Smithville Herald https://smithvilleherald.com/ Your Town, Your Stories, Your Herald en Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:22:07 GMT Gone But Not Forgotten: The Smithville Businesses That Shaped Who We Are https://smithvilleherald.com/smithville-lost-businesses-nostalgia/ https://smithvilleherald.com/smithville-lost-businesses-nostalgia/ From the smell of fresh pie at Dotty's Diner to the creak of the floorboards at Henderson's Hardware, some places leave a mark long after their doors close. We talked to longtime Smithville residents about the beloved spots they still miss — and what those businesses meant to this town. Smithville Herald Community History Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:22:07 GMT Your Neighbors Are Doing What? Five Smithville Residents and the Incredible Hobbies They're Hiding https://smithvilleherald.com/smithville-residents-extraordinary-hobbies/ https://smithvilleherald.com/smithville-residents-extraordinary-hobbies/ The guy who fixes your car? He builds hand-carved furniture that belongs in a museum. The woman who checks you out at the grocery store? She's a competitive baker with a trophy shelf that would make your jaw drop. Smithville is full of surprising people — and we went looking for them. Smithville Herald People & Profiles Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:22:07 GMT