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Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election
Indiana’s primary election results have still not been certified more than two months after the May 7 primary. Holding up the certification are two ballot recount efforts, which the Indiana Recount Commission approved in May despite large margins of victory. Initial tallying for one of the disputed races has not even started. In May, the […] The post Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
PRESS RELEASE: Today -- Mental Health Movement Kicks Off!
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—The National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Indiana, is hosting a community kickoff to officially begin the NAMIWalks event season. The catalyst event will take place tonight at The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts in Bloomington. NAMIWalks is the largest, most vibrant mental health event...
Lower costs, less travel: American Legion baseball regaining popularity in SW Indiana
EVANSVILLE — There's a slew of former high school standouts from Southwestern Indiana playing American Legion baseball this summer. Eugene Pate and Newburgh boast graduates from multiple area schools — they're coached by Central's Robbie Frank and Evansville Christian's Joe Paulin, respectively. Funkhouser trots Mater Dei and North Posey alumni while Princeton has a former Tiger on its team. ...
Dairy Queen to give free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
INDIANAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will be rewarding customers with a free Dilly Bar to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21! To get the sweet-treat customers have to place an app order of at least $1. There are approximately 197 Dairy Queens in Indiana so you’re sure to find a location that serves […]
Four county golfers place in Top 10 at Indiana Junior PGA Championship
Hamilton County golfers made an impact at the Boys Indiana Junior PGA Championship, which took place last Thursday and Friday at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru. Westfield senior-to-be Will Harvey finished third at the event. He tied for second with Whitestown’s Mac Myers at the end of the two-day, 36-hole tournament. Both golfers scored two under par 142s; Myers won a playoff for second place. Harvey’s highlights included an eagle on hole No. 6 during his first round; he also drained four birdies total for both of his rounds.
Downtown Blues and Jazz Festival Saturday
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) -- The Downtown Blues and Jazz Festival is taking place this Saturday and you don't want to miss a second of it. This revamp of the Uptown Jazz & Blues festival is located at 5th & Main St. in Downtown Lafayette, in the parking lot right across from the Knicker Bocker Saloon. Performances will begin at five and run until eleven.
Lebanon Schools Hosts Parent Meeting For All Sports On Aug. 8
Lebanon Community School Corporation announced that parents of student athletes for fall, winter and spring sports at Lebanon High School are encouraged to attend a parent meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 to learn more about the upcoming seasons during the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting will be held on Thursday,...
2 shooting incidents reported early Thursday in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Cole Hoinaes is sporting two new gunshot wounds on his right arm Thursday after he mishandled a pistol, according to Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office. Hoinaes, 20, was inside his garage about 2:45 a.m. Thursday in the 3900 block of Chenango Place in West Lafayette when he dropped his sidearm, according to police. He reached to catch the gun, and his finger got stuck in the trigger guard, causing the trigger to be pulled, according to police.
Lafayette Renew seeks volunteers for Adopt-A-Spot initiative
Lafayette Renew is seeking volunteers to become Rain Guardians for its Adopt-A-Spot initiative. Participants will help keep their designated rain garden free of trash on a weekly basis, contributing to the protection of the city’s water sources. Volunteers' commitments will be recognized with a sign in their adopted area.
Tippecanoe County Health Officer Dr. Greg Loomis resigns, ending 2 years of health reforms
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Tippecanoe County Health Officer Dr. Greg Loomis resigned Wednesday, ending two years of contentious fighting to improve the lot of the addicted, sick and vulnerable in the county. “The reason I’m leaving is because I’m basically at an impasse,” Loomis said during an interview Thursday morning....
Cass County Police Investigate Assaults on Logansport Trail
Logansport, IN – Authorities are investigating two assaults that occurred at Houston Park along the trail path on Wednesday. Police are seeking public assistance in identifying a person of interest believed to be involved in both incidents. According to the Logansport Police Department, the first assault took place around...
Marion County becomes majority non-white
But non-white population increases aren't the biggest factor in the new designation for Marion County, per Census Bureau data. The post Marion County becomes majority non-white appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Silver Alert declared for missing Greensburg woman
GREENSBURG, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 19-year-old last seen in Greensburg. The Greensburg Police Department said Mia Wilson was last seen on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Wilson is described as being an Asian woman who is 5’2″ tall and weighs 136 pounds. She has brown hair and brown […]
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