Mentone
LATEST NEWS
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,...
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...
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.
Goshen College student selected for U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program
Billy Easton II, an undergraduate student from Goshen College, is participating in the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program to study Swahili during the summer of 2024. Easton is one of approximately 500 American students at U.S. colleges and universities who were selected from over 5,000 applicants to study overseas or virtually in the summer of 2024.
Where Notre Dame stands in conference realignment, expansion discussion
As college football's most recognizable and coveted independent, Notre Dame watched from afar in recent years as the nation's power conferences all join in realignment and expansion in a new, lucrative era dominated by TV contracts and revenue discussions. A lucrative future awaits the Fighting Irish if they do decide to join a conference for split revenue sharing and sever ties with Comcast NBCUniversal on a deal that goes through 2029.
Columbia City Council Approves Acquisition of New Fire Engine
Columbia City Council recently approved the acquisition of a new fire engine. This advanced apparatus is equipped with a 750-gallon water tank, a 20-gallon foam tank, a 1500 GPM pump, and has a 20-year life expectancy. By selecting a fully loaded preconfigured unit, the City was able to save $150,000 on this $750,000 purchase.
Hudsonville giving away SuperScoop ice cream bars for National Ice Cream Month on July 25
As part of National Ice Cream Month, Hudsonville Ice Cream will distribute SuperScoop ice cream bars for free from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at a variety of pop-up events in the South Bend area. The locations are Central Park in Mishawaka, Kid’s Kingdom at Potawatomi Park and Howard Park in...
Valparaiso University President José D. Padilla J.D. Makes List of Top Indiana Business Leaders
José D. Padilla J.D., president of Valparaiso University, has made IBJ Media’s Indiana 250 — a list recognizing the most impactful and influential business leaders in the Region. The 2024 recognition marks the second year that President Padilla has been named to the list. “I am grateful...
Stakeholders from around the state gather to address infant, maternal mortality
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) kicked off its two-day “Labor of Love” Summit on Tuesday with a series of informational sessions addressing women’s health, teen pregnancy and infant wellbeing and outcomes. At the opening of the summit — which was attended by hundreds of physicians, nurses, caregivers and public health officials — Indiana State […]
Terry among several Indiana mayors endorsing Kamala Harris for nomination
EVANSVILLE — Mayor Stephanie Terry joined nearly 300 other Democratic mayors from around the United States in endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's next nominee for president. In a news release, the Democratic Mayors Association shared its statement, as well as the full list of mayors who signed on. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.