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Country music Dolly Parton has died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. She was hospitalized for four days before her passing, which was announced by her family. Though cancer was confirmed as the cause, the specific type was not disclosed. Patty Spitler, who interviewed Parton multiple times, remembers a woman who made everyone feel instantly at ease. “She wouldn’t let you be nervous,” Patty said. “She was just so warm.”

Tim Curry, the English actor and singer who played Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has passed away at age 80. Curry studied drama at the University of Birmingham before making his professional splash in the London production of Hair (1968). He immortalized the "sweet transvestite" Dr. Frank-N-Furter on stage in 1973 and in the 1975 film adaptation, creating an enduring symbol of queer cinema and midnight-movie culture. Beyond "Rocky Horror," Curry captiva

Hearing loss doesn’t care about income. But access to services does — at least, it does without the right support in place. Hear Indiana’s reduced fee program exists to close that gap. Families who qualify can access our services on a sliding scale based on income — ensuring that cost alone is never the reason a child misses critical early intervention.

Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation of Leavenworth, Indiana, a member of American Senior Communities, has been recognized as a 2026 recipient of the Gold – Excellence in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The Gold award is the final step in three progressive levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which recognizes providers achieving the highest standards of performance excell

As president of the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers and a huge admirer of her impactful career, it saddens me to report that Janie Hodge, of WTTV’S “Popeye and Janie” show, has passed away. Janie is beloved by several generations of Indiana children who watched her shows on WTTV over the years. I grew up in Chicago but know from my many interactions with her fans — and she has a great many — that Janie shaped many young lives, and for the better.

The Indianapolis Woman’s Club was founded on Feb. 18, 1875, making it one of the oldest and longest-running clubs of its kind in the country. The purpose of the club was the exchange of ideas through presentation and discussion of papers written by members. Its founders were educated, progressive women who were interested in enriching their lives beyond the domestic sphere of home and family.

f you enjoy golf and supporting your community, Foundation Fest offers a distinctive local experience to benefit homeless people. This one-day event blends a festival atmosphere with a full day on the course, raising real money for people who need it most. Prime Plumbing & Drains is proud to sponsor this event.

If you’ve ever read a text from your teenage grandchild and wondered if you opened a message written in another language, or perhaps by a cat walking across a keyboard, you’re not alone. Today’s teens have developed a fast-moving, ever-evolving way of communicating that blends slang, emojis, abbreviations, and cultural references into something that can feel, well, foreign. But before you throw your phone across the room take heart: this communication gap isn’t new, it’s j