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The Herald-Times

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Meet the construction worker who makes films

“Concrete finishers” ensure that a job site’s concrete is right. Screenwriters create stories for film; filmmakers then make a film. Las Vegas native and current Gosport, Indiana, resident Roc Anthony Bates Sr. does all three and has cemented his success in a second career. (Bates added the “Sr.” to clarify that he isn’t his son, whose name is similar.) Bates Sr., who continues to work in construction, has had a career in concrete finishing. But for $3 you can see his original vampire film, “Constance and Violence Part II" on Nov. 11 at the historic Tivoli Theatre in Spencer. (The younger Bates did hair and makeup for “Constance and Violence” Part I.) As a little boy, Bates Sr. informed his mother that he would be a rock star. The desire for work in the arts remained. “I started this (vampire) story about 10 years ago,” he said, “and let it sit. I had the whole story in my head.” He also had, by then, a nice 401K with which to finance his plan. And, his nest had recently been emptied of offspring. The single father was “learning to live without kids. I didn’t know what to buy at the grocery

Gosport, IN · 17h

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Mr Gatti’s Pizza Announces Acquisition and Refresh of Long-Standing Martinsville, Indiana Restaurant

November 05, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Mr Gatti’s Pizza announced that Harkrishan Sahi and Harneet Jawanda have acquired the Mr Gatti’s restaurant at, 620 State Road 39 Bypass South in Martinsville, Indiana. The husband-and-wife franchisees plan a targeted refresh of the restaurant as they build on its more than 40-year legacy in the community.

Martinsville, IN · 1d

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5 Best Restaurants in Bloomington, Indiana You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Bloomington, Indiana — a city where limestone buildings glow in the morning sun, where the laughter of students mingles with the wisdom of old-timers, and where the air is perfumed with the promise of something soulful simmering on every block. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: stately university halls, indie record shops, and the gentle sprawl of neighborhoods stitched together by memory, migration, and the restless hum of possibility.

Bloomington, IN · 14h

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Grab Your Keys And Road Trip To This Remote Steakhouse In Indiana For Its Legendary Steaks

If Indiana had a Mount Rushmore of great restaurants, Teibel’s Family Restaurant in Schererville would be carved into that stone with a very large chisel. It’s been quietly serving some of the best steaks in the state from a stone-faced building on a busy road in Lake County, and the people who know about it tend to keep coming back with a loyalty that borders on devotion.

Schererville, IN · 3d

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This Beloved Indiana Diner Whips Up A Breakfast So Divine You Will Want To Move Next Door

If you’ve ever driven past a small town and thought “I wonder what’s in there,” this is your sign to stop wondering and start driving toward Spencer, Indiana. Crossroads 46 Diner is the beloved breakfast institution that makes Owen County residents genuinely smug about where they live, and rightfully so.

Owen County, IN · 2d

The Coconut Mama

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The 3 most beloved Indiana restaurants that recently closed

Indiana has lost more locally loved places to eat, following another notable restaurant farewell in Evansville earlier this year. From sushi on a lively restaurant row to Southern-inspired small plates…

Evansville, IN · 13d

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Fried Biscuits And Apple Butter Make These 6 Indiana Country Kitchens Worth A Detour

Some Indiana traditions show up on a plate, and fried biscuits with apple butter might be the tastiest one of all. These golden, pillowy rolls get dropped in the fryer, then served with a dish of spiced apple butter for spreading. You will find them at farm restaurants, small-town smorgasbords,...

Indiana · 14h

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Hit The Road For This Indiana Restaurant Where The Incredible Buffet Will Blow Your Mind Completely

Somewhere off East Main Street in Plainfield, there’s a restaurant quietly serving up one of the most impressive buffets you’ll find in this part of Indiana. It’s called Fu Yuan Hibachi Buffet, and if you haven’t made the trip yet, you’re going to want to change that soon.

Plainfield, IN · 1d

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Indiana’s Beloved Pizza Shop Has Served Generations Of Families Without Losing Its Charm

The French dressing on the chef’s salad comes from a family recipe. That one small detail tells you plenty about this pizza shop. The dough gets made from scratch, for both the pizzas and the breadsticks. The menu even says the pizza is made fresh to order, not fast food.

