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PHOTOS: The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, is on the market
David Birdsell poses in the throne room in Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, is for sale. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The dining hall inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Pirate dungeon inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, is for sale. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The living room of the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The dining hall inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, is for sale. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The dining hall inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The dining hall inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, is for sale. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, is for sale. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Vampire crypt inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Pirate dungeon inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, is for sale. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, is for sale. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The dining hall inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Office area inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Dining area in Nobles Hall inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Metal cell in the irate dungeon inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, is for sale. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, is for sale. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, is for sale. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, is for sale. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal On the front entry area of the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal The kitchen inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Nobles Hall inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana, where there are several rooms nearing completion for rent. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal One of several rooms nearing completion along Nobles Hall inside the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Courtyard in Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Tavern just off of the courtyard in the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Tavern just off of the courtyard in the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Tavern just off of the courtyard in the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal One of two B and B rooms for rent in the Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal David Birdsell poses in the throne room in Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Courtyard in Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Courtyard in Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal Courtyard in Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, Indiana. The property has 20,000 square feet under roof and sits on eight acres. It is a repurposed reservoir for the former ammunition plant in Charlestown. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms and a 12-car garage. It's on the market for just under $1 million. Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
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McConnell, keep the federal government out of KY hemp. We will protect our kids.
As a Kentucky hemp retailer who took the risk and responsibility to sell hemp products in accordance with our state and federal laws, I want to thank Sen. Mitch McConnell for his foundational work in reviving the American hemp industry. His leadership in the 2014 and 2018 farm bills gave retailers like us hope and opportunity in a time of uncertainty. But McConnell's recent op-ed in the Courier Journal calling for the re-criminalizing of popular hemp products undermines that very promise, and more importantly, undermines Kentucky's right to govern its own affairs. In 2023, the Kentucky General Assembly passed one of the most comprehensive state laws in the country to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products. This wasn't done in haste or in a vacuum. It was built through collaborative engagement with law enforcement, health officials, regulators and the very retailers and processors McConnell's federal legislation aims to 'protect.' The result is a strong, enforceable system with clear rules on restricting sales to adults 21 years and older along with increased requirements for independent lab tests, child-resistant packaging and retail licensing and inspections. This wasn't a loophole. This was Kentucky leadership in action — government closest to the people, doing what Washington, D.C., too often fails to do: solve the problem pragmatically. Kentucky hemp retailers are protecting children Kentucky retailers are not ignoring the safety of our children. We are addressing it through state authority and oversight tailored to our communities. For Washington, D.C., to now override that effort with overbearing federal prohibitions sends a troubling message that states can't be trusted to manage their own markets, protect their own children or regulate their own industries. If the goal is to close gaps in consumer safety, let Kentucky's model be the blueprint, not collateral damage. Opinion: How Johnny Boone went from convicted drug trafficker to cultural icon | Gerth Let's be very clear, no retailer in Kentucky is defending selling adult products to children. We are defending the ability of law-abiding retailers to operate under a clear, regulated and state-defined market driven by adult demand. We don't need a federal ban on any hemp product McConnell's proposed federal restrictions would do more to eliminate legitimate livelihoods like ours than protect children. As history has proven, driving this regulated market underground only makes it harder to control. That's why we believe in regulation, not federal prohibition and why Kentucky's approach deserves support, not preemption. Opinion: We lead UofL Health. Medicaid cuts threaten lives, jobs and Kentucky's future Sen. McConnell, Kentucky has already done what Washington is only now trying to figure out. We acted. We legislated. We enforced it. We did it the right way. For the sake of our retailers, farmers, processors, our rural economies and our children, we ask you to respect our state's right to govern this issue. There is no need to ban any hemp product, especially ones that are actually helping so many people. Whether it's veterans with PTSD or people with cancer or epilepsy, these products help and should remain available. Agree or disagree? Submit a letter to the editor. Dee Dee Taylor is president of the Kentucky Hemp Association and owner of 502 Hemp Wellness Center. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: McConnell is wrong. Kentucky can keep kids safe from hemp | Opinion Solve the daily Crossword
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Science
- Economic Times
Perseids, best meteor shower of the year, are about to begin. Expert reveals where and when you can watch them
