It’s no secret to Indiana natives that our area has a rich history of immigrants making their way to America and starting a new life for themselves. It’s a story familiar to many families and one such tale was discovered by Hilary Hauck, who crafted it into her debut novel “From Ashes to Song.”

Hauck, a native of the United Kingdom, moved to Italy as a young adult and eventually came to the U.S., settling in Ebensburg after meeting her husband. “When I came here, it was a different reality than what I was used to,” she said.