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These Indiana State Parks will close temporarily for deer hunts

Chain O’Lakes, Ouabache and Pokagon will be closed to the public during controlled deer management hunts.

Indiana · 23h

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Editor’s Notebook: A musical welcome to Bloomington, in the key of 20 mph

Bloomington has budgeted $125,000 for public art at the Miller-Showers Park gateway. In case the decision makers need another two cents: Don’t put the art next to the road. Put it right in the pavement. If a piece of visual art is spectacular, in all the ways public art...

Bloomington, IN · 2d
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Bloomington restaurants, bakeries, shops offer Thanksgiving fare

It's not yet mid-November, but Thanksgiving is fast approaching. For restaurants, bakeries, grocers and catering businesses that means it’s time to prepare items and meals for their customers. Here’s a listing of many of the options available in the Bloomington area for people looking for a special addition to their Thanksgiving meal or a whole meal. Brick House Bakery and Piccoli Dolci Brick House Bakery and Piccoli Dolci have a special collaboration for Thanksgiving this year. Combining the Brick House expertise on breads and yeasted doughs with Piccoli Dolci's experience with Italian and European foods has resulted in three dishes available for the holidays. A savory option is the French onion panade, with hand-crafted bread layered with caramelized onions and Gruyere-Emmental cheese melded with veggie stock. Focaccia rustica is a savory pie of focaccia dough filled with ricotta and spinach, Recla Speck and Italian crescenza cheese. A vegetarian option will be available. Stella is a star-shaped vanilla brioche layered with an orange-cardamon filling and finished with pearl sugar. Orders must be received by Nov. 21 at www.piccolidolci.net , info@piccolidolci.net, www.brick-house-bakery.com or brickhouse.1865@gmail.com. Orders can be picked up 2-6 p.m. Nov. 25 at 223 Pete Ellis Drive, Suite 27. Samples will

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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Our Favorite Six Indiana Delis Pile Corned Beef High Enough To Share

Some sandwiches are lunch, and some sandwiches are a group project. Across Indiana, a handful of delis stack corned beef so high that splitting one with a friend starts to look like a smart plan instead of a polite gesture. This list covers six spots, from a longtime Indianapolis cafeteria...

Indianapolis, IN · 1d
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This Magical Indiana Animal Sanctuary Has Helped More Than 250 Rescued Animals You Can Meet Up Close

A pig named Raisin has a snack obsession, and somehow that’s the detail that grabbed me first. Honestly, I respect a pig with priorities. Raisin is one of more than 250 rescued farm animals living out their days at one Indiana sanctuary. Many arrived after neglect, abandonment, injury, or...

Indiana · 20h

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Netflix announces new ‘Stranger Things’ live-action prequel set to stream in 2028

Prepare to go back to the Upside Down, but not in Hawkins, Indiana.

Indiana · 2d

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New alcohol permits offer cheaper option in Bloomington

Downtown Bloomington businesses can apply for new three-way alcohol permits that cost $25,000 and allow restaurants to serve beer, wine and liquor. Applications are open through Nov. 30, according to a community announcement. The new permits are intended to give locally owned restaurants a less expensive option than traditional alcohol permits, which have reached $250,000 under Indiana's quota system, according to the announcement. Businesses can apply at bton.in/civic . Ordinance 2026-18, approved by the Bloomington City Council, made additional permits available through two eligible state programs: the Downtown Redevelopment District and Courthouse Square Historic District. Unlike traditional permits, the new district permits cannot be sold or transferred. A permit must be returned to the state when it is no longer being used. The $25,000 fee is set by the state. How Bloomington's alcohol permit process will work The application period runs from Nov. 6 through Nov. 30. City staff will first review applications for eligibility before a committee reviews them. Staff will then make recommendations to the Common Council, which will review applications and recommend permits to the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. Applicants who receive a Common Council recommendation must complete a second application process directly with the state

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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Deer hunts to close Griffy Lake for two weekends

The Griffy Lake Nature Preserve will be closed to all public access and recreational use for the next two weekends because of deer hunts . The preserve will close: At 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, and reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16. At 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23. “The closure includes all trails, shoreline areas and the entire lake,” the city of Bloomington’s parks department said in a news release. “Hiking, fishing, boating and all other recreational activities are prohibited during the closures. No watercraft may be launched onto Griffy Lake during either hunting weekend.” The 1,220-acre nature park north of Bloomington offers scenic woodlands and a 109-acre lake that formerly served as Bloomington's primary drinking water source. The parks department has managed the preserve since 1971. The city has conducted hunts in the preserve since 2017 to reduce deer browsing of native vegetation. The city said “excessive” browsing can reduce the number of trees and “reduce the abundance and diversity of native plants. Managing deer populations helps these native plant communities recover and supports the long-term regeneration of the forest.” Julie Ramey, community relations manager for the parks department,

