Taking In The Holiday Season
Finally, folks are out and about doing their holiday thing.
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Tri-Lakes Restaurant A Cozy Gathering Spot For Lakers
Tucked remotely in Whitley County’s Tri-Lake’s region just south of the Noble County line is the recently re-named, Tri-Lakes Restaurant.
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Akron Eateries Have Much To Offer
In 1836, the first settlers arrived at this uncharted area that was a major trail crossroad for Potawatomi and Miami Native Americans.
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Local Wineries Promote Wine Tasting
For the past several years, wineries have been popping up everywhere. Within an hour’s drive, there are at least seven to choose from.
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Jackson Barn West Of Milford Destroyed By Fire
A nearly 100 year old barn west of Milford was completely destroyed by fire Monday evening, April 26.
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Midwest Museum A Hidden Gem In Downtown Elkhart
Elkhart has long been known as the RV Capital of the world, and it was the home of my former automation business, SMI Technology.
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The Charley Creek Inn In Wabash A Unique Destination
By Loren Shaum Columnist WABASH – Situated on Market Street in historic downtown Wabash, this circa 1920 brick building opened as Hotel Indiana – an eighty-room conventional hotel. In 1946, ownership changed and the hotel was renamed the Red Apple Inn. The hotel operated under this ownership for … Read More
Italian Dairy Comes To Northeast Rural Indiana
By Loren Shaum Columnist WARREN – Fourth-generation Italian cheesemakers, Antonio and Giorgia Somma, a father-daughter team, have built a state-of-the-art, authentic Italian dairy near Warren. Opening on Aug. 24, 2019, and in partnership with local organic farmers, the Golfo di Napoli (translates to “Gulf of Naples”) Dairy produces … Read More
Kimmell Inn Opens Door To A Bygone Era
Kimmell, Indiana is a sleepy little farming community located off the old Fort Wayne and Goshen Trail (now US 33).
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Break Out The Grill — Spring Is Here
Anytime the weather presents a hint of spring, I have to figure-out what to grill in our outdoor kitchen. Overlooking the lake while the stereo blasts, cocktail in hand — what a great place to veg! Favorite Meats Steak cuts to grill include; Flat iron steak, skirt steak, … Read More
Blue Barn Berry Farm A Destination Farm, Market and Event Center
A gravel pit adjacent to their family farm was a useless piece of land. In 2009, Don and Peggy Bucher decided to turn it into a berry farm in spite of recommendations otherwise due to high PH levels in the soil. Undaunted, the property is now a … Read More
New Column: Fashion Farm Offers Year-Round Venue In Ligonier
Editor’s note: Lake Country Escapades is a new column in InkFreeNews that will appear monthly. Columnist Loren Shaum is an automation engineering consultant, retired pilot, author, sometime professor, home gardener and an occasional chef. He and his wife, Gayle, reside in Syracuse. LIGONIER — The Fashion Farm is … Read More