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After the graduation of Hannah Hodgen and Emma Need, two all-stars from a season ago, Twin Lakes’ varsity girls tennis team was looking to re-up in the 2024 season.
April 20
Lafayette District — As April, designated as National Hands-Free Driving Month by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), comes to a close, the Indiana State Police (ISP) is urging drivers to adhere to the Hands-Free Driving Law, enacted to enhance safety on Indiana roadw…
A new group for young men has been organized in White County.
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Monticello, IN
Right Now
- Humidity: 38%
- Feels Like: 88°
- Heat Index: 88°
- Wind: 8 mph
- Wind Chill: 87°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:43:29 AM
- Sunset: 08:44:48 PM
- Dew Point: 58°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low 61F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tonight
Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low 61F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tomorrow
Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. High 69F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Chance of Rain: 70%
Sunrise: 06:43:29 AM
Sunset: 08:44:48 PM
Humidity: 67%
Wind: S @ 9 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Thursday Night
Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low 61F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Chance of Rain: 62%
Sunrise: 06:42:14 AM
Sunset: 08:45:51 PM
Humidity: 75%
Wind: NNW @ 10 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 54F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 9%
Sunrise: 06:41 AM
Sunset: 08:46:54 PM
Humidity: 68%
Wind: SSE @ 5 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Saturday Night
Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then variable clouds overnight with more showers at times. Low 57F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 06:39:48 AM
Sunset: 08:47:56 PM
Humidity: 70%
Wind: NNW @ 9 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy skies. Low 53F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 42%
Sunrise: 06:38:37 AM
Sunset: 08:48:58 PM
Humidity: 68%
Wind: E @ 8 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Monday Night
Partly cloudy skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. Low 61F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Chance of Rain: 58%
Sunrise: 06:37:28 AM
Sunset: 08:50 PM
Humidity: 75%
Wind: SSW @ 15 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Tuesday Night
Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy skies overnight. Low 61F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 56%
Sunrise: 06:36:20 AM
Sunset: 08:51:01 PM
Humidity: 67%
Wind: SSW @ 12 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Wednesday Night
Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Low near 60F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
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REMINGTON — Tri-County remained a half-game behind Midwest Conference leader North Newton with its 11-1 rout of visiting South Newton Tuesday, April 30, at Remington Community Park.
With just a handful of matches under their belt, Twin Lakes’ varsity golf team is showing the signs of a team that not only has its sights on a sectional repeat but more so, can achieve it.
Twin Lakes High School’s Jamison Ousley signed his National Letter of Intent on April 11 to continue his athletic career next season at the University of Evansville where he will golf collegiately.
While Frontier’s varsity baseball team will have a new head coach at the helm in Ron Benakovich, they too will have new faces on the diamond as they tout a roster made up of 13 underclassmen.
As they continue to get deeper into the regular season, Twin Lakes’ varsity softball team is finding new ways to push the envelope of growth while still looking to accumulate wins along the way.
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What’s better than a 100 GRAND candy bar? Alliance Bank donating over $100,000 to local non-profits in 2023. Alliance Bank is celebrating the milestone this month by handing out fun size 100 G…
In this article, Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Indiana residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouThe USPSTF has strongly recommended that all women begin breast cancer screenings at age 40. Screenings should continue every other year through age 74.What This Means for Your Health"This proactive shift in public health strategy is aimed at reducing breast cancer death rates among women." Dr. Puja Uppal, Family MedicineDoctor's Expert Insights About The New Mammogram USPSTF Guidelines and Women's Health in Elkhart County, IndianaKnow this: "The new guidelines now say that all women should get a mammogram every two years, starting at age 40. This change was made mainly because more women in their 40s are getting breast cancer than before. Also, Black women have a higher chance of dying from breast cancer, when compared to other women. Starting screenings at a younger age could help find breast cancer earlier and improve the chances of survival.Doctors should talk to their patients about these new guidelines. They should make sure their patients understand why it's important to get screened on time. Also, if you have dense breasts, we now have more available options to improve screeningMany people may not know that having dense breasts can make it harder to see breast cancer on a mammogram." Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine.Actionable Steps: What You Can Do NextFurther steps: Talk to your doctor to find out if you're at high risk for breast cancer. And, if so, you may be eligible for a 3-D mammogram. Early detection is key! Health News Today: The USPSTF advises that all women start getting breast cancer screenings every other year--starting at age 40.The new guidelines suggest that getting a mammogram every two years has more benefits and fewer downsides compared to getting one every year.The Science Made Simple: Key Findings and What They Mean for Elkhart County ResidentsBreast cancer mortality: Biennial screening mammography in women aged 40 to 74 years has a moderate benefit in reducing breast cancer mortality.Disparities in breast cancer outcomes: Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer beyond stage I. Also, Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with triple-negative cancers and are approximately 40% more likely to die of breast cancer compared with White women.Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT): Current evidence suggests that both digital mammography and DBT are effective primary screening modalities. Modeling estimates that the benefits of DBT are similar to digital mammography.Supplemental screening: There is insufficient evidence to determine the balance of benefits and harms of supplemental screening for breast cancer using breast ultrasonography or MRI in women identified to have dense breasts on an otherwise negative screening mammogram.Screening in older women: There is insufficient evidence to determine the balance of benefits and harms of screening mammography in women 75 years or older.Conclusion: The USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography for women aged 40 to 74 years. More research is needed to address evidence gaps regarding screening in older women, supplemental screening in women with dense breasts, and disparities in breast cancer outcomes, especially in Black women.Medical News Today: What This Means for Your Health in Elkhart County, IndianaThe Bottom Line: Early detection is key, and every woman should discuss their screening schedule with their healthcare provider to ensure timely and appropriate care."This change was driven by two major factors. First, more women in their 40s are getting breast cancer, with rates increasing about 2% each year—which means there is more potential benefit to screening. Second, our modeling was able to use new data on screening in the United States and to look at outcomes specific to Black women for the first time. It is now clear that screening every other year starting at age 40 years has the potential to save about 20% more lives from breast cancer among all women, and there is even greater potential benefit for Black women, who are about 40% more likely to die of breast cancer." USPSTF. (Study Interview)What They're Saying: "These recommendations apply to cisgender women and all other persons assigned female at birth (including transgender men and nonbinary persons) 40 years or older at average risk of breast cancer. This is because the net benefit estimates are driven by sex (ie, female) rather than gender identity, although the studies reviewed for this recommendation generally used the term “women.” These recommendations apply to persons who have factors associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, such as a family history of breast cancer (ie, a first-degree relative with breast cancer) or having dense breasts. They do not apply to persons who have a genetic marker or syndrome associated with a high risk of breast cancer (eg, BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic variation), a history of high-dose radiation therapy to the chest at a young age, or previous breast cancer or a high-risk breast lesion on previous biopsies. Of note, the USPSTF has a separate recommendation on risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer,8 and family history is a common feature of risk assessment tools that help determine likelihood of BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic variation." (Study Source)Read More Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Young Women Under 50. Doctor ExplainsHealth Standard Newswire: The USPSTF advises that all women start getting breast cancer screenings every other year-- starting at age 40.Health Facts That Matter: Key Statistics for Elkhart County, IndianaThe following health facts impact your physical health directly!Did you know there were 13983 deaths from cancer in Indiana in 2021?21% of you in Elkhart County are smokers.67.9% of you in Elkhart County have had a mammogram in the past year.37.3% of you in Elkhart County are binge drinkers.All of these variables above play an important role in the outcomes of your overall health.The Health Standard Newswire.
