Amy Smith

Florida

Writer at Freelance

Writer, editor, and traveler with a love of food, video games, board games, and nostalgia.

Articles

Darlington Food and Drink festival returns with great crowds and great food

1 month ago | darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk | Amy Smith

12 1/1 Darlington came alive in a riot of flavour and culinary delights as the ever-popular and much-loved food and drink festival made a return this banmk holiday weekend. Sunshine, sizzling pans of steak and infectious excitement saw the festival explode into action on Friday (May 2) as hungry crowds were drawn to the heart of the town, ready to kickstart their long weekend.
Artist provides role model for adolescent diabetes patients

1 month ago | pmg-ky2.com | Amy Smith

Diagnosed with Type I diabetes when she was 7 years old, Kaylie Crick grew up in Christian County and later Campbellsville with feelings of isolation and loneliness and often was bullied. When she was 13, Crick and her family moved to Hardin County where the negative treatment continued. kAm#6>6>36C:?8 9@H D96 DF776C65 E9C@F89@FE 25@=6D46?46[ rC:4< G@=F?E66CD H:E9 w6?5@? r2>A[ 2 42>A 32D65 @FE @7 {@F:DG:==6 7@C 49:=5C6?
The Innkeeper’s Corner

2 months ago | mchnews.com | Amy Smith

Hello Friends, One of our favorite things about living and working in McConnelsville is how often life comes full circle. We meet people who grew up here, moved away, and then find their way back – whether it’s for a family visit, a work contract, or just a pause to breathe and reconnect. And we’ve got just the place for […]
The Innkeeper’s Corner

Mar 26, 2025 | mchnews.com | Amy Smith

Happy Spring, Friends! We’ve missed you all, but promise we haven’t been hibernating this winter. The Inns have been buzzing with updates, planning, and, most importantly, sharing plenty of warm hospitality. As we step into spring, we’re gearing up for a very special year of celebrations! 2025 marks our fifth year as innkeepers, and we couldn’t be more grateful for […]
Grammy-winning bluegrass band schedules show at State Theater

Mar 15, 2025 | pmg-ky2.com | Amy Smith

A toe-tapping good time is sure to be had later this month as Rhonda Vincent and The Rage bring their award-winning bluegrass music to the State Theater in Elizabethtown. Earning a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, Song of the Year and Entertainer of the Year, Rhonda Vincent and The Rage are the most decorated band in Bluegrass music with more than 100 awards to their credit.
Little Texas takes ‘20-year victory lap’

Feb 23, 2025 | pmg-ky2.com | Amy Smith

The Academy of Country Music top vocal group of 1994, Little Texas still is going strong and its latest celebratory tour will include a stop this week in Elizabethtown. Lead guitarist and vocalist of the group, Porter Howell, said he and the other three original band members are “grateful to be a part of this.”kAm“%96 7@FC @7 FD 2C6 G6CJ =:<6\>:?565[” w@H6== D2:5] “%96 32?5 925 3C@<6? FA 7@C D:I J62CD[ 2?5 H6 D2H E92E H6 4@F=5 AC@323=J H@C< 7@C6G6C @?
GUEST VIEW: Amy Smith announces candidacy for Lewiston town clerk

Jan 21, 2025 | niagara-gazette.com | Amy Smith

Happy New Year! As we begin 2025, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Lewiston Town Clerk. This past October, Supervisor Steve Broderick and the Town Board unanimously appointed me Town Clerk and I am grateful for their support as I take on this role. I appreciate the confidence they have in my ability to manage this important position in our great community. Since then, I have been working hard every day to fulfill the new responsibilities and serve our residents that visit town hall.
What Mother Mary and Joan of Arc Teach Us About ‘The Vocation of a Woman’

Jan 7, 2025 | ewtn.co.uk | Amy Smith

The life of St. Joan of Arc shows that ‘God’s providence is real and you can trust it.’, January 8, 2025 – National Catholic RegisterOf all of the highlights from SEEK25, which aired and livestreamed via EWTN, one talk piqued my particular interest: Kelsey Reinhardt’s “The Vocation of a Woman.” (She also happens to share an affection for Jeremiah 29:11, my favorite verse). In her practical talk to the thousands gathered in Salt Lake City, Reinhardt remind her female listeners of God’s providence.
Jazz-inspired Christmas concert provides money for camp

Nov 28, 2024 | thenewsenterprise.com | Amy Smith

One of the hidden gems of Elizabethtown is Camp Nikao. Owned and operated by the Church of God of Prophecy, the camp offers a wide variety of amenities to the residents of Hardin County and the surrounding community. To offset expenses and raise money to help maintain the camp, a Christmas concert was held in 2022. The response was so positive, Camp Nikao officials will host its the third annual concert next month. kAm“$:?46 H6 3682?
'A pizza slice the size of your head' we tried Darlington's giant pizza offering

Nov 23, 2024 | darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk | Amy Smith

BeardMeatsFood has taken on Hideaway Bar and Pizzeria's challenge to devour a mountain of pizza (Image: Michael Robinson) It may only be a small street leading into Darlington’s town centre, but Duke Street certainly isn’t short of places to eat and drink. From cafes and restaurants, takeaways, bars and even places for something a bit more special, there’s something for everyone.