Farmers across Madison and Tipton counties are entering the fall harvest season facing some of the most difficult conditions in recent memory after the historic August 2026 flooding that inundated large portions of central Indiana. The flooding, triggered by multiple days of intense rainfall and severe weather, left fields waterlogged, damaged crops, and raised concerns…
The 2026 pumpkin harvest in Madison County has faced severe losses due to historic summer flooding and heavy rainfall, resulting in a major local shortage. I suggest you shop early for optimal selection. Madison County Crop Impacts If you are looking for pumpkin patches inside Madison County, you have a few excellent local family farms…
The fall harvest season in rural Indiana is officially underway, but Hoosier farmers are currently navigating a highly challenging mix of severe weather disruptions, historic crop damage, and soaring operational costs. Despite early progress in September, a combination of late-summer flooding and recent autumn rain has slowed down field operations across the state’s multi-billion dollar…
Elwood can look forward to a picturesque autumn weekend as sunny skies, cool mornings, and comfortable afternoon temperatures settle across central Indiana. Saturday is expected to feature abundant sunshine and dry conditions throughout the day. Afternoon temperatures will rise to around 67 degrees, while overnight lows fall to approximately 44 degrees under clear skies. No…
One of North America’s most remarkable natural events is now unfolding across Indiana as monarch butterflies begin their annual fall migration southward, and residents of Elwood and surrounding Madison and Tipton County communities may have opportunities to witness the colorful travelers passing through the area in the coming weeks. The annual migration is part of…
The arrival of the New Earth Festival has become one of those unmistakable signs that fall has arrived in Central Indiana. For longtime visitors, it is an opportunity to return to a familiar tradition. For first-time guests, it offers the chance to experience one of the region’s largest and longest-running small-town festivals. With hundreds of…
We can expect a week of changing weather conditions as summer-like warmth briefly returns before temperatures moderate heading into the weekend. The week begins on a relatively pleasant note Sunday, with partly sunny skies and breezy conditions. Temperatures will remain comfortable, but a noticeable cool-down arrives Monday as humidity decreases and cooler air settles across…
Warm temperatures dominate the middle of the week before a noticeable late-week cooldown Elwood can expect a week of changing weather conditions, with comfortable early-September temperatures giving way to a brief return of summer-like heat before cooler and less humid air settles into central Indiana. Sunday will offer a pleasant start to the week, with…
Twenty-five years have passed since September 11, 2001, yet for millions of Americans, the memories of that morning remain remarkably vivid. On a clear September morning, four commercial airplanes were hijacked by terrorists. Two were flown into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, one struck the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and United…
Earth’s shadow will swallow 96% of the lunar surface overnight on Aug. 27-28, potentially turning the moon a gorgeous shade of crimson as it bathes in light filtered and refracted by our planet’s atmosphere. The partial lunar eclipse will occur as Earth passes between the sun and moon during the monthly full moon phase. Around…