Tell us a little about yourself (family, kids, pets, etc) My name is Wes Overton. I am the middle child of three. My brother is two years older, and my sister is four years younger. I grew up on my father’s first-generation farm in Zion where my brother and I raised vegetables to sell with my
11 Local Things To Do This Season
“SUNSHINE LOLLIPOPS AND RAINBOWS EVERYTHING” Exhibit dates: July 18-September 24, Artist Reception: July 25 John James Audubon Museum Don’t miss this exciting, fun, and vibrant exhibit. Just like the song “Sunshine Lollipops and Rainbows Everything. This event is free to the public. For further
3 Ways Parents Can Encourage Social Emotional Learning in Children
Most parents would agree the quality of their children’s education plays a key role in their overall development. While parents are optimistic about the future of education, they also recognize children have educational needs beyond what is considered the standard. A Harris Poll survey on behalf of
From Holy Name School to Yale University
Shaurya Jadhav grew up in Henderson. He attended Holy Name School through 8th grade, and now he is headed to Yale this fall. Shaurya is the son of Dr. Pushkaraj Jadhav, who is the NICU doctor at Deaconess Henderson Hospital. Shaurya graduated from Reitz Memorial High School in Evansville. He
The Book Nook
Back to School, Splat! By: Rob Scotton How can there be homework when it’s only the first day of school? Splat must pick only “one” of all of his fun summer adventures to share with his classmates at show-and-tell. But in the end, Splat may find that the best part of his summer wasn’t an
Eating Healthy on a Budget
With the economic situation in the world being what it is, it’s important to find ways of eating healthy on a budget. It’s possible to purchase foods that are good for you and your budget; you merely have to plan ahead to get the best food you can for the money you have available. Having a plan
Parent Profile: Ryne and Katherine Pinkston
Photo by Darrin Phegley Tell us a little about yourself. We’ve been married since June 2018, and we are both educators in the Henderson County School system. We have one son, Jack, who is three, and another baby on the way. We have a miniature wiener dog, Mossi, and a cat, Ziggy. What do you both
The Book Nook
All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. Biscuit Loves Father’s Day By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli Celebrate Father’s Day with Biscuit! Unfold the big flaps and join Biscuit for fun times with dad--exploring, playing, and sharing. We
Things To Do This Summer
Trail Obstacle Series at Sandy Lee Watkins Park Saturday, June 3 @ 10am - 5pm | Sandy Lee Watkins Park Participate in a variety of trail divisions (youth, novice or open) with in hand and under saddle classes in each division. You may enter each class up to 2x. Cost is $20/per run. For daily
2023 Henderson Family Favorites
We are excited to announce the winners of our 4th Annual Henderson Family Favorites contest, where you, our loyal and trustworthy readers, have the opportunity to make your voices heard. Hundreds of you cast your votes for your favorite local spots — from pediatrician to preschools, and sweet treats
Calling all Hendersonians!