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Instant Analysis: Practice Takeaways (Aug. 15)
On Thursday, August 15, Irish Illustrated was in Notre Dame's indoor practice facility to view the latest fall camp session. Following practice, Notre Dame receivers coach Mike Brown and defensive backs coach Mike Mickens took the podium, answering questions from the press. Once the media availability wrapped up, as always,...
6-year-old victim identified from Tuesday's deadly crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The child in a deadly single-vehicle crash on Tuesday has been identified. The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified 6-year-old Christopher Macias Menjivar of Fort Wayne as the victim from a crash that occurred on East Pontiac and Abbott streets. Fort Wayne police...
Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN’s Bin Chen Secures Two Major Grants to Develop AI-Supported Recycling Systems
Recently, competing against universities nationwide, Bin Chen received two major grants from the Department of Energy for recycling research projects. The first is funding a two-year, $100,000 effort to help UHV Technologies Inc. create a machine to sort a variety of recyclable plastic bottles for conversion into chemicals and/or other usable materials. As the crushed bottles roll down a conveyor belt, an overhead camera system utilizing AI recognizes their types and sorts them rapidly into one of eight or more possible classifications. The development is in the prototype phase and has the potential of being a much more accurate and efficient process than was previously available. The goal is to drive production costs below $30 per ton.
Granite Ridge New Expansion: Cedar Grove
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Our team was visited by Tony Doepker, New Home Specialist for Granite Ridge to share with us about their new expansion: Cedar Grove. Granite Ridge is inviting you to come take a special look at homes in their new area this weekend; the event is from 12-5 both Saturday and Sunday.
Hardware Heroes: Martin Ace Hardware Is Celebrating 35 Years
The family story of Larry and Gloria Martin, longtime proprietors of the Ace Hardware Store in Middlebury, is one of perseverance, loyalty, and dreams coming to fruition. Martin Ace Hardware, at first blush, bears little resemblance to what most would consider a traditional brick-and-mortar hardware store, and that was a deliberate decision on the part of the Martins, who have been married for 55 years. Through their managerial style that intertwines ingenuity and inspiration, Martin Ace Hardware is now a nationally renowned institution, with three generations of family members currently involved in the business.
Everyone in Indiana May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
This is some scary news for anyone who lives in Indiana. Your social security number may have been stolen. Everyone knows that a social security number is a very private thing. You never want to give that out to anyone. Granted, there are times when you have to give it out to prove your identity for financial purposes, but in general, the rule of thumb is to never give that information to anyone. Your social security card, in the hands of the wrong person, could cause a lot of problems for you that you really don't want to deal with.
Indiana students show modest gains in literacy. Black students achieve largest IREAD-3 increases
Indiana students made small gains in reading this year. Scores for IREAD-3, the state’s third grade reading exam, are at their highest level in recent years, but still well below pre-pandemic scores.
'Lord of the Rings,' 'Stranger Things' actor Sean Astin hits the road for Kamala Harris
It’s Middle America rather than Middle Earth, but Samwise Gamgee is charging in to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris. Sean Astin on Tuesday announced on social media that he plans to be in Indiana Wednesday to support Harris’ presidential bid. ...
La Porte Teacher a State Finalist
(La Porte, IN) - There’s cause for celebration during today’s first day of school in La Porte. La Porte High School science teacher Jason Remmel is among the 25 finalists in this year’s teacher of the year contest in the state of Indiana. During this week’s school...
Stranger Things at Bath and Body Works near me? New Chapter 2 collection offers candles, soap
Bath and Body Works has once again partnered with Netflix and Stranger Things to bring fictional Hawkins, Ind., and The Upside Down to your home. The Stranger Things Chapter Two collection features three new fragrances and offers 15 new limited-edition products across candles, PocketBac hand sanitizers, soaps and wallflowers. ...
NWS: Rain Chances in Indiana Linger into Weekend
STATEWIDE--You can expect the next few days to have some heavy rainfall at times across Indiana. There are couple of rounds of rain and storms that are expected to move through the state on Thursday. “Then after that, it looks like we’ll have some additional storms heading into the weekend. But there is a little […] The post NWS: Rain Chances in Indiana Linger into Weekend appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Trine University's namesake, Ralph Trine, dies at 82
ANGOLA, Ind. (WFFT) — Ralph Trine, an alumnus, trustee, benefactor and namesake of Trine University passed away on Aug. 14 at the age of 82. Ralph, who was a 1961 mechanical engineering alumnus, and his wife Sheri served on the university’s Board of Trustees, with Ralph joining in 1990 and Sheri in 2010.
RCCF, Town of Brookville Receive Grants to Help Underserved Entrepreneurs
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced $1.05 million in grant awards to accelerate entrepreneurial activity and resources statewide through its new Community Collaboration Fund (CCF). The investment will help power 32 community-led projects focused on entrepreneurial education, connection and acceleration across Indiana, with a particular...
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