By Joy Neighbors In the 1830s, two former slaves from Tennessee arrived in Indiana in search of a place to put down roots as free men. Brothers Joshua and Sanford Lyles purchased more than 1,100 acres of land at the convergence of the Wabash, White and Patoka rivers, near what is now Princeton. Their dream was to create a farming community where escaped and emancipated … [Read more...]
How diabetes patients can prepare for COVID-19
Courtesy of Metro News Service Life during the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging. Millions of people have lost their jobs, while millions more have been forced to accept reduced salaries. Coupled with those financial challenges, the public health crisis presented by COVID-19 has made 2020 a year many people would love to forget. The COVID-19 virus has proven … [Read more...]
Home for the holidays
Courtesy of Metro Creative Connection Holiday baking pointers The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Baking is one tradition that comes with the holiday territory. Many people may only bake in November and December, so it’s understandable if they’re a little rusty come the holiday season. These baking tips can lead to successful yields of cookies, cakes and … [Read more...]
A mutual benefit
Farmers Home Insurance Company celebrates 125th anniversary By Natalie Reidford In the business world, longevity is always something to be proud of. Staying in business for decades, or centuries, means the company not only offers a product that the public needs, but has also provided a level of quality and service that sustains the business. One such local business … [Read more...]
Hunter’s Honey Farm: How sweet it is!
By Joy Neighbors September is National Honey Bee Month, the perfect time for a family trip to Hunter’s Honey Farm in Martinsville. Tracy Hunter manages this fourth-generation family beekeeping business and oversees more than 500 hives throughout the Hoosier State. The business began more than a century ago when Tracy’s grandfather, Gilbert Perigo, started his own hives … [Read more...]