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Anheuser-Busch Donates Drinking Water to Indiana Fire Department
An effort to get more cans of emergency drinking water to local fire departments is underway, thanks to Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council. Emergency preparedness is something we hear a lot about, particularly around September during National Preparedness Month. The public service announcements and alerts used to roll right over my head, but now, as a married man with a house and several animals, it's something I keep in mind a little more these days. Disasters can happen at any time, as was clearly seen earlier this week when multiple weather hazards hit the area. If you ask me, preparing for disaster is not only an individual responsibility but also a community responsibility.
Kid’s Hope Activities Kick Off Alongside Brianna’s Hope Beginning Every Thursday In August
St. Matthew United Methodist Church and Brianna’s Hope in Frankfort are launching Kid’s Hope for children to enjoy activities during the Brianna’s Hope meetings every Thursday beginning in August. Community members are invited to join the Brianna’s Hope team every Thursday evening for Brianna’s Hope at St....
Quick Responding Frankfort Police Officers Provide Narcan And CPR At Overdose Call
Two Frankfort Police Department officers responded to reports of an overdose on Sunday that led to a quick response and the survival of the patient in Frankfort. On Sunday, July 14 around 1:30 p.m., Frankfort Police Department officers reportedly received reports of an overdose occurring in the 1300 Block of Walnut Ave. in Frankfort, prompting officers to respond immediately to address the situation.
Community Asked To Avoid Frankfort Place Apartments For A Shooting Investigation This Afternoon
First responders have issued a request for community members to avoid the Frankfort Place Apartments area at 701 Stone Ridge Dr. in Frankfort due to an ongoing investigation from a mid-day shooting. No further information has been released as on 1:15 p.m.
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Barnes, Bergeron, Ditote, Harnish and Steele join Indiana Football Hall of Fame
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Five more football stars from Northeast Indiana joined the Indiana Football Hall of Fame on Monday evening. The Indiana Football Coaches Association hosted another induction dinner at the Goeglein’s Banquet Hall in Fort Wayne, celebrating the class of 2024. That group included Roosevelt Barnes,...
Indiana Ranks Among the Cheapest States to Live in the Nation
Recently, Forbes took a deep dive into the cost of living in each state to determine which ones in the nation are the cheapest to live in. Just How Much Does the Average American Spend a Month to Live?. In the study, Forbes reveals data from the U.S. Bureau of...
Wendy’s Franchisee Ryan O’Malley Puts Culture on the Front Lines of Success
Ryan O’Malley’s restaurant career began in 2007 at Wendy’s of Bowling Green, where he held roles from GM to district manager to director of operations. In 2021, he made the leap to Wendy’s franchisee. Today, O’Malley and his partners operate 136 locations across five states (Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Alabama).
Indiana Woman Charged with Reckless Homicide in Death of 10-Year-Old Son Arrested in Michigan
In a series of events bringing a tragic case one step closer to resolution, Jennifer Lee Wilson, a 48-year-old woman from northwest Indiana, has been arrested in connection with the reckless homicide of her 10-year-old son, Dakota Levi Stevens. NBC Chicago reports that Wilson was taken into custody on Saturday night by sheriff's deputies in Berrien County, Michigan. It is believed that the utilization of license plate reader technology was integral in tracking down Wilson's vehicle.
Forbes: Community Healthcare System one of America’s Best Employers for New Grads
Community Healthcare System, now Powers Health, has landed in the top 20% on Forbes’ 2024 list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads. To compile the list, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista and surveyed more than 100,000 young professionals working for companies with at least 1,000 employees in the United States. Community Healthcare System ranked No. 83 out of 400 employers on the list. No other Northwest Indiana healthcare employer made the list.
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