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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

Archive for March 2015

March 19, 2015

 

The Shrine of St. Theodore Guerin

175 years ago, Mother Theodore founded the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods. After canonization in 2006, the sisters built her official shrine.

March 26, 2015

 

National Maple Syrup Festival

Tim Burton, of Burton's Maplewood Farm, founded the National Maple Syrup Festival in Medora, Indiana; five years later, the festival has relocated to Nashville.

March 26, 2015

 

Simply Divine Bakery

Inspired by Ferdinand's annual Christkindlmarkt, the Sisters of St. Benedict started the Simply Divine Bakery; today, their cookies are known across the state!

March 26, 2015

 

Chocolate for the Spirit

After leaving the corporate world to pursue her culinary passion, Master Chocolatier Julie Bolejack started her award-winning business Chocolate for the Spirit.

March 26, 2015

 

240Sweet Marshmallows

After starting 240Sweet with her partner Samantha Aulick, Chef Alexa Lamley continues to gain popularity for her one-of-a-kind marshmallow flavors and textures.

March 26, 2015

 

Indiana Artisan Marketplace

Started as an economic development program, Indiana Artisan honors incredible artists and foodists across the state as highlighted at their annual marketplace.

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