CELEBRATING LANCASTER COUNTY'S PEOPLE, SCENERY,

HERITAGE, STYLE & POINT OF VIEW SINCE 1987.

August 2018

Magical Sunflowers

As we head into August, there is one crop that really draws a crowd. It’s not something grown on many farms in the area, but that only adds to the ...Read More

Back to School

How much do you know about what’s going on in your school district? Unless you have children in school, more than likely your only connection is paying school taxes. If you ...Read More

Here a Chick, There a Chick…

A growing number of folks are returning to the age-old tradition of raising backyard chickens. It’s a curious hobby that a number of my friends have adopted. From a culinary ...Read More

An Educational Culinary Experience

Located at the Mount Joy campus of Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, this student-run restaurant and bakery serve as a training opportunity for the county’s high school students who ...Read More

An Enchanting Story About a Donkey

It is a scientific fact that pets can add years to our lives. But, sometimes those pets can enhance our lives in unexpected ways. Such is the case when a ...Read More

13 Must-Dos for October 2023

In the opinion of many, October is the unofficial start of the holiday season, as it entails decorating, social gatherings,

Erin Gerlach: Fearless DIYer

Erin Gerlach discovered a “passion for construction” when she and her husband, Justin, purchased their first home and found themselves

Kitchen Design: A Classic But Modern Choice

It was inevitable. Our love affair with all-white kitchens seems to be waning. Peruse home-focused magazines, blogs and internet sites

Celebrating Our Agricultural Roots

Beginning in late August in Elizabethtown and continuing through early October in Manheim, fair season remains a time-honored tradition in

Spice It Up With Saffron

No doubt, you’ve seen the small packets of saffron at the checkouts of local supermarkets and specialty stores. I would

Isaac’s: Cheers to 40 Years

The year was 1983. Sally Ride became the first American woman to go to space. We were listening to Michael

Fall is For Planting

Gardening season is not quite over. Fall is the perfect time to divide perennials and plant new trees and shrubs.

Before or After I Do: Viva Las Vegas! 

Vegas and weddings. Synonymous, right? But, what about bachelor/bachelorette getaways and honeymoons?  My trip to Vegas last year was a blur. As