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First three county administrator candidates display differing backgrounds and views
BRANCH COUNTY — The first of three candidates to possibly replace retiring county administrator Bud Norman faced commissioners for an hour each Tuesday afternoon to discuss the position and their backgrounds. John Morrell ...
Applications for Backyard Habitat Certification Are Due July 31
MUNCIE, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy seeks individuals and organizations from east central Indiana who have naturally landscaped yards to apply for Growing Home™ Habitat Certification before the certification submission deadline on July 31. Growing Home™ is an award-winning backyard habitat program for east central Indiana from Red-tail...
Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix Friday and Saturday, road closures start Thursday
ELKHART, Ind. -- The City of Elkhart will close sections of the roads surrounding NIBCO Park starting on Thursday for the Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix taking place on Friday and Saturday. City officials expect the roads to reopen Saturday night or Sunday. Karting practice and qualifying will take place on...
Five-star forward Sadiq White Jr. leading the charge to build Syracuse’s dream 2025 recruiting class
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Five-star Sadiq White Jr. is doing his part to add to Syracuse’s 2025 class. Specifically, the 6-foot-8, 200-pound power forward from Myers Park (NC) and the Team United Nike EYBL AAU program mentioned three prospects he’s actively recruiting to the Orange. “I’m trying to get Acaden [Lewis], bring Kiyan [Anthony] home, bring Hype [Tyler Jackson] home,” White said. “We’re trying to make it big man.” Jackson previously said he wanted to bring a national championship to Syracuse if he and Anthony chose the Orange together. White reflected that sentiment. “Yes sir, 100%,” White said of Jackson’s quote. “That’s the main goal man. Put the ‘Cuse back on top. Bring them back to No. 1.” White is one of two five-star 2025 prospects to commit to a school and one of nine players in 247Sports’ top-50 to settle on a program. The Orange’s recruiting class currently ranks No. 10 in the country. Adding Jackson and Anthony would surely make it top-five. And adding Lewis to the mix could put it among the best in the country, if not No. 1 overall. One of the biggest reasons why White chose the Orange is the family feel head coach Adrian Autry has established. Of course, Kiyan Anthony’s father is Carmelo Anthony, who brought a national title to the Orange in 2003. White could possibly have a chance to further build the legacy of Syracuse with Kiyan. White’s last visit to campus was back in late February when Syracuse played Notre Dame at home. The Orange squeaked by with an 88-85 win. White said he thoroughly enjoyed the visit and how welcoming the fans were. “Just everyone knowing my name before I was even committed to there,” White said. “Just a priority recruit. The University, the city, the people, they embraced me real well. I can’t wait to get up there and take my talents to them and excel. “It’s wonderful people man,” White added. “You know them wanting me as a kid first before my game — getting a chance to understand how I grew up, my lifestyle at home, how I conduct myself. I just feel like I fit very very well up there with the Orange.” At Peach Jam, White averaged 17.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while shooting 58.1% from the field. He was also a pest defensively grabbing 12 steals in five games. His squad, Team United, went 1-4 in pool play and didn’t make the final Peach Jam bracket. White described himself as relentless on the court. “I’m going to get to my spots no matter what,” White said. “I’m going to get downhill, live at the free throw line, put pressure on the ref to call fouls for me. If not, we’re going to play through them and be as dominant as we can. Also just being able to guard any position one-through-five right now. Hopefully at the collegiate level still being able to guard one-through-four. And again just being relentless man. My motor. I hate losing.” Off the court White is cool, calm and collected. He might even make you laugh. “I like to have fun,” White said. “I like to see my guys smile. See my friends and family smile. Whatever to put a smile on their face man, that’s it.” As for White’s family, his parents didn’t play any sports at the collegiate level. However, they blessed him with size. White’s mother is 6-foot and his father is around 6-foot-6, 6-foot-7. White also has four little sisters and two younger brothers. He is the oldest child. “I got baby bro coming up, Nasir,” White said. “Hopefully I can get him to around my level. You know, get the Orange to start recruiting him a little bit as he gets older. I got a little one coming up for sure.” White’s favorite NBA players are Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Oddly enough, White said his nickname is “Sadiq the Freak.” Something you may not know about White is he likes to sit in silence. “I know it’s kind of weird, but I enjoy just being alone