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Cummins receives DOE money for historic switch to making electric engines
COLUMBUS, Indiana — A Cummins plant with a long history of producing diesel engines will use federal money to switch to making electric motors and batteries. The Columbus Engine Plant, known within Cummins as a cornerstone of its operations, is set to undergo a significant transformation. With a $75 million grant from the Department of Energy and an additional $75 million from Cummins, the plant will be renovated to accommodate the production of electric powertrains overseen by Accelera, a Cummins division.
Pocket Road Paving Begins Tuesday
(Franklin County, IN) – Paving begins next week on Pocket Road west of Batesville. The Franklin County Highway Department says Dave O’Mara Contracting will start work Tuesday on South Pocket near Last Road and then head north. Motorists are urged to be prepared for intermittent road closures. The...
Ivy Tech Community College Part of Regional Tech Hub Receiving $51 Million in Federal Funds
Indiana is on a workforce winning streak, and Ivy Tech Community College – the state’s community college system and its largest postsecondary institution – has been part of three federal hub designations that stand to attract millions of dollars of investment and create thousands of high-wage, in-demand jobs over the next decade.
HISTORIC AQUEDUCT DAMAGED
(Metamora, IN)--Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources is assessing damage to the historic Aqueduct in Metamora after storms earlier this week. High water brought a large tree down Duck Creek, which then crashed into the aqueduct’s base. The aqueduct is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only one of its kind left in the entire country.
New Retreat Center in North Vernon Aims to Revitalize Stressed Pastors
NORTH VERNON, Ind. — Jeff and Anna Walker, who live in Jennings County, are talking to people about their new project, Manna House. Anna explained that pastors often feel overwhelmed and stressed because they take care of so many people. According to research by Barna in 2022, two out of five pastors have thought about quitting their jobs, which is a big jump from the 11% who felt this way in 2015.
DoE awards Cummins $75M for zero-emissions manufacturing
The Department of Energy awarded Accelera by Cummins $75 million to convert almost half of its manufacturing space at the Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain system production. “This DOE grant is another step forward in the progress we are making toward a zero-emissions future and...
Students’ Fund of Hope plans annual school supply giveaway
HOPE, Ind. – The Students’ Fund of Hope (SFOH) is preparing for its 2024 Back 2 School Prayer Circle and School Supply Giveaway set for early next month. SFOH is a nonprofit that started by helping support student lunch accounts for Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corporation students and now provides school students and staff with assistance in all situations. This is the nonprofit’s sixth annual back-to-school event.
Applicaions for Franklin Chamber’s small business grant program close August 2
FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce reminds business owners that applications for its second round of the small business capacity-building grant program are still open through August 2. The project of the Franklin Chamber Foundation awards 12 local small businesses grants of $2500 each. Grant applications...
Donner Center opens Monday as ‘Cooling Center’
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The City of Columbus says Donner Center will be open as a “Cooling Center” on Monday, July 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for those without air conditioning and who need a break from the heatwave. Crates will be available from Columbus Animal...
Whiteland Community Night is July 26
WHITELAND, Ind. – Whiteland Community Night is set for Friday, July 26, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Mohr Logistics Park in the field east of the Whiteland Fire Station, 141 S. State St. There will be live music, food for purchase, hot air balloon rides, fireworks, and other...
North girls soccer to host invitational this weekend; East, Jennings to compete
With soccer season approaching fast, the Columbus North girls soccer team is hosting an invitational tournament to help gear up for the season competition in five weeks. The two-day tournament will be held on Friday and Saturday at the BCSC Soccer Complex. “Biggest benefit for our girls would be ample...
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