Since 1893, there’s been a newspaper in Emmett to record the happenings of the local community. From births to deaths and events in between, the Emmett paper has taken note and written the community’s history. The Messenger Index celebrated that history in November with an open house marking the paper’s 120-year milestone. From its earliest…

Expect more. That’s the philosophy behind the recent redesign of Hen House Home & Gift. It’s also what’s driving owner Tamara Walker to expand her business offerings in downtown Emmett to include the recently opened sister store, The Barn Door, with plans for a third, more whimsical shop on Main Street to satisfy local demand…

Firefighter Bryan Fredrickson is in a unique position. As owner and operator of A Fireman’s Chimney Sweep, he fights fires before they start. His goal is to never have to respond to your home or business as a firefighter. “As a firefighter, my job is after the fact; the emergency has already happened. I wanted…

Family business is thriving in both local and national market With listings on 180 websites nationwide and a virtual tour for every home it has on contract, Evans Realty has embraced the technology of a global market. But what defines the company is its roots as a small-town real estate office that gives back to…

When plumber Dossie Goff decided to take on some side business while working for Valley Pump & Equipment back in the 1950s, a septic truck and his good name would lay the foundation for more than five decades of successful business in Emmett. Today, Goff’s Plumbing is going strong in its third generation as a…

Peterson Orthodontics is making a lot of folks smile in Emmett. “We love it here, love the community and are happy to serve Emmett,” said Kelsey Peterson, DMD, DHSc. “We look at the community as family instead of just business transactions. This is truly a small town practice where we know our patients and get…