By Lana Hamilton It has been over a year since the Lonestar rodeo came to town, and thanks to the hard work of volunteers and the blessing of the Washington County Fair Board, it is back! This year’s event will be a two day event on Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17, at the grandstand during the Washington County Fair. Each night the rodeo action will start at 7 p.m. Watch for ticket information coming soon. The very popul ...

  The Indiana Department of Environmental Management today announced it is taking applications and nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. This marks the 32nd year the awards have been given to celebrate innovative projects with measurable environmental benefits.Presented annually since 1994, the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence has become one of Indiana’s most prest ...

  Indiana National Guard soldiers will travel to Washington D.C. today, January 17, to provide support for the 60th U.S presidential inauguration scheduled for Monday. Indiana Guardsmen will join approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories. Soldiers will provide crowd management, manage traffic control points, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. "Nati ...

With an arctic blast coming to impact our area, it is important to be prepared. Sudden and severe drops in temperature can cause the water in pipes to freeze and expand, leading to burst pipes and costly water damage. Knapp Miller Brown Insurance Services offer these tips you can follow to help prevent burst pipes at your home or business: Keep your heat set to at least 60°F in areas where pipes with water are present, particularly ...