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Weidner, Halstead elevated to associate head coaches
WINONA LAKE, Ind. - A pair of long-time assistant coaches for Grace's men's basketball team received promotions in August. Jordan Weidner and Stephen Halstead have been promoted to associate head coaches, effective for the 2024-25 season. "This has been a long time coming. Both Stephen and Jordan have been vital...
Indiana awards $1.05M in grants to accelerate entrepreneurship
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced Thursday that $1.05 million in grant awards to accelerate entrepreneurial activity and resources statewide through its new Community Collaboration Fund (CCF). This investment will help power 32 community-led projects focused on entrepreneurial education, connection, and acceleration across Indiana, with a particular focus on underrepresented founders and underserved markets.
USPS Warns IN Residents Alarming New Scam Wipes Out Bank Accounts
Many Indiana residents rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a trusted service to deliver daily mail and packages. Unfortunately, scammers are preying on that trust and USPS has warned Indiana residents that thieves are using new tactics to clear cash out of bank accounts. USPS Warns IN...
Publishers Clearing House Scam Targets Hoosiers: Don’t Be Fooled!
If something seems a little too good to be true, or someone wants you to give you a cash prize but you didn't enter a contest, it's probably not legit. Growing up in the '80s I remember the commercials featuring a man in a suit surprising folks with a big check. I'm talking like a giant check, that represented a giant amount of money. I always wondered what would happen if you didn't answer the door.
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.
Lindsay Leads Charger Golfers in Home Opener
West Noble opened their home portion of the golf schedule this afternoon at Maxwelton Golf Club. The Chargers hosted Fremont in a dual match. Fremont took home the victory 209-247. Lily Lindsay led the Chargers in scoring with a season best round of 57. Lacy Leamon carded a 58. Kenzie...
Grand Design RV Announces Expanded 2025 Transcend Line
MIDDLEBURY, Ind. – Grand Design RV unveils its expanded Transcend product line, featuring three distinct segments: Transcend One, Transcend Xplor, and Transcend. Designed to meet the evolving needs of RV consumers, each 2025 model delivers unparalleled quality, affordability, and versatility, ensuring a memorable experience for all travelers, according to a release from the Winnebago Industries subsidiary.
State Educators Scrap GPS Diploma Plan, Instead Will Push ‘Honors Seals’
STATEWIDE — State Education Secretary Dr. Katie Jenner has heard much of the criticism the state has gotten over its proposal for new diploma requirements to graduate high school in Indiana. Because of that criticism, she said the State Board of Education has decided to scrap its plan for GPS and GPS-Plus diplomas. “The two […] The post State Educators Scrap GPS Diploma Plan, Instead Will Push ‘Honors Seals’ appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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.
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