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Witches on Wheels to Take Over a Small Southern Indiana Town this Fall
Halloween is just around the corner, and when we think of Halloween, one character that often comes to mind is the witch. I would venture to say that most people picture the green-skinned, cackling, broom-riding witch from The Wizard of Oz. Margaret Hamilton’s unforgettable portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West left a lasting impression on American culture. But long before her performance, the "wicked witch" was a vivid part of the imagination, thanks to the long and dark history of witches.
Indiana Texas Roadhouse Hosting Donation Night for Animal Shelter
On a special night in September, a Southern Indiana Texas Roadhouse plans to donate 10% of purchases to a local animal shelter. I may not visit Texas Roadhouse regularly, but it's safe to say it's probably my favorite national steakhouse chain. I've seldom had a disappointing meal at the restaurant, and let’s face it—those rolls are worth the visit on their own. In addition to all the delicious offerings at Texas Roadhouse, I now have another reason to visit the establishment. On September 18, one Texas Roadhouse locale plans to host a big donation night, with proceeds benefiting the Vincennes Animal Shelter.
2024 Indiana State Fair Sees Massive Crowd and Record Sales
The 2024 Indiana State Fair welcomed over 850,000 people to Indianapolis, with many vendors reporting record sales. It was a hot opening weekend for the 2024 Indiana State Fair, but that didn't stop hundreds of thousands of folks from enjoying all the annual festivities. The fair ran from August 2nd through the 18th, featuring two weeks worth of summer fun, competition, education, and entertainment. According to a news release from the Indiana State Fair Media Department, the event was a huge success, netting over 10,000+ exhibitors and youth competitors.
It Ain’t Easy Being Sneezy: Peak Allergy Season Hits Indiana
September may mark the beginning of fall, but it's also peak allergy season for many in the Hoosier State. I love fall, from the leaves changing colors to bonfires with friends on a chilly Saturday evening. That said, September comes with a price for some of us. While I’d much rather be shopping for new flannels for the incoming cooler weather, instead I’m stocking up on tissues, nasal spray, and any other allergy medication I can get my hands on. Welcome to the peak allergy season for weed pollen.
Indiana Grown: Timbar Protein Bars
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every Saturday, WISH-TV highlights a local company together with our partners at Indiana Grown. This week, Kristen Gilkison, owner and chief executive officer of Timbar, joined News 8 at Daybreak. Timbar is a new range of protein bars that are made with plant-based protein and natural sweeteners. The protein bars […]
Who won NKY's Week 3 games? Northern Kentucky high school football scores
Week 3 for high school football is here in Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana, and it brings marquee matchups around the region. A pair of 2-0 teams clashed in a Battle of Union matchup between Cooper and Ryle. Dixie Heights, a team that's scored more than 100 points over its first two games, faced its toughest test yet in Class 2A powerhouse Beechwood. Covington Catholic played Simon Kenton, hoping to avoid starting 0-3 for the first time...
Participation in voucher-like education choice programs soars in Indiana after legal changes
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Months after lawmakers loosened certain rules, two programs that provide students with state funding for education outside of their schools saw spikes in enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.The Education Scholarship Account (ESA) and Career Scholarship Account (CSA) programs have each reached maximum enrollment for the first time ahead of their application deadlines, according to the Indiana treasurer’s office, which administers both programs.The surging participation mirrors the growing popularity of Indiana’s private school voucher program, and underscores the...
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