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Urban League’s Summer Learning Labs at midway point
The Urban League of Northwest Indiana’s Summer Learning Labs are at their midway point. Ten days remain in the free program that provides tutoring in reading and math for students who will be entering grades 1 through 9 for the 2024-25 school year. Summer Learning Labs are at 23...
Highland Celebrates July 3rd: Parade Highlights and Event Restrictions
Highland, IN – The annual July 3rd parade will take place today, beginning with the All American Mile run at 6:30 p.m. The one-mile run starts from 40th and Kennedy Avenue and concludes at Main Square. Parade participants will perform at various locations, including St. James Church, Calvary Baptist Church, and several local streets and schools.
Rain or shine: Fourth of July celebrations thrive
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Despite the pouring rain, Hoosiers refused to let it dampen their spirits as they gathered to celebrate freedom and unity across central Indiana. “Last year, all of our faces were sunburned,” said Carmel resident Brandi Lehikoinen. “We were trying to get all the water we could selling from the Boys Scouts and […]
Hard Rock Casino entices Rewards Club members with million-dollar giveaway
GARY, Ind. (July 4, 2024) – Hard Rock Casino in Gary has introduced a million-dollar giveaway for members of their Unity by Hard Rock Rewards Club. The program began on July 1 and will run through December 27. Guests playing slots and table games with their Unity Rewards card can earn one entry for every 100 Tier Credits. A promotional kiosk is available in the casino, and Unity Rewards members can swipe it each week to redeem their free entry.
Two Libertarian party candidates paying a visit to Michiana
SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- Indiana Gubernatorial candidate Donald Rainwater and Mike Ter Maat, the Libertarian candidate for Vice President of the United States, went out and met with voters at the Saint Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend July 4. Their focus, to encourage everyone to make their...
CPCSC Welcomes Chris Gabriel as Assistant Principal of Col. Wheeler MS
Crown Point Community School Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Gabriel as the new assistant principal of Colonel Wheeler Middle School. Mr. Gabriel will join the district after leaving Union Center Elementary School, where he served as principal since 2021. Prior to this, he was the principal of Wanatah Public School and also served as assistant principal and athletic director at Kouts Middle/High School. Mr. Gabriel is returning to our district, having previously worked in CPCSC as a technology education teacher at Colonel Wheeler Middle School from 2007-2016. He also coached JV baseball and middle school wrestling. Mr. Gabriel is a graduate of Merrillville High School, earned his teaching degree at Purdue University, and completed his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership at the American College of Education.
Caitlin Clark to be teammates with rival during WNBA All-Star Game
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Know The Rules: Fireworks Laws For Hoosiers In Indiana
With Independence Day on the way, many of you will be heading outside with family and friends for cookouts and fireworks, but when can you legally light off your fireworks?. Fireworks are an American tradition when it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, and while they certainly can be fun, they are still explosives that pose a serious threat to the safety of yourself, others, and surrounding personal property. Because of the potential for danger, there are laws governing when and where you can set off your July 4th fireworks.
IN, KY rank among the most smoking-addicted states
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new study has revealed the US states most addicted to smoking, based on the percentage of residents attempting to quit. Both Indiana and Kentucky rank in the top ten for smoking addiction, with a low percentage of current smokers trying to quit. Methodology Researchers explain the study, which was conducted […]
Federal agencies ordered to halt voter registration services in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WIBC) — Secretary of State Diego Morales has ordered more than one hundred federal agencies to stop providing voter registration services in the Hoosier state. Morales told these agencies to obtain state permission before engaging in election-related activities. His orders stem from an executive order issued by President Biden in 2021 that mandates federal agencies […]
Youth Speed Camp grades 3-8 all sports.
Join us for the first Warrior Youth Speed Camp open to Lake Ridge Students in grades 3-8. This is a great opportunity for all students regardless of what sport they may be interested in. All students will need to complete a permission slip prior to participating. The permission slip can be obtained from the athletic department or it can be filled out on the day of participating. Any questions contact Coach Mullins at bmullins@chsnewtech.com. We hope to see many future Warriors in attendance at this great event.
Indiana loses 3.5% of farmland; gains 1.7%
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has determined that there has been an overall reduction in farmland acres between approximately 1.5 to 2 percent from 2010 to 2022. This was determined through an inventory of lost farmland that showed in that time frame the total agricultural acreage in the state dropped […]
Kentucky, Indiana Counties on Alert for Severe Thunderstorms Until 7 PM
Louisville, KY – A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of northern and northeastern Kentucky until 7 p.m. today. According to the US National Weather Service Wilmington, OH, the watch encompasses major cities including Louisville, Lexington, and Elizabethtown. Several counties in southern Indiana, such as Clark, Floyd, and Harrison, are also under the watch. The advisory warns of potential tornadoes, isolated hail up to quarter size, and scattered wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph.
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