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Teen GFT academy gives youngsters hands-on experience while teaching life-saving skills
Greenfield Fire Territory recently hosted its annual Teen Academy, where 21 participants gained hands-on experience in firefighting. The program aimed to introduce teenagers to the profession and potentially inspire them to pursue a career in firefighting. Participants learned essential firefighting skills, such as handling hoses, searching for victims, and CPR. The academy also focused on building confidence and teamwork among the students, providing them with valuable life-saving skills. The event was a success, with students expressing enthusiasm and interest in helping others through firefighting.
Golf outing to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Shelby County
The Boys & Girls Club of Shelby County will host a golf outing on Sept. 14 at Arrowhead Golf Course in Greenfield, Indiana. The annual golf outing benefits the youth of Shelby County. Registration starts at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start to follow at 8 a.m. at Arrowhead Golf...
Rounds of rain, storms with miserable air could impact Fourth of July
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis ended up having a nicer Tuesday than originally forecasted, but the forecast still calls for miserable air and multiple rounds of rain and storms for the second half of the week. The pattern could impact Fourth of July plans to an extent. Tuesday night Cloud cover and humidity values will increase, […]
TSA: Carelessness most common culprit with guns at airports
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A firearms lawyer on Tuesday said fines are nearly guaranteed but criminal charges are uncommon when someone brings a gun to an airport checkpoint. U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz was one of two Hoosiers who ran afoul of the TSA’s firearms regulations on Friday. Her office said she accidentally brought a handgun to […]
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
ISDA: Indiana’s farmland inventory decreased by around 350,000 acres from 2010-22
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s total inventory of farmland decreased by about 350,000 acres from 2010-22, according to a new report from the State Department of Agriculture. The report was commissioned in 2023 when the Indiana General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1557, which required the ISDA to determine how much farmland the Hoosier State lost over […]
An Indiana School System Asks Parents to Pick Up the Summer Sun Meals They Order
Summer can be a real challenge for parents, right? It feels like kids never stop eating! Just yesterday, we were driving back from Florida and decided to treat ourselves with a stop at McDonald's (a rare indulgence at our house). They had this deal—$5 for a meal with a double-patty burger, fries, four chicken nuggets, and a drink. My 11-year-old finished her entire meal. As for me, I only managed to eat half of my burger and a few fries. But wouldn't you know it, about 30 minutes later, she polished off the rest of my meal. And then, less than two hours after she ate, she was already saying she was hungry again!
Catholic Charities given grant to assist Indiana's Immigrants
NORTHERN INDIANA, (WFFT) - Helping families going through the process of immigration in Indiana, the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation gave the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend (CCFWSB) a two-year grant today. The CCFWSB was given the $160,000 grant to help with the expansion...
Indiana SOS asks federal agencies to not engage in voter registration without state’s permission
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is asking federal agencies and departments to not engage in voter registration without the state’s permission in response to an executive order from President Joe Biden in 2021. According to a news release from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, Morales said that federal agencies and departments […]
Goodin to face three opponents for lieutenant governor nomination at Democratic convention
Indiana Democrats will have four candidates to choose from for the party’s lieutenant governor nomination later this month. State party convention delegates will gather in Indianapolis July 13 to choose the nominee. Former state lawmaker Terry Goodin is gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick’s preference for running mate. He’s largely expected...
IN book offers recycling resources for event organizers
Summer in Indiana produces a variety of festivals, outdoor concerts, and athletic competitions. These attractions produce large crowds and hundreds of pounds of trash and food containers which could end up in a landfill. "The Indianapolis Event Waste Guide" is an environmentally-focused publication with resources and contact information for nonprofits...
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