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Local News Headlines: August 22, 2024
Hoosier Delegates to the Democrat National Convention experienced a less than appetizing breakfast yesterday morning. Indiana Delegates have been staying at the Fairmont Chicago Hotel where someone allegedly placed crickets into their breakfast buffet. One person was treated and released by medics at the scene but there were no reports of anyone getting sick. It has been reported that a group of unknown women were spotted placing unknown objects at tables, but it I unknown whether or not it has any relation to the insects. The incident is now under investigation by the FBI.
WOMENSTATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WOMEN-OF-YEAR
STATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WOMEN-OF-YEAR. Indiana Stae Senator Vaneta Becker selected City-County Observer Woman-Of-Year. The City County-County ObserverCommunity Service Awards Luncheon will be held on September 20 at Bally’s in Evansville. United States Senator Mike Braun will be the keynote speaker at the City-County Observer Community...
Indiana House Republicans looking for paid interns for the 2025 legislative session
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Indiana House Republicans are accepting statehouse internship applications for the 2025 legislative session. This opportunity is open to college students and recent graduates. According to area lawmakers, it's a great learning opportunity for students of all majors. "The Statehouse internship program is an excellent platform...
Melissa Herzner Named 2024 Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year
Herzner is the executive director of SEI Voices for Children. (Southeast Indiana) – SEI Voices for Children Executive Director Melissa Herzner has been chosen as the Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year. Herzner was chosen from nominations sent in from across the entire state and she will be...
Straw Purchaser of Gun Used in Police Officer’s Death Sentenced
Indiana Woman Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Role In Death. Ashantae Corruthers, an Indianapolis woman, was the second person sentenced to federal prison for their role in procuring a firearm for a known felon by acting as a “straw purchaser” for a person who was legally prohibited from owning a firearm that would ultimately kill a police officer with the weapon. As we have previously covered, a straw purchaser of a firearm is someone who falsely certifies on a form used by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (“ATF”) that they are purchasing a firearm for themselves when in fact they plan on transferring or selling the firearm to someone else who would not pass the necessary background check because they are prohibited under law due to their criminal history, immigration status or otherwise. In the case at hand, Corruthers bought the gun at an Indianapolis firearm store in 2020 claiming it was for herself when in fact she had conspired with Regina Lewis to obtain the gun for Darion Lafayette, a felon, and then reported the gun as stolen. In 2021, Lafayette would fatally shoot Officer Christopher Oberheim in Champaign, Illinois when he and another officer, who was also wounded in the attack but survived, were responding to a report of domestic abuse. Regina Lewis, who was cousins with Lafayette, received an 8 ½ year sentence for her role in procuring the weapon which also left Lafayette fatally wounded.
Make-A-Wish Sending Wawasee Middle School Student To Hawaii
SYRACUSE - Ever since she was a little girl, Anna Lopez, a 12-year-old Wawasee Middle School student, has dreamt of going to Hawaii. Thanks to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, and Service Experts, she’s heading there on Sept. 1, which just also happens to be her birthday. Thursday afternoon,...
Take A Helicopter Ride At Rotors Over Mentone
MENTONE — Take a helicopter ride at Rotors Over Mentone. The Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum is hosting the annual Rotors Over Mentone event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the museum, located at 210 S. Oak St., Mentone. Six people can ride in the helicopter at once, with professionals sitting between them for safety.
Mike Seamon named Vice President for University Operations, Events, and Safety
University of Notre Dame Executive Vice President Shannon Cullinan has announced that Mike Seamon, who previously served as vice president for Campus Safety and University Operations, will take on a new role as vice president for University Operations, Events, and Safety. This brings together two divisions and creates opportunities for enhanced integration, service levels and operational effectiveness.
IUSB searching for new chancellor
IU South Bend is on a search for the next chancellor after Chancellor Susan Elrod announced her plans to retire in December. The chancellor is responsible for academic, student, financial, development and administrative dimensions of the campus, and as the oldest and largest regional campus, the university’s mission is focused on regional impact, partnership and transformation.
What to Know About Pete Buttigieg's Military Service — Did He Go Overseas?
Former South Bend, Ind. mayor Pete Buttigieg has had a very interesting career. He went from helming the small midwestern town to running for president, to serving as the Secretary of Transportation under President Joe Biden.Before he joined politics, the Democrat had a six-year military career that saw him serving in multiple capacities. He has spoken about his service, including how dangerous it actually was. Details are ahead.Pete Buttigieg's military service involved a stint in Afghanistan.Per CNN, the dad of two spent six years as an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserves. He also went overseas. Indeed, for six months,...
Jack Kiser uses helmet communication to excel
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Notre Dame’s sixth-year linebacker Jack Kiser, who has been with the program since 2019, has leveraged his extensive experience to become a leader and mentor on the field. Kiser is now working with his third defensive coordinator in as many seasons, following Marcus Freeman’s...
Xavier Watts looks to learn from last year’s success
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - We’re less than 10 days away from Notre Dame’s season opener against Texas A&M, and fifth-year safety Xavier Watts is back with the Irish after an unbelievable season last year. In 2023, Watts led the nation with seven interceptions, averaging one pick every...
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