Are you planning to head to the Boone County 4-H Fair this month? Did you know Boone REMC offers free community Wi-Fi throughout the fairgrounds? The program, called Boone Cooperative Advantage Connect, or BCA Connect, was launched during the pandemic to support the community when many were attending classes online and working from home. If… Continue reading.
Safety In and Around Pools It’s easy to hop out of the pool and not think about turning up the music or jumping in and making a huge splash all over nearby electrical appliances. But doing so can be dangerous. Instead, use battery-operated appliances or waterproof covers for items near the pool when possible. This… Continue reading.
Owners of two-story homes face the same problem every summer: The upstairs is hotter than the first floor. The choice seems to be to sweat it out or lower the thermostat to make up the difference. Unfortunately, doing nothing can lead to a lot of hot, sleepless nights, while adjusting the thermostat can give you… Continue reading.
Planning ahead to save energy during the dog days of summer can help keep you cool while helping the environment — and even get you some money back! Most people know the basic rules of supply and demand: When demand goes up, the price typically goes up, too. The same goes for electricity — when… Continue reading.
Hoosier Energy’s first-ever Community Impact Week saw 25% of the cooperative’s workforce participate over the course of the event in Bloomington this spring. The first in a variety of projects involved volunteering with Backpack Buddies, a program through Community Kitchen that puts together bags of food for low-income children to take home on the weekends…. Continue reading.
Q: Do you know what this plant is? — Shelley Oberwetter, Culver, Indiana A: It would be helpful to know the context of where this plant is located: Is it something you planted in a garden? Or did you find it growing “wild”? Do you notice a strong odor when handling the foliage, said to… Continue reading.
Think long-term There are actually two costs to mull over when you’re shopping for an appliance: The first covers the purchase price and the second is the cost of operating the item during its lifetime. Before purchasing, it’s a good idea to think about how often you will use the appliance and how long it… Continue reading.
Recalls help protect the public from products that may cause illness or injuries. A government agency or manufacturer will alert the public to take specific actions — some recalls ban the sale of an item and instruct you to throw away the product, while others ask for you to return the item for replacement or… Continue reading.
Electronic devices have become an integral part of our lives, and whether you’re shopping for a new TV set, personal computer or video gaming system, the last thing you want is to make a purchase that you end up regretting. Here are four things to remember when picking out your next gadget: Check out reviews… Continue reading.
By Stephanie Groves Ashley Curry is the production and design coordinator for Indiana Connection and is the newest member of the team. She’s a creative whiz who designs beautiful magazine layouts — and is also a ray of sunshine to be around. Here’s more about her: My role at Indiana Connection is to design… Continue reading.
The day before our nation’s “four score and seventh birthday,” the momentous question whether the United States would survive intact to celebrate any future birthdays hinged on the outcome of the Civil War battle fought at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This month marks the 160th anniversary of that battle. Fought July 1-3, 1863, Gettysburg is perhaps the… Continue reading.
West on Warren Gallery + Grill is co-owned by longtime “Middlebury-ian” Carrie Boyer and her business partner (and stepdaughter) Brittney Lehman, and the duo’s collective goal is to bring delicious food, inspiring art and a strengthened sense of community to the town of Middlebury. The restaurant is located in a building that was erected in… Continue reading.
