The Metal Roof Advantage

A high-angle, downward view of a multi-gabled residential roof finished with dark brown standing seam metal panels. The home features slate-blue horizontal siding with white trim accents and visible roof ventilation pipes. A stone walkway curves along the right side of the house, surrounded by dense green shrubs and a background of tall, mature pine and deciduous trees under soft daylight.

Diamond Steel Roofing A roof does its work quietly. It shields a family from pounding rain, biting wind, summer heat ...

An interior shot looking down the narrow aisle of an indie bookstore with an exposed brick wall and high ceilings. Tall wooden bookshelves packed with books line the left wall under a green "NON-FICTION" sign. A canvas tote bag with text reading "Books and Coffee" hangs from a shelf foreground left. In the center, a round wooden table displays stacks of books on a teal and gold vintage patterned area rug. Several customers browse shelves and stand near a wooden checkout counter further down the aisle toward the bright storefront windows.

Local Bookshop Creating Space For Readers & Community

by Melissa Gibson

June 19, 2026

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One More Chapter Residents and visitors to Plymouth might recognize Susan Kessler. She’s the former owner of the Blueberry Cottage ...

A bright daytime shot of a large burgundy sign on wooden posts that reads "Miller's Upholstery" in white cursive lettering. The sign sits in the foreground on a lush green lawn shaded by a mature tree with fresh spring leaves. In the left background, a large two-story white barn with a dark roof and small square windows is visible. The manicured grass property stretches back toward a line of flowering trees under a clear, bright sky.

Miller’s Upholstery Inc. Blends Tradition, Precision & Custom Craftsmanship

by Meredith Baker

June 19, 2026

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Crafted To Last Where furniture flakes and factory-made interiors fade faster than they should, there is something grounding about a ...

A wide outdoor shot captures a single-story commercial building with light blue vertical metal siding and a dark shingled gabled roof. In the foreground, an asphalt parking lot with faded white parking lines stretches across the frame. On the left, a tall pole sign displays the words "PLYMOUTH COLUMBUS CLUB" in dark text on a white background. Below it, an electronic message board reads "Welcome Lakes Magazine!" in blue and green text against a yellow digital background. A single dark sedan is parked near the side entrance of the building, and green trees and bushes border the property under a bright, clear sky.

Plymouth Columbus Club Continues A Legacy Of Community Support

by Amy Beaucham

June 19, 2026

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Gatherings That Give At 604 Columbus Drive in Plymouth, celebrations do more than bring people together. They help strengthen an ...

Jack’s Lawn Service Brings Care & Precision To Every Yard

by Mike Dikos

May 21, 2026

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Lawn Made Easy Dawn. The start and beginning of a new day. Rising early, coffee in hand, you survey the ...

A monochrome historical photograph captures a large gathering of traditional wooden caravans and canvas-covered wagons parked across an open, grassy field. Several horses stand near the wagons, and a small dog rests on the ground in the foreground. Scattered around the campsite are household items, including chairs, buckets, and textiles. In the background, a small village stretches across the horizon, dominated by a large, medieval-style stone church tower under a pale sky. A small number "5" is printed in white in the bottom right corner.

History Of Traveling Communities In Northern Indiana

by Jeff Kenney

May 21, 2026

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Romani Echoes Perhaps you've dug through old (say, 1930s through 1950s) editions of area newspapers and run across a puzzling ...

An interior shot of a brightly lit retail store display wall. The text "Monkeying Around Gift Shop" is painted in a dark, whimsical font in a gentle arch across the center of a plain beige wall. Below the sign, five wooden shelf units hold neatly stacked apparel, baseball caps, and plush monkey toys. Hanging from the ceiling in the upper-center is a unique dark metal chandelier featuring sculpted monkeys climbing on the arms between candle-style light bulbs. A round wooden table on the left displays photo frames, and a warm, clean floor runs beneath the displays.

A Decade Of Care & Second Chances

by Amy Beaucham

May 21, 2026

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Peaceable Primate Sanctuary At the edge of a quiet stretch of countryside in Winamac, a meaningful mission has grown steadily ...

A close-up view of an indoor retail display table covered with a black tablecloth, featuring American-themed products. In the foreground sits a ceramic serving platter shaped like the map of the United States, painted with red and white stripes and a single blue star. Stacked behind it are brown cardboard retail boxes for "BenShot" glassware, a package of floral red napkins, two red "Fletchers' Mill" wood pepper mills, and several bags of "Black Rifle Coffee Company" coffee beans.

Reflecting On Service & Sacrifice Across Generations

by Phyllis Willie

May 21, 2026

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Honoring 250 Memorial Day is coming up soon, and I wanted to take some time to reflect on our country’s ...

An eye-level shot of an equine therapeutic device, designed as a black portable hard case with white hoses, resting upright on a green grass lawn. The inside lid of the open case features a blue label with text reading "JULIAN." In the background, a brown horse wearing a halter stands behind a black three-rail wooden fence in a sunny paddock. The green pasture stretches toward a horizon lined with trees under a bright blue sky with light clouds.

Daystar Equine Therapy Helps Horses Move & Recover Naturally

by Meredith Baker

May 21, 2026

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Quiet Healing Out on a quiet stretch of road in Union, there’s a different kind of conversation happening in the ...

Woodshed Tap Offers More Than A Meal At Bass Lake

by Amy Beaucham

May 21, 2026

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Destination Dining There’s a distinct feeling you get when you walk into a place and immediately know you’ve made the ...

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