 the hottest ticket in town wasn’t a concert, a sporting event or a Broadway show. It was the swings at Milltown Elementary School.  Kids were lined up for miles. You see, the swings had been gone.  AWOL.  Missing in action.  Like forever.  Okay, maybe it wasContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”

COMMUNITY GROWTH

Community Foundation of Crawford County Celebrates 25 years The Community Foundation of Crawford County (CFCC) is celebrating its 25th birthday this year. Its history and future plans are outlined by Executive Director Christine Harbeson. “CFCC recently underwent a building-wide renovation,” Harbeson said, “culminating in a community birthday party that included a ribbon cutting and tourContinue reading “COMMUNITY GROWTH”

TIME FOR TEA

The Spice & Tea Exchange in New Albany, Indiana Having just opened in May, The Spice & Tea Exchange of New Albany is making its name in the city. Owner KellyJean Gettelfinger was excited to bring the franchise to the blossoming New Albany area. “Our first trip to Savannah (Georgia) was my first experience withContinue reading “TIME FOR TEA”

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

Spring Cleaning I should have never used the pressure washer. Sure, the vinyl siding on the north end of my house was starting to look like a swamp, and yes, the pressure washer was just sitting in my shed collecting dust. But once I started down that road there was no going back. I’d hadContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”

FASHIONABLE FURNISHING

Corydon’s Old Capitol Furniture offers unique style A second store just kind of happened for Kim Blumenstock, who also owns TK Wholesale in Corydon. When things seemed to align, she opened Old Capitol Home Furnishings in November 2022. “We had some problems getting furniture from our regular distributor at TK,” she said. “People were alwaysContinue reading “FASHIONABLE FURNISHING”