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Shot three times and written off, Andrew Rodgers is now taking boxing seriously
Andrew Rodgers’ record might suggest he’s a gatekeeper, but his story reveals a fighter far more formidable – both in and out of the ring. Hailing from the tough streets of Elkhart, Indiana, Rodgers has been shot three times, some incidents overlapping with his professional boxing career. One bullet remains lodged in his buttocks, a permanent reminder of the violence he’s survived.
Tribune seeks information about craft shows, bazaars for annual holiday events list
SOUTH BEND — Craft shows, church bazaars and cookie walks are being readied for the holiday season. The Tribune will publish a list of such nonprofit events on Oct. 13. Deadline for entry is noon Friday, Oct. 4. ...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicting Colder, Drier Winter for Michigan
While some forecasters are predicting a snowier winter than Michigan has seen in years, the Old Farmer's Almanac isn't so convinced. The venerable publication has released its regional projections for the winter of 2024-25, and it's calling for below average snowfall for the Lower Great Lakes region. That's not to...
Week 1 Evansville-area high school football scores, schedule and streaming links
EVANSVILLE — Another season of high school football in Southwestern Indiana is upon us. Below are scores from Friday's Week 1 games around the Evansville area, plus links to online radio broadcasts and video streams where applicable. (If a stream is missing, please contact clindskog@gannett.com) ...
Legendary Sheridan coach misses first game of his 62-year career
INDIANAPOLIS — Larry "Bud" Wright is the winningest high school football coach in Indiana history. In more than 60 years on the sideline, he never missed a game — until Friday night. The Sheridan Blackhawks opened the season at their newly renovated stadium against Western Boone. But just...
Rose, Perry, Gamester, Williams, and Rose Run to Miami County Raceway Wins on Friday!
PERU, Ind. (August 24, 2024) - Brandon Rose, Parker Perry, Russ Gamester, Brayden Williams, and Gunner Rose each ran to victory on Friday night at Miami County Raceway in NOW600 Weekly Racing competition. A field of 84 entries were on hand featuring 28-Non-Wing Outlaw, 13-A-Class Winged, 19-Senior Non-Wing, 12-Restricted, and...
Penn football holds on to edge Valparaiso in Pete Riordan's first game
MISHAWAKA — The Pete Riordan Era is off to an exhilarating start. Maybe just a little bit too heart-stopping for the new Penn High School football coach though. The Kingsmen outscored Valparaiso 49-42 in a track meet like contest Friday night in the season opener at TCU Freed Field. ...
Roahrig Scores Elusive Sprint Car Victory at Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (August 23, 2024) — Tyler Roahrig filled in another blank on his racing resume Friday night by winning the 500 Sprint Car Tour feature event Friday night at Kalamazoo Speedway. Roahrig, from Plymouth, Indiana, has won several feature events at Kalamazoo throughout his career including some of...
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
Managing the last mosquitoes of summer
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As the summer winds down and temperatures start to feel more like fall, many Hoosiers are enjoying the cooler weather. However, one pesky reminder that it’s still technically summer is the presence of mosquitoes. Despite the pleasant temperatures, mosquitoes are still active, and unfortunately, we may be a month or two away […]
Farm groups and legislators poised to work on high farmland property taxes in 2025
Every year, farmers like Terry Hayhurst of Terre Haute contend with operating costs and fluctuations in prices for what they grow. “Beans are down roughly about 25 percent what they were last year, and corn is down closer to 40 percent less than what it was last year,” he said. “So those two things are kind of going against one another. Even though our profitability is extremely limited, our expenses from property taxes continue to go up.”
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