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Photo courtesy of Oksana Roth: Ganache Pastry & Gelato in Malad offers several flavors of gelato and sorbet.

BEST OF ADAMS 2022

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An Unexpected Treat: Small-town pastry shop brings tastes of Europe to local residents, travelers

POCATELLO, IDAHO

This story is just a lot of fun. It’s about a pastry shop owner with impeccable standards who opened her dream shop in a town of 2,000 people. This shop would fit right in somewhere in Europe, and it’s delightful to find it in such an unexpected place. More at Idaho State Journal

Ukraine to Boone: One Family’s Journey From War

BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA

“Misha didn’t know why, but he had a feeling. He had to ensure his car was fueled up and ready to go. It was approximately 1 a.m. on Feb. 24. Only four hours later, at 5:07 a.m., an explosion rocked the apartment. Misha, his wife and two children woke as windows shattered and car alarms blared.” This story is about a Ukrainian refugee family who ended up in Boone after Russia invaded Ukraine. Their journey wasn’t clear cut and how they ended up in Boone is a story they won’t soon forget. More at Watauga Democrat

Pioneer Herd of the West

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO

A compelling story by John O’Connell about the oldest registered Angus herd continuously kept by the same family west of the Rocky Mountains, now in its 103rd year. More at Farm and Ranch, Post Register

Nobody Gets A Double: A Report From The Softball Field

NEW LEXINGTON, OHIO

This is a charming column with a personal touch, by long-time Tribune writer Doug Clifford, whose voice is perfectly pitched to the local readership. More at Perry Tribune

There’s Always Hope

COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA

This story features a local family that created a foundation to help recover the bodies of missing people. The family experienced their own personal tragedy, losing a son in a mountain climbing accident in Idaho. After that tragedy, they decided to help other families keep hope when searching for loved ones. More at Stillwater Gazette

Elephant Seal Pup Taken To New Home Away From Public Park

ANACORTES, WASHINGTON

A new elephant seal pup made quite a stir in this local community. Reporter Briana Alzola interviewed the volunteers that helped watch over him during his first few months of life as a way to cap off months of reporting on his arrival. More at Anacortes American