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About Kendal Miller

Kendal works as a freelance writer/photographer and in PR/Marketing for Kendal Communications & Events. Along with working in the tourism industry, Kendal has worked for newspapers, non-profits, and as a custom picture framer. An Indiana Artisan, Kendal was selected as an Indiana Lt. Governor Hoosier Women Artist Award winner in 2012, 2014 & 2015. She has received awards for both writing and photography from the Woman’s Press Club of Indiana and the National Federation of Press Women. Kendal resides in Dillsboro, IN.

DEC 28

Trains on Main, a Rising Sun Tradition

By Kendal Miller
As a young girl growing up near Pittsburgh, some of my fondest Christmas memories include the vast holiday decorating my parents would undertake. Dad–the original “Clark Griswold” of Christmas Vacation movie fame—with trees, wreaths, and thousands (and thousands) of lights... Read more
NOV 18

Santa arrives by seaplane, kicks-off 2015 Ohio County holiday events

By Kendal Miller
When your Main Street begins at the beautiful Ohio River waterfront that’s all the more reason to have Santa Claus arrive by seaplane! The public is invited to meet on Front Street in Rising Sun on Friday, December 4 around... Read more
NOV 13

Rising Star Transformed Into The Christmas Casino

By Kendal Miller
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Ohio County! Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun welcomed a visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus recently to help casino officials light up the featured Christmas tree inside the casino’s Pavilion. It... Read more
DEC 5

Christmas in Vevay & Switzerland County 2013

By Kendal Miller
Vevay and Switzerland County (IN) will be all aglow with holiday events and activities throughout December. The fun begins with the December 6 Vevay Main Street “Deck the Walls” First Friday event from 6-9 p.m. Late night shopping, dining, store... Read more
OCT 1

2013 Vevay-Switzerland County celebrates Bicentennial-Oct. 4-13

By Kendal Miller
It’s a 200th birthday party and you’re invited! Vevay-Switzerland County is celebrating their Bicentennial on October 4-13, 2013 with activities and events for all ages. Dubbed the “Birthplace of the First Successful Commercial Winery in the United States,” Switzerland County is also... Read more
APR 30

Bicentennial wine tasting at Switzerland County Visitors Center

By Kendal Miller
Vevay-Switzerland County is having a 200th birthday and they’re popping the cork on a special edition wine to celebrate! The Switzerland County Visitors Center in Vevay will host the county’s award-winning winemakers Tom and Mary Jane Damaree of The Ridge Winery for a Bicentennial wine... Read more
JAN 2

Calendar Highlights Switzerland County’s History, Benefits Bicentennial

By Kendal Miller
When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, Switzerland County began the countdown to the October 4-13, 2013 Bicentennial honoring its county seat.
DEC 14

Christmas is bigger and brighter in Vevay

By Kendal Miller
Christmas in Vevay, IN is bigger and brighter that you'd expect. From holiday parades to light displays and even visits from Santa, the small river town is the place to be at the holidays.
JUL 15

Kershaw, Tippin headline Vevay's 41st Swiss Wine Festival

By Kendal Miller
Dust off those boots, grab a cowboy hat and head to Vevay, IN, for an evening of country music along the scenic Ohio River–Switzerland County-style! Join country music legends Sammy Kersaw and Aaron Tippin at the 41st annual Swiss Wine Festival in Vevay, IN. The event will be held  Thurs.,... Read more
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