Jane Simon Ammeson is a freelance writer who specializes in travel, food and personalities. She writes frequently for The Times of Northwest Indiana, Mexico Connect, Long Weekends magazine, Edible Michiana, Lakeland Boating, Food Wine Travel magazine , Lee Publications, and the Herald Palladium where she writes a weekly food column. Her TouchScreenTravels include Indiana’s Best. She also writes a weekly book review column for The Times of Northwest Indiana as well as food and travel, has authored 16 books including Lincoln Road Trip: The Back-road Guide to America’s Favorite President, a winner of the Lowell Thomas Journalism Award in Travel Books, Third Place and also a Finalist for the 2019 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards in the Travel category. Her latest books are America’s Femme Fatale: The Story of Serial Killer Belle Gunness and Classic Restaurants of Northwest Indiana.
Her other books include How to Murder Your Wealthy Lovers and Get Away with It, A Jazz Age Murder in Northwest Indiana and Murders That Made Headlines: Crimes of Indiana, all historic true crime as well Hauntings of the Underground Railroad: Ghosts of the Midwest, Brown County, Indiana and East Chicago. Jane’s base camp is Stevensville, Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan. Follow Jane at facebook.com/janesimonammeson; twitter.com/hpammeson; https://twitter.com/janeammeson1; twitter.com/travelfoodin, instagram.com/janeammeson/ and on her travel and food blog janeammeson.com and book blog: shelflife.blog/
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Statewide dinner parties invite Hoosiers to explore what’s on their plates
Join Indiana Humanities on Wednesday, February 21, as we ask the question, “What’s on Your Plate?” during a special Unearthed-themed Chew on This. Sign up for one of eight locations around the state where you’ll share a meal from a local restaurant and a fun, insightful conversation with other curious Hoosiers. Each table will be led by a…
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Indy Zoo: Big Winners on Super Bowl Sunday
Forget the Kansas City Chiefs. Indianapolis has its own big winner to celebrate today with the arrival of a white rhinoceros calf born at 9:13 a.m. to 19-year-old mother Zenzele. This is the first live-birth rhinoceros calf for the Indianapolis Zoo and Zenzele’s seventh calf. Rhinoceros care staff began overnight watches early this month when…
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8 Romantic Getaways f0r Valentine’s Day & Beyond
Auberge du Soleil | Napa Valley, CA – Rendezvous for Romance Package Retreat to Napa Valley for a romantic Valentine’s Day in wine country at Napa’s quintessential adults-only retreat, Auberge du Soleil. For those looking for a romantic getaway to reconnect with the one they love, Auberge du Soleil’s Rendezvous for Romance Package offers a two night stay…
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Yelp’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants for Valentine’s Day Dinner in 2024 – Last Updated January 2024 – Yelp
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Gray, Humpback, and Blue Whales – the Largest Mammals on Earth – Return to Their Annual Winter Sanctuary
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR ONCE AGAIN WELCOMES WHALE MIGRATION SEASON Baja California Sur, the southern half of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, is the annual winter playground for whales of many species where the spectacular sight of whales in near proximity becomes downright commonplace. Whether in the lagoons and bays off the Pacific Coast or around to the…
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“Thomas Lincoln wrote his own autobiography — you can read it in his work” — Steve Haaff
Blog Post Courtesy of Kathy Tretter, President, Editor/Co-publisher · Dubois-Spencer Counties Publishing Co., Inc. This article originally appeared in Spencer County Online. This article could actually fill an entire book, although a book will not fit into the pages of this newspaper. So readers (and this writer) must settle for a more manageable rendering of what took place…
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Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Step into the heart of bourbon country and experience the epitome of refinement at the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Classic. This premier event, taking place in Louisville from February 21-24, is a celebration of the rich heritage, craftsmanship, and unparalleled flavors that define Kentucky’s iconic spirit. Indulge in exceptional tastings, participate in enlightening workshops, and savor sips…
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EXPERIENCE THE BEST IN AUTOMOTIVE: 2024 MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
The 26th Annual Michigan International Auto Show rolls into the DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids this week, running February 1-4. Starting today, hundreds of vehicles from nearly 30 global manufacturers including a variety of trucks, SUVs, electrics and performance vehicles, will be moving into place. Show Features GENTEXBe sure to check out presenting sponsor, Gentex’s massive,…
