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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 canceled after Greensburg woman found
GREENSBURG, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled after a 19-year-old was found safely in New Castle Friday afternoon. The Greensburg Police Department said Mia Wilson was located in New Castle around 4:15 p.m. Friday after her disappearance was initially reported on Wednesday, July 17. Wilson is described as being an Asian woman […]
The Wall that Heals to be on display at Morgan County Fairgrounds August 15th – 18th
The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C.
Former Teacher Arrested by Greenfield and Fortville Police
GREENFIELD, Ind.–A former teacher at Mt. Vernon School Corporation and New Palestine School Corporation is accused of providing drugs and alcohol to students. Brock Wedgeworth, a 45-year-old resident of Fortville, was arrested Thursday morning by the Greenfield Police Department and Fortville Police Department detectives. Greenfield Deputy Police Chief Charles McMichael says they had been investigating […] The post Former Teacher Arrested by Greenfield and Fortville Police appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Whitestown Postpones Mosquito Fogging Operations Following Community Feedback
The Town of Whitestown announced the postponement of the scheduled mosquito fogging operations set for tonight, July 18 at Main Street Park to implement an alternative approach following public outreach recommending the alternative fogging methods. The Main Street Park fogging operations were scheduled to be implemented tonight, Thursday, July 18...
Good Samaritan struck, killed in Bartholomew County
Update 5:35 p.m.: BCSO said the Bartholomew County Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash. There is no further information to be released at this time. BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a fatal crash Thursday afternoon that resulted in a Good Samaritan being struck and killed. According to […]
Anti-violence activist Ron Gee fatally shot on Indianapolis' east side
INDIANAPOLIS — Prominent community activist and restaurant owner Ron Gee was fatally shot Thursday morning, his family has confirmed. Ronald G. Frieson, 39, (publicly known as Ron Gee)...
Police investigate Thursday morning shooting in Muncie's Industry neighborhood
MUNCIE, Ind. — Muncie police are investigating the Thursday morning shooting of a local man. According to Deputy Police Chief Melissa Criswell, emergency dispatchers received a report of "multiple shots fired" in or near the 1100 block of East Fifth Street at 6:23 a.m. Officers found a 44-year-old man...
Zionsville Lions Club to host diabetes awareness event
The Zionsville Lions Club hosts “Family Fun Day for Diabetes Awareness” from 1 to 4 p.m. July 21 at Lions Park in Zionsville. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about diabetes and encourage early detection through free diabetes screenings, alongside a variety of fun activities for the whole family.
Monroe County, Bloomington have stopped taking debris pickup requests
Tree branches and other debris from the storms that hit Monroe County on June 25 are still in piles at many residences, frustrating homeowners and officials with Monroe County Emergency Management (EM) alike. Monroe County had more 1,000 requests for debris removal, according to Justin Baker, deputy director of Monroe County EM, and that's all it can handle. ...
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