By Meghann MacMillan PEEBLES — Way out east into Adams County, where tall buildings give way to cow pasture, sits a relatively untouched little lake by the name of Mineral Springs. Named in honor of the naturally occurring, mineral-enriched springs of the area, Mineral Springs Lake is five-and-a-half-miles of tree-lined serenity. Surrounding the lake […]
Popular Adams County resort started in 1840, destroyed by fire in 1924 By Meghann MacMillan EDITOR’S NOTE: Although the Mineral Springs Resort of old is long gone, the attraction of peaceful country quiet is alive and well at the Mineral Springs Farm and Lake Resort. Although not directly related to the original Mineral Springs […]
Recipes and safety tips for the summer cooler By Andrea McKinney When the sun is hot and the water is cold, there is no worse place to be than stuck inside the kitchen all day. So pack up a cooler during the cool morning to enjoy a refreshing lunch in the scorching heat later in […]
By Lora Abernathy CLARKSVILLE — Every potential investor Brittany Gibbons met told her Camp Throwback was a bad idea. One person called it the “stupidest” idea ever. However, tickets to the adult summer camp sold out in less than 20 hours and the event has become so successful there is a waiting list and organizers […]
As we age, most of us dread the decade milestones on our lives — whether it’s turning 30, 40, 50, 60, etc., reaching those ages can bring with them traumatic reminders of the passage of time and our own mortality. I might be the exception. A decade ago, I actually looked forward to turning 30. […]
Daily farmers market opens in Greene County Story by Danielle Coots Fresh Thyme Farmers Markets are designed for easy navigation and believe shopping for fresh and healthy food should be easy and enjoyable. A new market recently opened its doors to customers looking to find foods that are not only healthy, but the store also […]
International piano competition set for June By Carol Chroust CWPC Gold Medalist Moye Chen performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro William Eddins. CINCINNATI — Southwest Ohio will soon be blessed with the most talented pianists on the planet competing in the Cincinnati World Piano Competition. The event […]
By Gary Brock In the new financial and shopping district downtown, I asked this nice young couple to check out our Salt magazine while posing in front of the famous Oriental Pearl landmark. They seemed to enjoy the magazine. The breathtaking skyline of the Shanghai financial district at night. I took this from a […]
By Monica Schultz Guests rate the April dinner while enjoying espresso or tea. La Embajada serves criollo, a term that defines Argentinean cuisine as being descended from European influences, especially Spanish and Italian. Hostess Monica Fabregat greets guests inside her foyer before the meal. DAYTON — If you’re looking for an authentic international experience on […]
Locals use space in historic downtown Wilmington theater to work, teach By David Wright Mary Beth Thorngren paints in her studio above The Murphy Theatre. Jeff Becker works on a sculpture of a wolf in his Murphy Theatre studio. It was Pablo Picasso who once said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of […]