I couldn’t interview Colleen Duffley without politely begging for a couple of her recipes and photos. Many thanks to her for her time and generosity. I’m adding these two dishes to my favorites folder! To read about Colleen and Steve’s journey, » Read More
I finally laid my hands on my mother’s recipe for a casserole she served at many of her “hat parties.” In an upstairs closet, under the slanted roof of a guest room, she kept all kinds of hats — some with » Read More
Sponsorships open for Town’s biggest annual event Shoppers and artists from across the region will come together Saturday, Oct. 18, for the region’s largest fall celebration. The third annual Mentone Fall Festival is set to once again bring thousands of people » Read More
August is upon us, and with that brings the summer heat, students heading back to the classrooms and, thank goodness, a shorter time before fall arrives. We are so excited to see retail and dining options growing in our town. Work » Read More
This month, we recognize the efforts of Lyle Nicely for helping make Mentone a lot cleaner. Lyle has lived in Mentone since 1986, and he’s been participating in the Mentone Area Annual Community Cleanup & Cookout for many years. In fact, » Read More
The Porch Pickers gather weekly in the gallery from 2-4 p.m. We kicked off the month of August with the First Friday celebration across Mentone on August. 1. The weekly gathering of the Porch Pickers happens in the gallery » Read More
First Friday: August 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. on the Moon Lake Campus The Hot Diggity Dog Days of Summer are here! Join us for an evening of fun on the Moon Lake Campus, where things will be howling with » Read More
It’s been 50 years since the movie “JAWS” opened in theaters across the country and made the phrase “Don’t go near the water” send chills down people’s backs. Now “JAWS” comes to the library on Friday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. » Read More
Good things happen in book clubs. And two local writers, both of whom are active homeschooling parents, decided to explore that with their children and friends. Now comes the publication of the first two volumes of Beehive Book Club, Family Favorites » Read More
Remember to participate in the GREAT POLLINATOR count on August 23. One plant, just 15 minutes spent counting the number of different insects that visit. Too bad the count wasn’t in July, because the St. John’s Wort bushes were literally buzzing. » Read More