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Huntingburg Alley Activation project receives $110K in READI 1.0 funding
HUNTINGBURG, Ind. (WFIE) - The city of Huntingburg is celebrating the opening of a new community asset in its downtown historic district thanks to Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Officials say the Huntingburg Alley Activation project received $110,000 of READI 1.0 funds. The alley activation transformed...
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.
MasterBrand completes Supreme Cabinetry acquisition
Ohio-based MasterBrand Cabinets LLC, which has a large presence in Dubois County, said Thursday it has completed its $520 million acquisition of Iowa-based Supreme Cabinetry Brands Inc. CEO Dave Banyard called the deal a “major milestone” that positions the company to reach more consumers and widen its product offerings....
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...
NWAEDD/Innovative Training Coming to Madison, Newton Counties
A program that combines military training with community needs is coming back to the region. According to a post from the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD), they have again teamed up with the Innovative Readiness Training Program (IRT) to begin a new mission in northwest Arkansas. The U.S. Army...
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...
Dubois County Cares to host CommUNITY Youth Day
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Dubois County Cares is hosting an event at the Tri-County YMCA this weekend. Dubois County Cares says its mission is to prevent substance misuse as well as improve mental health among teens in Dubois County. Event organizers say CommUNITY Youth Day is an event open to all area youth ages 14 […]
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...
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...
Actors Community Theatre to present ‘The Sound of Music’
Actors Community Theatre is excited to announce that tickets are now available for the 2024 Summer production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. Directed and Choreographed by Kayla Kelley, of Owensboro, KY, this classic musical promises to entertain all ages with its inspirational story, based on the post-World-War II memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, which follows a cheerful postulant who serves as governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household.
Southern Indiana Town Named One of the 15 Best Small Towns in the Nation
Smithsonian Magazine recently named the best small towns to visit across the U.S. and one Southern Indiana town made the list. There's something quaint and cozy about the feel of a small town. That's why many of us like to take vacations or weekend trips to cabins in remote locations. It's a way to escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. Every year Smithsonian Magazine highlights the best of small towns from all across the United States. As Smithsonian says, small towns truly make up the heart of America. These are places where the community will come together to celebrate the history of the area, and where many families live and work, and have done so for generations.
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