By Joy Neighbors Americans eat an estimated 7 billion hot dogs from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day, which could explain why July is designated as National Hot Dog Month. When you’re craving one of those iconic dogs, why not enjoy it with a little nostalgia on the side at an authentic drive-in? In 1921, J.G. Kirby started the Pig Stand Drive-In as a quick way to … [Read more...]
Bernie’s Sensational ‘70s Show
Bernie Schmitt shares his love of 1970s music on Sunday nights By Natalie Reidford For many of us, the music we grew up listening to is our favorite. While we may tune in to stations that play newer songs, the decades-old hits still captivate us, bringing with them memories and nostalgia. The same is true for Bernie Schmitt, but he took his love of music a step further … [Read more...]
A focus on the racetrack
Matt Griffith’s years behind the lens at the Indy 500 and other races By Lindsay Owens Matt Griffith has attended every running of the Indianapolis 500 since he was 10 years old. His vantage point for the Great American Race has changed quite a bit over the years, though. “I was in high school, and Lee Holst got me up in the press box, and I took pictures of the cars. … [Read more...]
Tending the T.C. Steele gardens
Laura Willis-Riggen gives Steele gardens a refresher By Lindsay Owens The gently rolling hills of Brown County were the inspiration for the paintings created by Theodore Clement “T.C.” Steele. Now, visitors to the T.C. Steele State Historic Site have a chance to walk the grounds and tour the home and studio once owned by the Hoosier artist and his wife, Selma. It’s no … [Read more...]
Growing in 2021
Local growers talk about what's popular for the 2021 season By Natalie Reidford The 2021 growing season looks to be another good one for planting gardens, according to Judy Heller of The Country Garden in Washington. Early in the spring, “people are buying a lot of vegetable plants already,” said Heller. New gardeners Last year, she and the other Country Garden … [Read more...]