The boarded up windows and aged siding show the deterioration of the John Coppes hose at 258 E. Market St. in Nappanee. The Coppes brothers put Nappanee on the map with their Hoosier cabinets.

NAPPANEE — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for The Coppes House Bed and Breakfast, 302 E. Market St., Monday.

Coppes commons will be open late, so you can come and enjoy the shops after the festival. It’s a great time for everybody.” October Friday Fest will take place from 5 – 8 p.m.