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Most eligible Indiana families don’t access federal child care subsidies, per new report
Although Hoosiers’ access to federal child care subsidies was slightly higher than the national average in 2020, advocates are concerned that a majority of eligible Indiana families are still missing out, according to a new study. The report was published June 27 by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit […]
Cultivate Food Rescue receives $10,000 donation from Celtic Foundation
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Cultivate Food Rescue has received a generous donation from the Celtic Foundation. They chose Cultivate as the local non-profit to support with $10,000. The Celtic Foundation is the non-profit associated with the Scottish Premiership's Celtic Football Club. This is one of the soccer teams...
St. Joseph County Commission on Aging millage returns to voters Aug. 6
THREE RIVERS – A millage renewal request in support of St. Joseph County Commission on Aging has never failed in its 51-year history, and agency officials are optimistic the streak will continue next month. Renewal of three-quarters of a mill will be decided by the county’s 49,799 registered voters during the Aug. 6 primary election. COA director Pam Riley said it would be impossible to overstate how critical the six-year request is to the Three Rivers-based agency. ...
More than ice cream: The Chief expands its Granger location to offer breakfast and lunch
Just three years after making its first expansion into Granger, The Chief Ice Cream has grown again by doubling the space it occupies in the Bittersweet Terrace shopping plaza. “We wanted to control the space next door, but we also wanted to develop more of a year-round business so we could keep three...
Get out this weekend to explore a cave, fish or learn about butterflies and how to ID trees
The weather this weekend looks like a mixed bag of sunshine and rain, but that shouldn't stop you from getting out and exploring the varied wonders of Indiana's state parks. Weekend activities include hikes, fishing and programs on tree identification and butterflies. Saturday looks like the best bet, with high temperatures in the...
New biotech $49 million hub could generate thousands of jobs, provide mobile cancer screening
More details have been revealed about a new biohealth technology hub that is projected to generate around 141,000 jobs over 10 years — with most of those positions likely to be in supply-chain and service industries, even restaurants, that benefit from economic growth. Eighteen public and private entities, including Medical College of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Area Technical College, are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for the biohealth hub centered on personalized medicine, an...
Developer eyes new life for the 100 Center, but many hurdles remain to be cleared
MISHAWAKA — A project to transform the 100 Center from a dilapidated historic site to a financially feasible multi-use center is being floated by a developer who has put together a plan. At the Monday, July 22 Mishawaka Redevelopment Commission meeting, Joseph Grabill, managing partner with The 100 Center Opportunity Fund, answered questions about the proposed $41.5 million project that is in its early stages of planning. Grabill said there are many steps in seeking funding, working...
Indiana Landmarks names new southwestern office director
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Indiana Landmarks has named a new director for the Southwest Field Office in Evansville. Indiana Landmarks announced that Stephanie Richard has joined the organization as director of its Southwest Field Office in Evansville. She’ll oversee the preservation nonprofit’s work to save historic places and revitalize communities in six southwestern Indiana counties, […]
Indiana Gubernatorial Candidates to take part in live debate
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Three candidates for Indiana’s Gubernatorial race have agreed to take part in a live debate. The Indiana Debate Commission says that republican Mike Braun will join democrat Jennifer McCormick and libertarian Donald Rainwater for a live debate on October 24. The debate will be live-streamed on the Indiana Debate Commission’s website, and […]
Chelsea and Celtic prepare for match at Notre Dame Stadium
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- For the first time since 2019, Notre Dame will host two international soccer clubs in the house that Rockne Built. As Notre Dame gears up for football season, they're making a quick pivot to host a preseason friendly/exhibition match on Saturday at 4 p.m. "My first...
Crash in Goshen sends one to hospital, 17-year-old driver cited for failure to yield and drug offenses
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. --The Elkhart County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash near 17746 C.R. 34 in Goshen, which occurred Thursday, around 7:50 p.m. The report states a 2021 Subaru Forester, driven by a 17-year-old girl from Elkhart, was traveling west on C.R. 34, just west of 17746...
Michiana Crime Stoppers presents Fugitive Friday for July 26, 2024
Michiana Crime Stoppers presents Fugitive Friday for July 26, 2024. If your anonymous tip leads to the arrest of one of these features, you could receive a $300 reward. Toro Franklin is wanted for Attempted Battery By Means of a Deadly Weapon, Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun with a prior felony conviction and Criminal Recklessness Committed with a Deadly Weapon.
Split board passes solar farm agreements
GOSHEN — Almost two years after their last vote allowing a solar facility to be built in the southeast corner of Elkhart County, the county commissioners narrowly approved a number of safety and operations agreements. The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners on Monday passed a series of agreements with Savion Energy for the 100-megawatt solar facility the company is building in Benton ...
Indiana Law Enforcement Warns of Latest Phone Scam
Another Day. Another Scam. It seems the more technologically advanced we get as a society, the easier it becomes for those with ill intent to prey on their victims and the latest warning from one Indiana law enforcement agencies in and around Evansville are alerting residents to the latest scam.
Studebaker admin building to be rehabilitated with $4 million in private and city funds
SOUTH BEND — The Studebaker Administration Building has sat vacant for 19 years. Its windows are boarded up, the roof is damaged, and there’s lead and asbestos in the building. The city’s redevelopment commission approved an agreement Thursday, July 25 to deal with these concerns and get the building up to basic safety...
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