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This Indiana educator created a literary journal for Indiana teens. Here’s why.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Once Ben Boruff decided to try teaching, he never looked back.Now, he’s been teaching for 11 years, five of those at Munster High School in northwest Indiana.An English and creative writing teacher who works mostly with juniors and seniors, Boruff also is the sponsor of multiple student clubs, including one focused on poetry and another on Dungeons & Dragons.Every time a student asks him to help with a club, Boruff sees it as an honor. Plus, it gives...
Barnes, Bergeron, Ditote, Harnish and Steele join Indiana Football Hall of Fame
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Five more football stars from Northeast Indiana joined the Indiana Football Hall of Fame on Monday evening. The Indiana Football Coaches Association hosted another induction dinner at the Goeglein’s Banquet Hall in Fort Wayne, celebrating the class of 2024. That group included Roosevelt Barnes,...
4th Annual Golf Fundraiser Raises Funds for East Central Illinois Community Action Agency
THE FOLLOWING IS AN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY RELEASE. Danville, IL (July 16, 2024) – Registration is currently open for our 4th Annual Golf Fundraiser Scramble, which benefits East Central Illinois Community Action Agency. This year’s event will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the beautiful Rivercrest Golf Club located at 14 Club House Dr., Covington, Indiana.
Cyclists honoring fallen heroes during statewide bike tour
Cyclists departed from Indianapolis on July 8th, embarking on a 13-day journey planned to pass through key locations significant to law enforcement officers who have passed in Indiana. Cyclists honoring fallen heroes during statewide bike tour. Cyclists departed from Indianapolis on July 8th, embarking on a 13-day journey planned to...
Indiana Ranks Among the Cheapest States to Live in the Nation
Recently, Forbes took a deep dive into the cost of living in each state to determine which ones in the nation are the cheapest to live in. Just How Much Does the Average American Spend a Month to Live?. In the study, Forbes reveals data from the U.S. Bureau of...
INvets assists veterans with career opportunities in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be challenging, but INvets is dedicated to helping veterans find career opportunities and build a life in Indiana. Blaine Zimmerman, president and CEO of INvets, stopped by WISH-TV to chat with Daybreak Anchor Jeremy Jenkins about the organization’s mission. “We assist veterans every step […]
Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan Under Tornado Watch Until Early Tuesday
South Bend, IN – The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch, effective until 2 a.m. EDT / 1 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, covering parts of northwest Indiana and southwest Michigan. The alert spans eight counties in Indiana and two in Michigan, including St. Joseph, La Porte, and Berrien.
Docs: Terre Haute man trapped woman in bathroom using fire while her child was in apartment
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Terre Haute man must have no contact with the victims in a case involving felony charges after police said he confined a woman to a bathroom and used gas to light a fire in her residence while her child was also home. John D. Chandler, 20, of Terre Haute […]
Monday Night Storm Mostly Results in Trees along a Handful of Streets; No Major Roads Blocked
ABOVE: A tree taken down during Monday evening’s storm lies along Voornees Street near Logan. (Photo by Jennifer Bailey) By all accounts, the Monday evening storm that passed through Danville and Vermilion County was certainly a nuisance, but caused little in regard to damages. Vermilion County EMA (Emergency Management Agency) Director Russell Rudd stated that the county’s storm damage was “limited to power lines and a few trees down. Nothing major.”
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– Julie sat down with the owners of Sycamore Seal and Stripe to talk about what they do and how they can help you!. Sponsored content disclaimer: The information and advice displayed in this story are those of individual sponsors and guests and not Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Merritt Alderink ready for big freshman season with ISU Basketball
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana State Basketball Freshman Merritt Alderink is gearing up for a big first season with the Sycamores. The 6’7” forward from Zeeland, Michigan averaged 19.3 points and 7.1 rebounds as a senior at Zeeland West High School. He initially committed to the Sycamores a year ago when Josh Schertz was […]
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