Boone County is a mecca for BBQ and is home to four BBQ restaurants that bring customers to their doors as a destination spot. The Rusted Silo Southern BBQ & Brew House in Lizton, Indiana, is a family-owned establishment that features rotating entrees, like the prime rib, as well as BBQ standards, like ribs. Fresh… Continue reading.
It’s no secret that Boone County has a rich equestrian history. However, what those outside of the horse community may not know is that a show barn in Whitestown is producing national champions. Three Ships, LLC, provides riding lessons, equestrian competition training, horse boarding, sales and leasing. It provides training and education for all levels… Continue reading.
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Boone County Economic Development Corporation launched a new dedicated area of its site and lifestyle brand in February. The purpose of this site was to give an inside look into what it’s like to live, work, and play in Boone County. “We found there was no better voice to advocate for our county than our… Continue reading.
Those who’ve lived in their homes for many years probably have boxes filled with forgotten treasures tucked away in seldom-visited nooks and crannies under the stairs, in the basement or in the attic. I know I have. So, for the past few months, I’ve devoted several hours each weekend to unearthing what’s inside my collection… Continue reading.
Nothing inspires giggles and glee in even the youngest kids as much as blowing soap bubbles. Though bubbles can be blown anywhere, it’s extra-fun to create them outside and watch them shimmer in the sunlight! It’s very easy to make your own bubble solution. Just mix 2 T. of dish soap with 1 cup of… Continue reading.
Born with a natural curiosity, children are always exploring, asking questions and trying new things to understand the world around them. Unfortunately, that curiosity can be dangerous — and even deadly — when it comes to electricity. Whether your kids are keeping cool inside or soaking up some vitamin D outside, they can always run… Continue reading.
School may be out for the summer but that doesn’t mean learning has to take a vacation. As a parent, you can teach your children how smart savings and money-management behaviors can help set them on the path to greater long-term financial security. No matter how old your kids are, there’s one basic premise: Live… Continue reading.
Stop nagging your kids to turn off the lights or TV or water when they’re finished with them. Instead, make them official officers in your energy-efficiency “police force.” Or soldiers in your “environmental army.” Or even kings and queens of the Land of Low Electricity Bills. If you want your kids to help you in… Continue reading.
Sleeping in, hanging out by the pool, and earning a little extra money are popular summertime activities for teenagers. Unfortunately, traffic accidents are also a common occurrence. Those at Indiana’s electric cooperatives remind parents to talk to their teens about safety hazards associated with driving. Parents should definitely discuss safe driving practices that are related… Continue reading.
By Richard G. Biever Danielle Long asked artist Bill Wolfe to hold her 1-year-old son as she stepped onto a riser in Wolfe’s studio. Then, she peered deep and long into the eyes and face of the sculpture Wolfe had conjured from clay. It was the face of her late husband, fallen Terre Haute police… Continue reading.
As a service to our readers and to promote electrical safety, here is a recent recall notice provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Visit www.cpsc.gov/en/recalls for full details of this recall and for notices of many more. Peloton recalls treadmill involved in child’s death A 6-year-old child recently died after being pulled under… Continue reading.
