Indiana launches Smart SNAP to promote healthier choices for Hoosiers

INDIANA– As part of Governor Mike Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is launching Smart SNAP, a bold…

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Indiana Arts Commission launches ‘Vision & Venture’ workshop for emerging creatives

INDIANA– The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) has announced that applications are now open for Vision & Venture, a new six-week workshop series designed to equip…

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Holiday leftovers & your pets: What’s safe to share and what’s not

BEDFORD — As holiday gatherings wind down and refrigerators fill with Christmas leftovers, veterinarians are reminding families to think twice before sharing festive foods with…

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From Thriller to Truth: Nonfiction read-alikes for fiction lovers

INDIANA – For many readers, the allure of fiction—the escape, the world-building, the characters—is hard to resist. But what if we told you that the…

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Orange County 4-H Junior Leaders open enrollment for 2025–2026 program year

PAOLI — Orange County 4-H is inviting local youth in grades 6–12 to join the 4-H Junior Leaders program for the 2025–2026 year, offering students…

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Connect with Indiana 211 to find local warming centers during the winter weather season

INDIANA – During the winter weather season, warming centers will be open across the state for those in need of a safe and warm place…

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Monroe County announces Holiday Tree Recycling Program for 2025-26 season

BLOOMINGTON — As the holiday season draws to a close, the Waste Reduction District of Monroe County has announced its annual holiday tree recycling program…

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Purdue Extension to host 2026 Virtual Master Gardener Training for local residents

BEDFORD — Purdue Extension offices in Lawrence, Monroe, and Brown counties have announced they are joining the Statewide 2026 Virtual Master Gardener Basic Training course,…

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Navigating the ‘Holiday Blues’: Why the season isn’t always bright — How to cope

INDIANA – For many, the month of December is synonymous with warmth, seamless family traditions, and festive cheer. But beneath the glitter and tinsel lies…

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Purdue’s guitar-building expertise draws ‘Monday Night Football’ spotlight

WEST LAFAYETTE – After observing the excitement Purdue’s guitar lab generated by building the “Win for Jim” guitar for the Indianapolis Colts, ESPN decided it wanted a one-of-a-kind instrument of…

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