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An Indiana School System Asks Parents to Pick Up the Summer Sun Meals They Order
Summer can be a real challenge for parents, right? It feels like kids never stop eating! Just yesterday, we were driving back from Florida and decided to treat ourselves with a stop at McDonald's (a rare indulgence at our house). They had this deal—$5 for a meal with a double-patty burger, fries, four chicken nuggets, and a drink. My 11-year-old finished her entire meal. As for me, I only managed to eat half of my burger and a few fries. But wouldn't you know it, about 30 minutes later, she polished off the rest of my meal. And then, less than two hours after she ate, she was already saying she was hungry again!
Indiana Court Rejects Dejaune Anderson’s $31 Million Claim Against Official
In a significant legal decision, an Indiana judge has dismissed the $31 million lawsuit brought by Dejaune Anderson against a court official. Anderson had alleged violations related to her due process rights in her ongoing legal battles. Background of the Case. On March 15, 38-year-old Dejaune Anderson was arrested in...
Community mourns the loss of longtime paramedic and wife
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Sullivan community mourns the loss of two people who lost their lives tragically Saturday afternoon. According to a Facebook post from the Edgar County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews were working a traffic accident on Illinois Highway 133 just 2 miles west of Redmon.
57 Days to Purdue Football: Tom Ewing
We are closing in on Purdue Football with just fifty seven days remaining and that means we’ll take a look at redshirt freshman offensive lineman Tom Ewing from Westfield High School in Westfield, Indiana. A teammate of Dillion Thieneman at Westfield, Ewing came to the Boilermakers as a walk-on with some promise to eventually contribute on the field and currently stands 6’2 and 310 pounds.
Rensselaer, IN – Firefighters Conduct Annual “Fill the Boot” Drive
Rensselaer, IN – Residents of Rensselaer are encouraged to support their local firefighters today as they conduct their annual “Fill the Boot” drive. This morning, from 8 a.m. to noon, the Rensselaer Volunteer Fire Department will be stationed at three locations along State Road 231: the north side, center, and south side of the city.
Limestone Heritage Festival brings talented carvers to Bedford
James Lax worked on a limestone carving in front of the Bedford Depot Friday as part of the Limestone Heritage Festival. Lax, who resides in the Chicago area, attended the Limestone Heritage Festival from 2009-2019, "with a break during the COVID years. It's fun to come down and see old friends and the progress that's happening downtown."
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Silver Alert Declared for Missing Hoosier Family
STATEWIDE — You have probably seen Silver Alerts for missing Hoosiers, but one has now been declared for an entire family. Indy Metro Police need your help locating the Terrells, who have been missing since Thursday afternoon. They say 4-year-old girl Frankie, 3-year-old girl Queen, and 1-year-old boy King were last seen with their parents, […] The post Silver Alert Declared for Missing Hoosier Family appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana awards communities $51 million in housing infrastructure boost
About a dozen Hoosier communities will split $51 million in state funding for public infrastructure that set to support construction of 2,400 homes. The post Indiana awards communities $51 million in housing infrastructure boost appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana becoming home to duck with 'harlot-like face' and 'lipstick-colored bill'
In 2017, the first black-bellied whistling ducks were reported in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. The following year, on July 28, two adults and 14 downy chicks were photographed in Posey County, confirming Indiana’s first breeding record. Now, only seven years since that first sighting, black-bellied whistling ducks in Southwestern Indiana...
‘Enjoyed the kids and enjoyed the competition:’ Optimistic about future, McWherter takes over at Pioneer
Adam Berry and John Bingaman contacted David McWherter about a week before the Pioneer girls basketball team played its first game last year. The Pioneer School Board had just hired Berry as the interim coach for the season, replacing Jennifer Burns. Bingaman is the Pioneer athletic director. Would McWherter like to be the JV coach?
Goodness Gracious Kitchen and Cupboard opens in Carmel
Tobi Mares was beginning to think her dream of opening her own restaurant wasn’t going to happen. “It’s been a long time coming,” Mares said. “I was just about to give up. I was so defeated, not being able to find a location. I didn’t want to settle. I knew I wanted to stay in Carmel. When every location fell through for a variety of reasons, I tried not to get upset. But when the last one fell through, I thought, ‘Maybe I’m not supposed to do this.’”
From Beef & Boards to Broadway: This Indy native joins 'Hamilton' NYC cast July 16
An Indianapolis native will make her Broadway debut in the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning musical "Hamilton" this month. After years of touring in the role, Morgan Anita Wood will debut as Elizabeth Schuyler, the wife of the titular founding father, Alexander Hamilton, July 16 at the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York City.
Leaked Indiana Fever Locker Room Celebration After Caitlin Clark's Triple-Double Goes Viral
Indiana Fever sensation Caitlin Clark became the first WNBA rookie to produce a triple-double during Saturday's 83-78 win over the New York Liberty on Friday. Clark finished the game with 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds. Yet, after the game, she seemed more happy about her team ...
Carmel introduces plan to allow special outdoor drinking rules
A proposed Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area would allow people in Carmel to take drinks from inside bars and restaurants, and walk around outdoors within the boundaries of the district. The Carmel City Council on Monday night introduced the DORA proposal. If approved, participants would be required to use a labeled...
Three-Time Pro Bowler Would Be a Good Fit for the Colts
The 2024 season is right around the corner, and the Indianapolis Colts still need to address the safety position. Signing Quandre Diggs makes a ton of sense. The three-time Pro Bowl safety is one of the top free agents left on the market. To clear salary cap space, the Seattle...
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