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CHOICES Offers Resources & Healthcare
03 Oct 2024
By Rose Condra, CHOICES Executive Director
CHOICES Life Resource Center is a non-profit organization serving families across Southern Indiana, with locations in New Albany, Corydon, Salem, and Marengo. They were established in 2004 in New Albany.
In 2017, the Corydon office opened, and in 2019, the CARE Pregnancy Center in Salem merged with CHOIC ...
Arts Commission Additions To Indiana’s Digital Poetry Archive
26 Sep 2024
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC), in partnership with the Indiana State Library, announced today that the works of 28 poets have been added to the State of Indiana's poetry archive, INverse.
View the poets that are now in the archive.
“Celebrating and preserving the work of Indiana poets is a very worthy project and the In ...
Indiana Leads The Nation In Lottery Wins! A Jackpot State Of Mind
13 Sep 2024
By: https://gamblespot.com
Indiana has had the most Powerball winners, with 1,271 wins since 1992, according to data from the Powerball website
Missouri and Pennsylvania have the second and third highest number of winners, respectively
Mississippi has won the fewest times with jus ...
This Week In Indiana History September 8-14
12 Sep 2024
September 8 - September 14
This Week in Indiana History
September 8, 1972 Kennedy (Lisa Kennedy Montgomery), television personality, born in Indianapolis.
September 8, 2003 Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon suffered a stroke at the Palmer ...
Arts Commission Seeks Applications from Communities for Workshop, Funding Opportunity
12 Sep 2024
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is now accepting applications for Creative Convergence. Creative Convergence is a team-based workshop and funding opportunity aimed at creative community development. The program is held in partnership with the Indiana Communities Institute (ICI) at Ball State University’s Miller College of Business. & ...
Indiana In Top Ten States Visiting The ER The Most
12 Sep 2024
By: Ramzy Ladah, Owner/Lead Attorney of Ladah Law Firm
North Dakota is the state most likely to visit the ER, with 588 emergency room (ER) visits per 1,000 population in 2022.
Indiana is the seventh most likely to visit the ER, with 519 visits per 1,000 population.
Nevada is the least likel ...
DCS Celebrates Importance Of Family During Kinship Care Awareness Month
04 Sep 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 4, 2024) – The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) is promoting awareness, resources and support during Kinship Care Awareness Month – a time to celebrate family members who help maintain familial connections, provide stability, reinforce cultural identity and support the well-being of children who can no lon ...
This Week In Indiana History September 1-7
04 Sep 2024
September 2, 1911 Madame C. J. Walker applied for incorporation of her cosmetics company in Indianapolis. She became the first woman millionaire in the U.S.
September 4, 2012 A life-sized bronze statue of Orville Redenbacher was unveiled in Valparaiso, where he developed ...
Money And Energy Saving Tips From Duke Energy
27 Aug 2024
With temperatures soaring in Indiana, Duke Energy is providing tips to help customers save energy – and money. High temperatures can lead to higher energy usage and higher bills as residents try to stay cool. To keep costs low and to reduce overall energy demand, particularly during the afternoon hours when usage tends to peak, customers can f ...
This Week In Indiana History August 25-31
23 Aug 2024
August 25, 1938 David Canary, American actor (Bonanza, All My Children), born in Elwood.
August 26, 1952 Will Shortz, American crossword editor (New York Times), born in Crawfordsville.
August 28, 1808 The first corn was ...
Brown Reunion Is This Sunday
22 Aug 2024
The Brown Family Reunion will be Sunday, Sept. 15, at Pekin Park.
A pitch-in lunch will begin at 1 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring their favorite covered dish and at least one 2-liter bottle of a drink.
There will be a silent auction to help raise money for next year's reunion. Attendees are asked to bring any new or lik ...
Ogle Center Announces 2024-25 Season
16 Aug 2024
The Ogle Center at Indiana University Southeast is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Ogle Center Presents season.
“The Ogle Center is where our community comes together to share its mutual love of the arts in southern Indiana,” said Kirk Randolph, Ogle Center director. “We have assembled an exciting variety of performances by nationally-touring gr ...
This Week in Indiana History, August 18-24
16 Aug 2024
August 18, 1920 The 19th Amendment was ratified by the United States Congress, giving women the right to vote.
August 19, 1909 The first automobile race was held at the new Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 5-mile dash was a disaster as a result of the breakin ...
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Lt. Gov. Crouch, Indiana Mental Health Roundtable to host Mental Health Matters Day at the Indiana State Fair
14 Aug 2024
In an effort to increase awareness about mental health resources in Indiana and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable will be hosting the second Mental Health Matters Day at the Indiana State Fair on Friday, Aug. 16. Several Indiana organizations that lead ...
