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North Side pizzeria says it's closing
Heady's Pizza, a popular North Side pizzeria, has announced on social media that it will close soon. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be shutting down," a post on the shop's Facebook page stated. "After years of serving our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time after we sell out of inventory."
Indiana Sports Hall of Fame weekend gets underway in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The Indiana Sports Hall of Fame is having it’s third induction banquet this Saturday. They held a fundraising dinner on Friday night to kick things off. Multiple Indiana sports legends are attending including Dave Schellhase. Schellhase is a North and Purdue alumnus, who also played in the NBA for the Chicago […]
EastGate property sells for $40.75M; defense contractor SAIC expands its footprint as sole tenant
BEDFORD — The industrial building that houses SAIC in Bedford recently sold. EastGate Business & Technology Center sold for $40.75 million, according to Northmarq, which brokered the sale. Science Applications International Corporation is now the sole industrial tenant at the property, located at 3120 16th St., and will continue...
Take an interpretive strolls through Bedford's Zahn Historic District on July 23
This month’s Bedford Park Program will be a historical walk during which participants can learn about one of Bedford’s oldest sections of town. Marla Jones and Teena Ligman will lead the walk through the Zahn Historic District, just south of the downtown square. The walk is on Tuesday, July 23, and people should meet in front of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, at 1723 I St. in Bedford.
Worldwide technology outage has local implications
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The City of Columbus is facing minor disruptions due to a global technology outage and officials are asking for the community’s patience as they address these issues. Authorities say that teams are working to resolve the situation and maintain the high service standards that residents expect.
Report finds former Oolitic town clerk didn't deposit nearly $80k in utility payments
Former Lawrence County Auditor Jessica Staggs didn't deposit nearly $80,000 in utility payments when she was the city clerk in Oolitic, according to the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Staggs left her job in Oolitic after being elected auditor in 2021, but resigned from the position without explanation in December 2023.
Jim McIntosh Remembers The First Race At Salem Speedway
I recently had the pleasure to interview Jim McIntosh, an original spectator of the first race at the Salem Speedway in 1947. McIntosh now 86 years old, and he was nine years when he saw his first race at the Speedway. He attended with his grandfather, James McIntosh. The speedway...
Free Family Movie Night Planned Aug. 2
Families of the public and employees of GKN are invited to a free showing of the Disney/Pixar movie "Inside Out" on Friday, August 2, after sunset, around 9:30 p.m., at the Hilltop Plaza Courtyard, 190 W. Becks Mill Road, Salem. The event is sponsored by Staff Management, an agency that handles staffing for GKN Sinter Metals in Salem.
Drivers could get $500 or jail time after July 22 crackdown on road position – cops think it’ll make you ‘safer’
A STATE has expanded a law mandating drivers to move over or slow down for emergency personnel and police - now everyone is covered. Enough close calls pushed lawmakers to expand the law to all stopped vehicles, and heightened penalties to incentivize drivers. Kentucky always had a law protecting ambulances,...
Granger's Bella Bauer as Miss Indiana Teen 2024
Recent Penn High School Graduate and soon-to-be student at Purdue University, Bella Bauer is representing the state of Indiana as Miss Indiana Teen 2024. Though she won the biggest title at the competition, Bauer also won the preliminary talent award, overall dance award, tied for the overall interview award and the Joy of Life award.
Illinois Woman Accused of Leaving 2 Kids in Hot Car for Hours
A woman in Illinois is accused of leaving 2 children in a hot car for hours resulting in one child's death and serious injuries for the other according to Illinois State Police. This sad story was shared in a press release by the Illinois State Police on Tuesday, July 17....
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