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Yelp Elites Claim This is the Best Fried Chicken in Indiana
The battle for the best fried chicken title continues in Indiana as Yelp Elites unveil their new favorite. Growing up in southern Indiana, fried chicken was a staple at my house. My family would usually order it from our local grocery store after church on Sunday, and it was always a meal I looked forward to. I've had a lot of great fried chicken over the years, so it's quite hard to pick a favorite. Some of the major chains that stick out in my mind are Church's Texas Chicken and Bojangles, but my regular go-to place is the JayC Food Store. That said, one restaurant in Indiana is now said to have the best fried chicken in the state.
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Indiana Ranks Among the Cheapest States to Live in the Nation
Recently, Forbes took a deep dive into the cost of living in each state to determine which ones in the nation are the cheapest to live in. Just How Much Does the Average American Spend a Month to Live?. In the study, Forbes reveals data from the U.S. Bureau of...
Deadline approaching for Indiana safe room program
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The deadline is approaching for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s safe room program. The initiative would reimburse up to 75% ($5,000 maximum) of safe room installations costs for 25 randomly picked applicants. The IDHS program was developed in 2015 to provide a rebate for the installation of safe rooms for Indiana […]
Honor Flight Bluegrass accepting veterans' applications for September trip
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Honor Flight Bluegrass is recruiting World War II and Korean War veterans from Kentucky and Indiana for a flight in September. The local nonprofit takes U.S. veterans to Washington to visit war memorials at no cost to them. The veterans are 90 years and older. According...
Wabash Team, Players Receive NABC Academic Honors
The 2023-2024 Wabash College basketball squad received Team Academic Excellence honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), announced Monday afternoon. Seven team members — Avery Beaver , Vinny Buccilla , Sam Comer , Ahmoni Jones , Champ McCorkle , Styles McCorkle , and Edreece Redmond — earned places on the 2024 NABC Honor Court for their individual academic achievement. Wabash finished the 2023-2024 academic year with a 3.27 team grade point average. The NABC recognized men’s basketball programs that complete the academic year with a 3.0 or higher GPA. More than 360 programs received Academic Excellence awards for…
Remembering Steffanie Pickett, Hamilton County dispatcher killed in motorcycle crash
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — The Hamilton County Public Safety Communications team suffered a significant loss in June when a dispatcher was killed in a motorcycle crash shortly after leaving a training session. Steffanie Pickett was only 31 years old when she died in the crash on June 12. Her colleagues say she had her entire […]
Whitestown Fogs Main Street Park Thursday To Reduce Insects
The Town of Whitestown issued a notice to the community regarding the closure of Main Street Park on Thursday, July 18 due to the need for insect reduction in the area. The town stated that the Whitestown team will be fogging Main Street Park at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 to reduce the number of insects in the park, which prompted the town to encourage community members to avoid the park overnight.
Michigantown Youth League Fall Ball Cancelled Amidst Field Resurfacing Project; Fundraising Continues For Project
The Michigantown Youth League has announced that fall ball will not occur this year for the league as extensive work is completed on the. fields with the aid of community donations and funds granted by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton and Carroll Counties. The league stated that the field...
Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department Welcomes New CSI, Three New Officers
The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department officially welcomed four new members to the department team after their dedication to Whitestown throughout the summer months. Crime Scene Investigator Blake Minis began her service with the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department in mid-June and has taken over her role as former Crime Scene Investigator Annie Greene starts a new role as an Intel Analyst. According to the department, Minis has swiftly transitioned into the role by organizing and inventorying the property room while also actively working on cases.
Community First Bank of Indiana to hold free Shred Days in Westfield & Noblesville
Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB) will hold two Free Shred Days in Hamilton County open to the community. The Westfield event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at its branch located at 707 E. State Road 32. Freewill donations will be welcome to support Student Impact of Westfield.
Town of Speedway allows alcohol outdoors in downtown district
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — The Marion County town of Speedway’s new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area will allow people to carry alcohol outdoors in a specific district, just in time for big crowds coming to weekend motorsports races. People 21 and old can purchase alcoholic beverages from approved establishments and enjoy them within designated Designated Outdoor […]
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