August/September 2026

 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT  Spreading Happiness Be Happy Pie Company earns state entrepreneurship award By Jodi Keen A decade after launching Be Happy Pie Company, owner Jenny Lamble’s passion project now has four locations in three states, a growing menu, and some

Twice included on Indiana Landmarks’ list of most endangered historic properties, the Hulman Building may see new life after being purchased in June by a Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, development and real estate company. The Forst Family Corporation plans a

People often ask me where we find the story ideas for our publications. The best ideas come from me, of course, with the “occasional” good idea coming from my wife, Editor Kristen. This issue’s feature, “A Revival in Jacobsville,” about

Walking into SWIRCA & More’s legacy building, there’s an atmosphere of joy. Someone shouts “Bingo!” from the activity center, the University of Evansville Silver Aces older adult dance team practices for an upcoming men’s basketball game, women in the conversation

Each morning, Linda Pinkston slips on solid walking shoes, slides waste disposal sacks into her pocket, and stocks her car with an umbrella, flashlight, towels, and extra leashes. As an eight-year pet sitter for Walkie Doggie, she doesn’t want to

Carpenter House hasn’t been a residence since the 1930s, when descendants of businessman and philanthropist Willard Carpenter sold the Greek Revival home to the American Legion Funkhauser Post 8. Ownership passed hands several times before WNIN moved out in 2016.

Brad Smith’s love for Tell City Pretzels is limitless. When his wife, Sandy, couldn’t find the salty snack anymore, the Jasper, Indiana, couple bought the brand in 2009. For the next 13 years, Brad commuted to Tell City six days

A sauna session followed by a dip in 40-degree water may sound jarring, but Tracie Irvin-Ayers believes you’ll be amazed by what comes next. Contrast therapy — the combination of relaxing in high heat, then briefly plunging into cold water

Many companies have a recipe for success, but Smith & Butterfield has sustained its winning formula for 160 years. The provider of office supplies, furniture, technology products, printing, and more takes pride in offering many of the same services as