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Tag: James Kellar
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Bart Smith: â¨Skatepark Builder
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC âSkateboarding is a universal language,â says Bart Smith, who helped Dreamland Skateparks build the skatepark at Bloomingtonâs Upper Cascades Park. As…
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Westbury Antique Market: A Sleek New Place to Shop (Photo Gallery)
BY NANCY HILLER Lovers of antiques and collectibles have a new place to hunt for treasure: the Westbury Antique Market, located on West Arlington…
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âBloomingOUTâ Groundbreaking Radio Show for LGBTIQ Folks
BY KELLY KENDALL When Helen Harrell was growing up, she never imagined that one day sheâd be hosting whatâs billed as âthe only queer…
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A House Transformed For a Disabled Vietnam Vet (Photo Gallery)
BY ADELE FOY Originally, the house in Bloomingtonâs Highland Park Estates was like any premium, medium-size home being built these days: 2,100 square feet,…
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Soapy Soap Company: Making Very âFriendlyâ Soap
BY ROSIE PIGA PIZZO It was all just good clean fun. Literally. What started as two guys in their kitchen making a few batches…
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Bloomington Area Birth Services Now Helping 800 Local Families
BY MANDY CLARKE âI truly think peace on Earth begins with birth, and what happens at birth and postpartum really matters in the lifetime…
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Hoosier Mamas: A âMeetupâ Group for Moms and Kids
BY MANDY CLARKE In 2007, Nikki Wolf was a stay-at-home mom about to lose her mind. âI felt isolated. Iâd just had baby number…
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The Back Door a âQueer Barâ for All
BY LIBBY PETERSON After falling victim to a homophobic insult while out dancing last year, Olive Lykins decided that he had had enough. âThatâs…
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Owen County Art Guild: for 50 Years an Arts Beacon
BY CAIRRIL MILLS âWe try to help people see art in every place and in everything,â says Bj Bennett, president of the Owen County…