Demeter’s Common: Celebrating The Seasons of The Earth

Demeter’s Common: Celebrating The Seasons of The Earth

APEACH SO juicy it drips down to your elbows, fresh and creamy pimento cheese, crisp yellow squash — all of this can be found at Demeter’s Common, lovingly gathered from growers and artisans across Lebanon. Alongside the produce are fresh flowers, organic soaps, and...
Ryan and Kristi Scott: Meeting a Need

Ryan and Kristi Scott: Meeting a Need

SPORTS ARE vitally important to any community, especially those geared toward youth, teaching responsibility, teamwork, commitment, personal drive, and any number of other values. Sports provide a wonderful place for friendships and community to form. It isn’t easy...
Mark Sandoval: Uniting the Community Through Basketball

Mark Sandoval: Uniting the Community Through Basketball

EVERY SATURDAY in the spring, the gym of First Baptist Lebanon is filled with the sound of sneakers squeaking on glossy floors, balls swishing through hoops, and rousing cheers as members of Lebanon’s many churches gather to play basketball. It’s an afternoon of...
From Humble Beginnings to a Roaring Success

From Humble Beginnings to a Roaring Success

DOWNTOWN LEBANON is a vibrant place full of food, entertainment, and various locally-owned shops. Among those on the public square is Poppie’s Boutique, which recently celebrated 10 years of serving the Lebanon community. From a weekend job under a pop-up tent to a...
Jody Aulds: ‘Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained’

Jody Aulds: ‘Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained’

THE FAMILY is one of the most important foundations of any community, especially when it comes to caring for the next generation. Not every child begins life with a family, but many people in Lebanon are working hard to ensure that those children find one. One example...