In this article, Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Indiana residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouThe USPSTF has strongly recommended that all women begin breast cancer screenings at age 40. Screenings should continue every other year through age 74.What This Means for Your Health"This proactive shift in public health strategy is aimed at reducing breast cancer death rates among women." Dr. Puja Uppal, Family MedicineDoctor's Expert Insights About The New Mammogram USPSTF Guidelines and Women's Health in Bartholomew County, IndianaKnow this: "The new guidelines now say that all women should get a mammogram every two years, starting at age 40. This change was made mainly because more women in their 40s are getting breast cancer than before. Also, Black women have a higher chance of dying from breast cancer, when compared to other women. Starting screenings at a younger age could help find breast cancer earlier and improve the chances of survival.Doctors should talk to their patients about these new guidelines. They should make sure their patients understand why it's important to get screened on time. Also, if you have dense breasts, we now have more available options to improve screeningMany people may not know that having dense breasts can make it harder to see breast cancer on a mammogram." Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine.Actionable Steps: What You Can Do NextFurther steps: Talk to your doctor to find out if you're at high risk for breast cancer. And, if so, you may be eligible for a 3-D mammogram. Early detection is key! Health News Today: The USPSTF advises that all women start getting breast cancer screenings every other year--starting at age 40.The new guidelines suggest that getting a mammogram every two years has more benefits and fewer downsides compared to getting one every year.The Science Made Simple: Key Findings and What They Mean for Bartholomew County ResidentsBreast cancer mortality: Biennial screening mammography in women aged 40 to 74 years has a moderate benefit in reducing breast cancer mortality.Disparities in breast cancer outcomes: Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer beyond stage I. Also, Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with triple-negative cancers and are approximately 40% more likely to die of breast cancer compared with White women.Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT): Current evidence suggests that both digital mammography and DBT are effective primary screening modalities. Modeling estimates that the benefits of DBT are similar to digital mammography.Supplemental screening: There is insufficient evidence to determine the balance of benefits and harms of supplemental screening for breast cancer using breast ultrasonography or MRI in women identified to have dense breasts on an otherwise negative screening mammogram.Screening in older women: There is insufficient evidence to determine the balance of benefits and harms of screening mammography in women 75 years or older.Conclusion: The USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography for women aged 40 to 74 years. More research is needed to address evidence gaps regarding screening in older women, supplemental screening in women with dense breasts, and disparities in breast cancer outcomes, especially in Black women.Medical News Today: What This Means for Your Health in Bartholomew County, IndianaThe Bottom Line: Early detection is key, and every woman should discuss their screening schedule with their healthcare provider to ensure timely and appropriate care."This change was driven by two major factors. First, more women in their 40s are getting breast cancer, with rates increasing about 2% each year—which means there is more potential benefit to screening. Second, our modeling was able to use new data on screening in the United States and to look at outcomes specific to Black women for the first time. It is now clear that screening every other year starting at age 40 years has the potential to save about 20% more lives from breast cancer among all women, and there is even greater potential benefit for Black women, who are about 40% more likely to die of breast cancer." USPSTF. (Study Interview)What They're Saying: "These recommendations apply to cisgender women and all other persons assigned female at birth (including transgender men and nonbinary persons) 40 years or older at average risk of breast cancer. This is because the net benefit estimates are driven by sex (ie, female) rather than gender identity, although the studies reviewed for this recommendation generally used the term “women.” These recommendations apply to persons who have factors associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, such as a family history of breast cancer (ie, a first-degree relative with breast cancer) or having dense breasts. They do not apply to persons who have a genetic marker or syndrome associated with a high risk of breast cancer (eg, BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic variation), a history of high-dose radiation therapy to the chest at a young age, or previous breast cancer or a high-risk breast lesion on previous biopsies. Of note, the USPSTF has a separate recommendation on risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer,8 and family history is a common feature of risk assessment tools that help determine likelihood of BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic variation." (Study Source)Read More Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Young Women Under 50. Doctor ExplainsHealth Standard Newswire: The USPSTF advises that all women start getting breast cancer screenings every other year-- starting at age 40.Health Facts That Matter: Key Statistics for Bartholomew County, IndianaThe following health facts impact your physical health directly!Did you know there were 13983 deaths from cancer in Indiana in 2021?18.8% of you in Bartholomew County are smokers.69.5% of you in Bartholomew County have had a mammogram in the past year.33.7% of you in Bartholomew County are binge drinkers.All of these variables above play an important role in the outcomes of your overall health.The Health Standard Newswire.
