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FOR SALE: Pickleball Rocks to sell inventory as part of forced bankruptcy liquidation
(WXIN/WTTV) — Are you in the market for a new pickleball paddle… or maybe thousands of them? If so, you’re in luck. The auction Starting Monday, Christy’s of Indiana is running an online auction of the entire inventory of the now-defunct business, Pickleball Rocks. “I think this is going to be a good auction. I […]
Congressman Mrvan announces $963,000 in funding for Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana
HAMMOND, Ind. (WNDU) - A beacon of educational excellence and innovation for the last 25 years in Hammond is getting nearly $1 million in funding. Indiana 1st District Congressman Frank Mrvan and board members of the Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana announced that the center will receive $963,000 in community project funding during a news conference on Friday morning.
Opioid settlement fund fuels anti-addiction battle in Indiana
Indiana is stepping up its fight against addiction with a boost from an opioid settlement fund. The money comes from a $54 billion 2021 Opioid Settlement Fund created by manufacturers, distributors and retailers to address their role in the nation's opioid epidemic. Indiana will receive $508 million from the fund over the next several years.
Warsaw Code Enforcement Continues A Number Of Cases
Seven cases were continued at the Warsaw code enforcement hearing Tuesday. Cathy Wade provided an update on a house at 815 E. Clark St. Building Inspector Robert Hurford did an inspection on Monday, and the bathroom was not finished; however, Wade stated that later that night, the bathroom was completed. She provided photos of the water running. Wade stated that an obstacle to completing the updates was that NIPSCO projected it would take up to six weeks to install a gas meter. Gas is needed for her hot water heater and gas stove.
Incumbent Frank Mrvan (D), Randell Niemeyer (R), and four other candidates are running in the general election in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District
Incumbent Frank Mrvan (D), Randell Niemeyer (R), and four other candidates are running in the general election in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District on Nov. 5, 2024. Democrats have won every election for this district since 1930. A Daily Kos analysis of the round of redistricting following the 2020 census concluded that the 1st district had shifted towards Republicans. Joe Biden (D) received 53.4% of the 2020 presidential vote under the new district lines and 53.6% under the old district lines.
New Indiana law will speed delivery of disaster relief funds
INDIANAPOLIS — The recovery process from Thursday night's tornadoes is going to cost time and money. But in early March, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a new law that will improve the way people get money from the state's Disaster Relief Fund. Since the law didn't take effect until July,...
Tippecanoe School Corporation announces new administrative appointments
Tippecanoe School Corporation has announced new administrative appointments for the upcoming school year. Dr. Jodi Day, the current principal of Battle Ground Middle School, will become the director of student services, replacing Dr. Younker, who will soon oversee the district's teacher mentor program. Dr. Laurie Rinehart will rejoin the district,...
Marshall County Economic Development Corporation CEO Provides Update to Plymouth Redevelopment Commission
CEO of the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Greg Hildebrand made a presentation to the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission during their recent meeting on his office’s activities saying that there had been $170 million in capital investment in the county that had a $20 million effect on payrolls. He said...
WCCS: ‘YONDR’ phone pouches sparks discussion across 21Country
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) decided to implement “YONDR” phone pouches next year, but the devices did not last long at Whitley County Consolidated Schools (WCCS), officials tell us. The YONDR phone pouches are a small bag, keeping student’s phones locked throughout the...
Warsaw defeats Wallace in 17U volleyball summer league match
WALLACE — The Wallace Rose-Hill Recreation Department hosted five matches on Sunday which included two 9U matches, one 12U match, one 15U match, and a 17U match which saw Warsaw Set to Kill defeat the Wallace Rally Rascals 25-21, 25-19. While there are multiple teams that make up the 9U, 12U and 15U volleyball rec leagues, only two teams make up the 17U co-ed leagues. This means that two teams have played against each other all season long and have had plenty of time to...
Local limit set for water used by Amazon, others. Amazon to help pay for expanded services.
St. Joseph County commissioners on Tuesday approved an agreement with the town of New Carlisle that, as expected, would limit the total amount of water drawn from the area’s Kankakee Aquifer as new developments by Amazon and General Motors-Samsung are expected to slurp large amounts of water. As The Tribune reported in June,...
St. Joseph County Dept. of Health hosting back-to-school vaccine clinics
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - Believe it or not, the school year is just around the corner. Are your kids up to date on their vaccinations?. If not, the St. Joseph County Department of Health is making sure every student is ready for the 2024-2025 school year!. The health...
An inside look at the ongoing renovation of Concord Mall
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - What was formally known as Concord Mall brings fond memories for many in the community. Over the years, the mall lost retail stores and struggled to attract new ones. But it’s not over for the site, as new life is being brought to this Elkhart County fixture as a mixed-use development.
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