Guarcino: Nestled in the sub-Apennines and rich in history and quality of life. Guarcino, in the sub-Apennines and rich in history, is a quaint bastion of heritage and history. (photo: Robin M.

HOWARD LAKE, Minn — At St. John's Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, the 55-year-old organ led the parish in times of joy and hardship. Now it's the parishioners' turn to take care of it. “To build this ...

It's one of the most distinctive sounds in country and bluegrass music. You can hear it in the singing of Patty Loveless, Keith Whitley and Ricky Skaggs. The way these Appalachian-born singers bend ...