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Pick heart-healthy proteins

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 in Features, Newton County REMC

Too many saturated fats can cause high cholesterol and plaque build-up, increasing your risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends choosing healthy sources of proteins, mostly from plant sources; regularly eating fish and seafood; substituting fat-free and low-fat dairy products instead of full-fat versions; and for people who eat meat or poultry, choosing… Continue reading.

As serious as a heart attack

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 in Features, Newton County REMC

Your heart needs oxygen to survive. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely. This happens when the coronary arteries that supply the heart with blood flow become narrowed from a build-up of fat, cholesterol, and other substances called plaque.  When… Continue reading.

A passion for pizza

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 in From the Editor

I love pizza. My husband and my best friends also love pizza, and we proudly celebrate “Pizza Friday” almost every week. You could say we are passionate about our favorite food, and I’ve come to realize that our readers are, too. This month, we are showcasing reader-nominated pizza places across the state. Our readers shared… Continue reading.

Best pizza in Indiana

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in Features

By Britt Davis According to Statista, there are over 1,600 pizza restaurants in Indiana. At “Indiana Connection,” we asked our readers to nominate their favorite pizza places near and dear to their hearts. We received over 200 responses and 104 individually-nominated restaurants.  We quickly learned that our readers are enthusiastic about their favorite places. Most… Continue reading.

Reader-nominated pizza restaurants

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in Features

Over 200 “Indiana Connection” readers submitted their favorite pizza places across the state. The bolded locations indicate a nomination from more than one reader. A Albion Pizza Depot, Albion Armed Forces Pizza, Peru Arni’s, Lafayette Azzip Pizza, Lafayette B Bearnos, Jeffersonville Bello’s Pizza, Madison Big Al’s Place, Washington Bill Bobe’s Pizzeria, Vincennes Bobe’s Pizza Express,… Continue reading.

Historic Huber

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in Travel

What started as an 80-acre dream for a first-generation family in 1943 planted a legacy now best known as Huber’s Orchard, Winery, and Vineyards. Carrying the legacy for nearly 200 years, the seventh generation of the Huber family has stewarded their farm into a place everyone can enjoy, no matter the season.  Year-round, visitors can taste… Continue reading.

Debunking myths about electricity

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in Safety

Many Hoosiers start learning about electricity at an early age, often through lessons in school. As we grow up, those facts are sometimes mixed with myths we hear through other people, the media, or social media.  Unfortunately, when it comes to electricity, false information and a lack of knowledge can be deadly. “In these cases, knowing… Continue reading.

Out-of-the-box cooking

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in Indiana Eats

A perusal of the menu from 1816 Modern Kitchen & Drinks demonstrates what culinary explorer and self-described “southern boy” Chef Scott Dickenson has brought to the table in Corydon since he assumed ownership of the establishment that opened in 2019. Dickenson was raised in Southern Virginia and North Carolina and cooked in Cuban and French… Continue reading.

Indiana’s cardinal song

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in Outdoors

In 1903, the great Hoosier naturalist and writer Gene Stratton-Porter published her first book, “The Song of the Cardinal.” At first an article for “Century Magazine,” the story was also a tribute to the memory of her father, an early call for conservation, a natural history of the Limberlost swamps she loved so much, and… Continue reading.

County profile: Hamilton County

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in County

Hamilton County, the second-most populous county in Central Indiana after Marion County, offers its visitors and residents a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, and waterfront living on two man-made lakes, Geist Reservoir and Morse Reservoir. In 2017, the county’s city of Fishers was named CNN Money’s Best Place to Live in the United… Continue reading.

Stay cozy, stay safe!

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Posted on Jan 22, 2025 in Bartholomew County REMC

Electricity plays a vital role in keeping us warm and comfortable during winter, powering our heaters, lights, and other essential appliances. However, as the demand for electrical devices rises, so do the risks associated with their use. Understanding and practicing electric safety is crucial to prevent accidents, conserve energy, and ensure a safe, warm, and…