The Indiana State Parks system manages 24 state parks and seven small satellite locations, eight reservoir properties, two state forest recreation areas, and two off-road riding areas. Collectively, Indiana State Park properties manage more than 2,000 buildings, 700 miles of trails, 636 hotel/lodge rooms, 17 marinas, 75 launching ramps, 17 swimming pools, 15 beaches, 7,701 campsites, more than 200 shelters, 160 or so playgrounds and 150 cabins.
Registration is now open for Upper Wabash Invasives Network’s Invasives Field Day and Workshop at Mississinewa Lake, to be held Aug. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will focus on invasive control and habitat management.
Three Indiana students have been awarded college scholarships from The Dunham House Educational Foundation for the 2023-2024 school year. The foundation provides financial assistance to students who are underserved yet motivated to attend college to study some aspect of history.
Amusement parks, beaches, tourist attractions, concerts, and local fairs such as the Madison County 4H Fair Fair attracts families each year. Such outings can be exciting and enjoyable excursions, but panic sets in immediately when parents lose track of their children.
The Madison County 4H Fair will held from Sunday, July 16 through Saturday, July 22 at the Madison County 4H Fairgrounds in Alexandria. The Madison County 4-H Fair is a collaborative community event, showcasing and promoting the achievements and talents of youth as they work toward building their successful futures.
Hemlock is a very toxic plant and it has been found in Tipton County. DO NOT TOUCH, BURN, CUT, OR INHALE these plants.
Arrests reported • Rodney S. Ashbrook, 55, Kokomo, was arrested June 20 at 9:38 a.m.
Severe weather outlook Thunderstorms will be possible at times tonight through Sunday. Lightning and brief heavy rain will be possible.
1983 • Some enterprising youngsters were pictured in the Tribune taking advantage of the heat to sell refreshments to shoppers of the third annual citywide rummage. Christin Lambert, Katie Kitsler and Nathan Lambert set up shop in their neighborhood and did a pretty thriving business.