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So Much to Do at Spring Mill State Park

Posted on July 22 2011 by Nicole Wiltrout

Last month my fellow Indiana Insider blogger Erik wrote a post about Mitchell, Indiana’s plans to celebrate Gus Grissom’s 50th anniversary in space. The events all take place this weekend (Friday, July 22-Sunday, July 24). Family commitments are keeping my family from Read more >

Lawrence County, Indiana Celebrates Gus Grissom’s 50th Anniversary in Space

Posted on June 27 2011 by Erik Deckers

July 2011 marks the 50 year anniversary that Lawrence County native Virgil “Gus” Grissom became the second American to travel in space. To commemorate the fact, Mitchell, Indiana — Grissom’s hometown — and Lawrence County will celebrate the anniversary with Read more >