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OPINION: Forgotten Toys of Childhood
If you were a kid in the late ’70s or early ’80s, you remember a time before everything came with a screen. Back then, toys didn’t need to connect to Wi-Fi—they just had to fire […]
Year: 2025
Local Sports
Local Schools Honored by IHSAA for Good Sportsmanship
Several area schools were included in the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s recent announcement of schools that achieved the state’s highest sportsmanship numbers. During the 2024-25 school year, the IHSAA began recognizing schools’ sportsmanship and […]
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Fever Bringing Back “Stranger Things” Special Edition Jerseys
In anticipation of the upcoming fifth and final season of Netflix’s global hit Stranger Things, the Indiana Fever are once again embracing the Upside Down by bringing back the special edition jersey inspired by the series set in […]
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Brookville Applying for Owner Occupied Rehab Grant
(Brookville, IN) – The Town of Brookville is working with the Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (SIRPC) on a grant application for the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ (OCRA) Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) program. […]
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Cignetti Amped Up Heading Into Season
IU football coach Curt Cignetti spoke at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday in Chicago. As usual, he was amped up to see how his Hoosiers can not only repeat last season’s success but improve […]
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Building Future Healthcare Workforce Through Apprenticeship Program
(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) is proud to invest in the future of healthcare through its Medical Assistant (MA) Apprenticeship Program, a hands-on, integrative career-building opportunity designed to help individuals launch and […]
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Hillenbrand Announces Note Redemption, Amends Credit Agreements
(Batesville, IN) – Hillenbrand, Inc. today announced the redemption in full of its $375 million, 4.500% notes due September 2026. The company also announced the successful amendment and extension of its syndicated credit agreement, which […]
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Indiana Rolling Out “Blackout” License Plates Next Month
(Statewide) – Hoosier drivers are getting a new way to personalize their vehicles while also contributing to better state services. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) officially unveiled its new “blackout plates” this week, […]
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First West Nile Virus Case of ’25 Reported in Vanderburgh Co. Resident
(Indianapolis, IN) – The state’s first West Nile virus (WNV) disease case for the 2025 season has been reported in a Vanderburgh County resident. No additional information about the case will be released to protect […]
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Former Trustee Arrested for Theft in Excess of a Million Dollars
(Columbus, IN) – A Columbus man was arrested Tuesday on multiple felony charges following an Indiana State Police investigation into the theft of over $1 million while he was serving in Bartholomew County as the […]
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Woman Killed in Greendale Crash
(Greendale, IN) – An Aurora woman died while first responders attempted to airlift her to the hospital from a two-car crash on eastbound U.S. 50 in Greendale Monday afternoon. Police say 52-year-old Christina Reese was […]
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Heat Advisory In Place for Thursday
(Southeastern IN) – A heat advisory has been issued for Thursday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Heat index values up to 102 are expected. Forecasters say hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat […]