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Sarah Spohn
Friday, June 2, 2023
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Sarah Spohn is a Michigan native, but every day finds a new interesting person, place, or thing in towns all over the Midwest. She received her degrees in journalism and professional communications and provides coverage for various publications locally, regionally, and nationally — writing stories on small businesses, arts and culture, nonprofits, and community. You can find her in a record shop, a local concert, or eating one too many desserts at a bakery. If by chance, she’s not at any of those places, you can contact her at
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Main Street organizations are revitalizing the heart of Northeast Indiana communities
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Implementing inventive housing solutions to attract new residents
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Arts and Culture
The Fort Wayne Bach Collegium Concert celebrates the work of Johann Sebastian Bach
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Retiring in Wabash County: Q&A with three residents on staying connected in their community
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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This innovative student fellowship program aims to attract new residents to Wabash County
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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From Vision to Reality: The Legacy of Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Meet the Clark Gallery: Increasing access to creative culture and art in rural Indiana
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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This Wabash business crafts keepsake jewelry from ashes, breastmilk, and flowers
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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