Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Hispanic holiday focusing on deceased loved ones. The holiday traditionally begins on October 31 and ends on November 2. Henderson witnessed the first celebration and observation of the holiday on November 2, 2019 in our very own Central Park. I had
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Finding Hope in an Ongoing Battle
“For better or worse” are common vows said between spouses on their wedding day. For Glenn Johnson and Pem Pfisterer Clark, they didn’t know one of their worst hardships would come only six years after they said, “I do.” This Henderson couple has been happily married for twenty years and are
More Than Just a Pony Ride: Therapeutic Riding for Kids with Special Needs
Summer at the Barn On a scorching hot August afternoon in Kentucky, with bugs swarming and the smell of hay filling the air, Tresa Skaggs can be found in a barn gleefully preparing for her next client to arrive. Skaggs, who is native of Henderson County, says it’s a family affair. “My family
Never Too Young
Logan Dodson is a nineteen-year-old young man attending the University of Louisville. He is also a Henderson native. Logan is a bit different than many his age, as he has accomplished an unusual feat: starting his own record label, Pocketwatch Records. Logan is a singer and songwriter that plays
Dreams Really Do Come True: Cops Connecting with Kids Takes on Disney World
Most children dream of going to Disney World at some point growing up. The chance to go and experience the magic of the castle, the characters and the rides are a thrill of emotions no matter the age, and the Henderson Police Department was able to make this dream come true for 8 very luck Henderson
Giving Back in a BIG Way
A Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Story “It changed my life,” Emily Patton says of having mentors as a kid. Emily is empathetic towards children who need some extra guidance. As fate would have it, she was invited to a Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids event at Echo Lanes by a friend of
Henderson’s 4H Livestock Club
Taking Their Love for Animals and Teaching the Importance of Hard Work and Responsibility at a Young Age The 4H Livestock Club started four years ago, and now has over 60 children and 68 families that participate. In the Livestock Club, there are beef goats, dairy goats, beef cattle, swine,
Annabel Whitledge Music: Living the Dream
Annabel was born to sing. Turning down her radio to take time to chat with our magazine, she shared of her early introduction to music at age 5. “I sang Joy to the World in my church play and that is where I found my love from just being on stage,” said Whitledge. She never experienced stage fright
Graduation Here We Come!
Graduation is an exciting milestone for every senior. And for some students, the anticipation to say, “I did it,” is more than others could ever imagine. The countdown until you finally walk across the stage to receive your diploma is a feeling like no other. A new chapter awaits. For some,
Giving Senior Prom New Meaning
High Schoolers Give Senior Citizens a Prom of Their Own How the Idea Originated In 2016, teacher Natalie Martin was on the cleanup crew for senior prom at Henderson County High School. After taking down all the beautiful, well-done decorations, she couldn’t help but think that they were going
Calling all Hendersonians!