Five Indiana Big Lots stores set to close

The company's locations in Elkhart, Kokomo and Warsaw are closing, as well as one of five stores in Indianapolis (8401 Michigan Road) and one of two stores in Fort Wayne (3958 Illinois Road), the Big Lots website indicates.... Read More

Indiana National Guard names new brigadier general

A Greenwood woman with a military career spanning over three decades has been promoted to brigadier general with the Indiana National Guard. Cathy Eaken is now the deputy commanding general for sustainment for the Guard’s 38th Infantry Division.... Read More

Harsha Recovery Center plans Merrillville location

The operator of drug and alcohol rehabilitation clinics statewide plans to build a 90-bed residential treatment facility in Merrillville. The town said Harsha Recovery Center has received town council approval to open a behavioral health treatment facility.... Read More

Evansville earns ‘Clean Community’ designation

Evansville has been named the state’s latest—and largest—Clean Community by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The designation recognizes Indiana municipalities that have taken steps to make their communities cleaner and healthier.... Read More

ISDA announces $2M in grants to Indiana food banks

Eleven statewide food banks will share $2 million to help feed Hoosiers in need amid record demand, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced this week. The 11 food banks supply pantries and soup kitchens across Indiana, and the funding will allow each to receive additional food to serve their communities. According to state food […]... Read More

ISDA names Red Gold Stewardship Award winners

A family farm in northeast Ohio is the first-place winner in an annual contest sponsored by Elwood-based Red Gold and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture that recognizes agricultural operations for their conservation efforts.... Read More

Madison clinic lands grant for mental health hire

A $53,000 grant from Bethany Legacy Foundation will help a pregnancy and counseling services center in Madison better serve clients coping with adverse child experiences. Life Choices Clinic will use the funds to establish a new staff position to use...... Read More