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charlie lives!
by mimi schiffman
Who’s the man who has kept Science Hill School children out of the boiler room for 40 years?
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avoiding the rust
by brittany sowacke
For Carter Muse, the secret to a long life is hard work, family and the land.
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timeless art
by zach conkle
Dan Dutton loves to get lost in creativity.
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distributing books delivering Love
by spencer bakalar
The Pulaski County Public Library’s bookmobile.
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future focus
by chris hintz
Like many young waitresses, Christen Stoll has dreams of college and a professional career. But first, she must raise money to overcome another challenge.
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striving for perfection
by ariana mclaughlin
Mariko Krause has a drive unlike ‘most any other teenager.
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rising from the ashes
by gaily ligaiya Romeroo
Terry Moore built a business to begin healing a broken heart.
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'he can't do that, you know'
by eric shea
Aaron is a varsity wide receiver who has six fingers.
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a steady, stern hand
by whitney leaming
For Coach Robbie Lucas, life is about more than football.
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active love
by tim harris
Adult day care facility tries to create an atmosphere of fun.
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being julia
by shelby mack
Julia Blenkhorn loves being a part of her grandchildren’s everyday lives.
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breaking even
by carolina hidalgo
Jim Whittle lives the challenges faced by today’s small farmers.
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catering bond
by nat bayjay
Allison Hahn and Chuck Sobieck made a life together through a love of food.
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no appointment necessary
by alix mattingtly
After a half-century of cutting hair, Jerry Wheeldon is hanging up his clippers.
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coffee and community
by heather cassano
At Amon’s Sugar Shack, discussions about politics and sports can get as heated as the coffee.
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community pastor
by sam oldenburg
Since Pastor Reggie Tipton came to White Oak Baptist, attendance has grown sixfold.
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cruising with the oldies
by kevin cook
Local man, town have a passion for the classics
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cutting teeth
by khristopher kramer
Sixteen-month-old Bennett Taylor sees the dentist seven days a week, and seems to enjoy it.
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downtown diner
by justin philalack
Ask anyone in Somerset where to find a good burger, and they will point you to Lynn’s Lunchbox.
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familiarity breeds ‘content’
by tony hoare
The grass grows greenest right under Ruth Ann Burton’s feet.
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farming genes
by leslye davis
Charles and Mark Bishop make their rounds on land that has been in their family for 97 years.
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having the faith to fail
by megan westervelt
A couple and their six children build a life at Longwood Hollow.
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helping farmers
by katie rausch
Veterinarian Bruce Burkett tries to keep Pulaski County’s animals healthy.
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johnny b's secret ingredient
by luke sharrett
Barbecue master John Perkins adds spice to local life.
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life’s second chance
by michael rivera
The vista offers a dream sequence — and that fits Barry Burkett’s life perfectly.
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love of the land
by demetrius freeman
State Rep. Tommy Turner is equally comfortable hashing out legislation or roaming the farm.
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mr. and mrs. mayor
by michele kraus
Breezing through town in his white Corvette or on his Harley, Ron Jones stands out.
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orchestrating life
by crystin faenza
After wife’s death, Ricky Loveless puts out fires at home as well as on the job.
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puppy love
by lauren vied
Bob Walther is the proud owner of three rat terriers, two of which are therapy pets.
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staying afloat
by jerry englehart jr.
Businessman J.D. Hamilton hadn’t intended to be a marina operator on Lake Cumberland.
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the book and its cover
by sarah gerace
When it comes to Jessica Van Burggen, the adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” fits perfectly.k
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the season
by charles weibel
Somerset duo produces “The Season,” a Web-based series documenting their school’s football team.
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the town mother
by megan tan
Elaine Wilson collects other people’s memories.
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tumbling forward
by lauren wood
What Katie Dalton might achieve before she turns 15 is anyone’s guess but hers.
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turning wood to art
by natalie st. john
“Other people look at a burl and see disease. I see money,” says Chris Ramsey.
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we (heart) animals
by sarah coulter
Veterinarian Tammie Bumgardner’s compassion has saved countless locals animals
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'if you break it, i can fix it'
by sammy jo hester
At age 95, Ira “Red” Cornett still gets to work at his machine shop every day promptly at ...
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"birds of a feather..."
by morgan walker
Students don’t call Francis Carter “teacher.” They call her “Mama Carter.”
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a gravedecision
by bailey nance
Small-town life turns out to be more satisfying than Renny Smith expected.
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a way of life
by celina fang
Jerry Gentry works long days, and he has struggled to stay in business. But he can’t imagine doing anything else.
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committed to care
by jessica marcy
The answer to our prayers isn’t always what we expect.
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crank it up
by renèe deemer
Denzel Gaines refuses to be separated from the Bluegrass music he loves.
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family values
by gino siller
Shoot safely. Eat what you kill. Honor the Lord. Ronnie Claiborne knows what he believes in.
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father’s fury
by wesley bacon
Movita Michael explores her past through her art.
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forever young
by lain ewing
These days Glenda and Jimmy Eastman are living the grandparents’ dream.
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in their blood
by maya sugarman
A tragic choice four decades ago still shapes life for Pam Marrinan and her daughter, Charline.
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lean on me
by greg moore
Rhonda Wilford is the kind of friend you want when life gets really tough.
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love song
by sara lewkowicz
Tammy Williams is a one-singer woman. Straight up.
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one good note
by vanessa patchett
Patricia Cooper had always wanted to learn to play the violin. Now, it's about more than music.
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roadside ark
by terri flagg
Lots of people have collections. Few collect like Tammy Todd.
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save me
by paige stoyer
In a world of uncertainty, help sometimes comes from unexpected places.
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sidestepped
by josh mauser
A terrifying sound challenges champion athlete Makayela Banks.
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take and give
by andrew propp
Joe Neikirk runs his store according to the principles of his faith. Among them: Thou shalt not steal.
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the rescuer
by mike mulholland
Alyce Grover refuses to give up on people — or animals.
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unconditional love
by greg johnson
Adam Theodore was starting his senior year in high school when tragedy struck. Now, “family” is the most important thing he has.
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whatever it takes
by catherine spangler
Tawana Collins wants the best for her daughter. But she can’t do it alone.
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a wild soul
by andrea wise
Wildlife Rehabilitator, Alan Sidwell, loves animals deeply enough to let them go.
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