Broom Maker Ron DuMoulin shows how he binds the broom corn by hand stitching it. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt) WELLSVILLE — Ron DuMoulin, also known as The Village Broom Maker, discovered his ...

In a small workshop tucked into the Appalachian Mountains, a centuries-old craft continues to thrive.

Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Fifth grader Hattie Griffin rubs the soft, thin tree trunk with one piece of sandpaper ...

Broomcorn harvesting used to be a major part of the U.S. agriculture industry before being swept away in the 1990s, but one Kentucky craftsperson is looking to bring it back. Artisan broom-maker ...

You need a high-quality broom to clean your household, and there are many options, including traditional corn brooms and practical push brooms. If you’re looking for a durable and handcrafted broom, ...

ARCOLA -- Before growing to what it has become with the inclusion of concerts, vendors and carnivals rides, the Arcola Broom Corn festival focused on celebrating the heritage of broom making and its ...

The brooms are made of harvested or downed branches or saplings and storm-felled split logs (pine, birch, oak and ash). Broom maker Mark Smith of Nisswa will teach and guide students in creating a ...