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Thorntown Public Library Euchre Night Set For Saturday, July 27; Proceeds Benefit Festival Of The Turning Leaves
The Thorntown Public Library is hosting a euchre night on Saturday, July 27 to raise funds for the Festival of the Turning Leaves coming to Thorntown on Sept. 27, Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 this year. The Thorntown Public Library euchre night kicks off on Saturday, July 27 with check-in...
First Farmers Bank & Trust Plans New Branch In Lebanon
First Farmers Bank & Trust has announced its plans to establish its newest branch in Boone County pending all state and federal approvals to continue its operations as one of the top 15 largest Indiana chartered banks. The bank announced that a new branch may be established in Lebanon pending...
Boone County Health Department Hosts Free Walk-In Vaccination Clinic On July 31 For Boone County Students
The Boone County Health Department has announced that a walk-in back-to-school vaccination clinic will be held next week for Boone County students to receive the required and recommended vaccinations ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. The Health Department released information regarding a free back-to-school vaccination clinic being held on Wednesday,...
Whitestown Installs 12 Benches, 5 Trash Cans Funded Through Boone County Solid Waste Management District Grant
The Boone County Solid Waste Management District announced that the Whitestown Parks and Recreation Department has begun to install new amenities in the local parks through a grant awarded by the District. The District highlighted the Whitestown Parks team for installing 12 new benches and five trash containers over the...
City of Columbus experiences data breach, working with no internet services
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The City of Columbus announced on Thursday that they experienced a data breach on Wednesday evening. Safeguards through the City of Columbus IT Department immediately took place to limit access to information. The incident is being investigated by the City of Columbus Director of Security and...
1984: Women compete for crown, title of Marion County Senior Queen
INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of seniors packed into Washington Square Mall for the 10th annual Marion County Senior Queen competition 40 years ago. The contest was held to honor seniors who had made significant contributions to their community. The 16 contestants were judged on a range of criteria that included:
There's a dad living in Zionsville headed to his fourth Olympics as USA volleyball star
There is a 37-year-old husband and father of two living in Zionsville who spikes volleyballs with a force that reaches 65 miles an hour, serves at a Herculean 75 miles per hour and jumps 41 inches off the court. He is the No. 1 opposite/outside men's volleyball hitter in the nation, a...
E-scooters more popular despite City’s push to promote e-bikes
Despite adding e-bikes around town to promote micro-mobility and provide another option for transportation, e-scooters still appear to be the more popular choice. Jeffrey Jackson, transportation demand manager for the City of Bloomington, said data from Bird showed that only 7 percent of trips taken in Bloomington are from their e-bikes. The City’s licensing agreement with Bird, Lime and Veo was updated last year to require that 25 percent of their fleet consist of e-bikes. Data from Lime will become available in September, but Jackson said it has been difficult to get hard data from these companies.
Wacky Quacky Ducks Waddle Over The Finish Line For United Way
The United Way for Clinton County Wacky Quacky Duck Derby waddled off at Sapphire Bay in Frankfort on Monday with three ducks speeding across the finish line to secure the top prizes this year. The Wacky Quacky Duck Derby acts as the summer fundraiser for the United Way as a...
How Indiana has voted for president in the past six elections
INDIANAPOLIS — As the presidential race heats up toward Election Day, we're taking a look at how Indiana has voted in the past. Historically, Indiana votes for the Republican candidate in a presidential election, adding 11 electoral votes to the total of whoever claims the Hoosier State. It doesn't...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
Delphi Police Department Hosts Open Community Conversations On Aug. 5
The Delphi Police Department has announced that officers will be available for community conversations on Monday, Aug. 5 to discuss ideas, concerns and suggestions from the community. The department announced its upcoming “Coffee with a Cop” event that will be held at the Delphi McDonald’s at 501 W. Main St....
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