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‘We want them to feel special and honored’
PENDLETON — A chance remark at a funeral set sisters Amy Mercer and Vicki Ashton on a mission. Mercer, 54, and Ashton, 58, were attending a funeral of a close friend in June when they heard Nina Krisher, 89, say to their dad, “I hate that I only see my people at funerals.”
West Lafayette's plans for the Levee continues to take shape
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — West Lafayette's plan to convert the Levee to a downtown-style grid of streets is continuing to take shape. The city is getting a first look at the possible street layout and the vision for a future Tapawingo Park. In 2020, West Lafayette developed its...
Indiana State Fair reports attendance increase from 2023
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 850,000 people descended on the Indiana State Fairgrounds during the 167th iteration of the Indiana State Fair, an increase from 2023’s attendance. According to a news release from the state fair, this year’s attendance reached 854,236, compared to 2023’s attendance of 840,414. Officials said many vendors and partners also reported record […]
WOMENSTATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WOMEN-OF-YEAR
STATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WOMEN-OF-YEAR. Indiana Stae Senator Vaneta Becker selected City-County Observer Woman-Of-Year. The City County-County ObserverCommunity Service Awards Luncheon will be held on September 20 at Bally’s in Evansville. United States Senator Mike Braun will be the keynote speaker at the City-County Observer Community...
Melissa Herzner Named 2024 Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year
Herzner is the executive director of SEI Voices for Children. (Southeast Indiana) – SEI Voices for Children Executive Director Melissa Herzner has been chosen as the Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year. Herzner was chosen from nominations sent in from across the entire state and she will be...
Straw Purchaser of Gun Used in Police Officer’s Death Sentenced
Indiana Woman Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Role In Death. Ashantae Corruthers, an Indianapolis woman, was the second person sentenced to federal prison for their role in procuring a firearm for a known felon by acting as a “straw purchaser” for a person who was legally prohibited from owning a firearm that would ultimately kill a police officer with the weapon. As we have previously covered, a straw purchaser of a firearm is someone who falsely certifies on a form used by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (“ATF”) that they are purchasing a firearm for themselves when in fact they plan on transferring or selling the firearm to someone else who would not pass the necessary background check because they are prohibited under law due to their criminal history, immigration status or otherwise. In the case at hand, Corruthers bought the gun at an Indianapolis firearm store in 2020 claiming it was for herself when in fact she had conspired with Regina Lewis to obtain the gun for Darion Lafayette, a felon, and then reported the gun as stolen. In 2021, Lafayette would fatally shoot Officer Christopher Oberheim in Champaign, Illinois when he and another officer, who was also wounded in the attack but survived, were responding to a report of domestic abuse. Regina Lewis, who was cousins with Lafayette, received an 8 ½ year sentence for her role in procuring the weapon which also left Lafayette fatally wounded.
Delphi Police Department Announces Downtown Parking Restrictions For Today, Aug. 23 Amidst Hearings & Bacon Festival Setup
The Delphi Police Department has released information regarding downtown parking in Delphi today, Friday, Aug. 23 as another hearing for the Richard Allen trial and Indiana Bacon Festival road closures will be in effect. The department stated that due to the hearing scheduled for today, Aug. 23 in the Richard...
Hawaii Fluid Art opens in Noblesville
Hawaii Fluid Art, a new art studio that offers classes in fluid art canvas painting, resin tumbler painting and more, opened Aug. 10 at 13185 Harrell Pkwy. in Noblesville. According to franchise owners Siân and Oliver Schmidt, a married couple who live in Carmel, the new studio is the first Hawaii Fluid Art franchise in Indiana.
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...
Could the Tippecanoe to Boone LEAP water pipeline be dead in the water?
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WLFI) — The controversial pipeline from Tippecanoe to Boone counties could be dead in the water, according to testimony Thursday morning before the State Budget Committee. Now, central Indiana could be the source of water for the sprawling LEAP district in Lebanon. The Indiana Economic Development Corp....
Delphi Teacher Receives Delta Kappa Gamma Woman Of Distinction Award
A Delphi Community Elementary School teacher was recently awarded with the Woman of Distinction Award from the Delta Kappa Gamma – Theta Chapter for her dedication to her students within the Delphi Community School Corporation. Delphi Third Grade Teacher Kate Evans was announced as the most recent recipient of...
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. Talks Craft Beer and New 46th Street Taproom
Guggman Haus Brewing Co., a family-owned brewery that has called Riverside its home since migrating from Broad Ripple in 2019, has hit some impressive milestones this year. The brewery opened a new taproom on 46th Street and transformed its original home into a charming coffee house. We sat down with Courtney Guggenberger, a co-owner, to unpack their plans for expanding the brewery, engaging the community and, of course, craft beer.
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