By Sherri Coner It all began with Karen. Because of this young woman’s beautiful spirit and her love for life, the Karen Wellington Foundation continues
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Franklin Community High School teacher Eric Jenkins named 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year
By Sherri Coner In August, Eric Jenkins was named a Top 10 finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year. During a recent assembly at Franklin
Magnet memories
By Sherri Coner In Drew and Tammy Hester’s Whiteland home, guests walk into the kitchen, see the magnet-covered fridge and immediately know these are the
Franklin Recovery Fair
By Sherri Coner Though the event is called the Franklin Recovery Fair, it draws people from several surrounding areas. Some people are in early recovery
‘No words when you lose a child’
By Sherri Coner Since 1999, more than 15,000 Hoosiers have died from drug overdoses. In fact, more people in Indiana die from overdoses than car
A story of recovery
TOREY BURBRINK JC WORLEY By Sherri Coner Before age 30, Torey Burbrink became a drug addict, lost all contact with her family and childhood friends,
A new idea on fire
By Sherri Coner Because White River Township Fire, Bargersville Fire and Greenwood Fire departments serve communities so close in proximity, they are often called out
K9s — Athletes, Ambassadors, Pets
By Peg McRoy The K9s that work side by side with law enforcement officers are a special breed of dog. In the line of duty
A lot of Hope, faith and love
By Sherri Coner Behind the only bright pink door in downtown Bargersville, The Hope Gallery is a pet-friendly haven for any sweet tooth. But it’s
Fun at the Fair
By Sherri Coner When fair week finally arrives in mid-July, everyone knows that elbow grease and teamwork is required. Fair week brings long days, hard