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Southern Indiana 'Hoosier Wood Guy' sells Jack-o'-Lantern bourbon barrels in all 50 states
LANESVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A southern Indiana business owner creates unique bourbon barrel Jack-o'-Lanterns, and he's already sold one in every state across the country!. Rodney Green -- known as the "Hoosier Wood Guy" -- specializes in creating unusual bourbon barrel designs. He started carving Jack-o'-Lantern designs on bourbon barrels...
The Astra Welcomes Rock Band Trixter to the Theatre on Saturday, October 26
The Astra Theatre will be welcoming the high-energy hair metal rock band Trixter to The Astra on Saturday, October 26. The band has had a presence in the rock world spanning four decades, and they are sure to have the crowd dancing as the Jim & Pat Thyen Performance Stage is rocked!
US company makes major breakthrough with first-of-its-kind clean battery technology: 'A transformative, scalable solution addressing critical challenges'
Ateios Systems, a battery component maker from Newberry, Indiana, is saying adios to harmful forever chemicals. The company's unique electrode manufacturing process also provides for a 20% cost reduction, 50% increased energy density, and reduces energy consumption during the build by an astounding 82%, all per Ateios. It's "a transformative,...
All about “The Sip New Albany,” a new downtown event on Sat., Aug. 17
We have received an information release about this new event in New Albany, which is being held on Saturday, August 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 410 Pearl St.: “The Sip New Albany.” I’ve lightly edited the release to provide readers with the highlights. — Join...
Reitz Panthers want playoff success after undefeated 2023 regular season
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Let’s get down to business, another football preview to kick off sports tonight. We stay right in town, just a short drive from the station to check out a practice at Reitz High School. Last year was a great one for the Panthers, going undefeated...
Newburgh picks a familiar name in Evansville to be town manager
Newburgh has a new town manager. Chris Cooke, longtime superintendent of Evansville City Cemeteries, got the job Wednesday night when the Newburgh Town Council formally voted to hire him. Cooke replaces Christy Powell, who left in April to become community development director for the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP). The Town Council also promoted...
Potawatomi Zoo welcomes baby two-toed sloth
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Potawatomi Zoo is welcoming an adorable new addition!. The zoo’s two-toed sloth, Tofu, had her second baby at the zoo on July 29. The zoo does not know if it’s a boy or a girl, so it hasn’t named it yet.
Suspect identified in Anderson’s Fertilizer Plant burglary
SEYMOUR, Ind. – The Seymour Police Department (SPD), on Thursday, released the suspect’s name in the burglary case that occurred at Anderson’s Fertilizer Plant on Monday, August 12. Jacob Cockerham, 38, of Seymour, was arrested on Wednesday for multiple counts of burglary and theft. Officers and investigators...
Indiana State Fair announces 2024 ‘Taste of the Fair’ winners
INDIANAPOLIS — As the Indiana State Fair comes to a close on Sunday, officials announced the 2024 “Taste of the Fair” winners, highlighting fair concessionaires who push boundaries and think outside the box for their offerings. According to a news release from the Indiana State Fair, the winners of this year’s contest include: The three […]
Free Movie "Elemental" Rescheduled For Aug. 23
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Free Family Movie showing of the film "Elemental" has been rescheduled for Friday, Aug. 23, at Field 4 at the Salem Community Park, 1104 E. Hackberry St., Salem. The event will begin at 7 p.m., and the movie will start at 8:30...
Hoosier teachers sounding off against new diploma standards
More people who work within education in Indiana are continuing to say that Indiana’s proposed new diploma standards for high schoolers will fall short of what Hoosier kids need to be successful. In a simple summation, the new GPS diploma standards are geared toward helping kids for a particular...
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