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75 Years of America’s First Theme Park
While on a recent visit to the park, I picked up a copy of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari: 75 Years of America’s First Theme Park book by Jim Futrell, Ron Gustafson, Dave Hahner, Nell Hedge, Leah Koch. It celebrates the history of the Koch family, the origins of Santa Claus, Indiana, and the early years of Santa Claus Land (as it was originally called). The story continues with the transformation from Santa Claus Land to Holiday World, the addition of the park’s famous trio of top-ranked wooden roller coasters, and the development of Splashin’ Safari Water Park.
07/12/24 SUNNY’S MORNING BRAINTEASER
The average American says THIS phrase out loud three times a day?. Congratulations to Cindy Kippenbrock of Huntingburg, Indiana for being the SMARTEST PERSON ON THE PLANET this morning and getting hooked up with a 3 and 3 deal from Sunny’s!
Huntingburg completes alley project supported by READI funding
The city of Huntingburg is celebrating the opening of a downtown project funded by the state’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI. The Huntingburg Alley Activation project received $110,000 in READI funds to transform an underutilized alley into a public gathering space that also increases access to downtown businesses and retail shops.
Police Arrest “Peeping Tom” on St. Croix
Police executed an arrest warrant Monday for a St. Croix man who was accused of peeping through a woman’s window while engaging in lewd acts on himself, the V.I. Police Department reported. On June 26, a woman filed a complaint at the Wilbur Francis Command Police Station regarding a...
Kentucky’s Marty Brown Explains How His Mom’s Microwave Helped Him Write Hit Songs
Kentucky singer-songwriter Marty Brown is one of the acts scheduled to appear at the Spencer County Music Fest, which is coming up Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th at the Spencer County Fairgrounds in Grandview, IN! Since enjoying a career resurgence, which started when he appeared on America's Got Talent back in 2013, Marty's life has been a whirlwind.
What’s Going Into This Old Building in Boonville, Indiana?
For a while, there has been some "top secret" work being done to the old Rudolph Brothers building in Boonville. We now know what is going to open up at that location, and it's going to be awesome!. If you have been driving down Main Street in Boonville over the...
Duck Duck Blue: Buy, sell, trade fun toys and great kids’ clothing
Dallas Blanton and Lauren Daunhauer’s ideas collided in December, resulting in Duck Duck Blue, a new store specializing in used toys and children’s clothing that opens in Jasper this week. “I had long dreamed of a toy store,” Dallas explained, adding he’s been an avid collector for a...
In the Matter of the Estate of Richard Nicholas Carpenter, Deceased
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for Probate has been filed on behalf of the Estate of Richard Nicholas Carpenter a/k/a. Richard N. Carpenter, deceased. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to file such claims, along with proper vouchers duly verified by Affidavit, with the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands Division of St. Croix, or Charlotte Sheldon, Esq., Attorney for the Estate of Richard Nicholas Carpenter a/k/a. Richard N. Carpenter, McChain Hamm & Associates, LLC, 5030 Anchor Way, Ste. 13, Christiansted, VI 00820, within six (6) months from the date hereof. All persons indebted to the Estate shall make payment to the undersigned.
Four CTE centers receive $700,000 apprenticeship grant
Four career and technical education centers around Indiana will split $700,000 to pilot local youth apprenticeship programs. The grant, which was awarded by Ascend Indiana, will fund apprenticeships in healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing and business. Larry Fuesler, assistant director of talent development at the Southern Indiana Education Center, said...
School Supply Giveaway for Warrick County Students This July
If you need a little assistance with getting school supplies for your kids for the 2024-2025 school year, and you live in Warrick County, one Boonville organization wants to help. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager...
Outlaw Metalworks Owner Clint Hylton Speaks at Chamber Breakfast
Clint Hylton, of Hawesville, was the speaker at the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Tuesday. He is a Chamber Board member, and Owner of Outlaw Metalworks LLC, established in 2023. The Breakfast was held at the HC Career Center, sponsored by Kenergy and catered by JJ’s Pizza. Clint...
Vote For French Lick Springs Hotel: USA Today’s 2024 Best Family Resort
Anytime my family and I want a quick weekend away from everything, we head to French Lick, Indiana. The French Lick Springs Hotel has so many fun things to do, we are never bored during our stay. What's so Special About French Lick, Indiana?. French Lick has a population of...
Construction will close part of Indiana 61 in Pike County next week
Road work is coming to Indiana 61 in the Spurgeon area starting next week, according to a news release sent by Indiana Department of Transportation officials. INDOT officials stated beginning or around July 15, crews will close Indiana 61 in Pike County just north of County Road 900 South. The road will be closed...
Police & Fire Chiefs Reports at Hawesville Council Meeting
At the Hawesville City Council Meeting on Tuesday evening, July 9th, Hawesville Chief of Police B.J. Burton and Hawesville Fire Chief Shane Richards delivered detailed reports. The remainder of the minutes will be covered in next week’s edition of The Clarion. Fire Dept. Report. Chief Richards reported, “The total...
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