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Main Street organizations are revitalizing the heart of Northeast Indiana communities
If small towns are the heartbeat of America, then their downtown Main Street organizations are the lifeblood running through their veins. Working feverishly behind the scenes to bring in new art sculptures, create nightlife and culture, attract new businesses and lift up existing ones, Main Street organizations are crucial to the communities they serve.
Sechler’s Pickles looks back at company’s history, festival it inspired
ST. JOE, Ind. (WANE) — On Thursday, the St. Joe community kicked off the first day of the town’s annual pickle-themed festival. This year marks the 28th rendition of the festival, which has grown from a celebration of the company that inspired it to a full-fledged community gathering.
Child attending YMCA day camp meant for kindergarten through 5th grade students distributed apparent THC gummies, organization says
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A child attending the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne day camp was distributing apparent THC gummies, the organization said Wednesday. The child, who was at Camp Harris hosted at Harris Elementary, is believed to have given other campers the gummies while they were on a field trip Friday.
WATCH LIVE: Fort Wayne City Councilmen hold press conference to discuss ‘public safety emergency’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Three Fort Wayne City Councilmen have called a press conference Thursday afternoon to address what they call a “public safety emergency” in the Summit City. Councilmen Russ Jehl (R-2nd District), Nathan Hartman (R-3rd District) and Scott Myers (R-4th District) said Thursday morning they...
Gov. Holcomb Surprises Craig Allebach With Sagamore Of The Wabash
WINONA LAKE - Craig Allebach’s health may affect his future as the Winona Lake town manager, but Thursday he was shown how much he’s appreciated and loved for everything he’s done for the local communities over more than four decades. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb surprised Allebach, 69,...
Teacher, lawmaker not surprised by new ILEARN scores
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — A longtime elementary school teacher on Thursday said the 2024 ILEARN scores match her own observations in the classroom. Cheyenne Mappes has taught fourth and fifth grade in Morgan County for nearly 20 years. She said the third graders that took the ILEARN test this year were in kindergarten and first […]
Indiana Michigan Power seeks more clean-energy generation resources in Michigan
Indiana Michigan Power Co. (I&M) has filed plans with Michigan regulators for additional generation resources — including solar, wind, and natural gas — to ensure customers’ future energy needs are met. “I&M is committed to ... Read More » The post Indiana Michigan Power seeks more clean-energy generation resources in Michigan appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Dairy Queen’s coolest reward offer
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — To celebrate National Ice Cream Day this Saturday, Dairy Queen will be giving away complimentary Dilly bars to customers. Exclusive for one day, DQ Rewards members can enjoy a complimentary Dilly bar featuring world-famous DQ vanilla soft serve wrapped in a decadent chocolate coating. Members must make a purchase of at least […]
Bowen Center Opens Crisis Receiving & Stabilization Services Unit
PIERCETON - Bowen Center opened its doors Thursday for its new Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Unit within its psychiatric hospital at 9 Pequignot Drive, Pierceton. The goal of the unit is to de-escalate a mental health crisis by providing less restrictive care in a comfortable environment. To celebrate the new...
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...
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