CAROLYN WISEMAN walked into her office. The purr of the air conditioning unit replaced the sirens she once knew so well. Her desk, covered with paperwork and meeting agendas, reveals a new chapter....

THE MORNING light painted Winchester's brick buildings in warm colors as Yvonne Stewart strolled down first Avenue on her way to work. She paused to watch a group of young people laughing and...

DO YOU ever crave something to eat so much that you can’t stop thinking about a specific style of food or a particular dish? I do. Today, I couldn’t stop thinking about sushi, so I decided to...

SHE FLASHES her lights and pushes the gas pedal a little harder. The walkie-talkie is too quiet, so she spins the dial and makes her bulletproof vest a little more comfortable. She worked hard to...

LIFE AS a firefighter requires immense bravery, but for Zachary Langford, the greatest reward is being able to say, "I helped." The piercing fire alarm of a nearby building would jolt anyone awake....

TWICE A year, the charming community of Belvidere comes together for an event that has become a staple on the local calendar — the biannual Belvidere Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry. This special...

VERONICA LEECH spent over 30 years erasing and rewriting equations on dry-erase boards in school systems. Her distinctive handwriting, and even more so her zeal for learning, are well remembered by...

AS I sit here enjoying some of my favorite breakfast tacos at Walnut Hill Coffee Company, I can’t help but marvel at the ambiance. I think to myself, “How could one coffee shop change the entire...

OUR FOOD nourishes us, from the soil beneath our feet to the table where we gather with family and friends. The hot sun beams from the sky into the field of sprouting seeds. Farmers rise early,...

THE SUN gracefully illuminates the Moore family’s farm, and its hues create a breathtaking glow across its fields. In the early morning light, you might find Kelly and Gina Moore and their sons,...

THERE WAS a time in our history when farm-to-table was a daily affair. Back then, families gathered around the table to enjoy hot chicken, biscuits, corn, and fresh apple pies. Neighbors would swap...

FRANKLIN COUNTY’S 4-H youth program has long been a foundation for youth development, offering various opportunities for youth to grow, learn, and excel. This year, the program soared to new heights...

I’M A morning person. I love a good sunrise — not just watching it but also going to Sunrise (The Breakfast Place) in Decherd. So, for my adventure this month, I decided I wanted breakfast....

WHEN THE stadium lights blaze and the roar of the crowd echoes, true fans know the game-day experience begins in the parking lot. Celebrate your team’s spirit with these tailgating recipes, which...

YOU WILL come across something unique and special on the square in downtown Winchester. Filo’s Tavern is a made-from-scratch kitchen that uses the best locally sourced ingredients, even partnering...

THE PEEWEE football field radiated with the electric energy of anticipation. Under the floodlights, it was a tableau of youthful stamina and raw potential. Cleats crunched on the turf, helmets...