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Comfort food is a term for dishes that evoke nostalgia, warmth, and satisfaction.  Oftentimes, these foods remind us of fond memories or occasions. Many people turn to comfort food for a shot of dopamine. Comfort foods make us feel good. In Indiana, one restaurant has been named as the best place in the state to […]

Necessity is the mother of invention. The proverb means when the need for something becomes imperative, you are forced to find ways of getting or achieving it. Inventions are the result of human creativity and problem-solving, often inspired by nature, necessity, or curiosity. Indiana is the home to numerous designs that were created here. Onlyinyourstate.com […]

The 2023 NFL draft will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, from April 27 to April 29, with the Houston Texans expected to have the first pick. But a key milestone for the draft actually begins in Indianapolis on Monday. The Combine. Lasting through Monday, March 6, 319 NFL hopefuls will be put through the […]

Most organizations offer in-house dining as well as takeout. Most offer dinners with a choice of sides and several offer different seafood options. Little Flower Catholic Church Fridays during Lent- February 24 thru March 24 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Drive-thru carryout service is available with limited dine-in service. Adult meals $8.50 (age 10 & […]

No matter where you go, you will likely run into someone who is a little grumpy. When I think of rude, Detroit comes to mind. You might consider the straight shooters of the east coast as rude. But here in Indiana, a state known for common sense and Hoosier hospitality, there just can’t be a […]

An auditorium, planetarium, numerous gyms, Carmel High School Cafe and Market, professional TV and radio studios, a bookstore, an auto shop…and the list keeps going. Additionally, there is a jewelry room, a 10,000-seat football stadium, a separate soccer stadium, a natatorium, an e-sports room and even an indoor pool area. Carmel High School has a […]

Every state has virtues and vices, and vices can be especially destructive when people’s wallets are already stretched thin by high inflation. WalletHub released its report on 2023’s Most Sinful States. For example, West Virginia has the worst drug problem, and it comes as no surprise that Nevada is the most gambling addicted. Is Indiana […]

“#Superbowl #BabyFace Really? guitar upside down? Nice playing dude!” That was a tweet sent out after Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds’ performance of “America the Beautiful” at Super Bowl 2023. Did you notice it?  Why was Babyface playing his guitar upside down? Edmonds who is an Indiana native, graduated from North Central High School. He also has […]

When “Raiders of the Lost Ark” first premiered back in 1981, the world was introduced to one of the most iconic action heroes. Also, he comes with a familiar name to Hoosiers…Indiana Jones. Where does the name Indiana Jones come from? Is this movie icon named after our Great State? Was Jones from Indiana? Does […]

Eggs have been in the news lately. More accurately, eggflation has been the topic of many conversations, especially after a trip to the grocery store. According to Money.com, the wholesale cost of a dozen eggs is about $3.30 now in the U.S. and more than $7 in some states. What’s behind egg-flation? According to the […]