Gas range recalled for carbon monoxide danger ZLINE has recalled three sizes of a gas range due to a serious risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The oven of the gas ranges can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide while in use, posing a serious risk of injury or death. Recalled ranges include 30-inch, 36-inch and… Continue reading.
If you’ve ever had to work on a tree leaf collection, no doubt you included a leaf from Indiana’s state tree. Also known as tulip poplar, yellow poplar, or tulip tree, the tuliptree is actually not a poplar at all. It is a member of the magnolia family known botanically as Liriodendron tulipifera. The tuliptree… Continue reading.
By Charlie Gillman The kids are grown and out of the house. And, as hard as it may be to let go, it’s probably time for their bathroom with the SpongeBob ceiling border and yellow walls to grow up, too. Or, maybe you’re in the opposite position and want your children to delight in a… Continue reading.
Whether you’re a gardening novice or a seasoned green thumb, you’ll be sure to find inspiring ideas at these local area garden shows. These events are just a sampling of the exciting affairs that you can anticipate. March 11-19 | Indiana Flower + Patio Show Indianapolis — Indiana State Fairgrounds.Monday-Wednesday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday:10 a.m.-8… Continue reading.
Did you know that you can use things you probably already have on hand to take your garden to the next level? From baking soda to aluminum foil, here’s the scoop on how you can utilize these unconventional items in your garden: Prune with a kiddie pool If you have a large pruning task planned,… Continue reading.
Once the snow and ice melts, it may not quite be time to delve your hands into the soil, but you can still begin planning and prepping to get your garden ready to shine. It might feel overwhelming to tackle all these tasks at once, but if you check items off your list bit by… Continue reading.
By Stephanie Groves I’m new to the Indiana Connection team, so I recently met everyone on staff who works to produce the magazine each month — and I thought you might enjoy getting to know a bit about them, too. Over the next few issues, you’ll learn more about each person, their role and why… Continue reading.
By Richard G. Biever A wintry wind blustered around the big red-sided barn at WonderTree Farm, just north of Zionsville. Inside, Hunter Smith pulled another wedge from a neatly stacked cord of firewood and deposited it into a pot-bellied stove. The 105-year-old restored relic is the newest addition to the farm’s store. Set in a… Continue reading.
After high school and college, Pete Byrum worked a couple of jobs, but no job felt like a permanent “home” until he took a position just beyond his high school’s front doors at his hometown electric cooperative. It was a place his dad had encouraged him to look into since high school. At age 28,… Continue reading.
Planting season is at hand for many of Indiana’s roughly 94,000 farmers. While you prepare to plant the crops that keep the world fed, Indiana Electric Cooperatives reminds you to keep safety in mind — especially when working around electricity. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 62 farm workers… Continue reading.
The 1894 Lodge bills itself as a “place where everyone comes to drink, eat and have fun.” The original structure, nestled on E. Main Street in New Washington, was built in 1894 (hence the name) as a Masonic temple. It later served as a school and even a movie theater before being transformed into its… Continue reading.
Wabash County is named after Indiana’s famed “official” river, the Wabash. The river flows through the heart of the county and the city of Wabash, the county’s seat. While the Wabash River has its place in Indiana culture and history, the county and city have had their share of the limelight. One instance came on… Continue reading.
