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This Week In Indiana History, Dec. 8-14

06 Dec 2024

    December 8, 1821 Alexander Ralston publishes his map of Indianapolis, a one-mile square with four diagonal streets and a circle in the middle. December 8, 1983 President Ronald Reagan gave a speech about education at the Indiana Convention Center. ...

Seasonal Depression

02 Dec 2024

    By: Madelyn Moore As the trees are left bare and the cold stings no matter the layers of clothes one wears, a feeling of melancholy may begin to set in. This frustrating feeling that cannot be controlled, and seems unexplainable to most people, may have more solvability than realized. According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 20% o ...

This Week in Indiana History, Dec. 1-7

02 Dec 2024

    December 3, 1968  Brendan Fraser, American actor (Encino Man; The Mummy films; Gods and Monsters), born in Indianapolis. December 5, 1895 Elbert Frank Cox, African-American mathematician (first African-American to receive PhD in Mathematics) born in Evansville. ...

Thanksgiving Dinner Options

27 Nov 2024

    By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer 
If making your own Thanksgiving meal or getting an invite is not on the horizon this year, you may want to plan ahead. There are several options in the local area. There is a Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Nov. 28, at the Hardinsburg Senior Citizens Building from 12 noon—2 p.m. The center is located a ...

Changing Medicare Advantage Plans

25 Nov 2024

    Question: I signed-up for a 2025 Medicare Advantage plan during the October 15 - December 7, 2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. What can I do next year if I don’t like the Advantage plan I enrolled in? Answer: You will be allowed to change Advantage plans or return to original Medicare during next year’s Advantage Pl ...

Changing Medicare Prescription Coverage

25 Nov 2024

   Q: I recently had some changes to my health, which means new prescriptions. These medications aren’t covered by my recent plan. Is there anything I can do now that Medicare Open Enrollment has ended? A: In the past, you could only make changes to your Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage during Medicare’s Fall Annual Enrollment ...

This Week in Indiana History, Nov. 24-30

25 Nov 2024

    November 26, 1918 A statue of James Whitcomb Riley is unveiled in front of the Hancock County Courthouse in Greenfield, primarily funded by pennies contributed by school children across the country. November 26, 1878  (Marshall) "Major" Taylor, American track cycl ...

Experience the Holidays in Historic Madison: A Celebration of Lights, Cheer, and Tradition

20 Nov 2024

     Every holiday season, Madison transforms into "Merry Madison," not only as a delightful holiday destination but as the very feeling of the season, where the warmth and joy of the holidays fill every street and shop. Nestled on the banks of the Ohio River, Madison invites visitors to explore vibrant streets, charming shops, his ...

IU Southeast Theatre Department Presents The Spitfire Grill

19 Nov 2024

  Join the IU Southeast Theatre Department for The Spitfire Grill, a musical of hope, community, and rebirth, playing at the Robinson Theater in the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center November 22-24. The Spitfire Grill tells the story of Percy, a troubled young woman seeking a fresh start in a small Wisconsin town. Based on the film ...

Derby Dinner Playhouse Hosting Christmas Break Theatre Workshops

18 Nov 2024

Give your child a day of theatre education and holiday fun! Students will explore a song and dance from holiday classics and take three different classes in acting, singing, and dance. With each registration for this fantastic opportunity, Derby Dinner Playhouse will email you a gift certificate that you can print out, personalize, and tuck under ...

Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants

18 Nov 2024

  Applications are now open for the Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants. This national program engages military-connected individuals through experiences of art or art-making. These grants of $10,000 to $50,000 support community arts programs that create opportunities for creative expression, resilience, social connectedness, and suc ...

Indiana Pork Sponsors World Food Championships to Showcase Pork and Support Culinary Excellence Amongst Youth Competitors

18 Nov 2024

    Indiana Pork was a proud sponsor of the 2024 World Food Championships, which took place this month in Indianapolis. Through its sponsorship, Indiana Pork aimed to promote proper cooking temperatures of pork, educate youth competitors about pork, and engage with some of the best-known Indiana chefs in the restaurant and catering in ...

This Week in Indiana History, Nov. 17-23

15 Nov 2024

    November 19, 1752 George Rogers Clark is born in Virginia. He becomes the “Conqueror of the Old Northwest,” taking  Vincennes from the British. November 20, 1880 Governor James “Blue Jeans” Williams dies in office. He lies in state at the Marion Co ...

Align Southern Indiana Completes Regional Trails Master Plan

14 Nov 2024

    Comprehensive Trail System Promotes Local Connectivity, Active Living Align Southern Indiana, in collaboration with the Our Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority, is proud to announce the completion of the Regional Trails Master Plan. The plan, which aims to create a comprehensive trail system connecting six counties ...

