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Indiana DNR Accepting Applications for Shooting Range Grants
The DNR Shooting Range Grant Program is accepting applications for the development of rifle, handgun, shotgun firing, and archery opportunities for public use. While growing up in southern Indiana, I always looked forward to trips to the shooting range. I started out at just seven years old with a simple single shot .22 rifle, before making my way up to a 12-gauge shotgun around the age of 11. Eventually, I was given the opportunity to fire a few different handguns. The hobby has stuck with me through the years, and I've since become fascinated with old military surplus rifles. I still make regular trips to the shooting range today.
Be A Citizen Scientist: Report Wild Turkey Sightings In Indiana
In hopes of learning more about the population of wild turkeys across Indiana, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is asking for the help of Hoosiers across the state. From now through August 31st. the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will be accepting reports from Hoosiers who have spotted or observed wild turkey hens - with or without poults (A poult is the name of a wild turkey chick.)
If You Haven’t Visited the John Deere Tractor ‘Graveyard’ in KY, It’s High Time
Have you ever driven through Amarillo TX and had to do a double take because you thought you saw a bunch of Cadillacs sticking out of the ground? I did. And how pleasing the experience was. That, my friends, is pure Americana. Yes, indeed, it is the Golden Anniversary of...
Popular Teen Retailer Folds Up Shop and Closes All Indiana Locations
I guess when it comes to filing for bankruptcy, the third time's a charm, or maybe it's more like three strikes and you're out. Take your pick of the two sayings - either way, it appears to be the end of the line for Rue21. The once popular shopping destination...
Anheuser-Busch Donates Drinking Water to Indiana Fire Department
An effort to get more cans of emergency drinking water to local fire departments is underway, thanks to Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council. Emergency preparedness is something we hear a lot about, particularly around September during National Preparedness Month. The public service announcements and alerts used to roll right over my head, but now, as a married man with a house and several animals, it's something I keep in mind a little more these days. Disasters can happen at any time, as was clearly seen earlier this week when multiple weather hazards hit the area. If you ask me, preparing for disaster is not only an individual responsibility but also a community responsibility.
KY Is Home to the Largest Fruit Native to North America and There’s a Festival For It
Let's say it's Final Jeopardy! and "Fruit" is the category. And your task is to correctly identify the largest fruit native to North America. Then you write, "What is a watermelon?" And just like that, you've come in second or third. That's an easy and expected guess, not to mention...
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
Kid-Friendly Activities to Enjoy During Fun Outdoor Event in Daviess County, Kentucky
Children spending time outside is a good thing. It's a chance for them to be more active, enjoy nature, and learn new skills. Lunch will be served, and there will be door prizes too! Kids of all ages are welcome. Here are all of the details. Children today need to...
Indiana State Fair’s Brand New Splash Pad Helps Visitors Beat the Heat This Summer
The Indiana State Fair is synonymous with many things - summer fun, delicious food, and great live entertainment. It is also often synonymous with sunny skies and hot temperatures. Well, fairgoers will have a brand new way to keep cool in 2024 - the Indiana State Fair Splash Pad!. The...
Kentucky’s Expanded ‘Move Over Law’ Goes into Effect on July 15th
By now, we have all heard of the "Move Over" law in Kentucky. Beginning July 15th, 2024, there's a big update to that law that you need to become familiar with. The Move Over Law, it requires drivers to change lanes to give clearance to law enforcement officers, firefighters, ambulances, utility workers, and in some cases, tow-truck drivers. This should be common sense/courtesy, however, I still see drivers choosing not to move over into the other lane when a situation like this arises. We should all be aware of this, especially with all of the construction zones we have on our highways. It's not like it's a new law in Kentucky. The original law, was passed in 2003, so you would think by now, Kentuckians would know to move over. However, that isn't the case. Now, an expanded version of that law is about to go into effect next week. So you might want to become familiar with it.
World’s Largest Bounce House Returning to Indiana in July
The World's Largest Bounce House is returning to Indiana in 2024 with family and adult-only sessions!. I don't care how old you are, when you see a bounce house there's always a piece of you that wants to hop in and play. Typically bounce houses are reserved for kids only...but that's not the case with the World's Largest Bounce House! This traveling event is making its way back to our neck of the woods and you won't want to miss out on the fun.
Make Your Own Cardboard Boat For This Annual Kentucky River Race
What's better than a good ole fashioned boat race? One where you can't use actual boats!. Friends of Rough River Lake have organized a Cardboard boat race for Waterfest 2024. I know they had one last year, and I've seen other places host similar events. They're never anything less than hilarious!
Warrick Humane Society’s $5 Donation Drive to Help Fund New Building
When I find myself utterly overwhelmed by a massive project, I have this mantra I say out loud:. HOW DO YOU EAT AN ELEPHANT? ONE BITE AT A TIME. It's not about literally eating elephants (definitely not!), but rather breaking down daunting tasks into manageable pieces. By tackling small tasks one by one, eventually the whole project gets done.
Kentucky’s Got a Bourbon Trail and Now It’s Home to a Faith Trail Too
Kentucky is home to the world famous Bourbon Trail and visitors from all over the world come to visit and make their way along it. Well, now, the Bluegrass State is also home to an 11-attraction Faith Trail, which celebrates the history of faith here in the Commonwealth. It was...
See Garth Brooks & Dolly Parton at The Caverns in Tennessee . . . Well, Kinda
Two country music icons are set to take the stage inside The Caverns concert hall in Pelham, Tennessee. On Sunday, July 21st, Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton are teaming up for incredible night of live music and performances of their all-time greatest hits. And, yes! You're right. It won't really be Garth and Dolly. However, the artists portraying them just may make you forget you're not seeing the real thing.
Safewise Annual Report Names These Kentucky Cities as the Safest in 2024
One of the most important things when deciding where to live is whether it is safe or not. No one wants to have to worry whether their home or car is going to be broken into. Or whether violent crime will happen down from the neighborhood bus stop. When the...
10 Tennessee Locations You Can Visit Where Movies Were Filmed
Do you know anyone who has ever built a vacation around visiting a location where a movie was filmed? If you knew me, you could say yes. In 2009, I finally made my pilgrimage to Dyersville IA to visit the Field of Dreams set. We couldn't go into the house, but tourists could play baseball on the diamond next to the cornfield.
Tri-State Donut Shop Celebrating 57th Anniversary with Sweet Deal
Donut Bank is preparing to celebrate 57 years in business with a sweet deal available only on Thursday, July 18th. There are a lot of wonderful places to grab a donut and a coffee in the tri-state. When I was living in Washington, Indiana, my favorite stop was a local bakery called The Bakery House. I still try to stop by there when I'm in the area, as they have some of my favorite desserts, breakfast sandwiches, and, of course, donuts. Having recently moved to Gibson County, I've found an assortment of local staples in Princeton that I've also come to enjoy, such as Donut Bank. While the Princeton location has only been around since 2008, the business itself has deep community roots.
Join The Fun: Audition For The 2024 West Side Nut Club Amateur Hour
Think you've got what it takes to perform in front of thousands of people the in the Evansville area? Here's your chance!. Amateur Hour is a nightly feature of the Annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, giving local folks the opportunity to show off their talents. From singing and dancing to comedy or magic, you could take center stage the first full week of October. That is, of course, if you make it past the judges during the audition rounds.
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
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