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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.
Huntington votes down golf cart ordinance
HUNTINGTON — The majority of Huntington City Common Council members voted Tuesday, July 9, against a proposed golf cart ordinance for the city. The council had tabled ordinance, 6-C-24, at a previous meeting so a subcommittee could update it to limit the streets where people could drive golf carts in the community.
Familiar face, new place: Appleton takes over at New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) – After ten seasons as a head coach at Angola High School – the first six as the girls head basketball coach, the last four leading the boys program – Highlight Zone regular Brandon Appleton will be back on the sideline this upcoming season as the new coach of the New […]
4-H domestic, barn and rescue cats earn champion awards
HUNTINGTON COUNTY — It came down to a domestic, barn and rescue cat vying for championship wins at the Huntington County 4-H Cat Show Monday evening. “I’m a teacher, so I get to educate the kids,” said cat judge, Alyssa Hammel of Syracuse, Ind., before the show. “It’s hard to judge here because the kids are really knowledgeable about their cats.”
‘She saved our lives’: Woman Credits Rescue Dog for Alerting Her to Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Levels
A woman who rescued a dog from a shelter was amazed and overwhelmed to learn that the Siberian husky returned the favor. Samantha Griffen might have died before the carbon monoxide detector even went off, but the husky, Luna, had other ideas. Moving into a new house on 54th and...
Marion County becomes majority non-white
But non-white population increases aren't the biggest factor in the new designation for Marion County, per Census Bureau data. The post Marion County becomes majority non-white appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Experts promote daily habits and parental help to boost student literacy in the summer and beyond
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Summer reading can increase your child’s literacy skills.But literacy experts say things like the traditional focus on reading books from a lengthy list shouldn’t be students’ sole goal when schools out.Instead, they say, parents should also be reinforcing other language skills that bolster literacy.Doing so doesn’t need to be complicated. For example, by simply fostering a daily habit of reading, parents can boost their children’s literacy skills without fretting over whether they should be speeding through dozens of...
AgriNovus Indiana Sets Goal for State to Grow Agbioscience Economy by $8 Billion Before 2030
$69.6 billion! That’s how much Indiana’s agbioscience sector contributes to the state’s economy, according to a new study from RTI International—the details of which were announced this week during the AgriNovus Indiana QUADRANT event at VisionLoft Stutz in Indianapolis. “The insights from the study show the...
Indiana State Police Participating In ‘Best Looking Cruiser Contest’
The American Association of State Troopers is conducting their annual "Best Looking Cruiser" contest. The Florida Highway Patrol cruiser was voted the “2023 Best Looking Cruiser.”. This contest began as a friendly competition between state agencies as a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement...
Leesburg Road Extension Project details released
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne Public Works Division held a public meeting Wednesday night to share plans for the Leesburg Road Extension Project, located in the Nebraska Neighborhood. The City released the following:. The project will improve safety, extend Leesburg Road to Jefferson Boulevard,...
Center for Workforce Innovations Awarded $1M Through Career Coaching Grant
Valparaiso-based Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) was awarded $1 million as part of the state’s $25 million Career Coaching Grant through the Indiana Commission for Higher Education – one of only 28 organizations selected. CWI will work with school districts across Northwest Indiana to administer the state’s innovative model for preparing students to make informed decisions about their college and career paths.
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...
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