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2 women hit by 18-year-old driver on SR-46 in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Two women are recovering in central Indiana hospitals after being hit over the weekend by a driver on State Road 46 in Columbus. Columbus Police Department crews were called around 9:30 p.m. Sunday to W. Jonathan Moore Pike just east of Two Mile House Road for a car crash involving two pedestrians. […]
Skyline Chili restaurant in New Albany closing this week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Skyline Chili in southern Indiana will close this week, according to restaurant employees. The restaurant located at 3505 Grant Line Road will be open through Wednesday, it's final day of operation. An employee at Skyline confirmed the closure to WDRB News on Sunday evening. Skyline...
Junior All-Star Jack Smiley will leave Valparaiso for La Lumiere for senior season
Another top Indiana high school basketball player is leaving for prep school. Jack Smiley, a left-handed point guard and Junior All-Star, announced on his social media accounts Monday that he is headed to La Lumiere in La Porte for his senior season. He will team up with former Fishers standout Jalen Haralson, who...
Eldorado hospital deals with flooding again
ELDORADO, Ill. (KBSI) – Staff at a hospital in Eldorado, Illinois are dealing with flooding again after severe storms Sunday night. “Despite our best preparatory efforts, we experienced some water intrusion in limited areas of our building, primarily affecting our Emergency Department and clinic entrance areas,” according to a post on the hospital’s website. “Our dedicated staff responded quickly to address the situation, and we’ve already initiated cleanup procedures and have called in experts to assess any potential damage. Rest assured, we’re taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety and integrity of our facility. We remain committed to providing high-quality care to our community and will keep you updated on any developments that might affect your upcoming appointments. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to address this situation. Your safety and well-being remain our top priority.”
Identities of two men killed in boat crash in Falls of Rough released
The identities of the two men who perished in a boat crash in Falls of Rough have been released. David N. Stomberger, 46, of Crestwood, and Eric P. Derloshon, 51, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, were both killed in the crash that happened Sunday morning at approximately 12:30 when a bass boat, containing two Grayson County men, crashed into a pontoon boat containing several people on Rough River Lake in the Cave Creek area of the park.
Michigan City Area Schools Teacher Susan Shell Named Top 25 Finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year
Michigan City Area Schools teacher Susan Shell is among the Top 25 finalists for the Indiana Teacher of the Year. Shell is a kindergarten teacher at Marsh Elementary. She has taught at the kindergarten level for 17 years – 16 of them for MCAS. In order to create life-long...
Hopkins County Schools to host Back to School Bash
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Hopkins County Schools announced they will be hosting a Back to School Bash. The Back to School Community Resource Bash will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Victory Church in Madisonville. The event will have vendor tables with...
Evansville-area food news: 8 bites of food news for you this week
EVANSVILLE − We're bringing you Tri-State restaurant happenings and food news you need to know. Here's the latest. New by-the-slice pizza shop will open in food court The Big-Ass Slice Shop, a new restaurant in the Main Street Food & Beverage Food Hall, will open sometime in August. Check out the Facebook page for photos...
Kentucky Ave. back open after gas leak
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - more than two dozens homes in Evansville were evacuated earlier Monday due to a gas leak. It happened around 11 a.m. on Stanley Avenue, just off North Kentucky Avenue. Fire crews say a construction workers hit a gas line. CenterPoint utility crews shut off power in...
Turf Post of the Month: Shout out to 1991
This #TurfPostoftheMonth comes from Jeff Sexton, CGCS, (@ECCSuper77), golf course superintendent at Evansville (Ind.) Country Club. Our #TurfPostoftheMonth is sponsored by @SyngentaTurf. See a funny or interesting post in your feed? Share it with us at @Golfdom and use the hashtag #TurfPostoftheMonth.
Indiana wants high school students to have college credit and career training. IPS says it’s ready.
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.As Indiana prepares to require high schools to offer both college-level courses and work experiences, some educators share a concern: Is it feasible for high schools and for students?Beginning this year, all high schools must offer or have a plan to offer the College Core — a stack of 30 credits that can be transferred to all the public and some private colleges and universities in the state. Additionally, the state is considering a requirement that students complete...
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