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AHS Senior Named Miss Indiana Teen USA
Aleah Dean, 17, of Austin was recently named Miss Indiana Teen USA and will be competing for the national title next month in California. The local teen was first runner-up in the pageant last year. She will be a senior this fall at Austin High School and wants to expand her studies in the performing arts to achieve her dream as a Broadway ensemblist.
Center for Underwater Science preserving state’s maritime history under Lake Michigan
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Charles Beeker is on a mission to protect Indiana’s maritime past by preserving the underwater site of a Lake Michigan shipwreck. “We have a huge maritime history, and these shipwrecks are representative of that maritime past here in Michigan City,” said Beeker, director of the Indiana University Center for Underwater Science in Bloomington.
Indiana governor's race: McCormick gains ground in fundraising but lags behind Mike Braun
Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick has made leaps in fundraising in recent months, though she still lags far behind her Republican opponent in the fall, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun. McCormick, whose endorsed running mate got the seal of approval from Democratic delegates last weekend, is heading into the fall campaign season with...
Indiana launches Firefighters PFAS Biomonitoring Pilot Program
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Firefighters in South Bend and across Indiana can now apply for the Indiana Firefighter PFAS Biomonitoring Pilot Program. The pilot program analyzes PFAs, also known as 'forever chemical' due to their longevity and toxicity, levels in firefighters' blood. The test results are then used to improve safety procedures and better protect firefighter health.
'No time for wimpy Republicans,' Indiana's Jim Banks tells RNC
MILWAUKEE ― By the time U.S. Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana took the stage during a prime-time slot at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday ― also his 45th birthday ― the audience's energy was starting to wear a little thin. But the Indiana delegation was with the Columbia City resident on every word as he sang former President Donald Trump's praises and said President Joe Biden has been "an embarrassment." ...
Indiana DNR Accepting Applications for Shooting Range Grants
The DNR Shooting Range Grant Program is accepting applications for the development of rifle, handgun, shotgun firing, and archery opportunities for public use. While growing up in southern Indiana, I always looked forward to trips to the shooting range. I started out at just seven years old with a simple single shot .22 rifle, before making my way up to a 12-gauge shotgun around the age of 11. Eventually, I was given the opportunity to fire a few different handguns. The hobby has stuck with me through the years, and I've since become fascinated with old military surplus rifles. I still make regular trips to the shooting range today.
Celebrate Indiana's newest shipwreck preserve. Or wander prairie wildflowers in full bloom.
Do ya get seasick? No problem. The festivities for a new shipwreck preserve in Lake Michigan are all on shore. Or, if you're even more of a landlubber, how about prairie flowers in full bloom. Here are some offerings from this week's Outdoor Adventures column. Shipwreck dedication. Indiana will dedicate...
Michigan City hosts AquaX Grand Prix, welcoming racers from around the world
Washington Park Beach buzzed with activity on Friday evening, as the AquaX Aquacross championship series descended on Michigan City. Featuring the world’s best Jet Ski riders in fast, action-packed competition across endurance and sprint races, the series is one of the fastest growing watercraft competitions in the world. Michigan...
LPHS Fieldhouse Strength and Conditioning Project Underway to Enhance Athletic Training Facilities
The La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) is excited to announce the Field House Strength and Conditioning Project, a significant initiative aimed at providing a modern, functional, and state-of-the-art athletic training space for student-athletes. This project responds to the findings of the 2020 Facility Study, which identified critical district needs, including upgrades to the aging field house.
Anheuser-Busch Donates Drinking Water to Indiana Fire Department
An effort to get more cans of emergency drinking water to local fire departments is underway, thanks to Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council. Emergency preparedness is something we hear a lot about, particularly around September during National Preparedness Month. The public service announcements and alerts used to roll right over my head, but now, as a married man with a house and several animals, it's something I keep in mind a little more these days. Disasters can happen at any time, as was clearly seen earlier this week when multiple weather hazards hit the area. If you ask me, preparing for disaster is not only an individual responsibility but also a community responsibility.
'I want to work' | Lack of affordable child care hurting Indiana's business appeal
INDIANAPOLIS — Morgan Jonas of Indianapolis is the mother of four kids. She's a stay-at-home mom, but not by choice. Like many families, child care started to get expensive. "For my daughter, I was looking at $350 a week," said Jonas. "It's very, very hard to find not only somebody that you can trust, but also somebody that's going to be affordable."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files with state for Indiana ballot
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Third-party presidential candidate and controversial figure Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently has submitted enough signatures for the Indiana Election Division to certify his candidacy, meaning Kennedy will likely appear on the November ballot as an option for Hoosiers. The Indiana Election Division confirmed that Kennedy met the Monday deadline at […]
Many Power Outages Remain from Storm
(Merrillville, IN) - There are still people throughout the area without power after Monday night’s storm. According to NIPSCO, close to 2,000 customers were still without power this morning in its La Porte service area. Nearly 900 NIPSCO customers in the Michigan City area remained without service while there...
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