Celestial Fest is for Everyone
Craving something new to add to your spring routine? How does a local music festival sound? The 2026 Celestial Fest will satisfy your appetite with a two-day, family-friendly, interactive, hyper-local music festival at Ambrosia Orchard on May 16-17. This year’s festival is the largest one yet. Over the course of two days, it will feature […]
Edwin Chow Wins the 2026 Pioneer of the Year!
On Thursday evening, Edwin Chow won the 2026 Pioneer of the Year! Edwin, Owner of Summit City Climbing Co., was also the winner of the Entrepreneur category. The other two category winners and Pioneer of the Year finalists were Tomi Cardin, Social Impact, and Lance Clark, Brand Champion. Tomi is the Founder & CEO of […]
Mi Casa in Ossian Will Fill You Up
The Pioneer Eats Here series headed south to Wells County. When the voting opened, it was clear that there were a couple of establishments people favored, both located in Ossian. Mi Casa was able to overtake Crimson House in the last few days of voting to be named Wells County’s favorite restaurant. This marks the […]
Cassie Beer and the Work of Listening
In Northeast Indiana, progress doesn’t always begin with a grand announcement. Sometimes, it starts with a question: What are we missing? For Cassie Beer, that question has defined her work leading the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne, and, in many ways, her approach to leadership itself. Beer stepped into her role in 2021, just […]
Sarah Delgadillo Wants to Pass it On To the Next Generation
Sarah Delgadillo has always been a community-minded person, which is why it’s no surprise that she holds the position of Executive Director for Girls On The Run Northeast Indiana. Delgadillo has been in the position for six months, and her previous work is in economic development and education. Her mindset and leadership make her a […]
Building Connections, Creating Opportunity: Dan Bish on Economic Development in Northeast Indiana
When Dan Bish was looking for a new location to build some roots, Northeast Indiana stood out for a multitude of reasons. More than anything, the way everyone worked together stood out to him and made him want to be part of it. Bish came with over a decade of experience in economic development. Previously, […]
Bri Andrews is Someone Everyone Should Know
Sit with Bri Andrews for an hour, and you’ll be taken on a full ride of emotions. You’ll hear the frustration, the sadness, and the pain pour out of her, and you’ll be mystified, upset, and heartbroken because of what she has gone through. However, by the end of the hour, you’ll also be inspired […]
Feel Like Family at Sara’s
The Pioneer Eats Here series came back to my neck of the woods in Southwest Allen County. There are many, many great restaurants that were in the running for this part of the series. One that I didn’t expect to win, but did, was Sara’s Family Restaurant. Sara’s Family Restaurant was established in May 2003 […]
Celebrate National Pickle Day with Sechler’s
Walk into the showroom at Sechler’s Pickle factory in St. Joe, and you’re hit with wave after wave of different aromas. Of course, you smell vinegar, but then, you catch a hint of sugar. Is that orange I smell? All of those combine to create a unique scent that can either turn you away or […]
Take a Seat at The Patio in Roanoke
The Pioneer Eats Here series went back outside Allen County with a quick drive to Huntington County. The restaurant scene in Huntington County is more diverse than you think. There are plenty of diners, sandwich spots, Mexican restaurants, and high-class places like Joseph Decuis. However, the winner for the best restaurant is The Patio Pizza […]