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An Indiana School System Asks Parents to Pick Up the Summer Sun Meals They Order
Summer can be a real challenge for parents, right? It feels like kids never stop eating! Just yesterday, we were driving back from Florida and decided to treat ourselves with a stop at McDonald's (a rare indulgence at our house). They had this deal—$5 for a meal with a double-patty burger, fries, four chicken nuggets, and a drink. My 11-year-old finished her entire meal. As for me, I only managed to eat half of my burger and a few fries. But wouldn't you know it, about 30 minutes later, she polished off the rest of my meal. And then, less than two hours after she ate, she was already saying she was hungry again!
Woman threatened, bit Indiana state trooper, police say
A Chicago woman tried to escape handcuffs, threatened and even bit an Indiana state trooper during a traffic stop for which she was allegedly driving drunk at over 100 miles per hour over the weekend, according to police.At around 6:40 p.m. last Saturday, Indiana State Trooper Justin Baumeister saw a silver Hyundai approaching and passing him on Interstate 94 at 105 miles per hour, police said. The driver also changed lanes without signaling and passed other cars on the right.The car eventually pulled over and the trooper took the driver, Shelby E. Foster, 22, of Chicago, into custody. Police said...
Catholic Charities given grant to assist Indiana's Immigrants
NORTHERN INDIANA, (WFFT) - Helping families going through the process of immigration in Indiana, the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation gave the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend (CCFWSB) a two-year grant today. The CCFWSB was given the $160,000 grant to help with the expansion...
Indiana SOS asks federal agencies to not engage in voter registration without state’s permission
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is asking federal agencies and departments to not engage in voter registration without the state’s permission in response to an executive order from President Joe Biden in 2021. According to a news release from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, Morales said that federal agencies and departments […]
Goodin to face three opponents for lieutenant governor nomination at Democratic convention
Indiana Democrats will have four candidates to choose from for the party’s lieutenant governor nomination later this month. State party convention delegates will gather in Indianapolis July 13 to choose the nominee. Former state lawmaker Terry Goodin is gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick’s preference for running mate. He’s largely expected...
New $1.5 million READI grants will support arts and culture projects in Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) will spend up to $1.5 million to support arts and culture projects across the state, the organization announced Tuesday. The recent round of funding is part of the state’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 grant program, which received a $250 million boost from the Lilly Endowment […] The post New $1.5 million READI grants will support arts and culture projects in Indiana appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Cutting Edge Countertops Completes Acquisition Of Bryan’s L.E. Smith Co.
Perrysburg, OH – Cutting Edge Countertops, Inc., the premier countertop fabricator for the Midwest with five showrooms and three service centers across Ohio, Michigan and Indiana, recently announced the immediate acquisition of L.E. Smith Company, a third-generation, family-owned business known for being a leading laminate fabricator since 1950. The...
IN book offers recycling resources for event organizers
Summer in Indiana produces a variety of festivals, outdoor concerts, and athletic competitions. These attractions produce large crowds and hundreds of pounds of trash and food containers which could end up in a landfill. "The Indianapolis Event Waste Guide" is an environmentally-focused publication with resources and contact information for nonprofits...
Equity and empowerment: Indiana Black and Minority Health Fair
In a display of community solidarity, Indianapolis hosted the 2024 Health Fair from June 27-30, tailored specifically for its Black and minority residents. The event aimed to foster wellness and equity among diverse populations and offer resources to those often marginalized in care access. The fair was in halls J...
Surviving the Swelter: Understanding the summer heat
Indianapolis recently faced an intense heat wave, prompting residents to rethink how to stay cool and safe. The extreme temperatures have raised fresh concerns about climate change’s influence on local weather patterns and how to adapt to even hotter summers. The late June heat wave is a symptom of...
I Love to Read: Learning about Latin, Asian-American culture in Indiana
Nicole Martinez-LeGrand, the Multicultural Collections Curator at the Indiana Historical Society (IHS), joined us to discuss two significant books published by IHS Press: Hoosier Latinos: A Century of Struggle, Service, and Success and Asian American Voices in Indiana. Both of these books tell the stories of Asian and Latino communities in Indiana, covering over a […]
Heartland BioWorks hub receives $51M federal grant
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced on Tuesday that it will give a multi-million dollar grant to a Bloomington-based research group. The Applied Research Institute received a $51 million implementation grant to help it establish Heartland BioWorks as Indiana’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hub also known as a Tech […]
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