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Labor Day Marks the End of Summer and Honors America’s Workers

Labor Day for most of us represents two major events … the end of summer and the opportunity to recognize the millions of Americans that go to work every day. Recognizing Our Workers Labor Day, which is celebrated on the first Monday in September, honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have…[ Read More ]

Are Your Children Ready for a New School Year?

Summer has flown by and ready or not school starts in just a few weeks.  As parents we all want to make sure the new school year starts off on a positive note.  So here are a few suggestions from parents and educators that should help as they go back to school. Two weeks prior…[ Read More ]

Think Safety First When Using Fireworks

Fireworks are a traditional means of celebrating the 4th of July.  Each year around this holiday thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Fireworks Can Be Dangerous Two hundred people are injured each day in fireworks-related accidents around the July 4th Independence Day holiday. About two-thirds of the…[ Read More ]

Lafayette Area 4th of July Fireworks Displays

To celebrate Independence Day there are several local fireworks displays and festivals taking place in our surrounding communities, plus one worth driving to.  They all provide activities for the entire family. We’ve listed those we are aware of and included the details we found on each.  All of the fireworks displays start at dusk, which…[ Read More ]

Time Honored Indianapolis 500 Race Traditions

The first Indianapolis 500 race took place in 1911. With this race’s long history as the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” numerous traditions surrounding the race have been created.  For many fans these traditions are an important part of the race experience that they look forward to every year. Prepping to Attend the Indy 500 There…[ Read More ]

Lafayette Area Summer Camps

How to Find the Right Summer Camp for Your Child (Includes a List of All Greater Lafayette Summer Camps) The range and type of summer camps available for our children offer many experiences and learning opportunities.  Camps give our children a chance to make new friends, try new things, and gain a greater sense of…[ Read More ]

15 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Fun Facts

Over the next three weeks, sports fans will be anxiously checking their phones for scores, employees will be sneaking looks at games online, and sports bars will be flooded with TV-viewing patrons as March Madness unfolds. So to help stimulate a little more conversation here are 15 interesting facts and stats that every fan of…[ Read More ]

Is Your Car Ready for that Long Spring Break Trip?

The cold weather outside has you looking forward to that spring break get away to Florida or other vacation spot. For those of us living in central Indiana, unfortunately, none of these warm weather locales is very close. Those planning to drive to their spring break destination will be putting a large number of miles…[ Read More ]

9 Things Your Vehicle Needs to Survive this Winter

Winter weather is hard on an automobile, truck or SUV.  Extremely cold temperatures, snow and ice can lead to hard starts, rough idling, stalling and even accidents. Those who are lucky enough to have a garage to keep your vehicle in at night will experience fewer problems than those whose cars have to brave the…[ Read More ]

Fun Facts About Christmas

10 Fun (and Little Known) Facts about Christmas Christmas is observed by billions of people around the world.  Since it first began as a religious celebration for Christians, Christmas has become a widely celebrated religious and secular holiday.  It drives significant economic activity in the United States where Christmas purchases account each year for 1/6…[ Read More ]