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Urgent Need: Special Olympics Indiana Seeks Coaches
Special Olympics Indiana urgently needs more coaches to support their expanding roster of athletes. Humans have a fundamental need to be around other humans. As a child, I don't think there was any greater emotional pain than being excluded from an activity or game with peers. It's a sting that lingers, and one that can really ding your self-worth. Inclusion matters, as highlighted in the Special Olympics mission statement. The organization has been empowering athletes for decades, specifically those with intellectual disabilities. However, to do that, they need community support and, of course, athletic coaches.
Loretta Rush re-appointed as Indiana Chief Justice
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Loretta Rush has been re-appointed as Chief Justice of Indiana. Chief Justice Rush was appointed to the high court in 2012 and was first selected to serve as Chief Justice in 2014 and was reappointed in 2019 and now in 2024. She led efforts statewide and nationally to transform how courts address […]
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...
FOOTBALL: Caston Comets 2024 Season Preview
The Caston Comets are gearing up for the 2024 football season after a challenging 2-9 record last year. The highlight was a surprising sectional victory over the previously undefeated North White team. With the departure of six key seniors, including standout Kyle Roudebush, the roster will be bolstered by younger players, with the hope of building on last season's improvements. Returning players like quarterback Gavin Mollenkopf, running back Jabez Yarber, and others aim to blend experience with fresh talent as the team adopts a wing-T offensive strategy.
Clinton County Youth Theatre Expands Workshop On Banned & Challenged Books Due To Popularity
The Clinton County Youth Theatre has announced that additional openings have been added for the Young Actors Workshop on Banned and Challenged Books due to the popularity of the workshop and the limited spaces available. The theatre released that students in sixth grade through senior year are invited to register...
Camden Jackson Township Fire Department Chief Named Firefighter Of The Month, Receives MacQueen Excellence Award
The Camden Jackson Township Fire Department has announced its firefighter of the month, who received the designation and the honor for his leadership within the department, following his receipt of a coveted award. The department announced that the firefighter of the month for August is Chief Eric Foreman, who has...
READI-made Housing Solutions Advancing Quality of Life and Place in Greater Lafayette
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials in Delphi today to break ground on Bowen Estates, a new single family residential subdivision being supported by matching funds from Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Governor Eric J. Holcomb established the $1.25 billion READI program...
Curl assumes command of 434th Operations Group
MIAMI COUNTY — Col. David W. Curl assumed command of the 434 Operations Group, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, August 3, 2024. Colonel Van T. Thai, 434 Air Refueling Wing commander, presided over the ceremony. With more than 4,000 flying hours and multiple deployments over a 23-year career, Curl...
Indy Eleven One Step Away from Concacaf Championship While Competing in the USL
What started as a typical U.S. Open Cup run is quickly turning into a fairy tale for Indy Eleven. A team that, let’s be honest, wasn’t exactly on anyone’s radar when it came to making a deep run. But now, thanks to an unexpected twist in the competition, this Indianapolis squad is just one breath—or more precisely, one win—away from a coveted spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Yep, that’s right! The same tournament that usually feels reserved for the continent's soccer elites, like the powerhouse MLS clubs or the dominant Mexican sides. But here they are, Indy Eleven, lurking just around the corner.
Insects placed in breakfast buffet of Indiana DNC delegation at downtown Chicago hotel
CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — Insects were placed in the breakfast buffet of the Indiana delegation for the Democratic National Convention Wednesday morning. A person who attended the breakfast said bugs were found in the buffet, and they appeared to be crickets—contrary to earlier reports that they were maggots.
Indiana will put $50 million toward LEAP District water infrastructure
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Economic development officials on Thursday told lawmakers current commitments to a high-tech research park already have maxed out Lebanon’s water infrastructure. During an at-times contentious meeting with the State Budget Committee, officials with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Finance Authority said the state will put $50 million toward […]
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