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Illinois soldiers deploy to Djibouti
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard has mobilized a security assistance team for deployment to the African Republic of Djibouti. Seven soldiers comprise the Sixth Battalion 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Lt. Col. Matthew Kreiter, commander of the Sixth 54 Security Forces Assistance Battalion, said the battalion is a military unit that’s specifically trained to engage with foreign military partners. The team from Illinois will help advise the...
Sheriff Fell chooses new Chief of Operations
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Vigo County Sheriff Derek Fell has chosen who he wants to be his replacement as Chief of Operations according to a Facebook post Wednesday. Sheriff Fell has chosen Lt. Jim Palmer to serve in his previous role effective immediately. Chief Jim Palmer has been a resident of Vigo County for 36 […]
Everyone in Indiana May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
This is some scary news for anyone who lives in Indiana. Your social security number may have been stolen. Everyone knows that a social security number is a very private thing. You never want to give that out to anyone. Granted, there are times when you have to give it out to prove your identity for financial purposes, but in general, the rule of thumb is to never give that information to anyone. Your social security card, in the hands of the wrong person, could cause a lot of problems for you that you really don't want to deal with.
Lafayette man wins thousands of dollars in lottery game
LAFAYETTE, Ind — A Lafayette man just won big in the lottery!. Scott Marsell won the $342,362 CA$H 5 jackpot for the Saturday, Aug. 10 drawing, according to lottery officials. Marshall bought the winning ticket at Meijer Express #285, located at 5520 E. New Margaret Drive in Terre Haute.
District 118: North Ridge Hires Assistant Principal, Brings “It Takes a Village” on for New School Year
ABOVE: District 118 Human Resources Director Kimberly Pabst introduces new North Ridge Assistant Principal, DHS graduate Colette Hampton, to the District 118 Board. The Danville District 118 School Board has approved the It Takes a Village Mentorship for North Ridge Middle School this school year, at a cost of $20,000. After the vote at Wednesday (Aug 14th) evening’s meeting, Mosaic City Church Pastor LeStan Hoskins stated that he and his wife Jennifer will be bringing similar programs they brought South View students last year, to a lot of those same students at North Ridge this year.
127TH ANNUAL HARVEST PICNINC IN WINDSOR TOMORROW
(WINDSOR) Activities get started tomorrow at the 127th Annual Harvest Picnic in Windsor. It’s pork chop dinners served at 4:00 Thursday afternoon with an Ice Cream Social at the Methodist Church at 5:00, and music by the Family Worship Band from 6:30 to 8:30. It’s fish dinners & homemade desserts served at 5:00 on Friday with music by The Lovin’ Spoonful at 7:15. Then it’s the FFA breakfast Saturday morning from 6:00 to 10:00, a harvest 5K run & fun walk at 7:30, pedal tractor pull at 10:00, the big parade at 3:00, pork chop dinners and desserts served at 4:30, the Bellamy Brothers in concert at 7:00, and the huge raffle drawing at 9:00. All concerts are free, bring your lawn chairs, with inflatables and much more.
U of I Extension offering Master Gardener fall training
August 14, 2024 -The U of I Extension Master Gardeners are offering fall training opportunities beginning in September. Master Gardeners are volunteers who provide unbiased, research-based information after completing classes taught by University of Illinois specialists and Extension Educators. Illinois Extension Master Gardeners host educational programs in the community, respond to calls or emails from the public, maintain demonstration gardens, and donate food from community gardens.
Blue Spoon to return food truck style
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A local brunch favorite, Blue Spoon, may be returning to Decatur. The Blue Spoon initially closed in July of 2018. Last winter, the owners were in the process of opening a new location. However, on a social media post, they said, "During a moment of clarity, the memories and realization of rising costs, employees, and numerous hoops that come with a full service, brick-and-mortar business hit me like a truck." This realization led the owners to come back in a food truck or trailer.
Indiana’s funniest crowns winner, shares advice
INDIANAPOLIS — There are just under 7 million people living in Indiana, but one has been dubbed the funniest of us all. Voted by a team of comedy aficionados, Gwen Sunkel, won Indiana’s Funniest Comedian competition at Helium Comedy Club in downtown Indianapolis on Wednesday, Aug. 7. “I joke around that being named the funniest […]
Vincennes skate park completes renovations
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The city of Vincennes will be celebrating the completion of their newly renovated skate park this weekend. After years of planning and renovations the park is now ready for skaters to enjoy. After years of wear on the old park, the city decided it was time for a change. The skate park […]
Indiana Women’s Prison maternal health unit runs on charity donations
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Women’s Prison Maternal Health Unit is run entirely by charity donations. Every item given to new moms living on the unit, including diapers, formula, baby food, and clothes, is a gift. The unit is most in need of the following items: To donate, email Devon Gregory at degregory@idoc.in.gov. Gift cards […]
VCSC welcomes students for first day of school
WEST TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — School is back in session across the Vigo County School Corporation. Students and staff at West Vigo High School welcomed another school year with lights, dancing, and introductions for each staff member. Principal Ryan Easton says it helps new and returning students know their teachers. “I wanted students to […]
Lincoln Street Bridge Project Continues
(Robinson) – The Lincoln Street bridge project continues to make good progress. That was Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer. Shimer reminds the public to steer clear of the area whether on foot or a bicycle. He says they are still looking at a September or October completion date, weather permitting, for the project.
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