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City of Greenville maintenance paving project bids accepted
Sealed Bids for the construction of the Maintenance Paving 2024 will be received by the City of Greenville, Ohio, at the office of the Board of Control, c/o Megan Bailey, 100 Public Square, Greenville, OH 45331, until 10:00 a.m. local time on August 6, 2024 at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of constructing This project involves the resurfacing of several streets within the City of Greenville. Specific work is to include the milling of existing asphalt, and the placement of tack coat, new asphalt, pavement markings, and spot full-depth repair. Traffic shall be maintained throughout the project. The engineer’s estimate for this project is $1,699,794.00.
Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR to honor family of John Wayne Richard
DARKE COUNTY – Fort GreeneVille Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, a Vietnam Commemorative Partner, will be honoring the family of John Wayne Richard at the Versailles Vets Club located at 106 S. Center St., Versailles, OH. The ceremony will be Wednesday, July 24 at 7:00 pm. The family...
'My son’s life was worth everything': a grieving mother's message to her son's shooter
A 20-year-old man died after he was shot on W Morris St. earlier this week. His mother is left begging for justice, and for his name not to be forgotten — Edgerrin James Michael Hoover.
2026 PG Jonathan Sanderson, has family connection to IU basketball, eyeing another visit
One of Indiana’s first offers in the class of 2026 went to Jonathan Sanderson. And part of the reason why is the Hoosiers have a family connection with the top-50 4-star guard. Sanderson is the son of Jon Sanderson, who was named the director of men’s basketball performance at...
King David the 41st: Gravel Outruns Schatz for Kings Royal Victory
ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 20, 2024) — David Gravel realized a career dream Saturday night at Eldora Speedway by winning the 41st Kings Royal with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Gravel, from Watertown, Connecticut, took the lead from Tyler Courtney and had to fend off challenges from Logan Schuchart and defending Kings Royal champion Donny Schatz, losing the lead to both for a pair of laps each before taking the top position back.
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosts town hall at Allen County Public Library
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Saturday, members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosted a town hall at the Allen County Public Library. The town hall, which was free and open to the public, is part of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus’ statewide town hall series that provides opportunities for Hoosiers to learn more about the Indiana General Assembly’s 2024 session as well as opportunities for the public to provide insight for the Indiana General Assembly’s 2025 session.
Attorney General Todd Rokita co-leads 17 states defending Indiana teacher’s religious liberty against required use of ‘preferred pronouns’
INDIANA- Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading 17 states in asking a federal appeals court to rule in favor of the religious liberty of a former Brownsburg High School teacher forced to resign because he declined to use the preferred names and pronouns of transgender students — an action that violated the teacher’s sincerely held beliefs.
Hoosier Lottery drawing produces two Indiana winners
Wednesday’s Hoosier Lottery drawing produced not one but two lucky winners in northern Indiana. Two $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold for the Wednesday drawing, one at Virk Liquors #8 in La Porte, located at 501 State St. The second was at Phil’s One Stop #21 in Fort Wayne at 3411 Lower Huntington Rd.
Hoosiers wait for progress with Pathways waiver
It's the night before the fourth of July. Matthew and Jason Harding stand in their dad's kitchen in Bedford, making him dinner. Their dad, John, has dementia. For the past couple of years, one of them has come over everyday to check on him and help around the house. At first it was just the evenings. But now one of them comes over every morning before work, too.
Celebrate decade of ‘Dancing with Our Stars’
Annual event benefits Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County. Get ready to watch local celebrities “cut the rug” performing dances from past decades as the 10th annual Dancing with Our Stars returns to the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Noblesville. Set for Thursday, Sept. 5 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Community Health Network is the presenting sponsor for the fourth consecutive year.
Indianapolis Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Drug Possession And Aggravated Battery
On Friday, a narcotics possession charge and his involvement in an October 2021 shooting led to a 16-year prison sentence for an Indianapolis man. IMPD officers from the Northwest District responded to a report of a person shot on Oct. 18, 2021, in the 5500 block of W 38th Street. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult female who had suffered gunshot wounds. She was transported to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. IMPD initiated an investigation into the incident shortly after.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to open in Monroe, Vigo counties after June storms
MONROE COUNTY Ind. — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and U.S Small Business Administration will open Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Monroe and Vigo counties for residents affected by last month’s storms. Individuals are encouraged to file claims to determine if they qualify for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA. Certain businesses that were […]
State & local leaders work on mental health issues
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch & Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen host roundtable discussion. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch joined Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen on Thursday at Noblesville Fire Station 71 for a mental health discussion with community leaders. The attendees included Noblesville Common Council President Darren Peterson, Noblesville Common Council Vice President...
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