Earlier this year, Indiana’s electric cooperatives named the winners of the 29th annual Cooperative Student Art Contest. Luciana Harmon, a homeschool student from Jeffersonville, was honored as Artist of the Year. A first-place artist was also selected in each grade, Kindergarten through 12th grade, and received $100. Thirteen additional artists received honorable mention awards and… Continue reading.

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.

Planning a vacation is exciting, but it can also raise concerns about leaving your home. A little preparation can go a long way in ensuring that your home remains safe and secure while you’re away. Here are six tips to help keep your home safe while you enjoy some time off: Secure your doors and… Continue reading.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By Brian D. Smith Leanna Rotondo didn’t set out to prove there was a need for her new product. A varsity soccer player at Charlestown High School, she drew on her own experience to create soccer socks with more grip and less slip — features designed to enhance performance and reduce the odds of serious… Continue reading.

In this month’s issue, you will notice a few changes to the magazine. First, we have refreshed the magazine’s design. We have an almost entirely new magazine team, including myself, since the last redesign six years ago. Our team is always working to produce the best magazine possible for our readers, and we felt it… Continue reading.

Electrical safety doesn’t stop at the front door. Outdoor activities — especially during warmer months — can bring people closer to potential electrical hazards. National Electrical Safety Month is an ideal time to review outdoor safety practices that protect both people and property. One of the most serious outdoor risks involves coming into contact with… Continue reading.

Home is where most people feel safest, yet many electrical accidents happen right where we live. National Electrical Safety Month highlights the importance of creating a safer home environment by recognizing and reducing common electrical hazards. One key area of concern is electrical outlets. Older homes may not have enough outlets to handle today’s technology,… Continue reading.

Every May, National Electrical Safety Month serves as an important reminderthat electricity, while essential to modern life, must be treated with care and respect. From powering our homes to supporting businesses and schools, electricity works quietly in the background — until something goes wrong. This annual observance encourages everyone to pause and review everyday habits… Continue reading.