At this year’s annual “ Monon South Annual Report to the Communities” on April 1, regional leaders, partners, and stakeholders gathered to reflect on Phase 1 of trail construction, share insights, and discuss ongoing and future initiatives along the trail corridor to further activate trail use and economic success in southern Indiana. With nearly 40 people in attendance, the meeting began with a showcase of plein air paintings of the trail communities of Mitchell, Orleans, a

Looking to expand its trailhead facilities by adding public restrooms, the Town of Borden is launching a crowdfunding campaign. The proposed Borden restroom facility would join other public restrooms located at the Monon South Trail trailheads in Campbellsburg, New Pekin, Orleans, and Salem. Recognizing that the restroom facilities are an important benefit for trail users, Radius Indiana and the Town of Borden are seeking to add this amenity to the Borden trailhead location b

Sadie Miskuf (left), Regional Main Street Director of the Magnificent Monon South Main Street Program, and Blaine Parker (right), Director of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Support for Radius Indiana, present Dalton Morris (center) with startup funding after winning the Monon South Small Business Pitch Competition. BEDFORD, Ind. (Oct. 28, 2025) — The Monon South Small Business Pitch Competition has selected Dalton Morris with Next Level Industries, a 3D concrete printin

As part of the tour, “then and now” photos were distributed and identified locations of the trail where the photos were taken approximately 75 years earlier. SALEM, Ind. (Oct. 27, 2025) — The Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society, Incorporated (MRHTS) held its 50th Annual Convention and Business Meeting at the Depot Museum in September. Several former Monon Railroad employees were in attendance for the event, which included a tour of the new Monon South Trail segment i