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'The sport I love.' Stars Novell Miller, Carmine Orozco ruled eligible for Elkhart football
ELKHART — Travon Curry received a phone call from Elkhart Athletic Director Jacquie Rost last Thursday. When he answered, Rost asked, ‘Are you sitting down?’ The next words from Rost made Curry want to stand up. Novell Miller and Carmine Orozco had been declared eligible to play for the Elkhart football team by the...
2 theft suspects in custody after police told them to exit shoe store
ELKHART, Ind. (WISH) — A strip mall in Elkhart was the scene of heavy police activity for a time on Wednesday afternoon. Two suspects in a vehicle theft were in custody after city, county and state police told them to exit a shoe store in the mall, the Elkhart Police Department says. The male suspects […]
It's National Cheese Pizza Day. Where to get Chicago or Detroit style pizza in Indiana
Thursday marks National Cheese Pizza Day 2024. Each September 5 is dedicated to cheese pizza. Though widely acknowledged, the origin of the day is unknown, according to National Day Calendar, the business that tracks celebratory days and works with companies, brands and organizations to get days recognized. ...
Celebrating Social Security while looking toward the future
This past August marked the 89th anniversary of Social Security and it’s a good time to reflect on its profound impact on American society since its creation in 1935. Signed into law during the Great Depression, Social Security emerged as a foundation of hope and stability for millions of Americans facing economic uncertainty. Today, over […]
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.
Voucher dilemma: Unraveling fiscal impact of school choice program on education in Indiana
As the chair of the powerful Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee, State Sen. Ryan Mishler is used to getting answers from public schools that depend on the legislature for their funding. But when he felt that a minority student at a private high school in his district was wrongly disciplined, he wrote an open letter posted on the Internet in 2023 to complain. While the letter did not name the school, it was Marian High School, where his...
What to Know About Indiana’s Purple Paint Law Before Hunting Season Begins
If you see purple paint on trees in Indiana, they aren't for decoration. That purple paint means that you need to leave immediately. As the weather starts to cool off, and the leaves begin to change, many people start to think about being in the woods again. After the heat and humidity, and bugs, are gone, there is something special about the woods in the fall. That's especially true for hunters. I have never been much of a hunter, but my friends are avid deer hunters. I know that this is the time of year when they are gearing up for that big buck that they never can seem to get. You might know everything there is to know when it comes to hunting, but there are still some out there who don't abide by the rules. Deer hunting season in Indiana kicks off very soon, so consider this a heads-up before you wonder out into the woods.
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