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History museum has no intentions of slowing down
It is time to make New Year’s resolutions. But I’m not making any this year.
joannboepple, Author at Leader Publications
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Continuing a look back at 2016
This past year was especially busy at the Edwardsburg Museum.
by joannboepple, Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:07 pm
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2016 was a busy time at Edwardsburg Museum
Well, I am sure glad that 2016 is over and that 2017 will not be a history making year, but I am afraid we will ...
by joannboepple, Thursday, January 5, 2017 8:37 am
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Taking a look at the Christmas stamp tradition
By now you know that I love traditions.
by joannboepple, Thursday, December 15, 2016 8:11 am
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New book added to museum collection
In writing about the Edwardsburg authors there is a new book added to the display and one that is for sale in the museum.
by joannboepple, Thursday, October 20, 2016 1:45 pm
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Edwardsburg authors on display at museum
The Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum has added a new semi permanent display to its collection.
by joannboepple, Friday, October 7, 2016 8:51 am
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Skronski to be honored with Sweetland Award
Dr. John Sweetland has been introduced to you in previous newspaper articles.
by joannboepple, Friday, September 16, 2016 8:16 am
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Collecting has changed over the years
Maintaining a collection can be a relaxing activity that counteracts the stress of life, while providing a purposeful pursuit, which prevents boredom.
by joannboepple, Thursday, September 8, 2016 9:12 am
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A good time to celebrate family
I’ll bet you didn’t know that August is designated as National Family Reunion month.
by joannboepple, Monday, September 5, 2016 2:25 pm
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Edwardsburg’s 15 minutes of fame
Edwardsburg had its 15 minutes of fame last week or maybe it was more like three or four days of fame.
by joannboepple, Thursday, August 18, 2016 10:36 am
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Looking back at local businesses
Last week I wrote about the white house on Section Street so this week let’s talk about some of the oldest businesses in town.
by joannboepple, Thursday, August 11, 2016 9:05 am
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Remembering some take out diners
Long before McDonald’s, Subway and Taco Bell came to town, Edwardsburg had a few fast food restaurants.
by joannboepple, Friday, July 29, 2016 2:32 pm
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Grandchildren make you feel young again
Mary H. Waldrip said, “Grandchildren are God’s way of compensating us for growing old.”
by joannboepple, Thursday, July 14, 2016 8:23 am
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Riding the bus to South Bend
Recently an area newspaper told the story of the S.S. Kresge’s store that was in downtown South Bend for many years.
by joannboepple, Thursday, June 30, 2016 8:35 am
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Looking back at youth groups
Each year in the fall the Edwardsburg Museum plans the rotating exhibits for the following year.
by joannboepple, Thursday, June 23, 2016 8:28 am
Columns
Looking back at newscasts
“There’s good news tonight” this was the sign on byline of Gabriel Heatter on the “We The People” news cast from 1910 to 1972.
by joannboepple, Friday, May 27, 2016 10:43 am
Opinion
Remembering a newspaper tradition
This week we are off in another direction. A little variety never hurt anyone.
by joannboepple, Friday, May 20, 2016 1:29 pm
Jo-Ann Boepple
A glimpse of village businesses
The Chamber of Commerce pamphlet that described Edwardsburg as the “hub of Michiana” told the story of the village in the 1960s.
by joannboepple, Thursday, April 21, 2016 2:22 am
Jo-Ann Boepple
1960s Edwardsburg chamber pamphlet looks back 60 years
In the early 1960s the Edwardsburg Chamber of Commerce published a pamphlet about Edwardsburg titled “Welcome to Edwardsburg the Hub of Michiana: Religion, Education, Industry, ...
by joannboepple, Friday, April 15, 2016 9:18 am
Jo-Ann Boepple
The right tool for the right job
Am I remodeling my kitchen? Am I making any major changes?
by joannboepple, Thursday, March 3, 2016 3:01 pm
Jo-Ann Boepple
Two common inventions found their way into our lives
If you were given a short piece of wire and asked to make something with it, what would come to mind?
by joannboepple, Thursday, February 18, 2016 2:15 pm
Jo-Ann Boepple
Pen pals can become friends for life
Recently I heard some ladies referring to their pen pals that they have had since childhood.
by joannboepple, Thursday, February 11, 2016 3:26 pm
Jo-Ann Boepple
My all-time fav drink is Ovaltine
On cold snowy gloomy days we couldn’t wait to get inside and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate but hot chocolate has changed ...
by joannboepple, Friday, February 5, 2016 12:26 pm
Jo-Ann Boepple
Taking a look at Edwardsburg’s recent past
When is the past the past?
