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Storm causes sporadic power outages, knocking radio stations off the air
WARSAW — A strong line of storms caused power outages throughout parts of northern Indiana overnight, including an area stretching from north of North Webster and as far south as Pierceton, according to the National Weather Service in North Webster. According to NIPSCO, upward of 2,000 customers in Kosciusko...
Fort Wayne Urban League promotes upcoming fundraiser with traveling sneaker display
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Over the next six weeks, the Fort Wayne Urban League will display a traveling sneaker tour throughout the Summit City to promote the organization’s new fundraiser in September. The inaugural fundraiser — dubbed the Equality for All Sneaker Ball — will replace the...
Greg Pence joins calls for investigation into Trump shooting
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Congressman Greg Pence on Tuesday said officials need to review what led up to Saturday’s attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Pence told News 8 that multiple House committees are likely to investigate how a would-be assassin was able to climb onto the roof of a building less than 500 feet […]
Wells outlines policy priorities after attorney general nomination
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Big-winning CA$H 5 jackpot ticket sold in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Check your tickets! A winning lottery ticket was sold in Indiana. The winning CA$H 5 jackpot ticket is worth $125,854 and was purchased at the Meijer store located at 3600 N. Portage Rd. in South Bend. Lottery officials said the winning ticket matched all five numbers in...
Indiana Corn, Soybean Farmers Advocating for Better Policy in DC
Members of the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership and Policy Committee are advocating for better policy in Washington, D.C. this week as they meet with other corn and soybean growers from around the country. Ferdinand, Indiana farmer JR Roesner is an Indiana Corn Growers Association board...
INDOT holds public meeting about installation of EV charging stations
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Indiana Department of Transportation discussed plans Tuesday for more electric vehicle charging stations around the state. A public meeting was held in Knox County about the Charging the Crossroads campaign. That’s INDOT’s plan to invest nearly $100,000,000 in electric vehicle charging stations. These will be built at strategic locations along […]
Anheuser-Busch Donates Drinking Water to Indiana Fire Department
An effort to get more cans of emergency drinking water to local fire departments is underway, thanks to Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council. Emergency preparedness is something we hear a lot about, particularly around September during National Preparedness Month. The public service announcements and alerts used to roll right over my head, but now, as a married man with a house and several animals, it's something I keep in mind a little more these days. Disasters can happen at any time, as was clearly seen earlier this week when multiple weather hazards hit the area. If you ask me, preparing for disaster is not only an individual responsibility but also a community responsibility.
Secretary of State Diego Morales attends and presents at NASS Summer Conference
INDIANAPOLIS – Secretary of State Diego Morales attended and presented at the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Summer Conference. The NASS Conference allows Secretaries of State nationwide to meet, exchange knowledge, and discuss public policy development. More than 30 Secretaries and Lt. Governors attended this year’s NASS Summer Conference.
READI Accelerates New Housing, Rural Development in West Central Indiana
STAUNTON— The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials today in Staunton to cut the ribbon on a new development to increase housing availability in West Central Indiana. Clay Court development project is part of the Homes for the Future program, a pilot initiative supported by Indiana’s...
Republicans outraise Democrats, Libertarians in latest campaign finance filings
Indiana Republicans continue to outraise their Democratic counterparts when it comes to campaign finance — including races for governor, attorney general and lieutenant governor. Democrats have not held a statewide elected office in Indiana since 2012 and face an uphill battle winning in 2024. Resources are additionally taxed by a Democrat goal to “break the […] The post Republicans outraise Democrats, Libertarians in latest campaign finance filings appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center receives $1.49 million grant to continue Indiana SANE Training Project
Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC), hosted by the University of Southern Indiana, has received $1.49 million in federal funding distributed over the next three years from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to continue the Indiana SANE Training Project. The project provides advanced nursing education statewide to increase the number of forensic nurses, also known as sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs). SANEs are specifically trained to provide evidence-based, trauma-informed medical care to victims of sexual assault or abuse and to ensure specimens are collected appropriately.
United Leasing & Finance Donates $1.5MM to Community Charities
United Leasing & Finance plans to support several area charities in Southwest Indiana, as it does on an annual basis. The pledges and gifts total $1.5 million and target early childhood and higher education, as well as organizations supporting youth health. These funds are in addition to the charitable support provided each year as a result of the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance, now in its 13th year. More than $2.5 million in charitable giving has been provided through the golf tournament sponsorship.
Jim’s Journal, July 16th, 2024
Congratulations are due to several teams of local high school volleyballers, with their teams earning top honors from the Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches’ Association, for doing exceptionally well in the classroom last school year, ’23-’24. In our part of the state, those outstanding academic squads include Batesville, Jac-Cen-Del, Oldenburg Academy, South Ripley, and Greensburg. Each of those teams reached a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
Cyclists honoring fallen heroes during statewide bike tour
Cyclists departed from Indianapolis on July 8th, embarking on a 13-day journey planned to pass through key locations significant to law enforcement officers who have passed in Indiana. Cyclists honoring fallen heroes during statewide bike tour. Cyclists departed from Indianapolis on July 8th, embarking on a 13-day journey planned to...
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