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Indiana lawmakers react to Biden dropping out
INDIANAPOLIS — Many Indiana lawmakers, politicians and political groups are weighing in after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would be dropping out of the 2024 election. Biden, who made the announcement in an open letter to the American people, cited growing pressure from other Democrats as reason for his withdrawal. Here is what Indiana […]
These are the 10 Snobbiest Places in Indiana For 2024
If you had to guess which Indiana city is the snobbiest, what would you say? Well, we've got the top 10 for you, and the results may or may not surprise you. There are snobby people everywhere you go. On top of that, there are several things that people could be snobby over. Honestly, we all are a little snobby about one thing or another. We're talking about wine snobs, clothing snobs, book snobs, music snobs, beer snobs...the list goes on and on. Another type of snob is one that I think we all have experience with are city snobs. You know, those who feel like they are better than you because they live in (insert snooty city here). When it comes to Indiana, several cities have a reputation for being snobby. I'm quite sure that you can think of at least one off the top of your head.
Town Of Whitestown Appoints New Council Member For District 3
The Town of Whitestown has announced the recent appointment of the new Whitestown Town Council member representing District 3 as a member of the Whitestown Redevelopment Commission and ties to the community. The town announced the appointment of Courtenay Smock as the new Whitestown Town Council member for District 3....
Westfield drives to expand use of golf carts in 2025
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Westfield’s mayor is unveiling an innovative plan to expands the use of golf carts on the city’s trail system. A bold move might just tee up a whole new way of getting around town. Drawing inspiration from Peachtree City, Georgia, where golf carts are a common primary mode of transportation, Mayor […]
Zionsville plans for financial future
Long-term spending was the focus of Mayor John Stehr’s July 1 report to the Zionsville Town Council. “We’ve been working on developing a five-year spending plan, and this has really been a very helpful tool in the 2025 budgeting process,” Stehr said. “All of our department heads submitted amendments to their five-year spending proposals and we are working through (the budgeting process) with our advisors at (accounting firm) Crowe (LLP) with a goal of bringing forth an appropriate five-year plan to show (the town council) at the Aug. 5 meeting, as well as an initial budget and spend down plan for our surplus for the budget workshop, which follows the Aug. 5 meeting.”
$5 deals at Indiana State Fair: New value menu designed to help stretch food bucks
A $5 food menu is coming to the Indiana State Fair. Vendors will help take some of the financial sting out of eating at the fair by offering food and drinks for $5 or less. ...
Pickle Lovers Rejoice! Indiana is Home to a Famous Pickle Festival
We are no strangers to festivals in the Hoosier State. From the largest festival in the state, the Covered Bridge Festival, to Evansville's own Fall Festival, there's always something going on. One thing you can guarantee all of these festivals will have in common is food. However, one festival in Indiana celebrates not just any food, it's just for pickles!
SullivanMunce Cultural Center receives grant
SullivanMunce Cultural Center in Zionsville was awarded a $4,038 Heritage Support Grant to support the center’s efforts to preserve historical collections. Heritage Support Grants are provided by the Indiana Historical Society and made possible by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. The SullivanMunce Cultural Center serves Zionsville and Boone County by...
Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
‘An eyesore’: Eastsiders push for redevelopment of former prison
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — Elizabeth Castle drives past what was the Indiana Women’s Prison almost daily. She lives a block away in the Willard Park neighborhood on the near east side. “I have heard of teenagers shooting guns and hiding in the old prison building according to neighborhood emails and have seen people wandering around […]
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