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Why summer temperatures test the system

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Posted on May 23, 2026 in A Co-op Perspective, Boone Power, Carroll White REMC, Fulton County REMC, Heartland REMC, Jasper County REMC, Jay County REMC, Kankakee Valley REMC, Kosciusko REMC, LaGrange County REMC, Marshall County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Newton County REMC, Noble REMC, Steuben County REMC, Warren County REMC

Whenever I can get outside, I am there. Just last month, I completed a half-marathon. Most of my training was outside, and I experienced all kinds of weather along the way. Maybe that’s why I enjoy summer so much. But from a professional standpoint, it can put us to the test. As temperatures rise, so… Continue reading.

Members of the Hoosier Energy executive staff, from left, Chris Blunk, Rob Horton, Jon Jackson, and Scott Bowers participate in a panel discussion at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Hoosier Energy hosts 2026 Annual Meeting

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Posted on May 23, 2026 in A Co-op Perspective, Bartholomew County REMC, Clark County REMC, Daviess-Martin County REMC, Decatur County REMC, Dubois REC, Harrison REMC, Henry County REMC, Jackson County REMC, Orange County REMC, Southern Indiana Power, WIN Energy REMC

In April, Hoosier Energy hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting, the first in two years after last year’s event was canceled due to severe storms and tornado threats. As with most things in the energy industry, much has changed in two years. Yet Hoosier Energy’s mission to provide reliable and affordable energy remains unchanged even as… Continue reading.

June 2026 event guide

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Posted on May 23, 2026 in Features

Huntington Heritage Days June 10-14 Huntington | Downtown huntington-chamber.com Huntington Heritage Days is an action-packed festival featuring a carnival, hot-air balloon launches at Huntington North High School, two car shows, a kids’ zone, entertainment, a parade, and more. JeFFFest, an outdoor art festival on Sunday evening, features fun food, fab music, and fine art. Free… Continue reading.

A survival guide to safe and healthy travel

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Posted on May 23, 2026 in Features

Wherever your travels may take you, be prepared when it comes to your health before and during travel with these tips from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Before you go Check your destination for country-specific health risks and safety concerns. You should also know your health status before you make travel… Continue reading.

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Award-winning stories

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Posted on May 23, 2026 in From the Editor

In April, the Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) held its annual Best of Indiana Journalism Awards. Indiana Connection was honored with three awards. We received second place in Best Magazine Features Writing for our November feature on Pets Healing Vets, and both first and third place in Best Magazine Personality… Continue reading.

Stay safe around water and electricity

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Posted on May 22, 2026 in Safety

BY CHRIS ADAM Summer means more time at pools, lakes, and rivers, but with that comes a risk many people don’t think about — electricity around water. Whether at home or on a boat, electrical safety should always be part of your plans. Pools and spas Electrical devices should never be near pools. Keep fans, speakers,… Continue reading.

Farmers market fresh

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Posted on May 22, 2026 in Travel

Sometimes, you go into a store knowing what you need. Other times, it’s best to let your senses guide you to the goodness that will ultimately fill your cart, especially when you stop in at Wilson Farm Market in Arcadia. An astounding amount of products Take the leisurely route during your first visit — the… Continue reading.

Bring summer indoors with fresh-cut flowers

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Posted on May 22, 2026 in Backyard

One of the best things about summer in the garden is the flowers. Even better, we can bring many of those flowers indoors to enjoy their beauty and fragrance.  Coneflowers, hydrangeas, lilies, cosmos, zinnias, dianthus, snapdragons, and other perennials and annuals stand ready to beautify your indoors. You can cut a few stems of shrubs… Continue reading.

Turning coffee into community

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Posted on May 22, 2026 in Indiana Eats

BY Stephanie Bernaba Most gas stations have their regulars, but few inspire the kind of loyalty The Filling Station Coffee Haus in Berne has earned since its opening seven years ago.  When Mike and Lara Collette opened the shop along U.S. 27 North in the fall of 2019, they traded petroleum for pour-overs and turned… Continue reading.

County profile: Marion County

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Posted on May 22, 2026 in County

BY NICOLE THOMAS Marion County is the most populous county in Indiana and the birthplace of several well-known figures, including author Kurt Vonnegut, television host David Letterman, and actor Brendan Fraser. Unlike many Midwestern cities built on a grid, Indianapolis has diagonal streets that spread out from Monument Circle. When the city was planned in… Continue reading.