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QualiTech Acquires Baked Goods, Ingredients Manufacturer Ellison Bakery
CHASKA, Minn. — QualiTech, a global manufacturer of plant nutrition, animal nutrition and food ingredient products and services, today announced the acquisition of Ellison Bakery, a manufacturer of cookies, snack bars, crunches, toppings, and inclusion ingredients for retail, food service and private label end markets. Terms of the transaction...
PREP FOOTBALL: Blitz’s Picks, Week 1
Enough with the 7v7s, one-day shootouts, intrasquad and pre-season scrimmages. From here to Thanksgiving, we are talking actual wins and losses. Which team will get off to a winning start? Remember, one week does not a season make. Who had Bishop Luers winning a state title after a 45-7 loss to East Noble in Week 1 last season? Conversely, no one thought Homestead would finish 5-5 after battling Carmel in a close opening-game defeat.
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary mourns loss of Bobcat, Evaki
ALBION, Ind. (WPTA) - Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is mourning the loss of its Bobcat, Evaki, on Thursday. Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries that provides refuge to animals found in unsafe environments or care. In 2019, officials found an...
Psychedelic Grateful Dead Equipment Truck Once Owned By Owsley Up For Auction
A 1949 Studebaker M5 pickup the Grateful Dead used to haul the crew’s equipment during the band’s early days is up for fale. The truck nicknamed “The Dred” and formerly owned by sound engineer and LSD pioneer Owsley “Bear” Stanley is one of 400 vehicles that will be sold through Worldwide Auctioneers’ upcoming Auburn Auction.
2024 Highlight Zone Preview: Angola Hornets
ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) – After sporting identical 12-1 seasons in 2017 & 2018, the Angola football program has hit a bit of a speed bump, as the Hornets have posted a losing record in three of the five seasons since – including a 2-8 mark last fall. Angola’s move from 4A down to 3A this […]
Indianapolis Forecast: Soaring Temperatures with Heat Index Near 100
Indianapolis, IN — As the weekend approaches, Indiana residents should prepare for rising temperatures. Starting Saturday, highs are expected to reach 89 degrees, marking the beginning of a warming trend that will continue into next week. Saturday will see mostly sunny skies with scattered clouds in the afternoon. The...
Week 1 football preview: Vance among ‘gritty’ offensive linemen leading Rochester against Wabash
Wabash at Rochester, 7 p.m. Rochester’s Ron Shaffer kicks off his fourth season as coach, and during his tenure, he has already had a chance to coach offensive linemen like Marshall Fishback, Hunter Shriver, Brady Beck and Xavier Vance. Fishback, Shriver and Beck have graduated from the program while...
Lady Chargers Top ECA To Remain Unbeaten
West Noble advanced to 3-0 on the season with a solid 3 set win over Elkhart Christian. Offensive attack was led by Elyse Mead with 13 kills and Izzy Beers with 8. Assists by Miah Hilbish (16), and Ella Limerick (11). The Chargers forced errors with aggressive serving and earned an overall 10 aces as a team with Reagan Eash leading the way with 4. Digs led by Mead with 9 and Darcy Ritchie with 8.
Indiana’s First Donut and Beer Festival Is Happening in Evansville this October
This family-friendly festival celebrates breakfast and brews. Over the past several years, we've seen the popularity of food-based festivals skyrocket. Evansville is no stranger to hosting festivals surrounding different types of food. And there's something unique about being able to go to one place and try out different variations on your favorite food or beverage. One festival heading to Evansville is very unique as it celebrates breakfast and brews.
South Decatur Volleyball is Off to a Great Start
South Decatur Volleyball is off to a great start with winning their conference. Makayla Somers: 25 assists, 2 kills, 6 digs, 2 total blocks. Taylor Somers: 8 kills, 4 digs, 1 total block, 1 ace. Zsophia Sharp: 2 assists, 6 kills, 9 digs, 2 total blocks, 2 aces. Aniston Bostic:...
Job Cuts Loom as Indiana Auto Parts Factory Announces Closure in Richmond; Many Impacted
A company in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has informed the state of Indiana about its decision to permanently close its facility in Richmond. TBK Col. Ltd. specializes in manufacturing brakes and water pumps for engine cooling systems used in heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses. The closure of the Japanese company was not immediately announced, leaving the reason undisclosed.
Penn State men's basketball will host Purdue Fort Wayne this fall
Penn State is used to facing Purdue, but it'll be in for a new wrinkle this season. The Nittany Lions will host Purdue Fort Wayne on Nov. 20 as part of its 2024-25 nonconference schedule. The Mastodons posted a 23-13 record last season under longtime coach Jon Coffman. Their 80.2...
Insects placed in breakfast buffet of Indiana DNC delegation at downtown Chicago hotel
CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — Insects were placed in the breakfast buffet of the Indiana delegation for the Democratic National Convention Wednesday morning. A person who attended the breakfast said bugs were found in the buffet, and they appeared to be crickets—contrary to earlier reports that they were maggots.
Better Cancer Screening Bill Signed
Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signs State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) law improving breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bill co-authors State Reps. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) (seated, left), and Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) (standing, fourth from left) joined Holcomb (seated, center), State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) (standing, fifth from right) and Negele (seated, right). Representatives from Dant Advocacy, Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocacy, Lilly, Indiana University of Medicine, Indiana Commission for Women and Catalyst were also present.
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