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Navigating Social Security: Key resources for caregivers and families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For many, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a lifelong companion, providing a safety net from birth through retirement. However, navigating the…
Potential hand grenade discovered in Columbus yard; Roadways closed
COLUMBUS — A routine afternoon of yard work took a dangerous turn Saturday after a resident discovered a possible hand grenade while mowing their lawn….
Mortgage rates hit 7-month high as war in Iran rattles housing market
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. mortgage rates surged for the fifth consecutive week, reaching their highest point since September 2025 as the economic ripples of the…
Step Into Spring: Walking Week returns to Spring Mill State Park
MITCHELL — As the woodlands shake off the winter chill and wildflowers begin to carpet the forest floor, local outdoor enthusiasts are preparing for a…
CDC pauses testing for rabies and 30 other infectious diseases amid restructuring
ATLANTA, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially suspended diagnostic testing for 31 different infectious diseases, including rabies, mpox, and…
Indiana moves to ban Callery pear trees to protect local ecosystems
INDIANA — Indiana is taking decisive action to curb the spread of the Callery pear, a popular but destructive invasive tree species that has begun…
McDonald’s revamps value strategy with new “Under $3” menu and $4 breakfast deal
INDIANA — McDonald’s USA announced a significant shift in its affordability strategy Thursday, unveiling a new “Under $3” menu designed to provide more “choice and…
Teen found guilty of raping non-verbal child on Indiana school bus
NORTH VERNON — A Jennings County jury has delivered a guilty verdict against 16-year-old Landon Doty following a harrowing two-day trial regarding the repeated sexual…
“Hello, World”: Artemis II crew shares first breathtaking views from deep space
HOUSTON, TX — As they hurtle toward the Moon at thousands of miles per hour, the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission have sent…
Over 3 million bottles of eye drops recalled due to sterility concerns
INDIANA — K.C. Pharmaceuticals has issued a massive voluntary recall involving more than 3.1 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops. The move comes after the…
