Easy Summer Party Dips
Photos by Jamie Plain Summer is a time for entertaining! There is no better way to start your party than with a crowd-pleasing dip. Even though these recipes are very simple, they will keep your...
View ArticleWhat we’re drinking now
It’s getting hotter outside, and there are few better ways to beat the heat than with a cool, refreshing drink. And while drinks like tea and lemonade are go-tos for summertime, we’re bringing you...
View ArticleThe Evolution of Senior Living
The concept of “senior living” has changed a lot, even within the past few decades. The golden years, retirement and old age were associated with as many, if not more, negative connotations than...
View ArticleColt Graves
The “Calhoun Cowboy” becomes Owensboro’s Fastest Rising Singer-Songwriter Photos by Taylor Graves Was it really blind luck that brought Colt Graves to Owensboro 11 years ago? Or, was it something...
View ArticleRandy Lanham
Photo by Jamie Plain Some years ago, I attended a Saturday morning bluegrass lesson session at the old bluegrass museum in order to write an article about the program. Dozens of children sat perched...
View ArticleFresh Start
Lasting Impact Photos by Jamie Plain Fresh Start for Women is a transitional housing community that helps women reach for a “new normal.” Since opening its doors in Owensboro in 2016, Fresh Start...
View ArticleKO Lewis
The Evolution of an Artist Photos by Jamie Plain Louisville native Kenneth “KO” Lewis has called Owensboro home his entire adult life. Lewis originally moved to Owensboro when he enrolled as an art...
View ArticleDr. Jim Tidwell
Five Years Later Photo by Jamie Plain Five years ago, Dr. Jim Tidwell suffered a life-changing spinal cord injury. Immediately, the community wanted to know what it could do for someone who had not...
View ArticleBridging the Age Gap
A few years ago, a friend told me the older she became, the less relevant she felt. She shared that she sat with her children, and they no longer wanted her advice, her perspective, or her opinion....
View Article10 Tips to Boost your Emotional Wellness
Work, family, financial challenges, and all the other stressors in the world can really take a toll on one’s emotional wellness. It’s not easy to be happy and enjoy life if your emotional health isn’t...
View ArticleAutumn Lattes
Photos by Jamie Plain With home espresso machines growing in popularity, it is easier than ever to make your “go to” latte orders right in your own kitchen. Even if you don’t have a home machine, it...
View ArticleWhat we’re eating now
As the temperatures cool (probably – it’s Owensboro, after all, so who knows), everyone is in search of something warm and comforting. And what’s more comforting than waffles? Especially when you pair...
View ArticleFetta Cooks Up Success
Photos by Jamie plain It’s been nearly three years since Dennis Weafer took ownership of Fetta Specialty Pizza & Spirits, the downtown pizza restaurant known for its creative offerings. With a...
View ArticleOne Hundred Autumns
One hundred autumn seasons have come and gone since 1923, yet the spirit of this bright and beautiful and blustery and bleak season is as enduring as ever. One need look no further than the pages of...
View Article40 Under Forty
Congratulations to the 2023 Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 honorees The following 40 individuals were nominated for 40 Under 40 based on their leadership and potential to influence...
View ArticleSpace Station Self-Storage expands with more storage units on Old Hartford Road
In a dedicated effort to improve the storage experience for its clients, Owensboro’s Space Station announces a recent expansion, introducing 150 new units, including climate-controlled options. This...
View ArticleCarving Out His Niche
Photos by Jamie Plain Nearly a decade ago, local firefighter Barry Raymer and his family began growing and selling pumpkins under the business name “Glowing Jacks.” Raymer then shifted his time to...
View ArticleThe Nutcracker
A 30-Year Owensboro Tradition Photos submitted by Owensboro Dance Theatre For many in Owensboro, the first weekend in December each year means one thing: Owensboro Dance Theatre’s performance of The...
View ArticleBig City Artists, Small Town Living
Photos by Jamie Plain Like most aspiring artists, Robert Lamb moved to Los Angeles from his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona in July 1976, to “seek fame and fortune in Tinseltown.” Little did he know...
View ArticleA Lifetime of Coaching
Recognizing the Contributions of Coach Nancy Schmeal to the Sport of Cheerleading Photos by Jamie Plain For more than half of her life, Nancy Schmeal has been a cheerleading coach. Working with young...
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