Journalism
As a journalist, I focus on writing clear and concise stories that prioritize readers and delve deeply into local issues. As the Peru Editor of the Indiana Plain Dealer, I write 8-10 stories weekly, covering crime, local government, events, and economic development.
‘A Crop that Brings People Joy’
Filed neatly within the seemingly endless rows of corn and soybeans, and between the neatly gridded county roads that surround the small town of Converse, a field of sunflowers dries under the September sun. They no longer stand tall, bright and yellow, following the sun through the sky. Instead, the…
Former YMCA building begins new life as residential K-9 training center
In 1990, Ken Licklider started his dog training business, Vohne Liche Kennels, in his living room. 600 acres, three countries, and two states later, he is adding another facility to his portfolio – the former Miami County YMCA building on the corner of Sixth and Wabash Street. Licklider’s vision for…
County concerned about fires at recycling center
Published in the July 22, 2023 issue of the Peru Tribune View published version Miami County officials are distancing themselves from the county’s recycling provider after an investigation by the city found that the collected materials were no longer recyclable, had ignited three times, and were at risk of igniting…
More than Child’s Play
Behind the story: This story began with a conversation I overheard at a gas station. The cashier told a friend on the phone that she was working evenings to pay for her child’s daycare while she worked her day job. When I began researching, I found that families in Delaware…
