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1984: Women compete for crown, title of Marion County Senior Queen
INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of seniors packed into Washington Square Mall for the 10th annual Marion County Senior Queen competition 40 years ago. The contest was held to honor seniors who had made significant contributions to their community. The 16 contestants were judged on a range of criteria that included:
What to know about the Childs, Templeton merger: Timeline, grades, redistricting
Monroe County Community School Corp. (MCCSC) is ironing out plans to merge Childs and Templeton elementary schools for the 2025-2026 school year. At MCCSC's July school board meeting, new interim superintendent Dr. Markay Winston outlined details of the merger, including a tentative timeline for approving a merger plan by December of this year. ...
Insignum AgTech, Purdue Researchers Collaborate to Identify Early Stages of Tar Spot in Corn
Imagine if your plants could turn purple to let you know they’re sick? That has already become a reality thanks to Insignum AgTech, which is based in Indiana. A new collaboration may soon help corn farmers identify the early stages of Tar Spot disease. “We’re really excited to announce...
Purdue researchers receive $175K from Purdue Innovates to strengthen market readiness of their work
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University researchers in the College of Agriculture, College of Pharmacy and College of Science have received $175,000 from the Trask Innovation Fund to develop Purdue-owned intellectual property for commercial use. The innovations are in the areas of cancer therapeutics, cellular targeting and manipulation, and superabsorbent materials.
High school football: Top five offensive linemen to watch in Lafayette area
LAFAYETTE - Offensive linemen are creators of both seams and time, being the protectors of the offense. Famed players like Croy Cronk of Central Catholic have gone on to play in the NFL. ...
Building owned by Bloomington's Pendragon Properties on verge of collapse
A residential building on South Walnut Street in Bloomington is in disrepair and has been partially demolished. Its roof and most walls on the second floor are gone. Here’s what’s supposed to happen next. Where exactly is the building on Walnut Street in Bloomington? ...
Muncie stamping factory is shutting down, laying off workers
MUNCIE, Ind. — More than 60 factory workers will soon be without work in Muncie after a stamping plant announced it will shutter its doors this fall. North American Stamping Group, located at 3401 W. 8th Street in Muncie, filed a WARN notice with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development on Tuesday announcing the closure. […]
Lightning believed to be cause of large fire at apartment building
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A lightning strike was believed to be the cause of a large fire at an apartment building Wednesday night on the northeast side, a spokeswoman for Indianapolis Fire Department says. Crews from Indianapolis and Lawrence fire departments helped to tamp the blaze that had flames and smoke rising above the roof of […]
Walters recaps first game against Illinois as Illini eye defensive improvement
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WCIA) — The Illinois-Purdue rivalry will continue to be a much anticipated game, as former Illini defensive coordinator Ryan Walters enters year two in West Lafayette. Despite a 4-8 showing in his first season as a head coach, Walters lead the Boilermakers to a 44-19 win over his former team last season. Walters […]
Clinton County Ducks Unlimited Clubs For Conservation 4-Man Scramble Sets Off This Saturday, July 27
The Clinton County Ducks Unlimited Clubs for Conservation 4-Man Scramble is set for this weekend with opportunities to win guns and prizes with numerous sponsorships available to make an impact on Clinton County conservation efforts. The Clubs for Conservation scramble kicks off Saturday, July 27 with registration at 7 a.m....
Tony Katz: Kamala Harris Isn’t Here Because She Cannot Show Her Base Of Radicals As Being Somebody Who’s Willing To Sit Down With Netanyahu
So I am about two blocks right now from the Capitol guys and going to be walking over for first catching the protesters. There were mass arrests yesterday. People I spoke to saw at least 50 people in zip ties getting processed, getting arrested, supporting a mosque in the capital. Some people called it an insurrection. I wasn’t one of those people.
Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse passed away at age 60
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse passed away Wednesday at the age of 60 after a battle with cancer. According to a news release from the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, “The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office lost a leader, colleague, and friend today: Sheriff John Plasse passed away this morning after a […]
Women’s Lacrosse Titled a 2024 IWLCA Academic Squad
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass.– The Lafayette women's lacrosse program was praised for its excellence in the classroom on Wednesday afternoon as it was named an Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Squad. Nine individual members were named to the Division I Honor Roll. The IWLCA named 325 schools across Division I, II, III, and NAIA as IWLCA Academic Honor Squads for the 2023-24 academic year. To qualify for this prestigious honor, the women's lacrosse team must have posted a 3.2 or higher team grade point average (GPA) for the academic year. The Maroon and White garnered a 3.58 overall, marking...
Jacob’s Ladder Food Pantry Accepts Donations Of Canned Vegetables For July For Colfax, Perry Township Residents
The Jacob’s Ladder Food Pantry is requesting aid from community members in the Colfax area to provide non-perishable products to those in need in the Clinton County community. The Jacob’s Ladder Food Pantry team has announced that Colfax Christian Church will be accepting donations of canned vegetables during the...
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