sometimes man,” White said. “I like being able to regroup my thoughts and get a chance to learn myself better.” White answered some other questions on Syracuse below: What is Syracuse getting from Sadiq White?: “A winner man. I’m going to win. I’m going to win my battle. I’m going to win my 1-on-1. Do anything for the team to win. If I don’t play I don’t play. If I go out there as a freshman and get a chance to go out there and compete, I’m going to compete at the highest level possible.” What does his role project to be?: “As of right now, just coming in and being a defender man. A high level defender, guarding one-through-four. Being a pest on the defensive end. And on the offensive end running and transition, doing the easy things. Let my game excel, working on the one-two pull-up. Knocking down the open three. As of right now just coming in and being a defensive pest. Being an animal.” Follow Sam Lance on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
South Bend Homicide: Two Suspects Booked on Murder Charges
South Bend, IN – Two suspects have been booked on murder charges in connection with a 2023 homicide in South Bend. According to police reports on January 23, South Bend Police responded to a shooting report in the 500 block of S. 29th Street. Officers arrived to find 31-year-old Justin Stewart suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
2024 Highlight Zone Preview: Wawasee Warriors
SYRACUSE, Ind. (WANE) – A new era is about to begin for Wawasee football, as Matt Thacker takes over as the head coach of a Warriors program that’s looking for its first winning season in a decade. Thacker replaces Jon Reutebuch, who went 9-42 in five seasons leading the Warriors – including a 2-9 record […]
Michigan Hospital Named One of the Best for Cancer Treatment in U.S.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, choosing the right hospital can make all the difference. America is home to some of the best cancer treatment centers globally, offering cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. So how do you go about finding the very best in cancer care? The U.S. News...
FBI Warning Michigan Residents of New Crime Trend Called Jugging
A new crime trend has led to law enforcement warning everyone to be very careful at ATMs in Michigan. I was today years old when I learned of the term 'Jugging.' The FBI describes this new crime trend below,. Jugging refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group...
A new fur-ever home, Humane Fort Wayne moving into new facility in September
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — From breaking ground in June 2023 to calling a new place home in September 2024, Humane Fort Wayne is celebrating the grand opening of their new facility. Located at 901 Leesburg Road, the organization has been moving into the new building in phases. To...
Twenty years ago, arguably the most dominant team in northeast Indiana history rolled through the SAC
When debating best teams in history in a given sport, no matter the level of competition, one of the unsaid prerequisites is usually a state, national or league championship. To many, that signifies the basis of what a top team is – the only team left standing at the conclusion of a season.
First round pick Laiatu Latu ready to make big impact for Colts
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Indianapolis Colts first round draft pick Laiatu Latu is having the time of his life at his first Training Camp. “Hell yeah (this is the most fun I’ve had in my career)!” Latu told Sports 8. “I get to do this on the biggest level with the best of the best.” […]
Highs nearing 90º Wednesday with isolated thunderstorms
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Hard as it might be to believe, temperatures this month have averaged cooler than normal. Even so, some days, like today, managed to live up to July’s reputation in this part of the country: 80s, partly sunny, and humid. Over the next couple of...
ACSD locates truck believed to be involved in fatal hit-and-run crash on I-69 last week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A truck believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash last week has been located, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday. BACKGROUND: One dead following hit-and-run crash on I-69 in northeast Fort Wayne. First responders were dispatched to northbound I-69 near the...
500+ apartments could come to edge of Notre Dame campus. TIF district in the works.
ROSELAND — An Indianapolis developer is making plans for a prominent apartment complex with more than 500 housing units at the northeast corner of Indiana 933 and Douglas Road. Meanwhile, a new tax increment finance district is in the works that would wrap around that 30-acre parcel, along with a stretch of...
Charges in Ax Handle Beating
(La Porte County, IN) - Charges are filed in connection with a man severely beaten in La Porte County with an ax handle. Phillip Jones, 53, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with Level 3 felony aggravated battery and level 5 felony domestic battery. Terry Schultz, 52, was last...
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