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Cultivating the Future: National FFA Week set to kick off Feb. 21
January 27, 2026
INDIANA — The iconic blue corduroy jacket will take center stage across the country next month as thousands of students, educators, and alumni prepare for National FFA Week, running from Feb. 21 to...
Health hosting QPR Suicide Prevention Training in Crawfordsville on Feb. 11
January 27, 2026
CRAWFORDSVILLE – Franciscan Health is hosting a QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) suicide prevention training in Crawfordsville in February. The training is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11, fr...
Battle over “Hunter’s Law”: Indiana lawmakers weigh repeal of diabetes protections
January 27, 2026
INDIANA — A high-stakes legislative battle is unfolding at the Statehouse as Indiana lawmakers consider repealing a landmark law that protects students with diabetes. While proponents of the move a...
Motorcycles announces appointment of Mark C. Zweig as chief operating officer
January 27, 2026
GOSHEN – Growing independent motorcycle manufacturer Janus Motorcycles announced the appointment of Mark C. Zweig as Chief Operating Officer. Janus Motorcycles, was recognize as the inaugural ...
Governor Mike Braun fills three judicial vacancies
January 27, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today announced he has made selections to fill three judicial vacancies. Joshua McMahan, Kevin McDaniel, and Elliott McKinnis have been appointed to fill the...
Transgender advocates provide visual opposition to school toilet ban in the senate; 1,000+ signatures to be delivered to Senator Rodric Bray
January 27, 2026
INDIANA — On Tuesday, January 27, at 1:30 p.m., a group of transgender advocates will gather at the Senate Chamber in the Statehouse to protest Senate Bill 182. The most extreme anti-LGBTQ+ bill ...
AARP Indiana accepting 2026 Community Challenge Grant applications
January 27, 2026
INDIANA — AARP Indiana invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program through March 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. AA...
Poster presenters sought for Indiana horticulture & small farm conference
January 27, 2026
DANVILLE – Purdue Extension is inviting individuals and groups to apply to present research, outreach, or educational projects during the poster session at the Indiana Horticulture & Small ...
German American Bancorp reports record 2025 earnings; Increases dividend for 14th year
January 27, 2026
JASPER — German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) has capped off a transformative fiscal year with record-breaking results, reporting peak earnings for both the fourth quarter and the full year...
Bedford Altrusa highlights community impact at January meeting
January 27, 2026
BEDFORD — Eleven members of the Bedford Altrusa International chapter gathered on January 12 at the Southland Church of Christ to review a successful season of service and plan for upcoming communi...