Gifted Hands Academy celebrates 5-year anniversary and grand opening of new location in Hammond

HAMMOND – On June 1st, Gifted Hands Academy celebrated its 5-year anniversary and cut the ribbon to open its new location at 3536 169th St….

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Report a Roost: Indiana DNR launches new citizen-science bat reporting tool

BLOOMINGTON — In a push to better protect the state’s vulnerable wildlife, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) mammalogy team has announced the upcoming…

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Bloomington Book Drive collects 425 books in support of financial literacy

BLOOMINGTON – First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) and associates teamed up with the community for a successful book drive during May, collecting 425 books at…

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Public sightings help biologists uncover rare Kirtland’s Snakes at four restored Greene County sites

LINTON — A grassroots effort by local citizens has led to a breakthrough for wildlife conservation in southwestern Indiana. Following an influx of rare reptile…

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Four business leaders announced as 2026 Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame inductees

INDIANA — Junior Achievement of Central Indiana has unveiled its 2026 class of Laureates for the prestigious Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame. Four prominent…

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African Safari Wildlife Park celebrates World Environment Day with local conservation donation

PORT CLINTON, OH – African Safari Wildlife Park is celebrating World Environment Day by supporting local wildlife conservation efforts. On June 5, the Park will…

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Upcoming Williams Pond Workshop offers expert guidance on soil, fish, and weed management

WILLIAMS — Property owners looking to improve an existing pond or construct a brand-new one can get expert, hands-on guidance from state and local specialists…

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Driver excitement builds at IMS Tire Test as Cup Series gears up for historic 30th Brickyard 400

INDIANA — The highly anticipated return of the Brickyard 400 is less than two months away, but the historic oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS)…

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IDEM forecasts statewide Air Quality Action Day for Thursday, June 4

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) throughout Indiana for Thursday, June 4, 2026.  Ozone levels are…

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USDA announces improved support, reduced burdens, and $60 million in investments to support small meat and poultry plants

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched the Small Processors Action Plan (PDF, 2.3 MB), a new set of actions to…

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