State Health Officials Discuss Heart Disease Prevention

February is American Heart Month, and the Indiana State Department of Health is asking Hoosiers to help raise awareness of overall heart health.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women nationwide. In 2014, almost 14,000 Indiana residents died from heart disease, accounting for more than one in every five deaths. American Heart Month is an opportunity for Indiana residents to learn more about the disease and it can be prevented. Continue reading

Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Reese Theater Preservation, Other Local Landmarks

Photo provided by Wythougan Valley Preservation Council.

A Plymouth landmark is a step closer to preservation. Ownership of the Rees Theater was transferred to the Wythougan Valley Preservation Council on Jan. 26. That places the building into 501c3 nonprofit status, which qualifies it for various grants and philanthropic community gifting to fund restoration efforts. Continue reading

Award-Winning Bicentennial Torch Relay Documentary Available for Order

Indiana’s historic, 92-county bicentennial torch relay has been condensed into a 37 minute documentary. “Everlasting Light: The Story of Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay” was produced by the Department of Telecommunications at Ball State University. The Indiana Office of Tourism Development commissioned the project to preserve the event for future generations. Continue reading