Peggy L. Pennington, 81, passed away early morning on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born on May 6, 1945, in Lebanon, and she was the daughter of the […]
July 2, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on ”Affordability is My Top Priority” — Mike Braun Keeps Gas Tax Savings for Hoosiers Going for Another Month
Taking decisive action to make life more affordable for Hoosier families, Governor Mike Braun today announced he is extending his suspension of Indiana’s gas taxes. Under Governor Braun’s leadership, Hoosiers have enjoyed the cheapest gas […]
July 2, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Carroll County 4-H Fair Opens July 6 with Full Week of Events; Swine Day Live on HoosierlandTV July 16
The 2026 Carroll County 4-H Fair begins Monday, July 6, bringing a full week of livestock shows, project judging, and community events to the fairgrounds. The fair runs through Saturday, July 18, featuring daily competitions […]
July 2, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Access to State Road 32 to Close at County Road 250 W. in Boone County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an intersection closure that will impact State Road 32 at County Road 250 W. near Lebanon. Beginning on or after Monday, July 13, INDOT contractors will block access to […]
As the anniversary of Indiana’s Blackout license plate approaches, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is proud to announce that over 240,000 Hoosier vehicles are now adorned with a version of the Blackout plate. […]
July 2, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Hickory Hustle 5K & 10K Returns to Colfax August 1 to Honor Joe Buedel
Runners, walkers, and families are invited to lace up their shoes for the 2026 Hickory Hustle 5K & 10K Run and Kids Run, returning to Colfax on Saturday, August 1, as part of the annual […]
July 2, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Arborwood Celebrates with “Party on the Patio: Americana” on August 1 with “Radio Flyer”
Get ready for an evening of great food, live music, and hometown nostalgia as Arborwood brings back its popular Party on the Patio on Friday, August 1. After hearing requests from the community, Arborwood is […]
July 2, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Extreme Heat Warning Continues Across Central Indiana Extended Through Friday
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 8:00 p.m. EDT Friday, with dangerously hot conditions expected across much of Indiana. Forecasters warn that heat index values could reach 110 degrees, creating hazardous conditions for […]
July 1, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Kirklin’s Freedom Fest 250 to Feature Live Music from The Mulligan’s at Travelers Point Distillery
Kirklin Main Street has announced that The Mulligan’s will perform live at this year’s Freedom Fest 250, set to take place on July 4th from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Travelers Point Distillery. The […]
July 1, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Carroll County 4-H Fair Set for July 11-18 with Full Week of Family Fun
The countdown is on for the 2026 Carroll County 4-H Fair, as organizers have released a full schedule of events for the week-long celebration, running Saturday, July 11, through Saturday, July 18, at the Carroll […]
July 1, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Buchanan: Communities in Senate District 7 Receive Nearly $4 million in Road-Funding Grants
Communities in Senate District 7 will receive nearly $4 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). The CCMG, established by the Indiana General […]
July 1, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Full Steam Ahead: Indiana State Fair to Debut New Family Train Ride in 2026
The Indiana State Fair is rolling out a new attraction that will move guests across the grounds in a whole new way. In partnership with North American Midway Entertainment, The Indiana State Fair will debut […]
Applications are now open for grants to fund urban forestry projects throughout Indiana. Projects fundable through these grants include but are not limited to tree planting, tree inventories with management plans, urban tree canopy assessments, […]
July 1, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Gov. Braun Launches Workforce Pell in Indiana, Unlocking Federal Financial Aid for Short‑Term, In-Demand Job Training
To help more Hoosiers gain job-ready skills and increase their educational attainment, Indiana has officially launched an opportunity for institutions to participate in the new federal Workforce Pell Grant program. Indiana has been proactively preparing […]
Greater Lafayette’s manufacturers have spent years warning that the region’s talent pipeline isn’t keeping pace with its growth. Greater Lafayette Commerce’s answer starts in elementary school. Robotics in Manufacturing Camp, now in its eighth year, […]
Richard Lee “Rich” Day, 79, of Frankfort, was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Wesley Manor. Rich was born January 3, 1947, in Frankfort to Hoy Curtis and Mary Helen […]
Mrs. Critteen Joy Allen, 75, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in Kentucky on June 4, 1951, and was the daughter of the late […]
June 30, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Indiana State Police Investigate Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Kokomo
On June 26, 2026, at approximately 5:30 a.m., ISP Trooper James Wilkison, while on routine patrol, came upon the scene of a recent accident where a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. A preliminary […]
June 30, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Gov. Braun Awards Matching Infrastructure Funds to Hoosier Communities
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun today awarded more than $84 million in Community Crossings matching infrastructure grants to 147 cities, towns and counties across Indiana, bringing the total from the fiscal year 2026 call for projects […]
June 30, 2026Russ KasparComments Off on Night Golf, Fireworks and Live Music Headline Frankfort Commons Centennial Celebration
FRANKFORT — Frankfort Commons, the golf course that began as the old Frankfort Country Club a century ago, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a community event on July 17 featuring three live bands, a […]
June 30, 2026Russ KasparComments Off on Saturday Night Smashup: Clinton County Derby Breaks from Sunday Tradition July 11
Clinton County Fair Derby Makes the Move to Saturday Night For the first time in recent memory, the Clinton County Fair Demolition Derby will be held on a Saturday night — and organizers say the […]
June 30, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Gov. Braun and State Fire Marshal Encourage Hoosiers to Practice Firework Safety
As Independence Day approaches, Gov. Mike Braun and the State Fire Marshal encourage all Hoosiers to practice firework safety and follow state laws. “This is a historic moment for our nation as we celebrate its […]