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These are the 10 Snobbiest Places in Indiana For 2024
If you had to guess which Indiana city is the snobbiest, what would you say? Well, we've got the top 10 for you, and the results may or may not surprise you. There are snobby people everywhere you go. On top of that, there are several things that people could be snobby over. Honestly, we all are a little snobby about one thing or another. We're talking about wine snobs, clothing snobs, book snobs, music snobs, beer snobs...the list goes on and on. Another type of snob is one that I think we all have experience with are city snobs. You know, those who feel like they are better than you because they live in (insert snooty city here). When it comes to Indiana, several cities have a reputation for being snobby. I'm quite sure that you can think of at least one off the top of your head.
Pickle Lovers Rejoice! Indiana is Home to a Famous Pickle Festival
We are no strangers to festivals in the Hoosier State. From the largest festival in the state, the Covered Bridge Festival, to Evansville's own Fall Festival, there's always something going on. One thing you can guarantee all of these festivals will have in common is food. However, one festival in Indiana celebrates not just any food, it's just for pickles!
New Mixed-Use Development in Plainfield Promising 1,000 Jobs
A new development that features retail, apartments and senior housing is coming to Plainfield. Isaac Bamgbose, the founder of New City Development Partners, says his firm wanted to bring the new Hobbs Station development to Plainfield to drive more economic growth in the area. The 125-acre space will open in phases, with the first expected soon.
$5 deals at Indiana State Fair: New value menu designed to help stretch food bucks
A $5 food menu is coming to the Indiana State Fair. Vendors will help take some of the financial sting out of eating at the fair by offering food and drinks for $5 or less. ...
Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
JD Vance, Trump's VP pick, heading to Indiana after 2024 RNC in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance is scheduled to visit Fort Wayne, Indiana, next week, just days after the close of the Republican National Convention. Former President Donald Trump on Monday tapped Vance, the U.S. Senator from Ohio, as his running mate for his 2024 campaign. Trump’s...
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project. “I think it’s critically important that 30 comes to fruition, and it’s an immensely important corridor that speaks to not just the potential but the demand for growth in an area like this,” he said. “I mentioned how special this community is. The same can be said going across the northern part of our state. It’s beautiful, it’s safe, it’s high-quality of life, and businesses increasingly are wanting to grow where people want to live. And so, it’s really a win-win-win when we get done with all the due diligence on 30 and get busy finishing it.”
The Tiny Indiana Town Famously Known for Hosting an Annual Roach Race
We race more than just cars in Indiana, we race bugs too!. It only makes sense that the once-annual International Roach Race was held in the small town of Roachdale, Indiana. Roachdale is a small town, and home to approximately 1,000 Hoosiers and only about .51 square miles. The Town...
Attorney General Todd Rokita co-leads 17 states defending Indiana teacher’s religious liberty against required use of ‘preferred pronouns’
INDIANA- Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading 17 states in asking a federal appeals court to rule in favor of the religious liberty of a former Brownsburg High School teacher forced to resign because he declined to use the preferred names and pronouns of transgender students — an action that violated the teacher’s sincerely held beliefs.
Lebanon Mayor says the city is "a lot closer" to a water solution
LEBANON, Ind. (WLFI) - The Lebanon Mayor's office confirms statements made by Mayor Matt Gentry regarding the timeline of finding a citywide water solution. Mayor Gentry previously told News 18 Lebanon has always been faced with water supply challenges based on its location, and the way water sources flow away from it.
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