Brent’s Blog

There’s something charming—and increasingly rare—about a good old-fashioned day-old bread store. Tucked into quiet corners of towns across the country, these unassuming little outlets once offered big-name loaves, buns, snack cakes, and tortillas at a […]

Thirty-three years ago, I tossed my graduation cap into the air as a proud member of North Decatur High School’s Class of 1992. It doesn’t feel so long ago — until it does. A recent […]

Food insecurity is an issue that has no place in our country, state, or southeastern Indiana. Yet, it persists, affecting families, seniors, and children in ways that ripple through our communities. As someone who has […]

Let’s be real—when most of us think about what makes life better, money is usually near the top of the list. More money means less stress, right? Bills get paid, vacations become possible, and maybe […]

The Dearborn County Fair is in full swing, and the spotlight is shining on some incredible local talent! This week’s Fair Queen Contest and 4-H Royalty announcements brought excitement, celebration, and a sense of community […]

When the Indiana Pacers clinched their spot in the NBA Finals, fans across the Hoosier State dared to dream. For a franchise that has seen its fair share of heartbreaks and near-misses, this run felt […]

If you’ve been on the fence about getting your hands on some of those incredible Georgia peaches, consider this your urgent, Monday morning wake-up call. Today, June 16th, is the absolute last day to place […]

When it comes to navigating life after loss, Dolly Parton is showing us that love doesn’t end—it just finds new ways to show up. After losing her husband Carl Dean in March of this year, […]

Get ready, southeastern Indiana—starting today (June 12) through Saturday (June 14), the beauty of Versailles State Park becomes a living, breathing canvas during the Ripley County Plein Air Paint Out. If you’ve ever been curious […]

If there was such a thing as an Oscars for ag teachers, East Central would’ve cleaned house this summer. The East Central Agriculture and FFA Program rolled into the Ag Teachers Summer Workshop at Purdue […]

We live in an age of disconnection—a time when many Americans are not just physically isolated, but morally adrift. You see it in politics, in families, in the quiet erosion of social trust. And sometimes, […]

Alright, let’s talk about Saturday. No, not just another summer weekend kicking off, though I hope yours is fantastic. This Saturday, June 14th, is Flag Day. And if you’re like a lot of folks, you […]