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Police Warn Indiana Parents Against Back-to-School Photo Trend
If you plan on taking photos of your kids on their first day of school, there are some things that you need to know about before you post them on social media. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager to take advantage of summer. In less than a month's time, kids will be returning to school. By now, you might have already started back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies so the kiddos will be looking sharp on their first day back. Over the past few years, there has been a trend on social media where parents take photos of their kids on the first day of school posing with a sign to celebrate the first day of a new school year. These signs could be revealing more personal information about your child than you realize, and can all be used by predators, scammers, and other people looking to endanger your child, family, or finances.
Actionable Tips for Fast-Tracking Real Estate Classes in Indiana
One of the prerequisites for anyone wishing to work as a real estate professional in the state is to attend a real estate school in Indiana. Although the courses offered by real estate schools in Indiana vary, there are a few things an individual can do to expedite their education regardless of the particular course. Among other advantages, this promotes a competitive edge, financial gains, and a speedy entry into the market. We will go into some practical advice on how to expedite real estate classes in Indiana for all prospective professionals in this article.
Muncie doctor sentenced to 5 years after pleading guilty to Medicaid fraud, obstruction of justice
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. — A Muncie doctor who was previously convicted after writing illegal drug prescriptions was sentenced last week after pleading guilty to Medicaid fraud and other felony charges in three separate cases. The Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday that William Hedrick was sentenced on Friday, July 19 in Delaware County Circuit 3 […]
Cell phones, reading, state testing: See what’s new as Indiana students head back to school
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.Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion County’s districts next week.With a new school year comes new rules about cell phones in classrooms, a new pilot program for shorter but more frequent state testing, and a new policy on holding back students who can’t read based on third grade reading exams.Read more about these changes and others you’ll...
Indiana provides BeachAlert and guidance on ill deer and chronic wasting disease
Before you go to the beach or try to help an ailing deer in Indiana, check with the state. Here's an alert and some guidance that we shared in this week's Outdoor Adventures column. BeachAlert ...
Ex-doctor who operated Muncie pain clinic sentenced to 54 months in prison
MUNCIE, Ind. — Nearly a decade after it began, the legal saga of William Perry Hedrick apparently ended Friday when the former physician was sentenced to 54 months in prison. The 62-year-old Hedrick, most recently of Fort Wayne, operated a pain clinic in Muncie that opened in July 2013...
Storm chances return this afternoon
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A few storms could contain gusty winds, large hail and heavy downpours. This morning: It’s another quiet and muggy morning across much of the state. We’re keeping an eye out for a few areas of fog but I think most areas should be relatively clear through Daybreak this morning. Wednesday: We’ll start […]
3 in 5 Americans believe we’re in a recession, research finds
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)– New research finds that a majority of people actually think the economy is doing even worse than the “experts” say it is. In fact, 3 in 5 people believe that the U.S. is currently in a recession, even though we’re not officially in one, according to Talker Research on behalf of the a […]
Indiana State Fair deals: Save money with these 2024 freebies and discounts
The two-week run of the 2024 Indiana State Fair starts Aug. 2; and it doesn't have to be so rough on your pockets. The fair is keeping in mind the budget-conscious guests, announcing the return of $2 Tuesdays and other discounts and free events. There are opportunities for $2 bites and even free...
Here are Greater Cincinnati's best 10 running backs in high school football in 2024
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While some coaches prefer lighting up the scoreboard with an air-raid offense, there are still plenty of offenses led by the ground game. These bruising backs help set the tone in the trenches and polish off drives with end-zone plunges. Greater Cincinnati has had no shortage of talented runners in...
IRG of Pennsylvania could receive sizable federal loan
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office has announced what it calls a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $182.6 million to International Recycling Group Erie Inc. (IRG Erie) to help finance its construction of a plastics recycling facility (PRF) in Erie, Pennsylvania. Funds...
Thompson finally reaches 100-win milestone with Blue Crabs
Tuesday evening when the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs opened their current home stand against the visiting Hagerstown Boxcars at Regency Furniture Stadium, longtime veteran ace hurler Daryl Thompson went to the mound looking for the elusive 100th win of his Atlantic League career during a season in which wins, uncharacteristically, have been difficult to attain. In recent years, Southern Maryland (37-41) has been among the elite teams in the Atlantic League and on the doorsteps of its first championship. But this season the Blue Crabs,...
Greencastle man arrested after reported burglary leads to police chase
WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. — A Greencastle man has been arrested in relation to a reported chase with law enforcement after an alleged burglary on Monday near Hagerstown. According to a post on the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office’s social media page, 31-year-old Michael Sensebaugh has been preliminarily charged with residential entry and resisting law enforcement in relation to the alleged burglary.
Indiana man sentenced for antisemitic voicemails left with Anti-Defamation League
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for making antisemitic threats. An indictment in the Southern District of Indiana said Andrzej Boryga, 67, threatened to kill Jewish people in voicemail messages left at Anti-Defamation League offices in New York, Texas, Colorado, and Nevada. Court records show Boryga left […]
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