DeMOTTE – The 44th annual running of the legendary DeMotte Rotary Ramble rumbled through the streets early Saturday, Aug. 9 with just over 400 runners and walkers participating in the 5k race. The race is known for its distinctive trophies won by the top three runners in each category – a re…
GOODLAND, IN – August 12, 2025 — The Harvest Hangout Play Café is proud to announce its nomination for inclusion in the 2025 Entrepreneurship Indiana book in the category of Emerging Small Business, published by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), according to information in…
Fences are everywhere, from pastures out in the country, to privacy fences in urban neighborhoods. It would be interesting to know what cowboy first invented the fence thousands of years ago. But building a fence is a natural thing to do. Sometimes we build fences to keep people and animals …
Our journey began with a remarkable encounter—one that left a lasting impression on both Joe and me. The night before our Alaskan adventure, we noticed a group gathered in the hotel lobby bar, proudly wearing shirts with The Detail Mafia logo. Naturally, we were curious and had to ask about …
Alexis McDannel, 23, was booked by Newton County Sheriff’s Police at 6:11 p.m. Aug. 12, Booking Date: 2025-08-12 18:11:28. Sex: F. Race: W. Charges: back for court~OC~IC 35-46-1-4(B)(3)FL1 ~ neglect of a dependent child, results in death, back for court~ OC~IC 35-46-1-5(A)FL6 ~ nonsupport of…
Attorney General Todd Rokita recently launched Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force, which his office co-leads, to crack down on robocalls nationwide. The task force is sending warning letters to 37 voice providers demanding that they act…
CINCINNATI, OHIO — First Financial and BankFinancial jointly announced Aug. 11 that they have entered into an agreement by which First Financial will acquire Chicago-based BankFinancial in an all-stock transaction, strategically expanding First Financial’s presence in the Chicagoland market …
Duke Energy has made updates to its Home Energy House Call program in Indiana – updates that can help customers save both energy and money during the summer heat.
Mirahida Kindig gave an exciting presentation about her new business venture to the Kentland Rotary Club on Aug. 5.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY – The Brook Library will be closed on August 15th to allow staff to participate in a Professional Development Day. We will reopen with regular hours on Saturday, August 16th.
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With many students across the region returning to school, the American Red Cross is offering a helpful safety checklist to help keep your child safe throughout the school year.
RENSSELAER — The Jasper Newton Foundation has established the Mullen-Taulman Family Fund, an unrestricted community fund created by Mitchell Mullen and Jacob Taulman to support the evolving needs of Jasper and Newton counties — today and for generations to come.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 22, 2025) — Agriculture touches every part of daily life from the food on the table to the fuel in the tank. The Glass Barn at the Indiana State Fair helps to bring that story to life for fairgoers, according to information provided.
INDIANAPOLIS – As Hoosier students go back to school, Governor Mike Braun is celebrating his administration’s wins on education.
Newton County Community Services Inc., conducted a Great Gatsby Murder Mystery Dinner July 31 at the Lake Village Community Center.
Kentland, IN — August 5, 2025 – The Jasper Newton Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Meddie Sego Family Fund, created in December 2023 by the Sego family to honor the life and legacy of Meddie Sego, a longtime Newton County resident and beloved father of nine.
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – This Aug. 11, NIPSCO urges homeowners and contractors to contact 811 at least two full business days before beginning any digging project. This free and simple service helps prevent damage to underground utility lines and promotes community safety.
JASPER COUNTY — Bridge work at Carpenter Creek in Remington will force the Indiana Department of Transportation to close a section of U.S. 231 between County Road 1600 South and U.S. 24/U.S. 231 this month.
Our August skies are aflutter with butterflies over the Kankakee Sands prairie. The nectar-rich flowers of the blazing stars, milkweeds and bonesets are decorated by the wings of a variety of butterflies, including the swallowtails.
Weekly Smiles
Mary Emmrich is smiling because she crossed from the North American to the Eurasian tectonic plate Thingvellir National Park, Iceland.
Mary Emmrich is smiling because she crossed from the North American to the Eurasian tectonic plate Thingvellir National Park, Iceland.
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