“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
Stories
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,
Striving for Excellence: A Family’s Love for Cheerleading
“We want to win the first ever national title, whether it comes from the high school or middle school.” Erin Williams, HCHS Head Cheerleading Coach Henderson County made history this year as the high school cheerleading team won 5th at Nationals, which is the first time in UCA (Universal
Relatives as Parents
Contrary to what you may think, many kids are not raised by their parents. “We see an increase in relatives raising children in Henderson County and the majority tend to be above 50,” said Melissa Walker, Family Resource Coordinator. Some are grown parents, aunts and uncles who step up to the
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