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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 […]
Nickel Plate Trail Getting Extension Through Rochester After 11 years
ROCHESTER — Those using the Nickel Plate Trail in Fulton County may travel further on it in the future. Rochester recently approved a bid by E&B Paving to extend the trail approximately eight-tenths of a mile from its current end at a gazebo near Wabash Avenue to the trail running by the Round Barn Golf Club along Ninth Street.
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...
The Fab Four are back at school
This newspaper is blessed with several exceptional columnists, four of whom were at Taylor University for a weekend writers’ conference. They tell us they were there to sharpen their skills (and pencils), but we know better. All four of these ladies should be teaching the next generation of writers … ok, one of them was in fact a presenter. Alright, ladies, we expect the bar to be raised just a little bit next week when we see you in print again. (ABOVE, from left) Sharon McMahon, Amy Shankland, Janet Hart Leonard and (seated) Amy Shinneman.
Avon Choirs Gear Up for Busy School Year
With Avon schools back in session, the nationally known choir program is set to have another busy year. “Avon has fantastic support for the performing arts through our administration and the community,” said Leah Trigg, director of choirs. “There are so many different facets of performance, from the musicians behind the risers to the lighting and design. Choir is a very visual project that represents all areas of performing arts in one.”
Fishers wants to annex 994 acres of Hamilton County
FISHERS, Ind. (WISH) — The city government of Fishers is trying to annex 994 acres in the southeast corner of Hamilton County. The proposed annexation area, comprised mostly of housing subdivisions, is located east of Florida Road and South of 113th street. It extends east to the Hancock and Madison county lines, and southeast to […]
IMPD: No suspect in custody in officer's shooting, but there is no 'ongoing threat'
A police officer was injured in a shooting on the city's far east side Friday and police were searching late into the night for whoever pulled the trigger. Police said the event unfolded shortly after 8:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of North Wittfield Street, near East 36th Street and North Post...
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