For the 11th straight year, LaGrange County REMC will be helping our 4-H families offset the cost of 4-H enrollment. The first 200 youth who enroll in LaGrange County 4-H by Jan. 15, and whose families are REMC electric customers, will have their 4-H program fee reimbursed by LaGrange County REMC. Upon enrolling and paying… Continue reading.
Readers rallied around fave businesses — and notables — from the southern part of Indiana in this latest round of voting. But the great thing about compiling a “best of” list is that it’s ever-evolving as you discover new must-visits around the state to add to your current top spots! Since 2002, readers of this… Continue reading.
BY BRIAN D. SMITH The perky young woman with expressive hazel eyes sounds slightly tentative as she introduces herself to the unseen audience on the other side of her computer. “Hey, everybody, my name is Jessica, and I am brand new to YouTube, and this is a brand new channel.” She spends 45 more seconds… Continue reading.
Kankakee Valley REMC is excited to announce the most recent Operation Round Up grant recipients. This quarter’s giving accounted for over $12,000 going back into our communities. Pulaski County Scrappy Sewers: The volunteer seamstresses at Pulaski County Scrappy Sewers received $1,000 from KV REMC Operation Round Up to purchase fabric for pillowcases. The Scrappy… Continue reading.
Most people celebrate July 4 by watching a local, professional fireworks show — supervised by firefighters. But if you’re starting the performance early with consumer fireworks, here are some tips: Your fireworks might be legal, but that doesn’t mean they are safe. The National Council on Fireworks Safety and the U.S. Fire Administration report thousands… Continue reading.
BY BRIAN D. SMITH Fifty years ago this month, a man on the moon joined the man in the moon, pressing a human footprint onto the grainy gray lunar surface for the first time in history. Neil Armstrong’s July 20, 1969 milestone step (he was soon accompanied by fellow astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin) came 6½… Continue reading.
BY NICK ROGERS Spring Mill State Park boasts the usual activities, campsites and trails (eight to be exact, ranging from 1/3 to 2½ miles). But most parks don’t serve food using cornmeal made from an active, 202-year-old mill. And you’d be hard-pressed to find NASA spacecraft near nature elsewhere. On 1,358 acres about 3 miles… Continue reading.
BY BRIAN D. SMITH He’s old enough to get the senior discount at Arby’s. But 55-year-old Brian “The Human Fuse” Miser isn’t standing in line for roast beef. He’s on ABC-TV’s “America’s Got Talent,” preparing to be set ablaze and shot through the air from a giant crossbow as a panel of judges and a… Continue reading.
The summer sun quickly drives up outdoor temperatures — and energy bills with it! Rather than perpetually running your air conditioner, some strategic planning can save you energy, leading to lower electric use. Steps you can take to reduce your energy costs are to: Open the windows on cool summer evenings and nights. A cool… Continue reading.
Represents: District 1, which includes Perry and Elkhart townships in Noble County and part of Benton Township in Elkhart County Occupation: Owner and operator of Wysong Partners, which focuses on grain production, and Prime Care Ag, which is a farrow-to-swine production operation Local participation: Member of Cosperville Baptist Church, where he previously served as its… Continue reading.
