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The meaning behind the Purple Pumpkins popping up on porches this Halloween
INDIANA – As October brings out the usual assortment of giant skeletons, inflatable ghosts, and carved jack-o’-lanterns, residents across the region are beginning to notice…
Farm Credit Mid-America launches $17,500 Youth in Ag Innovation Program
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Young people with ideas to strengthen agriculture and rural communities have a new opportunity to bring those ideas to life through Farm…
Indiana ranks below national average for ER wait times, new study finds
INDIANA — When it comes to emergency room visits in Indiana, patients spend an average of two hours and 31 minutes in the department before…
Shifting Perspectives: 2026 Choice Mutual survey reveals evolving views on death, funerals, and digital legacies
UNITED STATES — As cultural conversations surrounding mortality slowly shift, a new study reveals that while Americans are increasingly open to discussing death, a significant…
USDA announces $8 million investment to support cooperatives and rural prosperity across the country
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business and Cooperative Programs (RBCS) Administrator Gimmie Jo Jansonius announced today an $8 million investment to improve…
Halloween by the Numbers: U.S. Census Bureau reveals spooky facts for October 31
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As families prepare costumes, stock up on candy, and carve jack-o’-lanterns for October 31, data released by the U.S. Census Bureau highlights…
Bedford man arrested for battery and strangulation following an incident at Mitchell Arby’s
MITCHELL — A Bedford man was arrested Sunday afternoon following an alleged physical altercation with a co-worker behind a Mitchell restaurant. According to a probable…
Senator Jim Banks applauds nomination of Joseph Falvey to serve on the U.S. District Court for Northern Indiana
INDIANA – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement applauding President Trump’s nomination of Joseph Falvey to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for…
Navigating Disability Benefits: Five Eessential resources to guide your application
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Applying for Social Security disability benefits can often feel overwhelming, particularly when dealing with a serious medical condition that limits or prevents…
Lawrence County community urged to vote for Carter Fields in Stan Lee’s Super Kid contest
LAWRENCE COUNTY – A young Lawrence County resident is asking the community to help him become a real-life superhero by voting for him in the…