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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Beef House to reopen Thursday

COVINGTON — The Beef House Restaurant will re-open with regular hours at 11 a.m. Thursday (Eastern time). The restaurant has been closed since an electrical fire on Oct. 26. The owners issued this statement,“We would again like to thank the firefighters and first responders who arrived quickly and contained the fire. We also send thanks to everyone who has been working hard to help us re-open including Servpro, Josh Ferguson, Anderson Electric, Skip Gerbsch, Poynter Drywall & Painting, Duane Drollinger, Matt Drollinger, Snider Plumbing & Heating, Dirt Bee Gone, Offutt Development, Wright Farms, Danville Paper & Supply and our amazing and dedicated staff who has been here each day to clean and put everything back together.

Covington, IN · 22h

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ICAN service dogs provide support for Indiana veterans

As the nation honors veterans throughout November, the Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) is highlighting the life-changing impact service dogs can have on people living with disabilities. Pet Pals TV host Patty Spitler spoke with Emily Shryock, training manager at ICAN, to discuss the organization’s work supporting veterans through highly...

Indiana · 1d

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Art Walk Return to Downtown Bloomington for the 28th Year

The art walk is designed for artists to showcase their work. Brian K. Simpson, artist and owner, describes the event as humble beginnings. He explains that people began collecting studios and there were about four downtown. Everyone thought that it was amazing to have four artist studios together. The art...

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Chef For Hire and Ahlers Meals Unite as Choice Kitchen to Scale Medically Tailored Meals

Medically tailored meals have moved from a niche benefit to a frontline tool in American healthcare — and the operators who deliver them are scaling up fast. The latest proof point comes out of Vandalia, Ohio, where two trusted home-delivered meal providers have joined forces under a single banner.

Vandalia, OH · 21h

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Complete Your Holiday Shopping at Gingerbread Christmas in Plainfield Indiana

A few years ago, I was introduced to the Plainfield Tri Kappa Gingerbread Christmas and Fine Arts Show at Plainfield High School, and I was pleasantly surprised by how this annual Hendricks County, Indiana, event can take the pain out of shopping during the holidays. This year, the 56th Annual...

Plainfield, IN · 2d

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Drive From Anywhere In Indiana To This Legendary Seafood Shack That Skips The Frills

Indiana has a lot of things going for it, but “world-class seafood destination” has never really been one of the phrases people reach for first. Paula’s On Main in Fort Wayne is here to change your mind about that, one plate of almond walleye at a time.

Fort Wayne, IN · 10d

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Indiana Diners Head To This Bloomington Buffet To Pile Up Sushi, Hibachi, And Coconut Shrimp

Some meals come with a menu, and some come with a plate and a challenge. On the east side of Bloomington, Indiana, one big buffet hands you that plate and lets you decide how ambitious to get. Sushi sits a few steps from a hibachi grill, and coconut shrimp shares...

Bloomington, IN · 8d

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This Small Indiana Town Has a Country Buffet Serving the Kind of Lunch Chain Restaurants Rarely Get Right

A plate of brown buttered noodles sitting next to a slice of Gma’s Amish Meatloaf is a lunch you can’t fake. That combo shows up at a small country restaurant where horse-drawn buggies roll past outside. I love that it skips the corporate script completely. The lunch buffet...

Grabill, IN · 10d

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The Most Authentic Italian Restaurant In Indiana Will Make You Feel Like You’re In Rome

Somewhere between the first bite of pasta and the moment you realize you’ve completely forgotten about whatever was stressing you out today, Iozzo’s Garden of Italy in Indianapolis does something remarkable. It transports you. Not literally, of course, because you’re still in Indiana, and the interstate is still...

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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This Hidden Indiana Dinner Theater Pairs A Homemade Buffet With Incredible Broadway Musicals

The menu here actually changes to match whatever musical is on stage. A dinner themed around the show you’re about to watch?. I need to know who plans that. The owners named the place after the dating site where they met. They also got married in a small Indiana town that shares the same word.

Hillsboro, IN · 7d

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Photos: Edgewood Marching Mustangs celebrate fifth straight state title

Edgewood won the Open Class C title on Saturday (Nov. 7) at the 53rd Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State Finals for High School Marching Bands. The competition took place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It was the band’s fifth consecutive Class C state championship and sixth overall....

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

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Indiana Grown Holiday Gift Boxes Announced

Indiana Grown is getting a head start on holiday shopping, announcing the lineup for its 2026 Holiday Gift Box featuring products made right here in the Hoosier State. This year’s gift box will include 14 products from 11 Indiana Grown members, showcasing locally produced foods, specialty items, and artisan goods.

Indiana · 2d