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We encountered a very angry wizard the moment we arrived at the Great Wolf Lodge. While we were in line to pick up wands for Isaiah and Isaac to play the MagiQuest game (basically a wizard-themed scavenger hunt), a short, round, balding, middle-aged man—wearing a goofy wizard outfit—was throwing a full-blown temper tantrum.

A couple of years ago, Ellen and I took on a really cool project—we restored a historic home in our community. The Lanning House, built in 1873, was charming but in desperate need of some TLC.

Have you ever wondered how your kids will respond to a new experience or event? Will they have fun and grow from it? Or will they absolutely hate it and throw a temper tantrum—kind of like me when I’m hungry?

I just want you to know that Washington County nearly lost their chiropractor last week. Yes, I almost died.

If you’ve ever added a few drops of essential oil to your diffuser and felt your whole space shift-  from calmer to brighter, maybe more grounded- you know how powerful it can be. Here’s the thing though: your diffuser needs regular care to keep working its magic effectively (and safely!)

If you’ve ever experimented with the world of aromatherapy, you know it can be a bit overwhelming. With literally hundreds of essential oils to choose from, how do you know where to start?

Washington County’s natural history is a tapestry woven with tales of prehistoric giants and fierce frontier wildlife. From the massive mastodons that roamed these woods long before settlers arrived, to the panthers and bears that prowled the frontier, our region’s story is rich with fossils and encounters that capture both the imagination and the wild spirit of early Indiana.

Accounting for just 6% of the United States adult population, it is not every day that you run into a military veteran. What’s more, it is even more rare to cross paths with a major general. What are the odds of a major general from the U.S. Army calling Washington County home? They are greater than you might think. The Washington County Times had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Major General R. Dale Lyles to discuss his time and experiences in the military.

I asked my followers on my Facebook page what questions they had about essential oils and proper usage, and I thought this question was perfect to answer to prepare for summertime coming up!

Everyone, at some point, wonders how their life will end. Many imagine a quiet passing, perhaps in old age, surrounded by family. Some even dream of slipping away at the same time as a beloved spouse — a romantic idea, but one that almost never happens. And yet, one quiet day in Salem in 1906, Samuel and Priscilla Trueblood did exactly that.

Here are a few friendly reminders to help you enjoy the full benefits of essential oils- without the risk. 

Long before recipe blogs and TV cooking shows, a woman here in the Ohio River Valley quietly shaped the way Hoosiers approached cooking. Her name was Angelina Maria Collins.