Indianapolis, IN · 12d

The Herald-Times

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New Thai restaurant opens in Bloomington; new chef at Hawaiian Hoosier

A new Asian restaurant has opened on Bloomington's west side. Thai Basil Authentic Thai Cuisine opened Thursday, Oct. 29, at 1933 S. Curry Pike, which is at the intersection with West Roll Avenue. Thai Basil is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 4:30-8:30 p.m. for dinner; and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. The restaurant's lunch specials start at $10.99 and include Thai curries, pad Thai, basil fried rice, General Tso's chicken and orange chicken. The lunch dishes come with a vegetable spring roll. Dinner appetizers include crab ragoon, crispy spring rolls, chicken satay, steamed and fried dumplings and vegetable tempura. Stir-fry dishes include Thai basil, fresh ginger, cashew nut, broccoli stir-fry, green bean curry and Tahi Rama with steamed broccoli and carrots topped with a peanut curry sauce. Curries include red, green, yellow, Massaman, Panang, pineapple red curry, duck red curry and salmon Panang. Other dinner dishes include crispy chicken options — General Tso's, orange chicken, sweet chili chicken, crispy cashew chicken and crispy basil chicken — as well as noodle soups including Tom Yum and Tom Kha and specialty dishes of crispy chili beef, sweet and sour crispy pork, and sweet and sour crispy

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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This 24-Hour Indiana Diner Lets You Order a Full Breakfast at 2 in the Morning

Breakfast here costs half price from 8 p.m. to midnight, and the kitchen never closes. That means pancakes at late dinner, skillets at 11 p.m., and a full-priced chicken and waffles craving satisfied at 2 a.m. The ovens and grills stay on all day and all night. Bakers make fresh...

Highland, IN · 1d

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Hungry Truckers Swear By These 5 Indiana Truck Stop Diners For Big Breakfasts

Truck drivers know where the real breakfast is, and it is rarely in a fancy downtown cafe. Across Indiana, some of the biggest plates of eggs, gravy, and hash browns are served right next to the diesel pumps. These five truck stop diners keep long-haul drivers fed with fair prices,...

Indiana · 2d

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Indiana Diners Keep Visiting The State’s Last Location Of A Once-Massive Restaurant Chain

Bus drivers eat free here when they bring a group of 15 or more. That tells you plenty about the kind of crowd this buffet expects to feed. This restaurant is the last of its famous chain still standing in Indiana. At its late-1980s peak, the brand ran hundreds of locations and ranked among the largest steakhouse chains around.

Indiana · 2d

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Thanksgiving Week Is Perfect For These 7 Indiana Restaurants Still Serving Turkey And Dressing Dinners

Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving week basting a bird and scrubbing roasting pans. Luckily, Indiana has a strong tradition of restaurants that keep turkey and dressing on the menu, sometimes every day and sometimes on special weekly feature days. This list covers seven spots across the state, from a...

Indiana · 2d

Bloomington Star

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Bloomington will shut down Griffy Lake trails, shoreline and boating access during two November weekends for controlled deer hunt

Bloomington, Indiana – A walk through Griffy Lake’s woods or a quiet afternoon on the water will need to wait during two November weekends. Controlled deer hunts will close the entire nature preserve, including its trails, shoreline and lake. Bloomington Parks and Recreation has scheduled the hunts for Nov. 14–15 and Nov. 21–22 as part […] The post Bloomington will shut down Griffy Lake trails, shoreline and boating access during two November weekends for controlled deer hunt appeared first on The Bloomington Star .

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Where Do Indiana Families Go For Holiday Dinners? These 6 Old-Fashioned Restaurants Do It Best

Some families in Indiana skip the big kitchen cleanup and head out for holiday dinner instead. The best places for that kind of meal are not flashy or new. They are old-fashioned spots with fried chicken, warm rolls, family-style platters, and pie cases that make choosing dessert a real job. This list covers six of them, from a log cabin stagecoach stop to the largest restaurant in the state, so you can find a table that fits your crew.

Indiana · 3d

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The Unassuming Restaurant In Indiana That People Will Happily Drive Hours To Reach

Some places earn their reputation one burger at a time, and Mug-n-Bun in Speedway, Indiana has been doing exactly that for longer than most of us have been alive. If you’ve never pulled into a drive-in and felt an immediate sense of calm wash over you, then you clearly haven’t visited Mug-n-Bun yet.

Speedway, IN · 12d

Animal of Things

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Tethering Laws in Indiana: Hour Limits, Equipment Rules, and Penalties

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Indiana has no single statute that spells out exactly how many hours a dog can spend on a chain. Instead, the state folds tethering into its broader animal cruelty law, which means the legality of your setup depends on conditions, not a clock. If you keep a domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) tied up in … This article, Tethering Laws in Indiana: Hour Limits, Equipment Rules, and Penalties , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Pet Rent Laws in North Carolina: What Landlords Can Charge and What You Can Push Back On • Kosher Slaughter Laws in South Dakota: Federal Exemptions, State Rules, and Plant Requirements • Pet Liability at Holiday Gatherings in New Jersey: Who Pays When a Guest Gets Hurt

Indiana · 3d

Indiana Capital Chronicle

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Hoosiers reject a possible casino in northeast Indiana

A new casino won’t be coming to northeast Indiana after voters in those counties rejected a referendum to add gaming Tuesday. Public Question No. 3 in Allen, DeKalb and Steuben counties asked, “Shall inland casino gambling be permitted in (your) county?” According to the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, more than 58% — or 6,234 votes […]

Steuben County, IN · 2d

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