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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...
Ox Bow County Park disc golf course to host big weekend of tourneys
This weekend will mark the largest disc golf event at Ox Bow County Park since the 1996 world championships. And participants will see redesigned holes and other improvements to the 35-year-old course at 23033 County Road 45, halfway between downtown Elkhart and Goshen. The trio of tournaments are all new at Ox Bow,...
Indiana Mayors Gather to Discuss Latino Community Impact at 2024 Indiana Latino Expo
Earlier today, city officials across Indiana convened for the 2024 Indiana Latino Expo Mayors Breakfast, known as a critical convergence point for discussing community issues and their impact on Latino constituents. Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield participated as a panelist, offering insights on the role of representation in local government. Her presence underscored a commitment to enhancing understanding of how government decisions influence the lives of Latino residents in her city.
Rainy end to the week
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We are starting out with dry conditions this morning in the metro area. Rain will move in by midday and continue for the first part of the evening hours. TODAY: Rain pushing in a cross parts of northern Indiana this morning that rain will continue to push eastward and be with central […]
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