Geneva Council Gives Provisional OK to $375K Paving Bid Ahead of 2026 Grant Decision

Decatur Herald

Geneva’s Town Council provisionally accepted a $375,000 Brooks Construction paving bid for the 2026 Community Crossings grant while INDOT work continues on U.S. 27.

Decatur July 4th Fireworks Moved to July 2 Amid Bridge Closure Logistics

Decatur Herald

Decatur, Indiana, moves its 2026 Independence Day celebration to July 2. Mayor Dan Rickord and City Council address traffic concerns and safety planning due to the US 224 bridge closure.

USDA Mandates “Real Food” for SNAP Retailers

The new USDA standards aim to eliminate “food deserts” by ensuring that even small convenience stores provide substantial nutritional options. Under the previous 2016 standards, retailers were required to carry three varieties in each staple category. The 2026 rule more than doubles these requirements.

The Ruins at Holliday Park – Indianapolis

The Ruins at Holliday Park – Indianapolis Tucked inside Indianapolis’s Holliday Park, The Ruins look like something unearthed from an ancient city— but they’re actually a 20th-century art installation built … Read more