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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...
Pacers Star Believes His Team Is Being Overlooked In The East
Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers went on a surprising run in last season’s playoffs. They reached the Eastern Conference Finals where they were swept by the eventual champion Boston Celtics. Despite being one of the final four teams left standing, Indiana hasn’t been talked about as being a contender in the 2024-25 season. The star point guard believes his Pacers are being overlooked in the Eastern Conference hierarchy.
‘It takes a village’: Job fair helps formerly incarcerated people find work
Martin University hosted a job fair Thursday to help formerly incarcerated people find employment. The university partnered with the Indiana Department of Correction to provide more than 45 resource vendors to people reentering the workforce after incarceration. Job fair attendee James Walker was incarcerated last year and he has not...
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...
Something new is coming to this year’s Carmel Christkindlmarkt
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has announced the addition of Wundernacht, a night of Market magic you won’t want to miss. Wundernacht means night of miracles – and this event will be just that. Not only will it be a night of fun, it’s also an opportunity to make a difference. An exclusive, ticketed experience, the event will offer food and drink samples from Market food vendors, unique specialty cocktails served exclusively at the event, photo opportunities, entertainment, and the first chance to shop for merchandise from Market gift huts.
Reid returns at Greyhounds boys golf coach
Chard Reid is back as the Carmel boys golf coach. The Greyhounds announced Reid’s return to the program earlier this month for what will be his second stint as head coach. Reid coached Carmel from 2014 to 2019, a period when the Greyhounds won two state championships (2018 and 2019) and finished runners-up once (2017).
Longtime Tigers track & field coach gets national recognition
Nathan Warnecke is first Hoosier to be named National High School Track & Field Boys Coach of the Year. Winning a state championship gets you noticed, and not just in your home state. The Fishers boys track and field team claimed its first-ever state title in June at Indiana University....
Beck's Mill's 216th Birthday Party
Come step back into 1808 as we celebrate the 216th birthday of the historic Beck’s Mill! Join us on Saturday, August 24th at 11:00 a.m. for exciting events, including:. Crafts and vendors (earrings, candles, woodworking, wreaths, etc.) Food provided by the Blue River Fire Department (pulled pork BBQ, coleslaw,...
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...
Longtime Downtown Newburgh Boutique Announces it is Closing
It's always a bummer to hear about a local business shutting their doors. I grew up in Newburgh, and it always astounds me how much downtown Newburgh has grown and flourished over the years. Now it's filled with unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, and more. It's such a charming little downtown area. For the past 14 years one little boutique has been a popular place to shop, but unfortunately, they announced they will be shutting their doors.
Sheriff gives inside look at new jail progress
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT)- Construction on the new jail and sheriff’s office in Gibson County is nearing completion. The new facility is set to open this fall and is an answer to a federal lawsuit concerning overcrowding at the current jail. “The impression that we are getting from people coming through here is that yeah, […]
[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.
The ‘never-ending’ tour of Styx rocks on at Ruoff Music Center
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — The website ConcertArchives.org says the first documented Indiana concert for legendary rock-and-rollers Styx was more than 50 years ago – Sept. 13, 1972, at the Hammond Civic Center. For several decades now, Styx has made Indiana an annual destination, and that tradition continues Friday night at Ruoff Music Center. “Honestly, we […]
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.
Indi Taco Comes to Westfield
The City of Westfield has no shortage of top-notch fusion eateries, but there is always room at the table, and Indi Taco is pulling up a chair – or more accurately, a food truck. Its unique marriage of Indian and Mexican flavors found a cult following in Indianapolis before...
Sahm’s Hospitality Group Gears Up for New Catering Space
Many locals are familiar with the Sahm family restaurant empire. However, some may not know that a large part of their business comes from catering. They are a family operation; Ed Sahm is the founder and CEO, and his children, including Eddie, vice president and director of operations, Adrienne, head of beverage operations, and their sister, Molly, all have a part. Eddie says their success can be attributed to their activity in their restaurants. They work and live at each establishment.
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 […]
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