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Nursing homes report payment disruption under managed care
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Jeff Huffman and other nursing home operators in the state say they haven’t been paid for their work since the state transitioned to managed care for certain Medicaid services on July 1 — marking two weeks in limbo for providers in the PathWays to Aging program. “Basically, we rely on Medicaid reimbursements to keep our […]
Third Friday theme will complement upcoming country concert
WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Main Street Warsaw are coordinating events for what might be the biggest gathering in Central Park this year with the Country Concert for St. Jude — featuring Kimberly Perry. Main Street Warsaw’s Third Friday is part of the fun and will again start...
North Manchester professor appears on Jeopardy!
NORTH MANCHESTER — Kathy Davis has joined a very small, elite club. The North Manchester resident recently competed on the television quiz show Jeopardy! Her episode aired Tuesday evening. She and a couple dozen of her family and friends took to her living room for a viewing party. Because...
Two new firefighters, promotion in Huntington
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Fire Department celebrated the promotion of a longtime firefighter on Monday and welcomed two new recruits. Matt Blackburn has spent 11 years with the Fire Department. He was promoted to lieutenant during a morning ceremony at the Huntington City Building. Fire Chief Tony Johnson recognized Blackburn’s leadership, reliability and contributions as a member of several boards and committees.
First Childhood Expo offers local resources
HUNTINGTON — Kids grabbed stickers and treats while parents heard about things geared toward children Saturday morning during Huntington’s Early Childhood Expo at Huntington North High School. The first event went well and created awareness for families, their children, services and childcare, according to Courtney Bonbrake, executive director...
Indiana agency recommends 60% reduction in Duke Energy proposed rate increase
After hearing from consumers, a state agency is coming out in opposition to Duke Energy's proposed rate increases. The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) is recommending a 60% reduction in Duke Energy's request, including no increase to the monthly residential customer service charge and a reduction in Duke Energy's authorized return on equity.
Committee will focus on Miller Sunset Pavilion programming
WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake took another step this week with the final approval of a committee that will oversee what’s happening at the Miller Sunset Pavilion. Town council finalized the list of committee members on Tuesday. Those include. Town Council members Austin Reynolds and Ashley McGinnis, Town...
Cops cycling for survivors memorialize fallen officers in southern Indiana
Current and former police enforcement officers, as well as friends and family, go on an annual bike ride throughout Indiana in tribute and support. Cpl. Craig Jackson with the Jeffersonville Police Department has been a part of this journey since 2015. “Over the 13 days of the ride, it’s usually...
Magnificent weather continues into this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Thursday was about as perfect of a day you could have in the Hoosier state, especially in mid-July. Indiana will hold onto this beautiful weather into the weekend. Approaching next week, the muggy meter will start to rise again with some rain chances down the line. Thursday night: A dry and cool […]
Indiana and Michigan Beachgoers Alert: Dangerous Waves and Swim Risks on Lake Michigan
Fort Wayne, IN – A beach hazards statement is in effect for La Porte County, IN, and Berrien County, MI, warning of dangerous swimming conditions on Lake Michigan today. With waves expected to reach up to 7 feet, residents and visitors are advised to stay out of the water due to the high risk of strong currents and dangerous waves.
Indiana National Guard plans upgrades to Bloomington armory
The Indiana National Guard plans to spend millions to modernize and expand its armory in Bloomington. “The current facilities do not meet the needs of today’s modern force, and it is a priority to upgrade our facilities to today’s standards,” an INNG representative said via email. The...
Heartland RV Announces Appointments to New Exec Roles
ELKHART, Ind. – Heartland RV announced in a press release it has made strategic changes to its executive team for the coming 2025 model year. Heartland has named Jim Fenner the new vice president of manufacturing, customer service, and engineering and has appointed Chad Olinger the new senior director of service and parts operations for Heartland RV, Cruiser RV and DRV. Both men have years of experience working within Heartland, Cruiser or DRV, and their elevation to these new roles reflects the Company’s commitment to creating the best possible experience for their valued owners and dealers, the release stated.
What’s next for the proposed new Indiana high school diplomas that focus on workplace readiness
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters (CHALKBEAT) — Hoosiers still have time to weigh in on the state’s proposals for new high school diploma requirements as the Indiana State Board of Education will likely vote on changes slightly later than expected. The diploma proposals by the state board of education in […]
How did your local school perform on Indiana's ILEARN and SAT tests? Check here.
Hoosier students saw only slight increases in their English language arts scores and their math scores stayed virtually the same compared to last year’s ILEARN standardized testing scores. Overall statewide results released Wednesday showed that 41% of Hoosier students were proficient in ELA standards and 40.7% proficient in math...
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