Kurt Vonnegut: Slaughter-House Five author is Indiana’s all-time favorite

INDIANA – Harper Lee, Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway… These iconic names are among the luminaries hailing from the United States. However, more locally, each state…

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Indiana’s July 2023 Employment Report

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 18, 2023) – Indiana’s unemployment rate in July stands at 3.3%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unemployment rate…

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Upcycle and create a unique scarecrow!

INDIANA – Prophetstown State Park invites you to create a one-of-a-kind scarecrow for its 14th Annual Trail of Scarecrows, Oct. 1—Nov. 5. Support your local community, highlight an…

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Gov. Holcomb directs flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of EMT who died in the line of duty

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Starke and Pulaski Counties in honor and remembrance of Michael…

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Housing Authority reports new roofs on 7 buildings and mailbox replacements

BEDFORD – Today’s Housing Authority meeting at the Hauck House saw the official completion of work by the Pritchett Brothers Roofing and Exteriors on the…

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Section 8 waitlist remains closed for Hauck House

BEDFORD – The Bedford Housing Authority met and received a report today that the HCV is maintaining 100% capacity. Additionally, the Section 8 waitlist is…

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State honors longstanding Lawrence County farms with Hoosier Homestead awards

STATEHOUSE – Lawrence County farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years were recently honored with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to State…

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Medora’s newly installed tornado sirens have sounded three times since June

MEDORA — Medora Town Marshal Jeff Walters wanted to have a tornado siren installed within the town and now he has accomplished that goal with…

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Coaches wanted for Washington Community Schools Junior high and elementary boys’ basketball

WASHINGTON – Washington Community Schools is currently searching for coaches to lead Junior High Boys and Elementary Boys Basketball teams. Those interested in these coaching…

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‘Unsung hero’ paramedic dies after giving birth

SCOTT CO. – Devonnia Tscheulin, the Paramedic Deputy Chief Director of Scott County EMS in Scottsburg, Indiana, died Tuesday, Aug. 14. She was 34. She…

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