In this article, Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Indiana residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouThe USPSTF has strongly recommended that all women begin breast cancer screenings at age 40. Screenings should continue every other year through age 74.What This Means for Your Health"This proactive shift in public health strategy is aimed at reducing breast cancer death rates among women." Dr. Puja Uppal, Family MedicineDoctor's Expert Insights About The New Mammogram USPSTF Guidelines and Women's Health in Allen County, IndianaKnow this: "The new guidelines now say that all women should get a mammogram every two years, starting at age 40. This change was made mainly because more women in their 40s are getting breast cancer than before. Also, Black women have a higher chance of dying from breast cancer, when compared to other women. Starting screenings at a younger age could help find breast cancer earlier and improve the chances of survival.Doctors should talk to their patients about these new guidelines. They should make sure their patients understand why it's important to get screened on time. Also, if you have dense breasts, we now have more available options to improve screeningMany people may not know that having dense breasts can make it harder to see breast cancer on a mammogram." Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine.Actionable Steps: What You Can Do NextFurther steps: Talk to your doctor to find out if you're at high risk for breast cancer. And, if so, you may be eligible for a 3-D mammogram. Early detection is key! Health News Today: The USPSTF advises that all women start getting breast cancer screenings every other year--starting at age 40.The new guidelines suggest that getting a mammogram every two years has more benefits and fewer downsides compared to getting one every year.The Science Made Simple: Key Findings and What They Mean for Allen County ResidentsBreast cancer mortality: Biennial screening mammography in women aged 40 to 74 years has a moderate benefit in reducing breast cancer mortality.Disparities in breast cancer outcomes: Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer beyond stage I. Also, Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with triple-negative cancers and are approximately 40% more likely to die of breast cancer compared with White women.Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT): Current evidence suggests that both digital mammography and DBT are effective primary screening modalities. Modeling estimates that the benefits of DBT are similar to digital mammography.Supplemental screening: There is insufficient evidence to determine the balance of benefits and harms of supplemental screening for breast cancer using breast ultrasonography or MRI in women identified to have dense breasts on an otherwise negative screening mammogram.Screening in older women: There is insufficient evidence to determine the balance of benefits and harms of screening mammography in women 75 years or older.Conclusion: The USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography for women aged 40 to 74 years. More research is needed to address evidence gaps regarding screening in older women, supplemental screening in women with dense breasts, and disparities in breast cancer outcomes, especially in Black women.Medical News Today: What This Means for Your Health in Allen County, IndianaThe Bottom Line: Early detection is key, and every woman should discuss their screening schedule with their healthcare provider to ensure timely and appropriate care."This change was driven by two major factors. First, more women in their 40s are getting breast cancer, with rates increasing about 2% each year—which means there is more potential benefit to screening. Second, our modeling was able to use new data on screening in the United States and to look at outcomes specific to Black women for the first time. It is now clear that screening every other year starting at age 40 years has the potential to save about 20% more lives from breast cancer among all women, and there is even greater potential benefit for Black women, who are about 40% more likely to die of breast cancer." USPSTF. (Study Interview)What They're Saying: "These recommendations apply to cisgender women and all other persons assigned female at birth (including transgender men and nonbinary persons) 40 years or older at average risk of breast cancer. This is because the net benefit estimates are driven by sex (ie, female) rather than gender identity, although the studies reviewed for this recommendation generally used the term “women.” These recommendations apply to persons who have factors associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, such as a family history of breast cancer (ie, a first-degree relative with breast cancer) or having dense breasts. They do not apply to persons who have a genetic marker or syndrome associated with a high risk of breast cancer (eg, BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic variation), a history of high-dose radiation therapy to the chest at a young age, or previous breast cancer or a high-risk breast lesion on previous biopsies. Of note, the USPSTF has a separate recommendation on risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer,8 and family history is a common feature of risk assessment tools that help determine likelihood of BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic variation." (Study Source)Read More Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Young Women Under 50. Doctor ExplainsHealth Standard Newswire: The USPSTF advises that all women start getting breast cancer screenings every other year-- starting at age 40.Health Facts That Matter: Key Statistics for Allen County, IndianaThe following health facts impact your physical health directly!Did you know there were 13983 deaths from cancer in Indiana in 2021?20.5% of you in Allen County are smokers.68.7% of you in Allen County have had a mammogram in the past year.36.2% of you in Allen County are binge drinkers.All of these variables above play an important role in the outcomes of your overall health.The Health Standard Newswire.
History's Mysteries
The three-year span from 1903 to 1906 identifies the groundwork period, building and completion of Monticello’s Carnegie Library.
If you have followed this column over the last year, you will remember the article on Burnettsville’s newspapers. Today we will share “the rest of the story.”
The March 29, 1918, edition of the White County Democrat featured an article about State Fire Marshal McCall’s condemnation and removal of nine Monticello structures.