Paper Maché Santa Wednesday, December 8 @ 4:15 - 5:45pm Saturday, December 11 @ 10:00am -12:30pm *Extra studio time if needed (optional) Thursday, December 9 @ 4:00-5:00 John James Audubon State Park Museum Santa is coming to town! Let’s create a Santa in Paper Mache’ just in time for the
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There’s No Place Like Local For The Holidays
The success of local businesses largely depends on community support. Thankfully Henderson is a community that does just that. Navigating the pandemic wasn’t easy for anyone, but as we near the end of 2021 Henderson seems to be thriving. A major economic development project was announced, and our
Colonel Cookin’ Crazies
Photos by Darrin Phegley The Colonel Cookin’ Crazies have been making quite a name for themselves in Henderson and in Kentucky. This dedicated cooking group, led by Charlotte Baumgartner and Ginny Johnson, has impressed the judges at many competitions with their signature dish, the pork burger with
The Season of Giving All Year Long
Photos by Darrin Phegley The Answer Center was started in September of 2000 and is part of the Green Valley Baptist Association, in which they give away clothing of all sizes for men, women and children along with grooming kits (hygiene products), towels and washcloths, blankets and more. It’s
Backpackers Coffee Company
From a Hobby to a Business Photos by George Henderson Friends and coworkers, George Henderson and Channing Kameda, found quite a bit of free time on their hands last year during quarantine. The pals, who were hired and started their first day at Toyota together, began hanging out at George’s
Dining Guide 2021
Henderson is home to some delicious food. More and more restaurants are being added to our small, yet thriving, community each year. Choosing a place for dining out can be tough though — especially with kids. We asked our readers for Henderson’s most kid-friendly and date night restaurants. Here is
There’s A New Truck In Town
Local Couple Brings Trappin Chick’n Food Truck to Henderson Photo by Darrin Phegley Henderson native and 2006 graduate of Henderson County High School, Bryson Hatchett, discovered he had a knack for making crowd pleasing chicken wings while entertaining family and friends in his home. “I wanted to
Giving Back One Semi-Trailer at a Time
Photos by Darrin Phegley “I’ve been interested in trucks since I was a little boy. I loved the big trucks and that love never went away,” said Jason Cowan, owner of Silver Creek Transportation. Jason moved to Henderson at the age of 18 and bought his first truck in 1994 from a gentleman who was
The Road to Retirement
Taking a Look Back with Leo Peckenpaugh Photo by Darrin Phegley Leo Peckenpaugh is a well-known man in the community that has served in many capacities. Some know him as a teacher, some an administrator, some a broadcaster, and many as a friend. He is settling nicely into retirement, but he still
Parent Profile: Jay Burgett
Photo by Darrin Phegley Tell us a little about yourself (Family, pets, etc.) My name is Jay Burgett, and I grew up in Mayfield, KY in far Western Kentucky. I attended Murray State University where I played football for the Racers and received my teaching degree in Health/Physical Education in
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