Articles by Melissa Jacobs

 The aroma of smoked meats and savory sauces filled the air as the Indiana Backyard BBQ Cookoff drew crowds of food lovers, friends, and families … [FULL STORY]

In the face of increased uncertainty and difficulty in attaining funding, the Clinton County Community Foundation is committed to providing continuing support to local nonprofits. … [FULL STORY]

Winding Creek Music Festival will start on August 14-17 located 10 miles west of Kokomo.  This event will take place rain or shine with lots … [FULL STORY]

Falls of the Ohio State Park will host its annual Digging the Past event on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests … [FULL STORY]

Boone County’s tastiest tradition is almost here! The 2nd Annual Boone County Bites, presented by Ideal Food Group and hosted by the Boone County Chamber, … [FULL STORY]

If you’re an Indiana manufacturer and make something you think is super cool, now is the time to show off your wares and see if … [FULL STORY]

Results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment show an unprecedented increase in third grade literacy rates. With this nearly five percentage … [FULL STORY]

Amanita phalloides, also known as the “Death Cap,” has appeared in yards and fields across central Indiana. These mushrooms typically emerge between July and November … [FULL STORY]

On August 10, 2025, the Corteva Coliseum hosted the highly anticipated 2025 Indiana State Fair Supreme Drive, sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau. This event showcased … [FULL STORY]

It’s the moment that many Indiana 4-H members dream about! This year, six 4-H’ers took home the Grand Champion prize for their livestock during the … [FULL STORY]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces overnight lane closures that will impact I-65 between State Road 47 and S.R. 32 in Boone County. Beginning on … [FULL STORY]

The 2025 Indiana State Fair opened strong, packing week one with big crowds, hit concerts, a sold-out big top circus, and the debut of Vinyl … [FULL STORY]

On August 7, 2025, a man was arrested after leading an Indiana State Police (ISP) Trooper on a pursuit in Wabash County. Just before 8:30 … [FULL STORY]

Special Olympics Indiana kicks off its fall championship season Saturday, Aug. 23, with the equestrian state event at Hendricks County 4H Fairgrounds in Danville. This … [FULL STORY]

Don’t feel like Your current Medicare Advantage Plan is the best one for you?  Would like to change it? The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is … [FULL STORY]

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at approximately 12:13 a.m., Howard County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of State Road 22 and County Road … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

Keystone Cooperative is proud to announce the launch of its new charitable initiative, Propane with Purpose, a program dedicated to strengthening food security by helping … [FULL STORY]

The mobile lung screening is coming to the Hope Trinity Center tomorrow, August 12, from 9am-5pm. There are requirements for eligibility and appointments are required. … [FULL STORY]

Congrulations to Dimitri Morson from Thorntown. The photo “Dawn Standoff” was one of two photo’s chosen for the Overall Category in the Indiana Agriculture Photo … [FULL STORY]

Carroll Consolidated School Corporation will be holding a Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6pm. The meeting will take place in the administration … [FULL STORY]