The Hirschy Farm in Adams County was honored with the Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for over a century of family-run agricultural operations since 1924.

The Hille Farm in Allen County received the Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award for its enduring presence in Indiana agriculture since 1875, recognized by state officials during a ceremony at the Indiana State Fair.

Indiana State Fair awarded Northeast Indiana farms with Hoosier Homestead awards, recognizing their longstanding contributions to agriculture and the economy.

IMPD is enhancing patrols and checkpoints from August 16-30 to prevent impaired driving as part of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, as announced on their social media.

State Rep. Joanna King discussed property tax relief and reform with Elkhart County officials, emphasizing the intended impact of Senate Enrolled Act 1, set to save Hoosiers $1.3 billion over three years.

The Bloomington Arts Commission announced a grant cycle for local arts organizations, offering $180,000 in partnership with BUEA to support 501(c)3 groups. Eligible organizations can apply for funding up to $5,000 or 5% of their budget.

Indiana increased education funding by $640 million, focusing on academic development and giving schools more autonomy. The state also aims to improve STEM and agriculture readiness and has seen educational achievement gains.

TEH Farms LLC in Vermillion County received the Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for over 100 years of family operation, as confirmed by State Rep. Tim Yocum.

Terri Leah Falker has been appointed City Controller of Lawrence, bringing over 20 years of accounting experience from both the public and private sectors.

New Indiana laws include excused absences for student agricultural events and $1.3 billion in property tax relief over three years, aiming to support education, homeowners, seniors, and businesses.

Senator Linda Rogers praised the increase in Indiana's third-grade literacy rates, attributing the success to the Science of Reading initiative she helped legislate.

Indiana's third graders show improvement in literacy rates, with legislation led by State Representative Jake Teshka contributing to the progress. Indiana ranks sixth in reading proficiency according to NAEP.

Bloomington hosts a community safety week with events, free food, and a focus on reducing traffic fatalities as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative aiming for zero deaths by 2039.