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Parents can safely surrender babies up to 30 days old due to Indiana's safe haven law
Update: This story was updated to clarify that surrended babies do not always go into custody of DCS, they can go to pre-adoptive homes. The deaths of two abandoned babies left out in the elements became foundational in establishing Indiana's Safe Haven Law. After the discovery of these babies, the state's opinion on parents...
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
Five golfers place in Top 10 at Indiana Women’s Golf Association State Amateur Championship
Five Hamilton County golfers reached the top 10 of the Indiana Women’s Golf Association State Amateur Championship, which took place this week at The Players Club in Muncie. The three-day, 54-hole event ran from July 22 to 24 at the Woodland Trails course. Westfield’s Samantha Brown was the county’s top finisher, placing fourth with a five under par score of 211.
Actor John Schneider’s Marriage to Dee Dee Sorvino Leaves Indiana Woman Triggered
Last month I shared the exciting news that actor John Schneider had found love in Indiana. Little did I know the stress, anxiety, and drama that this actor's love life would cause little ole me. I feel like you need the backstory about this craziness because it is one of...
Meet the Indiana swimmers competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Indiana's influence on international swimming keeps growing. Fresh off the U.S. Olympic Trials in Lucas Oil Stadium, the state has several representatives competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics: ∎ 7 Indiana University swimmers competing for Team USA. ...
INDEMS says VP Harris’s presidential campaign is the fuel needed to break Republican supermajority
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Democrats see the momentum that’s building behind Vice President Kamala Harris’s new presidential campaign – momentum several party leaders say could help them take the Governor’s office this November. In the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic visit to the Zeta Phi Beta Grand Boule in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Indiana Democratic […]
The Gilman Star’s last edition to be published July 31
GILMAN — The Gilman Star, a weekly newspaper covering western Iroquois County since 1869, is publishing its final edition on Wednesday, July 31. The Star’s closure represents the third of 2024 for a weekly newspaper in Illinois, which saw six weeklies close in 2023 and 15 in 2022, according to the Illinois Press Association’s Cindy Bedolli, citing data for only its member papers, with mergers not included. With this latest closure, there are now 374 Illinois Press Association member publications statewide — 330 weeklies to go with 44 dailies, defined as newspapers that produce a print or electronic edition more than three days a week.
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. ...
Central Illinois: Law Enforcement Discovers $200,000 Worth of Drugs in Raid
Watseka, IL – The Watseka Enforcement Team, alongside K-9 Tucker and the Iroquois County State’s Attorney’s office, executed a search warrant resulting in the arrest of a local woman. This operation, carried out on South Brown Street at 5:30 p.m. Monday, targeted the sale of “pressed pills” and methamphetamine.
Hudson Card striving to boost Purdue’s credibility in new Big Ten
INDIANAPOLIS — The senior quarterback is approaching this upcoming season with one goal on his mind, and that’s to get the Boilermakers back to a winning campaign. After Purdue lost five of its’ final seven games in Ryan Walter’s first season on the job, Hudson Card and his teammates had to take a deep look in the mirror. A grueling offseason of hard work, establishing depth, and film study has Card believing the Boilermakers will make strides this fall.
Take your mark! 10 Lafayette area high school boys cross country runners to watch
LAFAYETTE - Trekking through rocky terrain and pushing past the elements at a quick pace is what makes high school cross country one of the riveting sports to follow during the fall. With the first race scheduled at Tippecanoe Amphitheater on Aug. 16, here's a look at the top 10 runners to watch...
Purdue Football: Card ready to lead Boilers
As he enters his second season under center, Purdue football quarterback Hudson Card admits he feels better. Has a season with Purdue football head coach Ryan Walters under his belt. And, he has some new weapons on the offensive side of the ball, as the Boilermakers look to improve on...
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. ...
LCB Opens New Branch In Carmel With Onsite Lake City University Training Center
Lake City Bank opened its newest office Monday at 1361 S. Rangeline Road, Carmel. The office is the bank’s 54th office in the state and eighth location in the Indianapolis region. A grand opening ribbon cutting celebration will take place at a later date. The full-service office is open...
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