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This Indiana educator created a literary journal for Indiana teens. Here’s why.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Once Ben Boruff decided to try teaching, he never looked back.Now, he’s been teaching for 11 years, five of those at Munster High School in northwest Indiana.An English and creative writing teacher who works mostly with juniors and seniors, Boruff also is the sponsor of multiple student clubs, including one focused on poetry and another on Dungeons & Dragons.Every time a student asks him to help with a club, Boruff sees it as an honor. Plus, it gives...
INvets assists veterans with career opportunities in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be challenging, but INvets is dedicated to helping veterans find career opportunities and build a life in Indiana. Blaine Zimmerman, president and CEO of INvets, stopped by WISH-TV to chat with Daybreak Anchor Jeremy Jenkins about the organization’s mission. “We assist veterans every step […]
From progressive to 'potato': Here are all the vice presidents from Indiana
EVANSVILLE – Indiana won’t be getting its seventh vice-president. Two days after a bullet grazed his ear in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump announced Monday that Ohio senator / Appalachian memoirist / venture capitalist J.D. Vance will serve as his running mate for the 2024 election. It makes official what...
FSSA seeks stay in Healthy Indiana Plan case; says ruling threatens coverage and funding
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) on Friday filed to stay a federal court ruling that it says invalidated the state’s Medicaid expansion program for moderate-income adults under 65. The agency also has appealed the ruling to the D.C. Circuit Court. FSSA said in court filings that vacating […]
A pool hall, a park, and a border war – here’s the westside history behind each:
(MIRROR INDY) — Last month, I wrote about the history behind some well known road names on the west side, and a lot of people liked it. I asked the subscribers of our Westside Beat texting service for some suggestions on which places you were curious about, and you came through with some locations that have interesting histories. A […]
Kentucky State Police, Indiana State Police competing in best-looking cruiser contest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky State Police and Indiana State Police are competing in an annual contest that honors the nation's best-looking police cruiser. KSP and ISP entered the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) "2024 Best Looking Cruiser Contest." The competition includes state law enforcement agencies from across the country.
Linton Fire training facility now officially open
LINTON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Linton Fire Department is celebrating the opening of its new training facility. The training site was provided by the state of Indiana with the agreement that firefighters from other communities can use it as well. The three-story facility will allow firefighters to train for battling fires and doing search and […]
Ribbon cutting held for Clay Court Subdivision in Staunton
STAUNTON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today for a new subdivision in Clay County. It’s part of Thrive West Central’s “Homes for the Future” program. Clay Court features ten homes and is located in Staunton, Indiana. These homes come with city utilities and are geographically close to all Clay Community Schools. […]
Child, 5, drowns at apartment pool outside of Bloomington
A 5-year-old boy drowned in an apartment pool west of Bloomington on Saturday, June 13. First responders administered CPR when they arrived at the scene, but the child was pronounced dead upon arriving at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call reporting the drowning...
Man behind Bloomington Boys and Girls Clubs 'Magic Soup' plans to retire
Jeff Baldwin, who has served as executive director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington since 2006, plans to retire from that position “at the stroke of midnight on 12/31 this year,” he said recently in his office on North Monroe Street. But he’s not actually retiring, Baldwin...
Regional campuses honor students, faculty and staff with Groups Scholars awards
With the expansion to five Indiana University regional campuses this year and IU Indianapolis in summer 2025, the IU Groups Scholars Program is empowering more first-generation students to succeed. The program, which provides academic, financial and social support to students, began at IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend and IU Southeast in fall 2023.
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