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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Medicare Supplement Guaranteed Issue
28 Oct 2024
All Medigap Plans available open for those under 65 with Medicare.
A new bill, SEA 215 was introduced and passed in Indiana in Spring of 2024. Beginning January 1, 2025,there will be guaranteed issue into medigap plans for people under 65. What does this mean? This meansthat after December 31, 2024, any Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap) that is a ...
Reader Provides Updated Statistics On Deer/Vehicle Accidents
28 Oct 2024
In response to an article from the Indiana State Police on "Safe Driving Tips," a reader shared updated data that there were actually 1.8 million deer/vehicle accidents from July 2022 to June 2023.
Patricia Gomez, Assistant Outreach Manager of the World Animal Foundation, an animal advocacy group, shared a link to the organization's websit ...
This Week In Indiana History, Oct. 20-26
21 Oct 2024
October 21, 1794 The U.S. Army moves into a new stockade fort named for General Anthony Wayne. It grows to become Indiana’s second largest city in Indiana.
October 23, 1933 John Dillinger and his gang rob Central National Bank, in Greencastl ...
Autumn Safe Driving Tips
17 Oct 2024
By Sgt. Carey Huls, Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Sellersburg District
Halloween, pumpkin spice, football...Fall is upon us. But costume parties and football rivalries are not the only things for which we need to prepare. Falling leaves and colder temperatures are making their appearance as well. With these changes come ...
Creepy Local Legend
17 Oct 2024
Jeremy Elliott, executive director of the John Hay Center in Salem, wrote this story about an enduring local legend, based on historical facts, that some county residents are only now learning about. Thank you to Elliott and the John Hay Center for sharing the perfect scary story to set the tone during Halloween festivities.
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Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
14 Oct 2024
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January.
Over the last decade the COLA ...
Efforts Begin To Help Local Residents
14 Oct 2024
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
As we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, we know we will hear the ringing bell and see the Angle Trees of the Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army raises funds to help those in need with their Red Kettle collections. They also sponsor the Angel Tree program, where individuals may choose a registere ...
Volunteer To Be A Bell Ringer For Salvation Army
14 Oct 2024
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
As we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, we know we will hear the ringing bell of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army raises funds to help those in need with their Red Kettle collections.
The Red Kettle fundraising campaign will begin Saturday, Nov. 27, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 24.
The b ...
Navigating Pregnancy and Infant Loss
11 Oct 2024
The unimaginable loss of a pregnancy or infant can leave a lasting impact on the lives of those involved. And while this grief can seem impossible to overcome, it is possible to manage. “I encourage parents to reach out for support and try to avoid isolating themselves and going through it alone,” says Amelia Doggett-McCulloch, Prog ...
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