The spring and summer seasons are great times to make improvements to your home. ENERGY STAR, a government initiative to provide information on energy-efficient products, offers five high-impact home improvements to help you save energy and money. What’s good for your wallet is also good for the planet. Clean heating and cooling If your HVAC… Continue reading.
When you think of Larry Bird, you can’t help but think of Indiana. That’s why, when the idea of centralizing the basketball legend’s collection came about, there was no question of where it should go but Terre Haute, Indiana. Visitors to the recently opened Larry Bird Museum can get a close-up view of Bird’s most… Continue reading.
On a small farm in rural Sheridan, Indiana, you’ll find a unique non-profit organization, Harmony IN Horses, connecting wild-born Mustangs with foster youth. It’s not just equine therapy — it’s an effort to change the lives of youth and the horses they work with. Through careful mentorship and trust-building, Harmony IN Horses enables connections that… Continue reading.
By Jodi Borger In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is more than just a buzzword — it’s a critical responsibility. Organizations, especially electric cooperatives, must navigate an increasingly complex world of cyber threats to protect their members, operations, and sensitive data. Co-ops such as Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) — which serves parts of Indiana and… Continue reading.
Rush County is known for its “Lion Pride,” celebrating Rushville Consolidated High School, the county’s only high school, and its mascot. In 2012, alumnus Brian Sheehan launched the “Lion Pride” campaign to boost community pride. Now, many businesses and homes across Rush County display lion paintings and sculptures. From Rush County to Hollywood Actor Gerard… Continue reading.
Indiana’s electric cooperatives and “Indiana Connection” recently honored five young Hoosiers in grades 5-8 with Youth Power and Hope Awards during the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Annual Meeting. The recipients each received $500 to further their community service activities. Recipients of the 2024 Youth Power and Hope Awards were: Fletcher Abner, Palmyra Abner is a seventh… Continue reading.
Too many saturated fats can cause high cholesterol and plaque build-up, increasing your risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends choosing healthy sources of proteins, mostly from plant sources; regularly eating fish and seafood; substituting fat-free and low-fat dairy products instead of full-fat versions; and for people who eat meat or poultry, choosing… Continue reading.
Your heart needs oxygen to survive. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely. This happens when the coronary arteries that supply the heart with blood flow become narrowed from a build-up of fat, cholesterol, and other substances called plaque. When… Continue reading.
I love pizza. My husband and my best friends also love pizza, and we proudly celebrate “Pizza Friday” almost every week. You could say we are passionate about our favorite food, and I’ve come to realize that our readers are, too. This month, we are showcasing reader-nominated pizza places across the state. Our readers shared… Continue reading.
By Britt Davis According to Statista, there are over 1,600 pizza restaurants in Indiana. At “Indiana Connection,” we asked our readers to nominate their favorite pizza places near and dear to their hearts. We received over 200 responses and 104 individually-nominated restaurants. We quickly learned that our readers are enthusiastic about their favorite places. Most… Continue reading.
Over 200 “Indiana Connection” readers submitted their favorite pizza places across the state. The bolded locations indicate a nomination from more than one reader. A Albion Pizza Depot, Albion Armed Forces Pizza, Peru Arni’s, Lafayette Azzip Pizza, Lafayette B Bearnos, Jeffersonville Bello’s Pizza, Madison Big Al’s Place, Washington Bill Bobe’s Pizzeria, Vincennes Bobe’s Pizza Express,… Continue reading.
What started as an 80-acre dream for a first-generation family in 1943 planted a legacy now best known as Huber’s Orchard, Winery, and Vineyards. Carrying the legacy for nearly 200 years, the seventh generation of the Huber family has stewarded their farm into a place everyone can enjoy, no matter the season. Year-round, visitors can taste… Continue reading.
