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Jackson County Chamber’s annual dinner/awards set for September
BROWNSTOWN, Ind. – Reservations are now available for the Jackson County Chamber Dinner and Awards program on September 12, at Pewter Hall in Brownstown. The annual dinner is an opportunity to honor community leaders with special awards. Each recipient has made a significant contribution to the community. Organizers will...
Recovering history: Bell Ford Bridge installation at Geist Park planned for late summer/early fall
More than 150 years ago, the Bell Ford Bridge allowed Hoosiers to cross the White River in the southern Indiana town of Seymour. It served its purpose for about 100 years before it was deemed unsafe. A storm later destroyed half the dilapidated structure. The other half fell into the river in 2006.
Learn About Local Waters And Become A Citizen Scientist
Clean, abundant water is a valuable resource. Hoosier Riverwatch, an Indiana Department of Environmental Management education program, hosts workshops around the state to train people to monitor local streams, rivers and lakes. The next volunteer river monitoring workshop is at the North Webster Community Center Wednesday, July 17. The training...
Indiana Derby Placed Informed Patriot Added to Fasig-Tipton July Horses of Racing Age Sale
Informed Patriot (Hard Spun), third in Saturday's GIII Indiana Derby, has been added to the line-up for the Fasig-Tipton July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale, which will be held Monday in Lexington. He is catalogued as hip 523 and consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent. Third in last...
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl could impact Indiana later this week
As Texas gears up to face the brunt of Hurricane Beryl before dawn on Monday, central Indiana meteorologists are keeping watch on how the remnants of the storm will impact Indiana. After touching down in Texas, the remnants of Beryl, downgraded to a tropical cyclone, will move northeast and likely...
‘All INdiana Politics’ | July 7, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” News 8’s Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, Democrat Lara Beck and Republican Ali Bartlett, to discuss the threat to President Joe Biden’s campaign, the age argument, likely alternatives to Biden, and more. Later in the show, News 8’s Garrett […]
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Top 10 States for Young Homeowners: Indiana and Michigan Lead the Pack
Indiana and Michigan are among the top 10 states for young homeowners, thanks to proactive efforts by local real estate professionals. The U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that North Dakota leads with 4.90% of its population as young homeowners. Indiana ranks 4th with 3.87%, and Michigan is 8th with 3.61%.
So. Indiana Ronald McDonald Houses Present 3rd Annual “Pappy for a Purpose” Bourbon Raffle
Any event that raises money for a worthy cause is a good fundraiser - although some fundraisers are better than others. Maybe "better" isn't the right word - some fundraisers are more unique than others. What the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley (RMHC) are doing right now is pretty unique and pretty amazing.
Country Music News from Sunday, July 7th, 2024
Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage only market held the first Sunday of the month from May through October featuring 200 vendors at each monthly event. Join us for the 39th Season of the Tri State Antique Market! Indiana's only vintage only marketplace. The market occurs the first Sunday of the month May5- Oct6.
Indiana schools embrace AI, but hope to ‘keep humans in the loop’
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters The Indiana Department of Education’s first formal foray into artificial intelligence led to thousands of students working with AI tutors and learning from lesson plans created by AI. A total of 112 schools across all grade levels in 36 districts participated in the department’s nearly […]
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