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Save for one portion of a Northern Indiana highway, the Hoosier state contains no toll roads. But that may change. Thanks to a new state law, vast stretches of blacktop, from I-69 to I-465, are cleared to sprout toll readers. Does this mean we could soon be like our friends in Chicagoland, coughing up a few bucks every time we jump on a highway to go to work or run errands? Here’s a primer on tolls, past and future.

After wandering the world for years guiding nonprofits, Brad ward has returned home as only the fourth president and CEO in Indiana Landmarks’ 65-year history. Now he’s rescuing historic buildings, revitalizing downtowns, and, most importantly, connecting Hoosiers with their heritage.

Our editor-in-chief reflects on a classic from the eighties while also tying in her hometown.

The Hoosierist gets down to the lore of one of The Beach Boys' biggest hits, "Kokomo."

Marion County's deer population is at staggeringly high number and the Hoosierist has the answers as to why.

September is harvest season for Indiana’s most idiosyncratic produce—the pawpaw. It grows on small trees with giant leaves, can be found pretty much everywhere in the Hoosier state, and is the largest fruit native to the continental U.S. Yet, its quirks mean it flies largely under the radar. For a refresher on this homegrown fruit with a tropical look and taste, turn the page.

Two Indianapolis podcasters who spent years reporting on the Delphi murders witnessed the benefits of the true crime community’s hive mind—but they also saw where the trend goes horribly wrong. The authors of the just-released book Shadow of the Bridge recall one of the case’s darkest chapters.

For the September edition of Editor's Note, our editor-in-chief reflects on her late father, golf, and the local dining scene throughout Indianapolis.

Areas lush in greenery throughout the The Hoosier State are few and far between as the Hoosierist reflects on unspoiled nature throughout Indiana.

The downtown section of White River is getting something it’s historically lacked: attention. Ignored for decades, it’s evolving into an amenity. The most obvious sign is a 15-acre expansion of White River State Park running down to the river’s bank. Here’s an update on the new development and a refresher on the river itself.