Monthly Archives: February 2025

“Jersey Boys” at Beef & Boards

INDIANAPOLIS – The remarkable story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is celebrated in the Broadway hit Jersey Boys, now on stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, where Valli himself performed sold-out concerts in 1982, 1985, and 1992. Jersey Boys takes audiences behind the scenes – and the … Read More

Governor Urges Forestry Service to Drop Plans for Hoosier National Forest

INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, Governor Mike Braun urged the United States Forest Service (USFS) to immediately withdraw the Buffalo Springs Restoration Project in the Hoosier National Forest, which would log 5,000 acres and burn more than 15,500 acres of public national forest land between Paoli, French Lick, and English in Indiana. … Read More

With No New Pennies, What Will We Do With Loafers?

The recent news that President Trump has ordered the Treasury to stop minting new pennies because it costs almost four cents to mint each one, has left many in a tizzy. Once the supply of pennies is gone (which could take a while), how will businesses give change? Say you … Read More

CDC Issues Recommendations for Avoiding Avian Flu

UNITED STATES — In January, a person in Louisiana passed away from avian flu (H5N1). They are the first person in the U.S. to die from the infection. H5 is widespread in wild birds, and there have been sporadic outbreaks in poultry flocks. There have been no cases of human-to-human … Read More

Applause!: Feb. 21-27

• The Marion County Veterans Assistance Officer can answer questions for veterans and their families. If you have questions about pensions, compensation, education and training, burial and survivor claims, or military records, make an appointment. Gregory Stevens is the contact. You can contact him at Gregory.stevens@indy.gov or call 317-327-8387. • … Read More