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Indiana woman gets a year in prison for stealing $150,000 in donations from Jasper healthcare nonprofit
JASPER, Ind. — A southern Indiana woman will spend the next year in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing over $150,000 from a local healthcare nonprofit. Michele M. Rose, 62, of Jasper, was sentenced this week to 366 days in federal prison and a year of supervised release after previously pleading guilty to five […]
Code/IT Academy Opens Enrollment, CompTIA A+ Certification Applications due September 23, 2024 for free training
Ivy Tech/Jasper Dubois County Public Library today announced that applications are open for Code/IT Academy, a 10-week upskilling program to help Hoosiers acquire in- demand tech skills and access higher paying jobs. The fall 2024 session prepares participants to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam. Code/IT is a partnership between The Mill in Monroe County, Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), and Ivy Tech Bloomington.
Schmitt receives Survivors of Suicide award
Sometimes Mary Lou Schmitt’s story begins with her fingernails. Specifically, their being polished purple with turquoise tips. “Do the colors of your nails mean anything?” a new acquaintance might ask. “They are the colors of suicide prevention,” Mary Lou says – and her story begins to unfold....
Mid-States Corridor could make century-old farm disappear
HUNTINGBURG, Ind. (WEHT) – The LCBar Farm in southern Dubois County has been in Cathy Wagner’s family for 111 years. And while they are looking back to celebrate their accomplishments over the past century, they are looking ahead to a future filled with uncertainty. The farm sits on more than 400 acres adjacent to the […]
Northeast Dubois County Prepares for Major School Renovations
The Northeast Dubois County School Corporation held their regular Board meeting on Tuesday night with a special focus on some badly needed school building repairs. The Board officially opened a public hearing on some proposed building renovations and improvements, with Superintendent Dr. Rasche saying that “we are in dire need of some major facility repairs.” The hearing is required by law whenever a school corporation wants to construct a building or make renovations in excess of a million dollars. Some of the items that were described as being high priority included the roof and gutters at the intermediate school, the gutters and boilers at the elementary school, and door repairs and replacements at the junior/senior high school. At this time, the school corporation has an opportunity to complete the repairs tax rate neutral by utilizing bond funds.
Indiana will put $50 million toward LEAP District water infrastructure
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Economic development officials on Thursday told lawmakers current commitments to a high-tech research park already have maxed out Lebanon’s water infrastructure. During an at-times contentious meeting with the State Budget Committee, officials with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Finance Authority said the state will put $50 million toward […]
We Are Family: A new stage play by Shandrea Funnye
This morning, Shandrea Funnye joined us with actors Keith Baker and KJ Dullen to talk about a new stage play called We Are Family. The play secures the stage with a very powerful story about love, unity, and keeping family relevant. Keith Baker and KJ Dullen star in the play with the latter as the […]
NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon
STATEWIDE–Temperatures are about to increase all across Indiana. “Most places will get high temperatures around 88 on Friday. Then it’s around 89 on Saturday. By early next week, we’ll have highs in the low 90s,” said Jason Puma, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. Puma says no rain is expected in Indiana for […] The post NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Local News Headlines: August 22, 2024
Hoosier Delegates to the Democrat National Convention experienced a less than appetizing breakfast yesterday morning. Indiana Delegates have been staying at the Fairmont Chicago Hotel where someone allegedly placed crickets into their breakfast buffet. One person was treated and released by medics at the scene but there were no reports of anyone getting sick. It has been reported that a group of unknown women were spotted placing unknown objects at tables, but it I unknown whether or not it has any relation to the insects. The incident is now under investigation by the FBI.
Ragweed season has kicked off in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Ragweed season is an annual challenge for many Hoosiers, with pollen levels typically starting to rise in late August. As the season progresses, pollen counts usually peak by mid to late September, and the first frost, which often occurs in October, signals the end of the season. However, the intensity and duration […]
Colts to launch year two of Girls High School Flag Football League
The Colts created the league in 2023 with eight high school teams from Indianapolis and South Bend, Ind. This year, it will expand to 27 teams with five divisions across the state. The teams will compete in a three-week regular season, beginning with the Indy 1 Division on Aug. 24. All other divisions will begin play on Sept. 7.
Urgent Need: Special Olympics Indiana Seeks Coaches
Special Olympics Indiana urgently needs more coaches to support their expanding roster of athletes. Humans have a fundamental need to be around other humans. As a child, I don't think there was any greater emotional pain than being excluded from an activity or game with peers. It's a sting that lingers, and one that can really ding your self-worth. Inclusion matters, as highlighted in the Special Olympics mission statement. The organization has been empowering athletes for decades, specifically those with intellectual disabilities. However, to do that, they need community support and, of course, athletic coaches.
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