Local Teen Places Third in the Nation in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Photo by Darrin Phegley Kaityn (Kate) Bailey found her love for horses at the age of 5 after attending her cousin’s birthday party at Blue Moon Stables. Kate’s mother, Ashley, decided to buy her a 5 lesson
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Parent Profile: Josh & Brittany Johnston
Tell us a little about yourself. It is just me, my husband, Josh, and our 3.5-year-old, Maggie. We are both full time farmers. I also bake various things for the Henderson Farmer’s Market and individual orders as well as make homemade crochet (mainly specialty potholders). Did you both grow
A Community Supporting Local Educators
The Henderson Teacher Store Henderson organizations are continuing to help the educators who work hard for our schools: the Henderson Teacher Store, opening July 12th, is coming to town! Patty Sellers, Director of Development for the Henderson Kentucky Education Foundation, and Maggie
East Heights Elementary Celebrates Students
Through Monthly Birthday Parties Photos by Whitney Phelps Photography + Design “The older I get, the more I think about lasting memories,” said Melissa Walker, Family Resource Coordinator for East Heights Elementary School. “The best thing about this job is building relationships with
Fighting Back with Fitness and Community
Photo by Darrin Phegley The Henderson YMCA has become a beacon of hope for individuals battling Parkinson’s Disease, thanks to an innovative exercise class led by Annette Garrison and with the help of a local couple personally affected by Parkinson’s, Sylvia and Jim Hunt. This class not only
2024 Family Favorite Winners
Favorite Food Truck Platinum winner: Trappin Chick’n You can find Trappin Chick’n parked in different locations throughout Henderson. They offer wings, sliders, quesadillas, loaded red potatoes, fries, nachos and more. Follow them on social media to find where they are headed to serve
Mentoring the Next Generation
Junior Achievement Strives to Make a Difference Photos by Darrin Phegley Henderson continues to benefit from the nonprofit organizations that serve our area. Junior Achievement is a nonprofit that uses volunteers to go into the classroom to talk with students about financial literacy, career
A Community Service Learning Project
AKZ Teens Sew Swing Cushions for East End Neighbors Photos by Darrin Phegley Audubon Kids Zone (AKZ) has been serving the East End Community since 2016, and it has only continued to grow. In the summer of 2022, the teen program was created. They offered a “Minute to Win It” kickoff in the
Healing With Words
A Journey from Loss to Hope Photos by Darrin Phegley Dani Girten spends her days commuting to and from her job at the Henderson County Attorney’s Office, working as editor/publisher for Macaroni Kid serving Henderson, Owensboro and Madisonville, and caring for her children, Righley, 15, and
Teen Mental Health First Aid
A Promising Program for Henderson Teens Exciting things are happening at Henderson’s own Central Academy! In January, the school became the first high school in the state of Kentucky to provide Teen Mental Health First Aid for their students. Teen Mental Health First Aid, brought to Henderson by
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