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John Tufts

Indianapolis, Texas

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  • 3 days ago | pjstar.com | Hannah Hudnall |John Tufts

    Summer is a time for block parties, daytrips to the waterpark and lots of family fun. But what if parents want to get away from the house for a few hours to unwind away from the kids? Is that legal in Illinois? State law doesn't have a black-and-white answer to whether you can leave your kids home alone, but there are several key things parents should know. Here's what we found. Is it illegal to leave kids home alone in Illinois?

  • 4 days ago | courier-journal.com | John Tufts

    Planet Fitness is once again offering teenagers a chance to work out in any of the company's more than 2,700 gyms for free over the summer. That includes locations in Kentucky. Here's what parents should know about the High School Summer Pass program, who's eligible, and how to enroll. When does High School Summer Pass start at Planet Fitness? Planet Fitness' summer pass program begins Sunday, June 1, 2025, and lasts until Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, the fitness club said.

  • 4 days ago | indystar.com | John Tufts

    Here's what you need to know about when summer starts and what it means for Indiana. When is the first day of summer? June 20 marks the first official day of summer in 2025. That's on a Friday this year. It's also the date of the summer solstice. Is June 20 always the first day of summer? Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Story continues after photo gallery. The longest day of 2025 is June 20. How many hours of daylight will Indiana get?

  • 5 days ago | indystar.com | John Tufts

    June is Pride Month. Here's how Indy's LGBTQ+ community is celebrating 🌈 John TuftsParades awash in colorful rainbows, concerts and friendly meetups will mark Pride Month, an annual celebration of identity for the LGBTQ+ community every June. In Central Indiana, the Indy Pride festival kicks off soon with more events planned throughout the month. Both Carmel and Irvington will hold similar celebrations near the end of June.

  • 5 days ago | heraldtimesonline.com | John Tufts

    Parades awash in colorful rainbows, concerts and friendly meetups will mark Pride Month, an annual celebration of identity for the LGBTQ+ community every June. In Central Indiana, the Indy Pride festival kicks off soon with more events planned throughout the month. Both Carmel and Irvington will hold similar celebrations near the end of June.

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