Archive for June 2026
Things Began to Change for Purdue in Fall of 2014
In the fall of 2014, no one outside of Mackey Arena realized that it was the eve of the most successful period in Purdue men’s basketball history. The freshman class of Vincent Edwards, Isaac Haas, Dakota Mathias and P.J. Thompson were about to change the Boilermakers’ trajectory after a last place Big Ten finish in…
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Getting an Education at Cat College
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn It’s June! That means it’s National Adopt-a-Cat Month (or Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, if you prefer) -— the time of year that shelters are not only full of older cats needing good homes, but also oodles of kittens. If you’ve been considering adding a furry member to…
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Timmons Tries Grad Speech . . . Again It’s become my annual rite of frustration – waiting by the phone this time of year for schools to call. Why would they call you ask? Simple. There are thousands of schools and they all need a graduation speaker. I humbly and happily volunteer my services –…
Read MoreSip, Savor & Step Back in Time
An unforgettable summer evening awaits as Conner Prairie’s History on Tap returns Saturday. Presented by Bank of America and hosted with the Horizon Council, a group of young professionals dedicated to strategic planning, fundraising and introducing new audiences to Conner Prairie, this signature 21+ event blends craft beverages, live entertainment and community in a one-of-a-kind…
Read MoreBraun Reaches Into County for Appointments
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun recently announced four appointments to various state boards and commissions. Appointments: Graduate Medical Education Board · Dr. Rachel Shockley (Community Health Network) oReappointment: Term expires 12/31/27 oHamilton County Behavior Analyst Committee · Tomeika Anderson (Community Health Network) oAppointment: Term expires 5/31/30 oHamilton County White River State Park Development Commission · Carolyn Anker (Eli Lilly…
Read MorePhotographer, Archivist Locates Grave of Civil War Veteran
Photos courtesy Andy Chandler By Andy Chandler A dedication ceremony was held this past Saturday morning at Terre Haute’s Woodlawn Cemetery for the grave marker of Civil War veteran 1st Lt. John G. Shryer of Terre Haute. The dedication came 124 years after Shryer’s death and was part of an effort to locate the mark the graves of Companions of the Military Order of…
Read MoreWhen We Celebrate Our Graduates, We Celebrate Strength of Indiana’s Public Schools
By Dr. Derek Arrowood Superintendent, Hamilton Heights School Corporation In February, our nation celebrated Public Schools Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the essential role public schools play in shaping the lives of young people and strengthening the communities they call home. Yet public schools deserve more recognition than a single week can provide. Strong…
Read MoreGospel’s Bill Gaither and Band in Carmel Friday
Legendary recording artist, Bill Gaither and his multi-Grammy Award winning Gaither Vocal Band (pictured in attached jpg) will present their 2026 Then Came The Morning Spring Tour on Friday in Carmel at the Northview Church at 7 p.m. For nearly half a century, Gaither has been a musical trailblazer. Together with his life-long songwriter partner and wife, Gloria, the two have collectively written more…
Read MorePrison Island comes to Castleton
Packed with adrenaline, strategy and brain-teasing challenges, Prison Island is set to redefine live entertainment in Indianapolis beginning in late June at Castleton Square Mall. This interactive adventure is a fast-paced, team-focused action game where logic, skill and a little hustle go a long way. Brought to life by immersive entertainment specialists Make It Now and co-produced…
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