Fear to Thrill: Mercier Family Vacation
Megan Dishon, Junior Writer
August 7, 2017
Filed under Features
As we get older, we tend to stay away from family to prevent the new “hip” word called embarrassment. As for me, well I rarely hang out with friends throughout the summer because it’s my chance to see my family. My mom and my step dad work night shifts five out of the seven days a week and my au...
Summer in “Germany”
Lanie Miller, Junior Writer
August 7, 2017
I don’t know about you, but most of my summer was spent here. I didn’t have much to do other than fair this year, and then I found out that we were going to Frankenmuth, Michigan. Now I know that most people reading this most likely haven’t ever heard of any place called “Frankenmuth,” but ...
Busy, Relaxing, and Thrilling All in One
Dixon Collins, Sophomore Writer
August 4, 2017
Filed under Courier Top First Person Feature, Features
Summer, a busy, relaxing, and entertaining time of the year- usually everyone thinks of summer starting when their children get out of school, but that is not always the case. Summer begins each year around June 21st and ends around September 21st. During the summer, many people go on vacations, p...
Me, My Dad, and Our Fishing Poles
Lanie Miller, Sophomore writer
May 3, 2017
Filed under Features
What I’m about to say may not seem as fun or as important to some people, but it is, in many ways, both to me. Everyone is different; therefore, everyone likes spending time doing different activities, and something that I really enjoy to do is going fishing with my dad. Now, last year if someone woul...
Pygmy Goats Coming and Going
Dixon Collins, Sophomore Writer
April 28, 2017
Filed under Features
Many farmers around our county have boer goats or milk goats. Unlike many people, my grandpa, Denny Collins, has pygmy goats. Pygmy goats are short legged goats that can live in almost any climate. My grandpa started raising pygmy goats about five or six years ago because they are very easy to ...
The Island Life For Me
McKayla Ramsey, Junior Writer
April 12, 2017
Filed under Features
Crystal blue water, warm sand, and beautiful wildlife are all things that would describe my spring break adventure to the Virgin Islands. My family stayed on the island of Saint Thomas but took a few different adventures over to the island of Saint John as well. So just like a typical sports reel, I...
Spring Break Fever
Lanie Miller, Sophomore writer
March 17, 2017
Filed under Features
Spring break is near and I’m sure everyone is eager as can be about it. Getting out of school, getting out of this crazy Indiana weather, and getting to go to some place warm I’m sure, but me, on the other hand, I’m going somewhere where the weather is even colder than it is here in good ole In...
Eight Years and Still Counting (Part 2)
Dixon Collins, Sophomore Writer
March 10, 2017
Filed under Features
In September of 2013, a horrific accident happened and impacted the restaurant. The first incident was very unexpected and scary to many people including people inside the Dog Shed, commuters, neighbors, and workers at the King LP plant. Around 11:30 in the morning, a refueling tank was sparked a...
Eight Years and Still Counting (Part 1)
Dixon Collins, Sophomore Writer
March 10, 2017
Filed under Features
The Dog Shed in Walton, Indiana, was built in 1979 and is still in business. The Dog Shed was first owned by Jack and Nancy Cain, John and Nancy Gaylor, and Denny and Joy Gaylor. The original restaurant was opened serving hot dogs as the main option with a very limited menu. In September of ...
Independent Princess
McKayla Ramsey, Junior Writer
March 9, 2017
Filed under Features
Every girl grew up adoring Disney princesses; my favorite was Belle from Beauty and the Beast no doubt. With the new movie coming out, my love for Belle was brought back to my attention. I had many reasons for loving the book loving princess and a lot of it had to do with Belle loving to read. Most lit...
Missing You Like Crazy
Lanie Miller, Sophomore writer
March 6, 2017
Filed under Features
On January 2, 2017, my great grandmother left this world. She wasn’t ready to go and none of the family was ready for it either, but let me just say, she was a fighter. She became ill months before and was taken to the hospital; the doctors didn’t know if she were going to make it then, but as I...
The History of Indiana Basketball
Dixon Collins, Sophomore Writer
February 11, 2017
Filed under Features
What do you think of when hearing the word Indiana? Some people might think of the Indianapolis 500 or corn fields over and over. When I hear the word Indiana, I immediately say “basketball.” Basketball has always been a huge priority in my family. My dad, grandpa, great grandpa, a...
