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Fishers awards more neighborhood improvement grants
The City of Fishers recently awarded about $335,000 in new grants to 18 neighborhoods through the city’s Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant Program. About $400,000 in grant funding was awarded earlier in the year to 28 neighborhoods. Applications are now closed for 2024 neighborhood grants. “I am blown away by the...
Longtime Tigers track & field coach gets national recognition
Nathan Warnecke is first Hoosier to be named National High School Track & Field Boys Coach of the Year. Winning a state championship gets you noticed, and not just in your home state. The Fishers boys track and field team claimed its first-ever state title in June at Indiana University....
[Video] Ag Express Opens New Facility in Sulphur Springs, Indiana
Ag Express Electronics celebrates their new facilities with a ribbon cutting and open house for their local customers in Sulphur Springs, Indiana. Chief Operating Officer Eric Randolph discusses the facility's advantages over their old locations, how they can better help their clients and customers and the future potential for expansion the new facilities might provide.
New Addition to Norman Funeral Home Nears Completion
A much-anticipated new addition to Norman Funeral Home is near completion. The expansion will increase the square footage of Norman's garage and offer additional space for the business’ prep room area, according to Funeral Director Ashley Norman. The former garage and storage space that stood on the property had...
Hotel coming to site of old VCSC building
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Plans to tear down the old Vigo County School Corporation building have been announced. The building at Seventh and Wabash has been vacant for several years since it was acquired by Terre Haute’s redevelopment department back in 2021. While the timing of the demolition is unknown, it has been decided that the site will be used to build another hotel. Redevelopment department director Jordan Marvel says Terre Haute hotels are constantly near capacity.
A.J. Foyt deserves spot in NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR columnist Al Pearce is taking two weeks off to tidy up a heart-related issue at MCV/VCU Hospital in Richmond. In his absence, the Rocky Mount Telegram will reprint excerpts from his 2022 book with colleague Mike Hembree titled “50 First Victories: NASCAR Drivers’ Breakthrough Wins.” Today’s features A.J. Foyt. Hear the name “A.J. Foyt” and the first thing you probably jump to are four wins in the Indianapolis 500, victories in long-distance sports car races at LeMans, Sebring and Daytona Beach, a dozen USAC/CART...
Muinzer acquires 2 student housing communities on Grant and South streets
Muinzer, a leading real estate investment firm specializing in student housing, announced its acquisition of Grant Street Station and South Street Station today. The properties, which total 362 beds, are 99% pre-leased for the August 2024 school year, according to a Muinzer press release. This purchase brings the company's total...
Contract details for Colts’ new WR Laquon Treadwell
On Wednesday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that they signed former first-round pick and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell and released wide receiver Xavier White to make room on the roster. Over the Cap now has the contract specifics for Treadwell. If on the roster, Treadwell will earn a base salary of $1.21 million this season. His cap hit will be just below $1 million at $985,000. As expected, none of his contract is guaranteed, so there aren’t any salary cap ramifications if the Colts were to release him. Treadwell was the 23rd selection in the 2016 NFL draft by Minnesota. He appeared in 53...
NBA champion calls Pacers guard "one of my favorite players in the NBA"
Just a couple of months ago, the Indiana Pacers found themselves in a pleasantly surprising situation. After overcoming a 2-0 series deficit as the No. 6 seed against the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Pacers made their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2014.
Caitlin Clark's Three-Word Message For Fever Teammate Leaves Fans Excited For August 16
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are away from the basketball court as the WNBA takes its month-long midseason break for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The rookie sensation and the rest of her Indiana teammates are all taking some much-needed time off before they resume their season with a matchup ...
NFL training camp 2024: DeForest Buckner focused on legacy, not accolades with the Indianapolis Colts
DeForest Buckner has been named a first-team All-Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl. He signed a two-year, $46 million contract extension in April that will keep him with the Colts through the 2026 season. When asked about his goals for the 2024 season, the defensive tackle and former Oregon...
North American Stamping closing Muncie plant, idling 62 employees
MUNCIE, Ind. – North American Stamping Group is closing its Muncie plant effective Nov. 30, affecting 62 employees of the factory along West Eighth Street, according to information filed with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The company, headquartered in Portland, Tennessee, filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (Warn notice) with the state agency Tuesday. The notice did not provide a reason for the planned closing, and phone calls to the local plant and the company...
Indiana RB Justice Ellison's first call before transfer to IU? Former IU basketball guard Xavier Johnson
Indiana football's connections span far wider than just the program itself, but sometimes you don't need to look any farther than just down the street for help. Just ask fifth-year senior running back Justice Ellison, who transferred to the Hoosiers this offseason after a previous relationship helped convince him that Bloomington was where he belonged.
First Farmers Bank & Trust Plans New Branch In Lebanon
First Farmers Bank & Trust has announced its plans to establish its newest branch in Boone County pending all state and federal approvals to continue its operations as one of the top 15 largest Indiana chartered banks. The bank announced that a new branch may be established in Lebanon pending...
Boone County Health Department Hosts Free Walk-In Vaccination Clinic On July 31 For Boone County Students
The Boone County Health Department has announced that a walk-in back-to-school vaccination clinic will be held next week for Boone County students to receive the required and recommended vaccinations ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. The Health Department released information regarding a free back-to-school vaccination clinic being held on Wednesday,...
Focus on Food: Chef makes wraps with local goods
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