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📜 This Week in Indiana History 📜

Garfield the Cat Makes His First Appearance in 41 Newspapers (1978)

Today, we are talking about America’s favorite cat Garfield, who appeared in 41 newspapers for the first time in 1978. He hates Mondays, loves lasagna, and sleeping.

Garfield was created by Jim Davis, a cartoonist born in Marion, and it quickly became a commercial success. By 1981, the number of newspapers that carried Garfield grew to 850 and had sold over $15 million in merchandise. It has now grown to become a full-fledged media franchise, stretching to books, television shows, and movies.

If you are in or around Grant County, consider visiting one of the many statues on the “Garfield Trail.” Davis donated his artwork royalty free to have several statues built around the county, and they have become famous photo ops to many fans of America’s favorite cat.

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Truck & Tractor Pulls in Indiana

Truck and tractor pulling is one of the most unique motorsports rooted deeply in rural America, especially in the Hoosier State. Learn about the history of truck and tractor pulls in Indiana and where you can attend one this summer. (Get Indiana)

Embarking on a White River Challenge

Five days. Over 80 miles. Next week, Nate Spangle will team up with Frank’s Paddlesports Livery and Citizens Energy Group to canoe the White River, all the way from Muncie to Indianapolis. Reply to this email with your recommendations on what Nate should pack, or share your favorite Indiana lakes, rivers, and creeks for the Get Indiana crew to explore.

The Small Indiana Town Erased by a Federal Project

For thousands of years before European settlers arrived, the Mississinewa River valley between what is now Marion and Peru had been the land of the Miami nation. By 1845 the Miami nation was gone, with most of the 600 remaining natives in the area forced out by the U.S. Army. That area then became the settler town of Somerset, Indiana.

Today, there is no Somerset because of another Army-enforced “relocation.” Sid Shroyer, author of “When Once Destroyed, a Historical Memoir of the Life and Death of a Small Town,” tells us why. (Get Indiana)

Brown County State Park: Falling for Leaf Peeping

If we asked you to randomly name an Indiana state park, odds are Brown County State Park or Turkey Run State Park would be most common. Let IN the Parks host Allison Martin take you to the former, nicknamed “The Little Smokies.” (Get Indiana)

IHSAA Baseball State Finals Preview

The IHSAA baseball state championships are Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, at Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis, and there are some outstanding matchups on deck. We preview each of the four games here. (Get Indiana)

Indiana’s Oldest Restaurants

What do Fort Wayne, Madison, and Haubstadt have in common? Hint: It’s in the headline.

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The Top 3 Oldest Restaurants in Indiana 3. Nine Mile in Fort Wayne 2. Broadway Hotel in Madison 1. The Log Inn in Haubstadt #foodie #indiana

38th Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival June 18–21

The flagship summer jazz festival in northern Indiana features headliners Larkin Poe, Jeff Hamilton Trio, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and John Pizzarelli, along with free street performances. (Get Indiana)

Get Indiana Spots EF0 Tornado in Vigo County

Cheyne and Robert left the Get Indiana office in Indianapolis yesterday afternoon to go storm chasing… and a supercell in Vigo County near the Indiana-Illinois state line delivered. (Watch)

Polo, Picnics, and a Cause Worth Cheering For

Join us for Polo at Sunset on Friday, June 26, at Hickory Hall Polo Club for an unforgettable evening benefiting the Indianapolis Community Tennis Program. Enjoy an exciting polo match, great company, and a beautiful summer sunset while supporting youth tennis and education opportunities in our community.

Pack your favorite picnic foods and drinks, bring your chairs and tailgating gear, and settle in for an exciting match in a beautiful setting. Every contribution makes a lasting impact!

Get your tickets here: Polo at Sunset 2026

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Nick’s English Hut

Good food. Good beer. You’ll find both at Nick’s English Hut in Bloomington, serving Hoosiers since 1927. Watch below to see all the places Nate and the Get Indiana team explored in Bloomington.

