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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...
New business coming to Holton-Marshal thankful for RSRF grant
Along with other business at the August meeting of the Holton Town Council, they approved a zoning change for a new business on US 50 in the town. Phyllis Nighbert, Paul Hughes and Andy Stratton all agreed that having self-storage units would be good for the town of Holton and gave their approval to make the zoning change from agriculture to roadside business for the property at 7970 W US 50 requested by Brandon Thoroughman and Cassie Hornsby, owners.
Evansville project to leave hundreds of homes without water for hours
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Hundreds of Evansville homes will be without water for a couple of hours and under a boil advisory this weekend. This is part of an Evansville Water and Sewer Utility project to add a new waterline to the existing system. Roadway is also said to be restricted Friday night. The intersection […]
Bally’s Evansville Casino & Hotel wins best casino award, 10 other top honors
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Bally’s Evansville Casino & Hotel has been recognized with the prestigious Best Casino Award among ten other accolades from Casino Player Magazine. This honor, announced on Tuesday, was bestowed by Casino Player 2024 Best of Gaming Awards, highlighting the casino’s dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience through its top-notch services […]
This weekend in Bloomington: Bug Fest, Mad Max, WFHB block party
Bloomington is giving us reasons to laugh this weekend, whether it's at a standup comedy show, from the surprise of a 3D movie, the thrill of getting close to a creepy crawly or the exuberance of a block party. Be brave, leave your house and let your joy shine this weekend by taking in live music, connecting with your community or sitting back to watch the action. Laurie Kilmartin brings GenX standup to Comedy Attic ...
Bikes get stolen a lot in Bloomington. Here's how to prevent it.
Bloomington and Indiana University are famously bike-friendly, but being a bike town also means bicycles get stolen – a lot. Just last month, two high-end bicycles valued at $15,000 each were stolen off a car rack at the Graduate Hotel on Kirkwood Avenue. ...
Q&A: Boersema Next in Line at Middle Blocker
For the longest time, Ella Boersema wore the number eight. But as most volleyball players do, she began to grow. The 6-foot-2 middle blocker from Churubusco, Ind. hit her growth spurt around the 10th grade and was forced to change numbers. As the jerseys got bigger, the numbers got bigger. Number 27 it was.
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 […]
NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon
STATEWIDE–Temperatures are about to increase all across Indiana. “Most places will get high temperatures around 88 on Friday. Then it’s around 89 on Saturday. By early next week, we’ll have highs in the low 90s,” said Jason Puma, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. Puma says no rain is expected in Indiana for […] The post NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana homebuyers market improved in July with inventory boost, lower mortgage rates
Yulissa Espinoza and her husband lived in their first home, a modest two-bedroom in Lawrence, for less than a year before realizing it was too small to raise the family they hope someday to have. So Espinoza, 24, and her partner, 25-year-old Edwin Betancourt, put their starter home up for sale last month. Now, having lost money on their initial home because of a faulty inspection, they're days away from closing on a second, larger house...
Scents out of Hawkins, Indiana, featured at Bath & Body Works. Here's what they smell like
Thursday, Aug. 22, isn't just Pumpkin Spice Latte release day. Fans of the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, in the Netflix series "Stranger Things" have been looking forward to another product launch. And today's the day. Bath and Body Works' new Stranger Things Chapter Two collection is out now. While supplies last, customers can find three new fragrances and 15 new limited-edition products including candles, PocketBac hand sanitizers, soaps and wallflowers. ...
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