PROGRESS 2019: The people who make our communities stronger

In Progress 2019, meet Brodie Gargac, a 9-year-old boy who's last wish was to see his local ballfield improved.

It is a dream that continues to bring his family and Carter County community together.

In Ripley County, residents linked arms to clean up waterways choked with trash, abandoned tires and other hazards.

Butler County, meanwhile, is home to a 200-year-old church and the General Baptist World Headquarters, which is more than 73,000 members strong.

Our region has also seen the tremendous growth of the Fields of Faith effort.

These stories and more are included in the annual progress magazine.