Archives for September 2020
Getting outside for fall
Agritourism offers families a chance to safely get together and enjoy autumn Visitors to Lark Ranch enjoy a view of the pumpkin field. | Photo provided by Lark Ranch By Natalie Reidford Autumn is upon us. With the changing leaves and cooler weather comes the expectation of fall family activities, like hay rides, apple picking, corn mazes and festivals at local … [Read more...]
Hamming it up again
Old Post Amateur Radio Society sees interest growing in ham radio OPARS amateur radio operators, from left, Joe Calvert, John McClelland, Mac Campbell and John Streeter contact people from all over the country and sometimes the world during amateur radio competition the last weekend in June at Camp Wildwood. | Photo by Matt Griffith By Natalie Reidford More time at … [Read more...]
Strange tales
Local, supernatural lore is plentiful in and around Knox County By Rama Sobhani Lucky Point is an area near Monroe City that has been credited with strange and unexplained activity. | Photo by Rama Sobhani There is no shortage of local supernatural lore. If one wants to go digging, plenty of creepy tales that go back to the pioneer days can be found in various … [Read more...]
A mutual benefit
Farmers Home Insurance Company celebrates 125th anniversary Farmers Home Insurance Company has operated from offices at 1115 Weed Lance since 1987. | Photo provided by Karen Steele 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 … [Read more...]