Don't Miss Out On All The Activities At Salem Sr. Center
14 Aug 2024
By:
Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
Senior citizens and retirees—if you think there is nothing to do, then you need to visit the Salem-Washington Co. Senior Center. It’s located at 1705 North Shelby St. in Salem and is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Their calendar each month is full of activities.
In August, there i ...
Falls Of The Ohio State Park Hosts Digging The Past Event
14 Aug 2024
Falls of the Ohio State Park will host its annual Digging the Past event on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can explore fossils, minerals, and archaeology with a variety of free programs and games behind the park’s Interpretive Center. Admission to the museum gallery is $7 for all during this event.
These programs are offer ...
2024 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest Winners Announced
09 Aug 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 9, 2024) — Yesterday, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the 2024 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The winning photographs will be displayed in the lieutenant governor’s Family of Business offices in Indianapolis througho ...
BBB Scam Alert: Home Improvement Scammers Take Money, Don't Complete Work
05 Aug 2024
Use caution when hiring a home improvement contractor, especially following a major storm, flood , or weather event, when many homeowners are trying to repair their homes. However, contractor scams can happen anytime, so be wary of high-pressure sales tactics, upfront fees, and fly-by-night businesses. Con artists will take homeowners’ mone ...
BBB Scam Alert: Preparing to travel abroad? Watch out for online passport renewal scams
05 Aug 2024
If you’re traveling internationally, you may need to renew your passport. Consumers unaware of the passport renewal process may fall victim to online scams. These scams trick U.S. citizens into paying a fee to fill out a renewal form that is a free download on the government’s website. As a result, consumers may be tricked into prov ...
BBB Scam Alert: Fake Events & Phony Tickets Take Festival Goers By Surprise
05 Aug 2024
Many people are looking forward to fun festivals this summer. As usual, scammers are taking advantage of the building excitement. This time, they are cashing in with phony tickets—and even fake events.
How the scam works
You see a fantastic deal on tickets to a summer festival in your area, usually through a link on social media. ...
Scam Alert: You Missed Jury Duty!? Long-Running Scam Preys On Fears
05 Aug 2024
Some scams just don’t quit! Despite running for years, this con still successfully uses threatening calls and intimidating emails to scare people into paying up. Jury duty scams have staying power because they prey on a fear of law enforcement.
How the scam works:
You answer the phone, and it’s someone claim ...
Submit Your Observations To The 2024 Turkey Brood Count Through Aug. 1
31 Jul 2024
By: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Every May, wild turkey chicks (poults) begin to hatch in Indiana, and DNR needs your help counting turkey broods (hens with poults) and hens without poults.
Brood reports have been collected every year since 1993 to calculate the annual Wild Turkey Production index, which informs ...
Homestretch Gives Students The Support They Need
30 Jul 2024
By Monika Spaulding
With hopes of helping struggling students to reach their full potential, Homestretch is looking for community support as it gets established in Washington County.
Last Thursday evening, the group held a fundraising, informational dinner at Westview Church. During the event, community members heard from the orga ...
This Week In Indiana History, July 28-August 3
29 Jul 2024
July 28,1945 Jim Davis American cartoonist and creator of the comic strips "Garfield" and "U.S. Acres", born in Marion, Indiana.
July 29, 1946 Neal Doughty, American rock piano, Hammond organ, and Moog synthesizer player (REO Speedwagon - "Can't Fight This ...
Resources For Indiana Artists
29 Jul 2024
Free Legal Assistance for Artists and Small Arts OrganizationsPro Bono Indiana's (IndianaLegalHelp.org) Lawyers for the Arts project provides legal assistance at no cost to artists and small arts organizations. To obtain help, please call 812.402.6303. Calls from artists and small arts organizations are taken on Tuesdays and Thursdays from ...
Ultimate Uplands Summer Bucket List
25 Jul 2024
By Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI)
Summer will be gone before we know it, so take advantage of this perfect time to explore the Indiana Uplands. Enjoy summer fun whether you’re underground, on the water, or at a drive-in movie theater. The Uplands offers plenty of activities while the temperatures are warm and the sun is shining!
T ...
Arts Commission Invests Over $3.5M To Strengthen Communities Through Art And Creativity
25 Jul 2024
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $3,521,351 to 338 nonprofits to fund arts projects and organizations around the state through the Arts Organization Support and Arts Project Support grant programs.
During its June 14 quarterly business meeting, the commission app ...
Veteran Resource Fair Is Aug. 9
25 Jul 2024
There is an important Veteran Resource Fair on Friday, August 9, 1-3 p.m. at the Salem Senior Center, 1705 N. Shelby St. The fair is free to the public.
The event is organized by Brian Morgan of the CLLB Law Firm. Morgan is a paralegal and former retired U.S. Air Force Security Forces. He is also the director of Advocate Training and Recruit ...
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