Escape your endless scroll through streaming options with movies and series you can watch tonight or plan for later. Need help picking the perfect streaming services? Visit streaming.tipmont.com! TOP PICKS “The Boys in the Boat,” PG-13: George Clooney directs this uplifting and inspiring historical sports drama that looks at the 1936 United States men’s eight… Continue reading.

The average Hoosier may not have heard of the person showcased in this month’s feature story. Ernie Pyle, whose popularity peaked during the late 30s and early 40s, is not regularly covered in high school history. But during my time at Indiana University’s journalism school, I became familiar with Pyle’s career. While I was at… Continue reading.

Downtown Indianapolis’s easy-to-traverse grid system harbors a generous reward for those venturing toward its west end: White River State Park. The urban escape is home to miles of trails, pockets of wonder, and world-class attractions, making it a must-visit for your 2025 calendar.  Natural wonders Whether you’re escaping from your cubicle or destined to explore… Continue reading.

Trees add beauty and value to your home. They also attract melodic songbirds to your yard and can help save energy by shading your home in the summer.If you plan to join in Arbor Day celebrations on April 29 by planting a tree this spring, here are some things to remember: Choose the right tree… Continue reading.

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.

Protecting our planet is something we should consider in our daily lives, not just once a year. Here are some simple ways to celebrate our planet for longer than just Earth Day. Lower your carbon footprint Reduce, reuse and recycle Be water smart Feed people, not landfills Information courtesy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

By Brian D. Smith Ernie Pyle was an embedded reporter more than a half-century before anyone ever heard the term, sending regular dispatches from the European, North African, and Pacific battlefronts of World War II. The Dana, Indiana, native witnessed the firebombing of London, wandered Omaha Beach at Normandy on the morning after D-Day, and… Continue reading.

Take a walk with me as we explore native spring wildflowers that are perfect for most of our gardens, small or large. Here are three ready to present their spring show. Wild geraniums  Hardy wild geraniums can be found in the wild and are named to differentiate them from hybrid geraniums. The flower varies with… Continue reading.

According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, 269 people have been killed in work zones accidents over the past decade. Victims include motorists and workers. In 2023, according to work zone crash data, 33 people were killed, and more than 1,750 were injured in INDOT work zones. National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25) aims… Continue reading.

In the January issue, we asked Indiana Connection readers to send in cute photos of their pets, and they delivered. After receiving almost 450 submissions of pets of all shapes and sizes, our team chose their top 10 favorites. Congratulations to our winner, Cheddar Bay Biscuit! Read on to learn more about our finalists. Submissions… Continue reading.

Aladdin’s Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Cuisine, near the Ohio River in New Albany, has proven a testament to family passion and culinary excellence. This eclectic and satisfying restaurant has been a beloved dining destination since its founding in 2013. What started as a small Mediterranean coffee shop quickly transformed into a full-service restaurant, driven by… Continue reading.

In the early 1800s, Fayette County became a place for settlers after land was purchased from Native Americans through treaties like the 1809 Treaty of Fort Wayne. This cleared the way for new communities to grow and develop in southeastern Indiana, which was once part of the larger Northwest Territory. Sudoku’s puzzling origin story Howard… Continue reading.

Every year, the cooperative conducts an Annual Meeting of the membership. The purpose of the meeting is to elect directors, share previous years’ financial results, and provide an overall cooperative update.  The 2025 Southern Indiana Power Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Tell City Jr./Sr. High School. … Continue reading.