Harry Meeks is still on the court By Lindsay Owens For Harry Meeks, coaching is a passion. That passion started decades ago in Danville, Virginia, leading him to Vincennes University 30 years ago. “My first coaching job was as a grad assistant at Virginia Tech,” said Meeks, who serves as both the athletic director and women’s basketball coach at Indiana’s first … [Read more...]
Think spring with a delicious carrot cake
By Lindsay Owens Most 7-year-old girls want a pink, sparkly cake with a unicorn, LOL or some other trendy toy for decoration. The 7-year-old I know instead asks for a carrot cake. Not one from the store though. She wants a homemade cake. Challenge accepted. This particular cake recipe I found in an old church cookbook but have updated to reflect the modern conveniences we … [Read more...]
Traditions: Knox and Daviess county families share holiday customs
By Lindsay Owens Christmas is about traditions. Some of the traditions revolve around food or when decorations go up. Others may be more about events that take place. Either way, traditions are special and hold fond memories for many of us. When I was little, one of my favorite traditions was looking at the Christmas lights on the way to take Great Grandma and Aunt TT … [Read more...]
Family inspiration: Store owners name businesses in honor of their dads
By Natalie Reidford Dads have a way of inspiring their children in ways that no one else can. Two local store owners had their dads in mind as they drew inspiration for their store names. It may seem coincidental to some, but to those who have had the fortune of a dad’s positive influence, it makes perfect sense. Ellsy’s Attic Ellsy’s Attic at 1717 Washington … [Read more...]
In Season: All things apples
By Lindsay Owens There’s a saying about comparing apples to apples. In truth, that may be a little harder to do than most may think. In the United States alone, there are more than 2,500 varieties of apples grown and they each have their own unique characteristics. Some are great for fresh eating. Some are more for cooking. Others work best for baking and some are more of … [Read more...]