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WARNING: Toxic Drinks Pulled From Stores In Michigan And Indiana
Several drinks on the market in Michigan and Indiana grocery stores claim to be healthy. While some may hold up to those claims, some contain hidden dangers. One drink found to be highly toxic is now being pulled from store shelves in Michigan and Indiana. Toxic Drinks Pulled From Stores...
Glas-Col gets recognized by Indiana governor
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A local company is among several being recognized by Indiana’s governor for 50+ years of business. Glas-Col is located in Terre Haute and manufactures products used in chemical research in over 30 different countries. Indiana State Senator Greg Goode visited the company on...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Oliver Anthony Goes Off-Roading in Indiana Before Concert
Country/folk singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony was all smiles after having some fun at an Indiana off-road park ahead his concert in Indianapolis. When I first ran across Oliver Anthony Music on TikTok, I was immediately intrigued. I've been listening to his music since the beginning, and I've enjoyed every tune that he's thrown at fans. Most recently, the artist was spotted hanging out in Indiana at an off-road park before a concert at White River State Park in Indianapolis. The singer-songwriter looked like he was having a fantastic time and took to social media to capture the moment.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library keeps growing in Indiana but Marion County lacks full access
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.In 85 counties in Indiana, all children under age 5 can register to read free books delivered to their home through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. That’s 31 more counties than a year ago. But many children in the state’s most populous county, Marion, are still waiting for an Imagination Library. Last year, the state announced a $6 million allocation to match local partners’ contributions to the Imagination Library. But right now, only two Marion County ZIP codes, 46201...
Bourbon, Bling, and Bow Ties: a fundraiser for Indiana Wish
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)- Indiana Wish has been granting wishes to children with life threatening illnesses since 1984. Those wishes can certainly run the gambit, and in order to make those wishes happen it takes finances. That’s why Indiana Wish is hosting “Bourbon, Bling, and Bow Ties”. The annual Indiana Wish “Portrait of Wishes” gala, one of […]
UnitedHealthcare urges preventive care for older adults to catch health issues early
Dr. Mimi Kokoska, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Chief Medical Officer in Indiana, offered some insight into how preventive care can help reduce the risk of serious health issues from developing in the future by catching problems early. In fact, according to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, only 6 percent of adults aged 35 and […]
Varsity Volleyball Wins 2 and loses 1 at Hobart invite
Varsity Volleyball Won in 2 over Hammond Central and River Forest. They also lost in 2 to Wheeler which prevented them from making it to the finals this year. Hopefully we can pull it together as we begin conference games on the road this Tuesday heading to Highland and Thursday Heading to Hobart. Go Red Devils.
Boys’ Cross County Opens in 4th at Hebron’s Dave Walker Invite
Kankakee Valley High School’s boys’ cross country team opened their season at Hebron’s Dave Walker Invitational on Saturday, 24, 2024. The Kougar harriers finished fourth in the nine-team field with 110 points behind Crown Point (24), Lowell (55), and Hanover Central (99). Junior Matthew Hoffman toured the...
KFC in Michigan City Among the Sites Closed
(Michigan City, IN) - KFC has closed several locations in this part of the state, including the one in Michigan City. The KFC restaurants closing today were also in Valparaiso, Portage, Hobart and Gary. They were reportedly owned by a financially troubled Texas-based company, which also closed the doors recently...
Bishop Noll Unveils New Athletic Stadium, Ushering in a New Era
Bishop Noll Institute marked a new chapter in its 104th school year, with the blessing and ribbon cutting of its long-awaited athletic stadium. The historic events kicked off the school year on a high note, signifying the culmination of years of planning and community support. On Aug. 15, the school...
Heat wave prompts excessive heat watch, air quality alert for Chicago area
CHICAGO (CBS) — Extreme heat is moving into the area, and Cook County and the City of Chicago are warning residents to prepare. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch for Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. It said there would be dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to around 105 degrees on Monday and up to around 110 degrees on Tuesday afternoon. The extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, the NWS said. On Saturday, the heat was already affecting some at Montrose Beach. Chicago Firefighters responded to a heat-related call for one patient, who...
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