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Better Cancer Screening Bill Signed
Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signs State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) law improving breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bill co-authors State Reps. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) (seated, left), and Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) (standing, fourth from left) joined Holcomb (seated, center), State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) (standing, fifth from right) and Negele (seated, right). Representatives from Dant Advocacy, Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocacy, Lilly, Indiana University of Medicine, Indiana Commission for Women and Catalyst were also present.
Indiana to see ‘swift and severe’ slowdown in population growth
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana’s population growth will continue to lag through 2060 as the state’s births increasingly outnumber its deaths, researchers at Indiana University said Tuesday. Matt Kinghorn, senior demographer for the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, said in a news release, “To underscore how swift and […]
Sean Astin was all Hoosier when the DNC delegates delivered for Kamala Harris
There were some familiar faces among the state delegations at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday in Chicago — and we’re not talking about politicians. Actors, filmmakers and musicians could be spotted amongst the delegates as they committed to Vice President Kamala Harris during the ceremonial roll call. Harris had already locked up the...
Woman Arrested After Indiana Applebee’s ‘All-You-Can-Eat’ Dispute
A dispute over Applebee's "All-You-Can-Eat" deal led to an arrest in Indiana earlier this month, serving as a prime reminder to always read the fine print. I've spent a lot of time at Applebee's over the years, and one of my favorite promotions they offer is their All You Can Eat" Special. The limited-time promotion comes around every so often and features your choice of unlimited boneless wings, riblets, or double crunch shrimp. I've tried all three on separate occasions in the past, but the boneless wings are usually my go-to.
"I can take pride it in," prison inmates work hard to improve DNR's beloved cabins
DUGGER, Ind. (WTHI)—Certain jobs can help prison inmates re-enter society. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Corrections are both working toward that goal. Christopher Haggard and other inmates from the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility have been doing a lot of heavy lifting to help restore...
Five Vincennes University faculty named inaugural Ro and Shorty Whittington endowed professors
Vincennes University has recognized five distinguished faculty with inaugural Ro and Shorty Whittington Professorships. The endowed faculty positions are the first in VU history and the professorships will help VU stay competitive in attracting and keeping the best faculty. The professorships were created in April with a historic gift of...
Vincennes University Names new Athletic Director
John Meeks, currently the Athletic Director at Big Bend Community College in Washington, has been appointed as the new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Vincennes University (VU). The announcement was made during a recent Board of Trustees meeting. A news release says Meeks brings a wealth of experience to VU,...
New Indiana law designed to reduce chronic absenteeism could lead to more parent prosecutions
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.This story was written by journalists at the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University in partnership with Chalkbeat Indiana.After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority.Monarca Academy administrators talked to her guardians, and they promised she’d make it to school. But absences continued to stack up and Francisco Valdiosera, executive director of Monarca Academy, referred the case to the Department...
Local McDonald's Hosting Fries for School Supplies Fundraiser to Support Local Schools
Locally-owned McDonald’s restaurants will host Fries for School Supplies, a fundraiser where 10% of proceeds from all à la carte fry sales between August 26-30th will be donated straight to local schools. McDonald’s restaurants in communities including Evansville, Jasper, and Vincennes in Indiana; Owensboro, Henderson, Madisonville and Beaver Dam in Kentucky; Mt. Carmel, Carmi, and Olney in Illinois; and other nearby areas are all participating in Fries for School Supplies.
CMH Begins Work on New Blood Draw Area
(Undated) – Crawford Memorial Hospital continues to grow and work to better serve its patients. CMH Director of Marketing, Becky Ruppel, says work has officially started on the new blood draw area just off of the hospital’s main lobby. Earlier this year CMH turned the former Health Works location into a new conference center for the hospital which freed up space for the “much-needed blood draw area.”
Hart Street Sidewalks Next Step in Corridor Improvements
Even though the “road diet” part of Hart Street was done this summer, another part is about to get started. The City of Vincennes plans a sidewalk upgrade for part of Hart Street soon. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum expects work to finish sidewalking Hart Street in 2025. The...
VUVB’s quest for four straight Region titles begins tomorrow
VINCENNES, Ind. – The Fall 2024 Vincennes University Volleyball season is set to begin Thursday, Aug. 22 when the Trailblazers open the season at the Physical Education Complex against Wabash Valley College. This is the first of three straight Region 24 games for the Blazers to begin the season...
Chattin named 2024 Vincennes University Alumni Association Davis Citation for Service Award recipient
The Vincennes University Alumni Association will host an event on Saturday, Sept. 14, to honor Duane H. Chattin with the 2024 Walter A. Davis Memorial Citation for Service. Members of the VU Foundation and Alumni Office, VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson, and the family and friends of Chattin will present the citation in the Green Activities Center, 120 W. Harrison St., on the Vincennes Campus.
Enrollment open for Code/IT Academy in Loogootee; applications due Sept. 23
LOOGOOTEE – Enrollment is now open for Code/IT Academy, a 10-week upskilling program that is coming to Martin County. Ivy Tech and the Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth Inc. announced this week that applications are being accepted and are due Sept. 23 to take advantage of the free training that will help Hoosiers acquire in-demand tech skills and access higher paying jobs.
VPD Preaching Patience Getting to Inman Field for LHS Football Season
Patience is the key virtue being preached for City leaders, with the home football season starting a week from Friday at Inman Field. The Vincennes Lincoln Alices will play at Inman in Week Two that Friday against Evansville Reitz. The continuing work on nearby Washington Avenue will cause some traffic...
Christmas (Parade) Time’s A-Comin’ in Washington
Christmas time is still a ways into the future, but the Daviess County Christmas Parade Committee has announced plans for its 2024 Christmas Parade. It will once again be a lighted parade and will take place on Saturday, December 7th beginning at 6:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Christmas...
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