A Sweet Surprise

Cave Country Canoe’s Out of the Blue Coffee & Ice Cream It might surprise you that Indiana is second in the entire country for ice cream production, and that the average American consumes approximately 20 pounds of it each year. With that kind of demand, Sherri Nail, owner of Cave Country Canoes, decided to addContinue reading “A Sweet Surprise”

The Barns at Marengo Cave

A new wedding & event venue for simply elegant celebrations Southern Indiana welcomes an elegant and unique addition to its wedding and events scene with the opening of The Barns at Marengo Cave. Nestled just a few yards from Marengo Cave in Marengo, Ind., this venue promises unparalleled charm and versatility for those seeking theContinue reading “The Barns at Marengo Cave”

Coffee & Community

Starlight Coffee Co. shines at five locations Jim Book jokingly said he was “young, dumb, and broke” when he started Starlight Coffee Company under the name Bean Street back in 2002. He said there were no other coffee shops in Southern Indiana at the time and that Starlight remains the longest-running coffee shop in theContinue reading “Coffee & Community”

BRIGHTENING UP A NEIGHBORHOOD

How local artist Tammy Burke engage the world The NoCo Arts and Cultural District in downtown Jeffersonville – named for its location north of Court Avenue – is a walkable and vibrant neighborhood that showcases the city’s commitment to imaginative revitalization.  Once a neglected area of car lots and auto body shops, the district currentlyContinue reading “BRIGHTENING UP A NEIGHBORHOOD”

CONFIDENCE IS KEY

A look inside the new boutique on the Salem square Born is “a boutique for the dreamer and free thinker” and its owner, Lakin Jones, lives that out. What was once Sisters in Salem is now under new ownership with Jones as of this spring. The coastal, bohemian-style clothing store officially opened in late March.Continue reading “CONFIDENCE IS KEY”

TREASURE HUNTING

Local shop offers antiques and vendor booths Vintage Treasures Antique Mall & Flea Emporium is a long name for a store that has an endless amount of finds. What started out as a Ford dealership in 1921 became the Emporium in 2015 with a lot of love and a lot of hard work. What startedContinue reading “TREASURE HUNTING”

FAMILY-OWNED & LOCAL

Engleking pharmacy offers a personal touch When Ryan and Tina Engleking opened Engleking Rx in Marengo, they knew that establishing a personal touch with customers was critical to its success. That was the model they had followed at their Mitchell pharmacy that was established in 2017, and it has succeeded beyond their expectations. Ryan EnglekingContinue reading “FAMILY-OWNED & LOCAL”

SANTA CLAUS HAUS BECKONS

Kids of all ages can visit St. Nick year-round “One of the most unusual gifts ever requested was from a little boy, about 6 years old, who said he wanted a stick for Christmas,” Santa shared. “I asked him what he was going to do with a stick, and he said he was going to makeContinue reading “SANTA CLAUS HAUS BECKONS”

MORE THAN COFFEE

Local coffee shops offer the perfect fall outing If you’re like me, you think that some of the best things about fall is that there are so many things to do in the community, the weather is perfect and we get to enjoy some seasonal treats. Pumpkin picking, Halloween events and hayrides are a fewContinue reading “MORE THAN COFFEE”

Nostalgic Treats: Borden Ice Cream Shop

Nostalgia surrounds a quaint yet bustling Norma Jean’s Ice Cream. Colorful chairs for children and adults line Muddy Fork, a small creek winding through Borden. Trees, moving water and picnic tables provide a picturesque backdrop for those passing through and most often, people seeking a sense of community. Norma Jean’s has all the throwback feels,Continue reading “Nostalgic Treats: Borden Ice Cream Shop”