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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. ...
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.
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 […]
Voucher Dilemma Part 2: Unraveling impact of school choice program on education in Indiana
This is the second of a two-part series. Read Part 1 here. 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...
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.
Local farmers prepare for possible drought
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Many local farmers have spent the last several days preparing for harvest season. However, there is potential for a dry spell that could impact crops. Harvest season is approaching for local farmers and a dry spell is expected to carry on for weeks. Despite this, farmer Joe Eslinger says the […]
Indiana announces top 3 Teacher of the Year finalists
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced the top three Teacher of the Year finalists Wednesday. Those lucky finalists are Chet Dixon, of Mooresville Consolidated School District; Ellie Minogue, of Tippecanoe School Corporation; and Graciela Miranda, of the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township. “Teachers make a...
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