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‘Energetic’: First-time delegate says convention heralds a movement
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A member of Indiana’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention on Friday said he wished everyone could have experienced the energy there firsthand. Connor Elliott, a 19-year-old college student from Shelbyville, Indiana, was one of 88 delegates Indiana sent to this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He said he loved the […]
Kentucky lawmakers visit Indiana freestanding birth center
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A group of Kentucky lawmakers visited a freestanding birth center in Indiana Thursday to learn about an issue that promises to come up again during the 2025 legislative session. Tree of Life, a freestanding birthing center in Jeffersonville — right across the Ohio River from Louisville — accepts only clients with low-risk […]
Lake County, Indiana: Schererville Town Dump Closing for Upgrades Until December
Schererville, IN – The Schererville Town Dump will close from Sept. 3 until mid-December 2024 for major upgrades. The facility, located at the Schererville Public Works Department, will undergo significant renovations, including a newly constructed dump site and infrastructure improvements. These upgrades are part of Phase 2 of the Kennedy Avenue expansion.
New Farm Bureau Cabin Planned at Pioneer Land
(La Porte, IN) - Over $28,000 was raised from a silent auction last night in La Porte to help fund construction of a new Farm Bureau milk cabin at Pioneer Land. Many of the items up for bidding were donated gift cards for as much as $1,000 from businesses affiliated with agriculture like Kingsbury Elevator and Heinold Feller Tire in LaCrosse.
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond Academy of Science and Technology is back for the school year
The first day of school for Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (HAST) Hawks was on Wednesday, August 14. “I was nervous walking back into the school as a senior but also excited. I definitely did not want to go back but I think I was also ready to start at the same time. I hope this year goes by very smoothly since I’m also doing my internship at the Area Career Center,” said Lyila Vega, a senior at HAST.
Fire department receives FEMA grant for 9 exhaust removal systems
PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Prairie Township, OH Fire Department recently took a significant step toward securing the safety of their firefighters by installing nine MagneGrip exhaust removal systems, each paired with MagneGrip’s PRO Nozzle. Securing this essential safety equipment was made possible through FEMA’s AFG grant, which covered the entire cost of all systems installed.
OP housing trust fund applications are open
Oak Park is accepting applications on a rolling basis for housing trust fund dollars, the intention of which is to provide and preserve affordable housing in the village. The total balance of the trust fund is about $1,950,000, village officials told Wednesday Journal. When funds are exhausted, any remaining applicants will be placed on a waiting list, village officials said, and the village board could decide if and how to fund additional projects.
Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Wire Fraud in Indiana Check Scheme
A Chicago man has received a federal prison sentence for his involvement in a fraudulent check cashing scheme targeting Indiana businesses. Shawn Edwards, 34, was sentenced to 18 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to wire fraud, as announced by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Young Frankenstein comes alive at Memorial Opera House Sept. 26 – Oct. 13
The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches!. From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!
IHSAA football scores: Week 1 roundup, highlights, stats from across Central Indiana
Let's get ready to football! Indiana high school football returns and there's no shortage of big games in Week 1. IndyStar's team will provide live updates, highlights of the big moments and great visuals from across the Indianapolis-area. Indiana high school football scores: Statewide results for Week 1 Insider: Cathedral's 2024 opening statement is...
IEDC secures budget approval for LEAP pipeline, land and infrastructure
IEDC Senior Vice President Mark Wasky speaks before the State Budget Committee in Bloomington on Thursday, August 22, 2024. (Screenshot of livestream) Indiana’s State Budget Committee on Thursday approved a combined $101 million for a water pipeline, land and infrastructure for a controversial industrial park. The Indiana Economic Development...
Educators at Wayne Township, Purdue Poly among Indiana Teacher of the Year finalists
The finalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year are out, and several are from Marion County. The 2025 Teacher of the Year nominees include educators at Mooresville Community Schools, Tippecanoe School Corporation, and the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township. The Indiana Teacher of the Year program has been honoring...
All INdiana Podcast Network Featured Podcast of the Week: The Canine Lowe-Down
Each Friday on Daybreak we highlight a podcast from the All INdiana Podcast Network that we think you’ll love. This week we are featuring The Canine Lowe-Down. Nathan Lowe, The American Dog Whisperer, explains why the human emotion of love is not enough to drive good behavior in our dogs and give them a balanced, […]
Indiana’s Oldest Latino Hoosier Tradition Turns 100
Sunday, September 15, 2024, will be the 100th anniversary of the Fiestas Patrias parade in Indiana Harbor (East Chicago). One hundred years ago, this Mexican American community, coupled with the smaller community in Gary, gathered to celebrate Mexico’s Independence from Spain (1821). However, this inaugural Indiana parade had a deeper meaning. The early Mexican American community was taking refuge in their newfound Indiana home while recovering from post-revolutionary events. From 1910-1920 Mexico had another revolution, this time it was for economic equity, secularism and land reform. This would be followed by smaller battles (Cristero War) well into the 1920s. This war was in opposition to Calles Law, a secular anticlerical article that was amended to the Mexican Constitution in 1917. The political instability in Mexico during these years was among one of the factors propelling emigration into the United States.
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