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Youth Job Center marks 41 years of helping local young adults
Destiny Frieson was working 12-hour shifts as a server at the Mather Evanston retirement home when a friend urged her to connect with the Youth Job Center. Two years later, she has helped deliver babies and sell houses – and is studying to become a software engineer. “I’m a...
Hard Rock Northern Indiana donates $250K to fund scholarship program
Hard Rock Northern Indiana donates $250K to fund scholarship program. Hard Rock Casino of Northern Indiana and the Urban League of Northwest Indiana have partnered to start a new scholarship program to benefit Gary high school graduates attending Indiana University Northwest. Story continues below. The Do Well by Doing Good...
10 people displaced by South Side fire Sunday morning
Firefighters responded to a blaze on the South Side at 4:30 Sunday morning at a residence in the area of South Loomis and W 51st streets. A 50-year-old woman reportedly sustained minor injuries. She was treated at the scene and released.
New Play THE MYSTERY OF AMELIA EARHART Starring Leslie Goddard Debuts In Munster
A new play shines new light on the trailblazing aviatrix Amelia Earhart and explores the possible theories of her disappearance. The interpretative historian and actress Leslie Goddard stars as the title character in "The Mystery of Amelia Earhart" produced by Leslie Goddard Presents on the Theatre at the Center stage at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts at 1040 Ridge Road in Munster.
Things to do in Lansing this week – July 22, 2024 edition
LANSING, Ill. (July 21, 2024) – The items in the Things To Do calendar below are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved this week. Click on each item to see additional details:. If your business, school, church,...
Hoosiers react to President Biden dropping out of 2024 race
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Massachusetts Avenue and Monument Circle were buzzing Sunday afternoon and evening as Hoosiers heard the news that President Biden had dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. Many people said they were feeling a range of emotions as they learned about the change, including relief, sadness, and confusion. First-time voter Andrew Parker […]
Sendoff party held for ‘Miss Indiana USA’ ahead of ‘Miss USA’ competition
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - A grand sendoff was held Sunday night for Elkhart County’s very own 2024 Miss Indiana USA Stephanie Sullivan as she leaves for California next week. The party took place at Michael’s Italian Restaurant in Elkhart — a place that Sullivan and her family have frequented for a bite to eat for more than 15 years.
Hoosiers react: Yogi Ferrell, head coach Adam Ross discuss Assembly Ball's win over Men of Mackey in TBT
Indiana basketball's alumni team, Assembly Ball, advanced to the Sweet 16 in The Basketball Tournament with a 68-55 win over Purdue's alumni team, Men of Mackey on Sunday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. After the game, former IU star and Assembly Ball guard Yogi Ferrell and head coach Adam...
Indiana State Police looking for votes in annual ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
The annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is coming up, and the Indiana State Police are in the competition. The Florida Highway Patrol’s cruiser won the contest last year, with Indiana’s cruiser coming in 4th. This year, they submitted a photo taken in Indianapolis during the solar...
Indiana Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Through Construction Zone
Garrett, IN – An Indiana man was apprehended Friday night following a high-speed chase through a construction zone in DeKalb and Noble counties, resulting in a crashed patrol car and multiple felony charges. The Indiana State Police reported that the pursuit began at approximately 9:30 p.m. when a trooper...
Northern Indiana Forecast: Clear Sunday, Isolated Showers Ahead
Fort Wayne, IN – Northern Indiana residents can expect a comfortable and mild stretch of weather through early next week. Tonight, temperatures will drop to the upper 50s to low 60s, accompanied by clear skies and light winds. According to the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana, the region...
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