TIL Creatives The Perseids can be viewed all over the night sky, but they are best seen from the Northern Hemisphere in the pre-dawn hours, according to NASA The Perseids, considered by astronomers to be the best meteor shower of the year, are about to begin. Skygazers in the UK can look forward to a spectacular celestial treat over the next five weeks as the Perseid meteor shower streaks across the night to the American Meteor Society, this celestial event is the most popular meteor shower. Particles are released from a comet named 109P/Swift-Tuttle as it returns to the inner solar system. The name "Perseid" comes from Perseus, the constellation near where the meteors appear to originate at maximum find the Perseid meteor shower it is best to look for the point in the sky where they appear to originate from - known as the radiant - which for this one is in the constellation of Perseus. ALSO READ: 'Make America Healthy Again': Trump admin revives baby boom agenda and is helping women get pregnant According to Courier Journal, the Perseid meteor shower is active now, and skywatchers might catch it starting at around 11 p.m. According to it's active from mid-July through late August and will peak overnight between Aug. 12 and 13. The meteor shower starts on Thursday, July 17, and ends Saturday, August 23, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). "The Perseids, which peak in mid-August, are considered the best meteor shower of the year," according to NASA. "With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long 'wakes' of light and color behind them as they streak through Earth's atmosphere."The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on the night of August 12 into the early morning of August 13. Usually, during its peak, there will be up to 50 to 75 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, according to the American Meteor Society. ALSO READ: Trump signs landmark 'Genius Act': What are stablecoins? How new crypto law could transform your digital wallet? According to American Meteor Society, the best time to view the Perseids is between midnight and dawn, according to the society. A good day to view them is Thursday, July 24. That's when the new moon is, according to the Farmers' Almanac. This will make the night skies darker and optimal for one of the best days to see the Perseids is on Wednesday, July 30, because two other meteor showers, alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids, will be happening at the same time, according to Lunsford."With the moon bothering the Perseids this year, the last couple of days of July might be a good opportunity to see some meteors without any moon," Robert Lunsford, the American Meteor Society's newsletter editor and fireball report coordinator, told USA Today. This year's peak will occur just three days after the full moon. ALSO READ: Stimulus payments worth $300 to $1,700 to hit bank accounts of Americans in days. Check eligibility and key dates The meteors can appear from anywhere. The Perseids can be viewed all over the night sky, but they are best seen from the Northern Hemisphere in the pre-dawn hours, according to NASA."Lie back, look up, and scan the entire sky," the American Meteor Society stated. "Meteors can appear in any part of the sky, though they will appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus, in the northeast." "You should face away from the moon," said Lunsford. ALSO READ: Did Chris Martin regret after exposing Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief's apparent 'affair' on Coldplay kiss cam? Videos emerge In order to see the shower, you should find a dark location away from light pollution. Also, give your eyes 20 to 30 minutes to adjust to the dark and avoid looking at phones or bright optimal comfort, dress appropriately for the weather, use bug spray, and bring a blanket or a reclining chair. Onlookers will not need any equipment to see the meteor shower, according to the cautions against buying telescopes priced under $500, suggesting instead that beginners invest in models from Celestron. He recommends choosing a telescope with a lens rather than a mirror for easier use. For those on a tighter budget, he suggests starting with a good pair of binoculars.
Indianapolis Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Here ye, hear ye! Birdsell Castle in Indiana is now for sale. Everything we know about the property
If you've ever dreamed of being the king or queen of your own castle, your dream could actually become reality in Southern Indiana. The 8-acre property that is known as Birdsell Castle is now for sale. The property includes a large cinderblock structure that could be straight out of a fairytale. Here's what to know about Birdsell Castle. Birdsell Castle is located at 6900 Dave Carr Road in Charlestown, Indiana. David Birdsell purchased the castle in summer 2021. He put in his offer sight unseen within its first week on the market, he said, and though he was offered $75,000 by another interested buyer to rescind his offer, he refused, and ultimately closed the deal for $400,000. Before it was a modern-day castle, the property served as a water reservoir for an Army ammunition plant. Prior owner Mackey Griffin transformed the abandoned building into a castle in the 1990s. After Griffin died in early 2020, his wife, Peggy Griffin, sold the property, telling the Courier Journal at the time what made the property special. 'Because it's so unusual,' she said. 'That's the only thing I can say." Birdsell found himself building stages and horse stables and jousting infrastructure to host Renaissance Fairs and themed events. This pulled focus away from his initial plan of renovating rooms to rent out. 'I got involved, and probably what I should say is distracted by, doing Renaissance fairs and things that just pop up from owning a castle,' he said. Over the years, the castle has hosted medieval era and Renaissance festivals. He's welcomed Viking and pirate gatherings. There's been weddings in the dungeon. Having never attended a Renaissance fair before moving to Indiana, Birdsell was soon immersed in the pageantry and spectacle. 'It kind of went to my head a little bit during the Renaissance fairs,' he said. 'I think their slogan was a castle, a king and a fair, and I was the king. And so I was dressed accordingly and would meet people and it was very fun.' Officially listed as a 2.5-bath, 3-bedroom house, Birdsell said the property has eight bedrooms and eight baths in various stages of completion. Living space totals some 20,000 square feet, he said, not counting a 12-car garage. Then there's the courtyard inside the 20-foot-tall castle walls. 'It's a big property and it's a lot of maintenance, and I'm starting to get older so I have to slow down a little bit,' Birdsell said. Birdsell intends to keep the listing — with Denise Taylor of Green Tree Real Estate — up for six months before taking it down for listing at a later, undefined date. Castle furnishings such as iron chandeliers, suits of armor and ornate tables and chairs aren't part of the sale price, but Birdsell said he's open to negotiation. 'It's definitely not for a conservative buyer, people that accept the traditional way of living,' he said. 'I mean, imagine having your kids picked up by a school bus in front of your castle. I think the buyer is going to be somebody that sees the property and the minute they step into it, they have no question in their mind they want to be here.' The 8-acre property hit the market in May for nearly $1.3 million and as of July is listed for $995,000. The structure includes a traditional kitchen and living room alongside a blacksmith shop, vampire crypt and apothecary.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kentucky Lottery Lucky For Life, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for July 14, 2025
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Monday, July 14, 2025 winning numbers for each game 19-21-26-40-48, Lucky Ball: 16 Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here. Midday: 5-9-3 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Midday: 0-2-2-0 Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Courier Journal digital producer. You can send feedback using this form. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky Lottery Lucky For Life, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for July 14, 2025
