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Indiana bridge to be named in honor of Seara Burton
RICHMOND, Ind. (WDTN) — A bridge over I-70 will be renamed in memory of Richmond K-9 Officer Seara Burton, who was killed in the line of duty. The Indiana Department of Transportation will officially name the Chester Boulevard Bridge in honor of fallen officer Seara Burton. The bridge on US 27 over Interstate 70 will […]
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation installs “Bison & Calf” sculpture by Dominic Benhura in Central Park
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) installed a new sculpture in Central Park. The sculpture, titled “Bison & Calf,” was created by artist Dominic Benhura of Zimbabwe. Benhura is an internationally renowned sculptor whose artwork is known for exploring themes of family, the natural environment, and the relationship between them. Another of Benhura’s sculptures, titled “Swing Me Higher, Mama,” was installed in Carmel in 2022, located on the southeast corner of the intersection at Main Street and Veterans Way.
Center Presents single-event ticket sales start Aug. 2
Lineup includes pop, rock, jazz, classical & more … Emmylou Harris just added. With subscription packages still available for the 2024-2025 Center Presents Season at the Center for the Performing Arts, tickets for individual performances will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2.
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...
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...
High School Football: Top five quarterbacks to watch in Lafayette area
LAFAYETTE — Across the week wide receivers, running backs and offensive lineman have been ranked. But now it's time for one more offensive debate before shifting to defensive players. Which team has the best returning quarterback and will command the huddle beginning in August. ...
Carnival rides, food, drinks, more at SetonFest in Carmel
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church is in the middle of its annual SetonFest. Organizers say the festival began back in 1981. It was just a picnic. Since then, it’s grown considerably. The festival now includes live music, carnival rides, and plenty of food and drinks. It also includes fireworks and a […]
The Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute carries on Sgt. Major John Plasse's legacy serving his country
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute carries Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse's legacy. The owner, Brian Mundell, says Plasse was a big museum supporter since day one. Plasse's Army uniform and picture have been on display for quite a while now. He retired from...
Sprague hotel in Greenwood earns Marriott’s Diamond Circle Award
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Columbus Indiana-based Sprague Hotel Developers announced this week that Residence Inn Indianapolis South/Greenwood has been honored with a major brand award by Marriott International, Inc. The Residence Inn in Greenwood was presented with the Marriott 2023 Diamond Circle Award. Considered the most prestigious internal honor among...
[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.
Former CGHS Fishing Club Member Wins College-Level Competition
Scott Sledge, a former Center Grove High School Fishing Club member and 2020 graduate of Greenwood Community High School, and this teammate, Tyler Cory, recently won the 2024 Strike King Bassmaster College Classic, presented by Bass Pro Shops. Sledge, a senior at the University of Montevallo, said he and Cory qualified for the Bassmaster College Classic because they placed second in the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster College Series.
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...
Doctors, public officials at odds over role of Tippecanoe County health officer
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Recently resigned Tippecanoe County Health Officer Dr. Greg Loomis' vision for the job is vastly different than the job description and the vision of the current county office holders. This clash in vision and personalities ultimately led to Loomis submitting his second ― and final ― resignation to the county commissioners on July 17. ...
'I begged you yesterday not to make martyrs': An inside look into IU's protest response
The night and early morning hours before planned encampment protests began at Indiana University, top administrators worked rapidly to respond. Some appeared shocked at the arrests that followed. The Herald-Times...
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.
Pebble Brook Golf Course Expands
Pebble Brook Golf Club has long been a go-to destination for many golfers of different skill levels. Just minutes from Indianapolis, nestled between Noblesville and Westfield, the community has been gathering at the club for decades for dinner, practice, a game with family and friends, and more. The south course...
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 ...
The Field of 16: Projecting the Cup Series Playoffs entering Richmond
Editor’s Note: Racing Insights’ playoff projections use a combination of current standings and historical performance at upcoming tracks to determine the probability of each driver winning or making the playoffs on points. With the Cup Series Playoffs on the mind throughout the season, what if there was a...
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