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Blue Ball, Pa. — M.H. Eby, Inc., a leading manufacturer of aluminum trailers and truck bodies, announces the addition of two new authorized dealers: Spencer Trailers in Spencer, Indiana, and Curren Powersports, with locations in Pine City, N.Y., and Wellsboro, Pa. Family owned and operated in Spencer since 1973,...
INDIANAPOLIS— One month from today the popular hemp-infused drinks, edibles and oils will disappear from store shelves. A change in federal rules means those products will be illegal after Dec. 11. “I’m let down actually. I was really looking forward to changing how hemp and CBD is grown in Indiana and really wanted to be one […]
A new peer reviewed study co-authored by a Ball State University researcher found that data centers in Texas produced a brief bump in construction jobs but no lasting gains in local employment. The findings come as Indiana has disclosed more than $655 million in data center sales tax exemptions. The...
Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned and operated bank, has been ranked No. 1 Best Bank to Work For in Indiana by American Banker, a distinction held by Centier for the past nine years. American Banker’s 2026 Best Banks to Work For list, released on Nov. 10, also ranked Centier No. 6 out of the top 100 banks in the nation.
In the heartland of Indiana, a quiet revolution in produce procurement is underway. At the helm is Alyssa Duff, the visionary behind INDYpendent Bytes, an innovative model designed to bridge the gap between small cultivators and large institutional buyers. The concept is simple yet profound: create a demand-driven procurement system that allows local cultivators to thrive by meeting the specific needs of schools, hospitals, universities, and more. Alyssa's journey with INDYpendent Bytes began with a clear understanding of the limitations small cultivators face. "A single cultivator may not have the capacity, crop diversity, or consistent production volume to meet an institution's purchasing needs," she explained. The challenge was how to coordinate these independent growers into a regional supply network without them losing their independence. By pooling resources and coordinating efforts, INDYpendent Bytes allows multiple growers to collectively fulfill the demands that no single one could manage alone. This approach not only opens new markets for local produce but also ensures that institutions receive the quality and consistency they require. "Our value isn't that we stand between buyers and cultivators," Alyssa noted. "It's that we build the structure that allows them to do business together at a scale that might otherwise be difficult to achieve independently."
Indiana Governor Mike Braun continues to accelerate housing affordability and availability through the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). In Southeast Indiana, local and regional officials earlier this week broke ground on Lighthouse Landing, a new riverfront residential development in Aurora that will create more opportunities for Hoosiers in Dearborn County and the surrounding region.
With tight profit margins, stubborn production costs and uncertainty surrounding the agricultural economy, Indiana farmers face another year in which sound management decisions could make the difference between profitability and financial strain. Against that backdrop, Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture is preparing to deliver a timely dose of economic...
This home is a literal time capsule. I feel like they need to make whoever moves in sign a contract that says they won't mess too much with it. NO graywashing or replacing the teal toilet!
INDIANAPOLIS — Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and a number of other major online services are down, thanks to a widespread outage. The outage first spiked just around 1 p.m. Thursday, hitting several sites like Microsoft Outlook, 365, Copilot, Teams, OneDrive, and more. Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services, both major cloud services that “rent out” […]
We were notified in late October by this press release that Landmark Funeral Group had acquired the Funeral Excellence Group (FEG) that consisted of nine locations. All of the locations are located in Kentucky or Indiana and according to the press release are led by FEG’s Luke Denslow and the company was originally founded by John Horan.
Diamond Properties announced its acquisition of Shadeland Industrial Park, a fully leased industrial park comprising three buildings and 198,000 square feet in Indianapolis, Indiana. The purchase expands the company's Midwest industrial portfolio with warehouse and distribution facilities serving national and local businesses. This press release features multimedia. View the full...
INDIANAPOLIS — Most parts of the Midwest recognize four seasons each year. Indiana adds to that list with construction season, and it runs almost the entire calendar year. The Clear Path 465 Project, Level Up 31, and the Safety and Efficiency Project are three of what INDOT considers “major” projects that are going on simultaneously […]
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — Homeowners in Marion and Hendricks Counties continue dealing with major construction as the Lebanon LEAP District pushes ahead. One neighbor, Todd Weber, tells FOX59/CBS4 the project is going to hurt business during an already trying time. Although Weber has been spared so far, the construction seems to be closing in on […]
Indianapolis, Indiana – For thousands of incarcerated Hoosiers, preparing to leave prison begins long before release day. It can start with learning to weld, working toward a high school equivalency diploma or earning a credential that could help open the door to a job. A new 10-year agreement between...
INDIANAPOLIS — A local veteran and business owner is reflecting on how Purdue Global helped him after his medical retirement. Indianapolis native Joe Mousa first learned about Purdue Global while stationed in South Korea on active duty with the U.S. Army. He was recommended by a unit leader who also attended Purdue Global. A sudden […]
MADISON, Ind. (FREE PRESS INDIANA) — Darrell Smith, a 66-year-old tobacco farmer in Jefferson County, remembers when the opening day to bid on the local tobacco crop in late November meant a city-wide celebration in Madison. Politicians, local officials and city residents all gathered at the three large tobacco warehouses up until the late 1990s […]
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Political maneuverings by Indiana leaders could raise costs for AES Indiana and the electricity customers they seek to aid, the utility’s representatives are warning in testimony to state regulators. They maintain that neither a BlackRock-backed buyout of parent company AES nor a Google data center planned for central Indiana will impact a […]
Wyo. - The 99th National FFA Convention and Expo took place in Indianapolis, Indiana last month in October. Future Farmers of America, known in short as FFA, is an organization for middle and high school students combining classroom learning with life skills. The national convention provides an opportunity for members...
INDIANAPOLIS — A passion for baking, a little late-night creativity and a love for serving the community helped inspire Moonlight Baking Company, a small but growing bakery near the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Owner Matthew Sabine joined Life.Style.Live! to share the story behind the business and showcase some of its popular offerings, including French-style pastries, sourdough […]
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Palmyra FFA Farm Management team represented Missouri at the national contest held during the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Competing against over 40 other state winning teams, Palmyra finished fourth. The contest consisted of a 3-hour written test over economic and agribusiness principles applied to a farm business. In addition, there was a ninety minute team activity. Team members were, from left to right, Joseph Mahsman (5th individual), Mary Mahsman, Xin Lei Ni, and Wesley Summers. The Palmyra Farm Management team is trained by Mr. Luke Mahsman.
