Indiana Insider Blog

One of the highlights of the weekend I spent in Richmond last fall was an outstanding dinner at Galo’s Italian Grill. Tucked away off the famous National Road, just look past all the chain restaurants and strip malls to this... Read more

I grew up in East Central Indiana, Muncie to be exact. When I was growing up, there were two symphony orchestras in the area: Muncie, and Richmond. At 37,000 people, Richmond is one of the smallest cities, if not the... Read more

Nestled along the Old National Road and in the very heart of Antique Alley,Cambridge City could easily qualify as the best-kept secret in Wayne County.

My ideal type of shopping, especially at the holidays, is to wander from one unique store to the next instead of fighting the crowds at the mall. So I was really pleased to spend a couple of hours exploring Richmond’s... Read more

This year, I've decided to buy local or from independent sources, So here are a few ideas for Indiana-inspired gifts for everyone on your list, regardless of interest.

Perhaps you’re plotting roadside stops along your holiday vacation route to Grandma’s. Or maybe you’re looking for a great place to take your girlfriends for Christmas shopping. I’ve got your solution for both: Warm Glow Candle Outlet off of Exit... Read more

Morning . . . early morning . . . 6:30 am early morning today found me walking the Cardinal Greenway with my 2 mini schnauzer dogs, Bella and Zoe. The girls (that’s what I call my dogs) woke me extra... Read more

I spend a lot of time traveling around Indiana, and it almost always includes my two little boys (3 years old and 9 months). Needless to say, I often have my hands full when we’re on the road. So I... Read more

As I write this, I am sitting in catch-your-breath-beautiful Western North Carolina. You might ask why I am thinking about Richmond, Indiana while surrounded by the blue mountains, lush forests and rushing rivers of this gorgeous place. Well, I am... Read more