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Reliance Machine at the Heart of the Community
In an industry marked by rapid change and technological advancements, Reliance Machine Company stands out for its steadfast commitment to quality, community and family. Founded in 1986, Reliance Machine Company has been a part of the Muncie community for nearly four decades. The family-owned business located at 4605 South Walnut Street is an International Automotive Task Force certified, computer numerical control machining company. Founder and CEO Richard Cardemon began the business with a clear vision and dedication to quality, drawing on his extensive automotive and metal machining background.
Baseball Hires Assistant Coach Harrison Stevens
By: Justin Borowitz Harrison Stevens has been hired as an assistant coach for the Ball State baseball team, head coach Rich Maloney announced Thursday. Stevens joins the Cardinals after coaching two years at NCAA Division II member Emmanuel University in Franklin Springs, Ga. The new Ball State hire worked primarily with infielders for a program that posted its initial 30-win season as a Division II team in 2024. "We are excited to have Harrison Stevens join our staff," head coach Rich Maloney said. Harrison was highly recommended, has tremendous passion, positive energy, is all about adding value to the players...
MCDONALD'S: Fundraiser for couple killed in crash to be held Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - This Friday, McDonald’s on South Anthony Boulevard in Fort Wayne will host a heartfelt fundraiser in memory of Mayra Vivar and Fernando Pizano, who tragically lost their lives in a recent car crash. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., McDonald’s will donate 15% of...
4-H domestic, barn and rescue cats earn champion awards
HUNTINGTON COUNTY — It came down to a domestic, barn and rescue cat vying for championship wins at the Huntington County 4-H Cat Show Monday evening. “I’m a teacher, so I get to educate the kids,” said cat judge, Alyssa Hammel of Syracuse, Ind., before the show. “It’s hard to judge here because the kids are really knowledgeable about their cats.”
Former teacher arrested for providing drugs, alcohol to students
GREENFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — A former teacher was arrested by Greenfield police and Fortville police on Thursday for allegedly providing drugs and alcohol to students. Brock Wedgeworth, 45, of Fortville, is a former teacher at Mount Vernon School Corp. and New Palestine School Corp. Wedgeworth has been under investigation by the Greenfield Police Department for […]
Delphi Police Department Announces Increased Patrols In Parks & Trails Following Two Logansport Assaults On Wednesday
The Delphi Police Department announced that officers will be conducting increased patrols at the parks, trailheads and on the trails utilizing the department’s golf cart after reports of two assaults that occurred in Logansport on trails. The Logansport Police Department announced that an investigation is ongoing into two assault...
Ross Chastain Concerned About Changes in IMS Oval Layout : “I Know How Challenging..”
Ross Chastain Concerned About Changes in IMS Oval Layout: Ross Chastain‘s concerns about the modifications to the IMS oval layout emphasize the inherent complexities of adjusting to a reconfigured track. His comments show the crucial role that precision and adaptability play in maneuvering such changes, particularly in high-pressure settings such as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With NASCAR shifting back to the oval from the road course, Chastain’s expertise becomes a focal point for grasping the subtleties of this adjustment. As he carefully refines his setup and improves his physical conditioning, the broader impacts of these changes on race strategy and performance warrant a more thorough investigation.
Indiana Avenue 12-story development will go up despite lingering height concerns
The city Wednesday gave the green light for a massive 12-story mixed-use development along the canal despite some lingering concerns from neighbors over the height of the building in what was once the historic Black cultural center of Indianapolis. The $100 million-plus development by Indiana Avenue Partners, a joint venture of the...
She was a HS athlete dying of cancer. Riley nurses saved her. Now she is one of them.
INDIANAPOLIS — The pain was the kind of brutal that hurt just to talk about, the pain from the tumor that started in Bridget Balcerak's neck and spread to her chest cavity. It started as a "bulge" she joked about with her teammates at softball practice in the spring that turned out to be an ugly, horrendous cancer by volleyball season in the fall.
Poolside Altercation Leads To Deadly Shooting At Indianapolis Apartment Complex
A peaceful afternoon of swimming at an apartment complex pool turned into a violent exchange of gunfire when a woman sparked a heated argument with a passerby, according to eyewitnesses. Multiple witnesses at Lawrence Landing Apartments on the evening of July 8 identified Reggie Horton, a 27-year-old resident of Indianapolis,...
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
Experts promote daily habits and parental help to boost student literacy in the summer and beyond
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.Summer reading can increase your child’s literacy skills.But literacy experts say things like the traditional focus on reading books from a lengthy list shouldn’t be students’ sole goal when schools out.Instead, they say, parents should also be reinforcing other language skills that bolster literacy.Doing so doesn’t need to be complicated. For example, by simply fostering a daily habit of reading, parents can boost their children’s literacy skills without fretting over whether they should be speeding through dozens of...
AgriNovus Indiana Sets Goal for State to Grow Agbioscience Economy by $8 Billion Before 2030
$69.6 billion! That’s how much Indiana’s agbioscience sector contributes to the state’s economy, according to a new study from RTI International—the details of which were announced this week during the AgriNovus Indiana QUADRANT event at VisionLoft Stutz in Indianapolis. “The insights from the study show the...
Indiana State Police Participating In ‘Best Looking Cruiser Contest’
The American Association of State Troopers is conducting their annual "Best Looking Cruiser" contest. The Florida Highway Patrol cruiser was voted the “2023 Best Looking Cruiser.”. This contest began as a friendly competition between state agencies as a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement...
Center for Workforce Innovations Awarded $1M Through Career Coaching Grant
Valparaiso-based Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) was awarded $1 million as part of the state’s $25 million Career Coaching Grant through the Indiana Commission for Higher Education – one of only 28 organizations selected. CWI will work with school districts across Northwest Indiana to administer the state’s innovative model for preparing students to make informed decisions about their college and career paths.
Cops cycling for survivors memorialize fallen officers in southern Indiana
Current and former police enforcement officers, as well as friends and family, go on an annual bike ride throughout Indiana in tribute and support. Cpl. Craig Jackson with the Jeffersonville Police Department has been a part of this journey since 2015. “Over the 13 days of the ride, it’s usually...
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