RV/MH Hall of Fame

Elkhart, Indiana is often called the “RV Capital of the World.” So, it shouldn’t be a surprise that it’s also home to the RV/MH Hall of Fame, a one-of-a-kind destination that celebrates America’s love for life on the road. Here’s why it’s worth the visit. (Get Indiana)

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Events This Week

Godsmack with Stone Temple Pilots & Dorothy – Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville – Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. - Hard rock heavyweights Godsmack co-headline with Stone Temple Pilots for a loud opening night at Ruoff. Tickets

80th Annual Mermaid Festival – Downtown North Webster – Thursday–Saturday, June 18–20 - This iconic Kosciusko County tradition has a Mermaid pageant, parade, contests, carnival rides, and live entertainment in the heart of Indiana's lakes region. Details

BBQ RibFest – Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne – Thursday–Sunday, June 18–21 - National ribbers, regional pitmasters, live blues, brews, and BBQ on the riverfront. Admission is free Thursday–Saturday until 5:30 p.m. ($6 after) and $6 Sunday (free for dads and kids 12 and under). Details

Spirit of Monticello Festival – Downtown Monticello – Friday–Saturday, June 19–20 - This Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman community celebration features live music, craft vendors, food stands, talent show, classic car cruise-in, cornhole tournament, and the Bloom & GO 5K. Details

Heaps of Jeeps Jurassic Jeep Jam – Highland Woods Park in Vincennes – Friday–Saturday, June 19–20 - Multi-day Jeep festival with judging, poker run, Jeep parade, K-9 demos, beer garden, food trucks, and live music. All proceeds support first responders. Details

Kid Rock with Jon Pardi – Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville – Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. - Kid Rock teams up with country star Jon Pardi for a stadium-style party night under the pavilion. Tickets

11th Annual Anderson On Tap – Dickmann Town Center in Anderson – Saturday, June 19 from 1 – 5 p.m. - Madison County's annual craft beer festival showcases dozens of Indiana breweries, food vendors, and live music. Details

Founders Festival – Charlestown – Friday–Saturday, June 19–20 - This hometown celebration in southern Indiana features a parade, carnival rides, kids' activities, food, live music, and fireworks honoring the town's founding. Details

👏 4 Big wINs 👏

Four programs were crowned as state champions in high school softball last Friday and Saturday in West Lafayette.

In Class 3A, #10 Hanover Central beat #7 New Palestine 6-4 to secure the program’s second softball title (2004 2A). Pitcher Jillian DeYoung led the Wildcats with 11 strikeouts in 7.0 innings and went 2-for-4 with two RBI.

In Class 4A, #1 Lake Central topped #10 Terre Haute North Vigo 9-2 for the program’s fourth state title and first since 2004. The Indians ended the Patriots’ 26-game win streak behind a third-inning grand slam by Emma Wilkins and Virginia Tech commit Tegan Tripp, who finished a triple shy of the cycle.

In Class 1A, #1 Barr-Reeve silenced #8 South Central (Union Mills) 6-0 for the program’s first softball state title and the school’s third state championship of the year, joining volleyball and boys basketball. Pitchers Haley Huff and Charley Paurazas stymied the Satellites, holding them to six hits while striking out 12 in the Lady Vikings’ 15th straight win.

In Class 2A, defending champion #3 Tecumseh built a 7-0 lead through four innings and hung on for a 7-2 win over Western Boone for the program’s record-tying seventh state title (also: Center Grove). The Braves joined New Palestine as the only schools in IHSAA softball history to win back-to-back titles multiple times.

🎧 Inside One of America’s Best Small Towns 🎧

🎙 Today's show is part of our Mayor's Megaphone series, as I sat down with Tell City Mayor Chris Cail, who shares why Tell City is attracting residents, city investments, and more.

Cail discusses Tell City's Swiss Colonization Society origins and founding in 1858, its planned wide streets and riverfront location, and legacy industries like Tell City Chair and woodworking, plus today's major employers such as Waupaca Foundry.

Cail shares his path from city council to mayor, which he won by two votes in 2019, and priorities focused on quality of life, housing growth, and civic pride, including a renovated pool, new sports complex, senior center, park upgrades, and a new multi-use River Road walking and biking trail that connects to the city's existing riverwalk.

Since becoming mayor, Tell City has grown from about 7,200 to roughly 7,500 residents. It has low electric rates via a city-owned utility, and was ranked the best small city to work remotely due to affordability, housing, and high-speed fiber internet.

If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast.

You are going to learn about:
- Tell City's Origins and Legacy Industries
- Mayor Cail's Priorities to Improve Quality of Life
- Tell City's Secret to Population Growth

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