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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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Should Children Trick-Or-Treat Without Adult Supervision?

09 Oct 2024

    Many parents find that anywhere between ages 11 and 13 are good times to let their children go trick-or-treating with friends. However, this decision may be based on several factors. Kids go through many rites of passage throughout childhood. There is the first time they go to school and leave parents behind for several hours p ...

Safe Trick-Or-Treating Tips

09 Oct 2024

  It is essential to prioritize safety on Halloween, and following these guidelines can help. Halloween is enjoyed by people of all ages, but few get a bigger kick out of the holiday than children. There are costumes to be worn, time spent with friends and the opportunity to collect free candy and other treats. Although Halloween can b ...

Get Into The Spooky Spirit This Halloween

09 Oct 2024

    While trick-or-treating and attending parties are ways to enjoy the final day of October, there are plenty of other ways to make Halloween more fun. Come October 31, there is extra mischief in the air, and who knows what might be lurking around those dim corners? Halloween is a time when the line between having fun and being sc ...

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 ...

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