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Austin Awarded $1 Million For New Housing Project
The Indiana Finance Authority board recently approved more than $29 million in residential infrastructure funding to be distributed through the Residential Infrastructure Fund program. The city of Austin was one of six residential-development projects in communities...
Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Almost Didn’t Air & Why It Endures
It’s hard to imagine a holiday season without “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The 1965 broadcast has become a staple – etched into traditions across generations like decorating the tree or sipping hot cocoa. But this beloved TV special almost didn’t make it to air. CBS...
‘We Care’ Shares $58,160 With Scott County Youngsters
Since 1990, “We Care” has supported the children of Scott County. Through community collaboration, the program has assisted over 34,000 children and generated more than $2.3 million to date. Each year, funds are distributed to local schools that identify students from...
State SNAP Ban On Sugary Drinks, Candy Takes Effect Jan. 1
by: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle Beginning Jan. 1, more than half a million low-income Indiana residents won’t be able to use government food assistance to buy sugary drinks or candy. And state officials are preparing retailers and participants...
Scott Democrats Serving Soup Jan. 9
The Scott County Democratic Central Committee will be serving a soup lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, at Democrat Headquarters on the east side of the courthouse square in Scottsburg. On the menu will be vegetable soup, chicken noodle soup, chili and...
Yes, Indiana, There Was A Real Saint Nicholas
by Curt Kovener Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of just about everything. He is the national saint of Russia and Greece and churches named after him number in the thousands - more than 400 in Great Britain alone. He is the patron saint of judges,...