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Local Veteran Chosen From a National Movement
Greendale Marine Tim Foster survived stage 4 cancer and a year of hardship. Then his daughters' nomination to a national veterans campaign changed everything.

SEI Times Staff
7 days ago4 min read


A Million Dollars of Kindness: The Story of Oser-Roth & Friends Fest
What began with a camping-trip conversation and a $100 bill has grown into one of southeastern Indiana's biggest acts of generosity. Over 16 years, Oser-Roth & Friends Fest has raised nearly $1 million for 83 local children and families facing their hardest seasons. Now in its 17th year, the festival moves to the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds on August 8 for a day of live music, games, food, and fireworks—all to lift up this year's four Angels.

SEI Times Staff
Jul 103 min read


Keepers of the Almost-Lost: A Look at "Custodians of Wonder"
A century-old family bakes 256-strand pasta by hand, a night watchman still climbs a 13th-century tower — Beverly Meyer of the Lawrenceburg Review Club reviews "Custodians of Wonder" by Eliot Stein.

SEI Times Staff
Jul 13 min read


Star-Spangled Stories: Youth Reads for America's 250th from The Bookshelf
From The Very Hungry Caterpillar to a long-lost Dr. Seuss book, The Bookshelf in Batesville shares its favorite patriotic youth reads to help Southeast Indiana families celebrate America's 250th.

SEI Times Staff
Jun 252 min read


Reflections Driving through Southeast Indiana
Have you ever really explored the back roads of Southeast Indiana? Photographer Rob Stone shares his favorite drives, hidden landmarks, and the forgotten relics that keep pulling him back, one curve in the road at a time.

SEI Times Staff
Jun 252 min read


Your Southeast Indiana Summer Bucket List: 20 Things to Do Between July & September
Source: The Dearborn County Convention, Visitor & Tourism Bureau's Blog Summer in Southeast Indiana doesn’t slow down; it gets exciting! From the first Thursday night concert in July to the Fall Music Fest in late September, Dearborn County and its neighbors along the Ohio River give families, adventurers, and culture seekers something to look forward to all season long. The best part? You don’t have to plan around a single event. This bucket list is designed to keep you bus

Justin Katt
Jun 248 min read


Vote for Your Favorites in the 2026 Best of SEI Competition
It's official: Best of SEI is open, and the polls are live now through July 10th. This is your chance to crown the best our corner of the state has to offer. Best floral shop. Best coffee. Best place to grab a bite to eat on a Saturday. Best shop, best stylist, best spot to grab a cold drink on a hot day. You know who deserves it. Now go say so. Voting is quick, easy, and kind of addictive. Pick your favorites, hit submit, done. Then text the group chat and tell everybody to

SEI Times Staff
Jun 241 min read


A South Dearborn Graduate's Journey to South Africa Sparks a New Passion for Conservation
"Take every opportunity you can. South Africa was breathtaking, and seeing animals in their natural habitat was far more exhilarating than seeing them anywhere else."

SEI Times Staff
Jun 232 min read


Red, White, & Blue Charcuterie Board
The red velvet cupcakes handle dessert. The Firecracker Dip handles the heat. But before any of that hits the table, your Fourth of July party will want something to graze on and this board does that job with a patriotic look that people will notice the moment they walk in! This charcuterie board concept is easy to assemble and wow guests with. All you need is a rectangular charcuterie board or serving tray and some red, white, and blue ingredients laid out in alternating hor

Justin Katt
Jun 235 min read


Save the Date: Blake Haag Real Estate Group Kicks Off Back to School Season with Free Haircuts and Supplies
Source: The Blake Haag Real Estate Group Facebook Page Back to school season means new pencils, fresh notebooks, and the promise of a new beginning. But it doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag, thanks to the Blake Haag Real Estate Group and their fourth annual Back to School Event. On Saturday, July 25th, families across Southeast Indiana are invited to gather at 970 W Eads Parkway for a day of free fun, free haircuts, and free school supplies. It's the kind of event t

SEI Times Staff
Jun 222 min read


Alabama Firecracker Dip
There's a reason this dip is called a Firecracker! It's got some approachable heat, the kind that builds pleasantly rather than blindsides you, and it carries a name with genuine Southern history. As America turns 250 this July 4th, this dip earns its place on your table not just for the red, white, and blue occasion, but because of the story behind it. This is the second recipe in our three-part patriotic series for the 250th. See also: Patriotic Red Velvet Cupcakes and our

Justin Katt
Jun 218 min read


Honoring George E. Klopp, Sr.
At Lawrenceburg's 250th Anniversary Celebration, 100-year-old WWII Navy veteran George E. Klopp, Sr. received an honorary high school diploma, 80 years after leaving school to serve his country.

SEI Times Staff
Jun 202 min read


It's Not You, It's the Corn: Understanding Summer Humidity
Corn does something vital to survive: it pulls water up through its roots and releases moisture through tiny pores in its leaves called stomata. This process is called transpiration, and when you combine it with evaporation from soil and water surfaces, scientists call the whole thing evapotranspiration, or in casual terms, "corn sweat."

SEI Times Staff
Jun 193 min read


Patriotic Red Velvet Cupcakes Perfect for Your July 4th Party!
America turns 250 this July 4th, and if there was ever a year to bring a dessert with patriotic flair to the table, this is it! These red velvet cupcakes, crowned with cream cheese icing and a generous scatter of red, white, and blue sugar crystals, are the kind of thing that disappears fast at a cookout and looks like you put in more effort than you did. This is the first recipe in our three-part patriotic series for the 250th. See also: Alabama Firecracker Dip and our Patri

Justin Katt
Jun 186 min read


The Dillsboro Public Library Marks a New Chapter
Nearly 30 years after 120 residents packed a town hall to fight for it, the Dillsboro Public Library is celebrating a major renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

SEI Times Staff
Jun 182 min read


The Vance-Tousey House: A River Town Landmark in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Built in 1818 by Lawrenceburg founder Samuel C. Vance, the Federal-style Vance-Tousey House remains one of southeastern Indiana's most treasured historic landmarks.

SEI Times Staff
Jun 183 min read


Serving the Community That Raised Him
After 34 years with the Indiana State Police, retired trooper Matt Burkhardt of Lawrenceburg reflects on a career spent policing the Dearborn County community that raised him, answering the hardest calls, working alongside the people he most admired, and learning what it costs to wear the badge for a lifetime in your own hometown.

SEI Times Staff
Jun 183 min read


A Letter from the Founder: Why This. Why Now.
What I couldn’t leave behind was a quiet conviction that had been growing in me the entire time… that this community deserves to be truly seen, and that the thing I cared about most, real human connection, was slipping further out of reach with every passing year.

Megan Platt
Jun 174 min read


A Tuesday in the Gore: Then and Now
Stand anywhere in Dearborn, Ohio, Switzerland, Ripley, or Franklin County and you are standing on a piece of ground with an identity crisis for the ages. There is a wedge of land here, bounded by the Ohio River, three state lines, and an old treaty boundary, that the history books nicknamed “The Gore.”

SEI Times Staff
Jun 164 min read


South Dearborn Celebrates the Class of 2026 with Scholarships, Records, and Heartfelt Farewells to Retiring Staff
The South Dearborn Class of 2026 earned nearly $3 million in scholarships before leaving the building. Here's how the community sent them off.

Justin Katt
Jun 162 min read


Leadership in Law Program Provides Hands-On Legal Career Experience to High School Students
11 students from local high schools are participating in the initiative, which aims to give young people interested in legal careers direct exposure to how the criminal justice system actually works.

SEI Times Staff
Jun 152 min read

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