Troy native Matt Cremeans spent the last ten years residing in Las Vegas, where he built a dynamic art career. Known for his vibrant, abstract method that he describes as contemporary street art, Matt is now back home in Miami County, bringing with him his colorful style and a unique…
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Roadside Smiles: The Story Behind Piqua’s Skelebarn Crew
On the west side of Piqua, along busy State Route 36, sits a 100 year old structure that has quietly become one of the area’s most talked about roadside attractions, The Skelebarn Crew. What started as a few plastic skeletons arranged around an old barn has grown into a year…
Serving Up Coffee with LoveWell Coffee Co.
There is something special about the way coffee brings people together. It slows us down, sparks conversation, and creates moments that turn into memories. For Layna Boggs, that feeling is exactly what inspired LoveWell Coffee Co., a mobile coffee business rooted in community, connection, and loving well. Layna lives in…
Annalese Fair: The Artist Behind The Hand Painted Banners
If you have seen the cute hand painted banners popping up at birthday parties and even yourfavorite Miami County bookstore than you are already familiar with Annalese Fair. She’s theheart and hands behind Annavative Creations, a growing creative business right here in MiamiCounty. Anna has quickly become known for her…
Meet Nicole Loy: A Local Author Making Storytime a Little More Magical
If you’ve spent any time in downtown Troy, you probably already know Nicole Loy who once served as the director of Troy Main Street. But what you might not know is that she’s also a children’s book author, turning her lifelong love of storytelling into something magical for local families…
Meet Bil Tipton: The Artist Painting Miami Valley in Bold Color
You can tell a lot about an artist by their use of color, and Tipp City native Bil Tipton doesn’t whisper in color, he shouts. Inspired by his mom, an art student at Sinclair, his path to becoming an artist wasn’t always linear, instead he tried his hand at a…
Meet Rachel Hensley: The Voice Behind Miami County Live
I’ve always believed in the importance of living a life that you love, a life that inspires you. To me, that means seeking out the little things that bring joy like spending time at your favorite local coffee shop, getting together with friends for dinner, or checking out a new…
Behind The Bar with Doug Cromes
The Man Behind The Bearded Bourbon Guy
Behind The Bar with Jake Wisecup
Serving up cocktails with a side of creativity at Mayflower: The Encore.
Meet Kate Lee, your local mom besite and creator of DYT with Kids
Discovering Dayton’s Best Family-Friendly Fun with Kate Lee of DYT with Kids If you’re a Dayton parent then you know how hard it can be to find things to do with young kids in the area. Luckily, Kate Lee has solved that problem with her vibrant Instagram account, DYT with…