Align Southern Indiana Receives $486,000 Grant to Support Southern Indiana Infants and Toddlers

14 Nov 2024

    Grant Ensures More Children Have Skills to Succeed in Kindergarten and Beyond Align Southern Indiana announced today that it is one of 68 communities and organizations joining the Early Years Initiative through a $486,000 grant to help meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers and surround Hoosier families with the resou ...

This Week In Indiana History, Nov. 10-16

11 Nov 2024

    November 10, 1986 The movie “Hoosiers” premieres at the Circle Theater in Indianapolis.  One of the most popular sports movies of all time, it is loosely based on the 1954 Milan High School basketball championship. November 11, 1918 The Armistice is signed to end ...

BBB Tip: How To Recognize Phony Debt Collection Calls And Texts

04 Nov 2024

  Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at work, trying to get them to pay a debt they don’t even owe. BBB receives numerous reports of con artists changing tactics just to get the inf ...

BBB Tip: Ordering Delivery? Here's How To Support Your Favorite Local Restaurants

04 Nov 2024

  Need lunch at the office? Don't have time to stop at the grocery store? Feeling too tired to cook? Food delivery apps make ordering from a nearby restaurant easy. However, the cost may be higher than you think – especially for small, local restaurants and their delivery drivers.

These tips can help you understand how delivery apps work and ...

BBB Tip: This Solicitation Looks Like A Notice About Your Mortgage. Here's How To Spot It

04 Nov 2024

  If you get an unexpected letter from your mortgage company, look closely! According to numerous BBB Scam Tracker reports, the letters are a deceptive solicitation for a home warranty service. Here’s how to spot the scheme. You receive a letter that appears to come from your mortgage provider. It’s allegedly from the company’s “H ...

Free Bingo Night At C-burg Nov. 8, Seeking Sponsors

04 Nov 2024

    The Washington County Family YMCA Prevention Team will be hosting a FREE Bingo night on Friday, Nov. 8, 6-8 p.m., at the Cambellsburg Community Building, 125 S. Sycamore St.  Many non-cash prizes will be awarded to bingo winners.   This will be a Substance-Free Alternative Event for the community. The YMCA offers Substan ...

Spectacular Fall Color Is Right Here At Home

01 Nov 2024

  By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer Autumn and Fall —these words describe the season of some of nature’s most beautiful scenery. The scenery is even more spectator with the addition of sunrise and sunset, as the sun’s light shines on the tips of tree. The National Forrest Service describes it this way: “The timing of color changes and the onset ...

This Week In Indiana History, Nov. 3-9

01 Nov 2024

    November 3, 1868 Schuyler Colfax of New Carlisle, IN, is elected Vice-President under Ulysses S. Grant. November 4, 1884 Former Indiana Governor Thomas Hendricks is elected Vice-President under Grover Cleveland.   November 6, 1917& ...

Operation Holiday Program For Veterans

01 Nov 2024

    November 1 - December 13 The Military Family Relief Fund's "Operation Holiday Program" is designed to assist veterans and their families who are experiencing financial hardship.   This special program can assist with essential holiday expenses for dependent children that reside in the veteran’s home and a holiday meal for qu ...

Leaving Leaves Benefits Wildlife

01 Nov 2024

  By Indiana Department Of Natural Resources Instead of raking and bagging leaves this fall, consider allowing them to stay and naturally decay. Fallen leaves, plant stems, flower heads, twigs, and logs provide crucial winter habitat for Indiana’s wildlife. The warmth and cover of leaves provide shelter for Eastern box turtles, salamanders, ...

Help Feed Hungry Hoosiers

01 Nov 2024

  By Indiana Department Of Natural Resources Donate your harvested deer to feed hungry Hoosiers. One donated deer can provide 200 meals for an Indiana family. Follow these simple steps: Enjoy a deer hunting experience.2. Harvest a deer.3. Drop off the field-dressed deer at a local participating processor.4. Processing fees are paid for b ...

Native American Heritage Month

01 Nov 2024

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November to honor the culture, traditions, and achievements of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island communities.  What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to t ...

This Week In Indiana History, Oct. 27--Nov. 2

30 Oct 2024

    October 31, 1902 Wilbur Shaw, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1937, 1939, 1940), born in Shelbyville. October 31, 1950 Jane Pauley, American newscaster (Today, NBC Weekend), born in Indianapolis.   October 28, 1798 Levi Coffi ...

Substance Abuse Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week

29 Oct 2024

  Washington County, Indiana (October 29, 2024) – This week, we celebrate Red Ribbon Week and raise awareness for drug prevention during the final days of Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Substance abuse has a devastating impact on our communities, affecting everyone from adults to children and youth. Drug abuse not only damages the he ...

Community Action of Southern Indiana to Host Health and Wellness Brunch

28 Oct 2024

  Community Action of Southern Indiana will host “Empowering the Body, Mind, and Soul,” a brunch and learning session, on Tuesday, November 12, from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. The brunch will bring together health, community, and faith leaders to discuss critical health issues impacting the African American Community. Practical resources, health scr ...

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