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THAT’S A CROWD! Event marks Wendell Willkie’s 1940 speech in Elwood that attracted hundreds of thousands
Michael McQuillen’s memorabilia collection includes one of the original lamppost signs that greeted Wendell Willkie when he returned to his boyhood home of Elwood, Indiana, on Aug. 17, 1940, to give his speech accepting the Republican nomination for president. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) Eight-four years after he returned to his boyhood...
Better Cancer Screening Bill Signed
Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signs State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) law improving breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bill co-authors State Reps. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) (seated, left), and Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) (standing, fourth from left) joined Holcomb (seated, center), State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) (standing, fifth from right) and Negele (seated, right). Representatives from Dant Advocacy, Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocacy, Lilly, Indiana University of Medicine, Indiana Commission for Women and Catalyst were also present.
Sean Astin was all Hoosier when the DNC delegates delivered for Kamala Harris
There were some familiar faces among the state delegations at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday in Chicago — and we’re not talking about politicians. Actors, filmmakers and musicians could be spotted amongst the delegates as they committed to Vice President Kamala Harris during the ceremonial roll call. Harris had already locked up the...
PURDUE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES KEY VICE PRESIDENT PROMOTIONS
Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal) is pleased to announce the promotion of two key executives in their leadership team. Mathew (Matt) Reed has been promoted to Vice President of IT. Matt’s leadership has been instrumental in the growth and innovation within Purdue Federal’s IT department. He has taken ownership of the Digital Banking platform and has significantly enhanced the credit union's data utilization across all business lines. Additionally, Matt played a crucial role in the successful core system conversion that Purdue Federal underwent in 2023. Matt graduated from Purdue University in 2004 with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and earned his MBA from Purdue in 2011. In 2004, Matt began his career as a software engineer at Med Institute (now Cook Research). In 2013, he transitioned into management overseeing the Data Management team at Cook. Matt joined Purdue Federal in 2016 as the Manager of the IT Business Solutions team. He then became AVP of the same team in 2018.
Asher Pruemer Leads St. Joseph-Ogden Boys’ Golf to Strong Finishes at Urbana Classic and Danville Tri-Meet
Asher Pruemer shot an 84 and tied for 18th on Monday (Aug. 19) as the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ golf team finished in a sixth-place tie in the 13-school Urbana Kick-off Classic in Savoy. Garrett Loschen tied for 26th in the 81-person field with an 89. Graham Ray (90) tied...
Eagles Trade Proposal Swaps OL Tyler Steen for 24-Year-Old Playmaking WR
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Tyler Steen is at the center of one of the more intriguing — and realistic — trade proposals to come around in quite some time. With Philly’s need for a WR3 behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith well documented, Jimmy Kempski of The Philly Voice came up with a player-for-player trade idea: The Eagles could send Steen to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for third-year wide receiver Alec Pierce.
Sheridan’s Bud Wright enters 60th season as head coach
SHERIDAN, Ind. (WISH) — “Special.” “Enigma.” Those are just two words used to describe Sheridan’s Bud Wright. The high school football icon enters his 60th season as a head football coach in the state of Indiana — 59 of those with the Blackhawks. “He is Sheridan football,” Sheridan senior lineman Owen Trietsch said. Wright not […]
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.
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.
Loretta Rush re-appointed as Indiana Chief Justice
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Loretta Rush has been re-appointed as Chief Justice of Indiana. Chief Justice Rush was appointed to the high court in 2012 and was first selected to serve as Chief Justice in 2014 and was reappointed in 2019 and now in 2024. She led efforts statewide and nationally to transform how courts address […]
New Indiana law designed to reduce chronic absenteeism could lead to more parent prosecutions
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.This story was written by journalists at the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University in partnership with Chalkbeat Indiana.After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority.Monarca Academy administrators talked to her guardians, and they promised she’d make it to school. But absences continued to stack up and Francisco Valdiosera, executive director of Monarca Academy, referred the case to the Department...
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