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PHHS grads awarded educator scholarship
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education awarded two Pendleton Heights graduates with Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. Emily Benages, Butler University, and Ellie Ray, Indiana State University, were among the more than 300 recent scholarship recipients statewide. Students are selected through a competitive process based on academic...
Veteran assistance organization expands employment resources to west central Indiana
There are currently more than 325,000 veterans living in Indiana, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And though the unemployment rate for veterans is lower than the national rate, the number of unemployed veterans has increased over the last year. An Indianapolis-based veterans assistance organization recently expanded its employment services...
ISP shares tips for drivers while traveling for the 4th of July
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — With 4th of July weekend being upon us, Indiana State Police said this is set to be one of the busiest traffic weekends of the year. Sgt. Matt Ames said that during this time last year, they had 14 fatalities and over 2400 accidents. He said that as traffic picks up, […]
Indiana State Fair Announces Final Set of 2024 Free Stage Concerts
Your paid admission into the Indiana State Fair allows you to see some really amazing musicians performing on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage. The second wave of musical acts was just announced by fair organizers. See them below. Beatles Tributes - Hard Day's Night (2pm) & Live and Let Die...
Indiana’s revamped reading law could have big consequences for students from low-income families
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.To get students to attend summer school, the staff at Global Preparatory Academy in Indianapolis do whatever it takes: Flyers and messages, conferences, and even stopping parents to talk at pick-up and drop-off.They strongly encourage some students to attend for “more at-bats,” or to practice key reading skills before taking the state’s third grade reading test, known as the IREAD. Others are there to prevent summer learning loss, said Assistant Principal Jessica Pumphrey.Known as Summer Learning Labs, —...
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
Republican Ice Cream Social to include Beckwith, Stutzman
The First Annual Adams County Republican Party Ronald Reagan Ice Cream Social is set for Tuesday, July 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Mirage Event Center located at 1640 Winchester Street in Decatur, Indiana. Hot dogs, pork and cheese nachos, drinks and ice cream will be served.
Innovative idea sought for delivery solution
A frustrated Decatur businessman came before city council Tuesday night to express what he considers a last resort in seeking a solution to a major problem. Chris Caston, co-owner and operator of Innovative Concepts, told council his problems began a few weeks back with the opening of Adams Health Network’s new satellite on N. 13th St.
Shannon resigns as Trine University president after one year on the job
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) – Trine University is looking for a new President after the Board of Trustees announced last Thursday they had accepted the resignation of Dr. John Shannon who had served as university president since June 1, 2023. No reason was given for Shannon’s departure but in a...
National DHIA opens $10,000 in scholarship opportunities
The National Dairy Herd Information Association announced that it will offer $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and college undergraduate students. National DHIA will award approximately ten $1,000 scholarships, which are funded by contributions from National DHIA members, friends, and supporters to help fund these scholarships. Applicants must be full-time,...
Fort Wayne woman dies after succumbing to crash injuries
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - One woman has died after being involved in a crash near the southwestern side of the city. The Allen County Coroner's Office announced the identity of Keey Renee Barnhart, 51, of Fort Wayne, as the woman involved in the July 1st accident. The Allen County...
First Alert Forecast: Humidity rising
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The humidity is rising today, making highs in the mid to upper 80s feel more like the 90s at times. A handful of isolated showers will sprout up by the late afternoon and evening, looking to be sparse in nature. More opportunities for showers will linger for the end of the week.
Tractor Supply ends DEI initiatives after customer backlash | 'It's time to expose Tractor Supply'
INDIANAPOLIS — Tractor Supply has had its diversity, equity, and inclusion and environmental, social and governance programs for a number of years — but now, the company's initiatives are changing after receiving backlash online. In a June 5 interview with the Associated Press, Tractor Supply President and CEO...
Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $137 million jackpot on July 2, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $137 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
Kuehnert Milk House makes plans for return of the milkman
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Family-owned Kuehnert Dairy Farm is planning its next step to bring the milkman back to the roads. The sixth-generation dairy farm is known for its annual fall festival and launching its milk house earlier this year. The milk house serves various flavors of milk in...
Hoosier flying saucer keeps getting pulled over
ROSWELL, N.M. — Indiana's own UFO car has been running into legal troubles on a road trip to the heart of UFO excitement. Steve Anderson drives the custom-built UFO on wheels. But even extraterrestrial rides need to have their registration. On June 28, Anderson was pulled over on Interstate...
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