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Why Indiana is Now Among the Poorest States in America
A new ranking by Insider Monkey recently found the 25 poorest states in the country, and Indiana made it on the list. Money seems tight for everyone these days, but it's clear some have it worse than others. According to Insider Monkey, nearly 38 million people in the U.S. live below the poverty line, which is about 11.6% of the population. The researchers note that disparity in economic prosperity between states can be chocked up to several factors, including geographic locations, economic policies in local governments, and access to resources.
Friendship Fire Puts New Equipment Into Service
A Next Level Firefighting Grant funded new equipment for 15 firefighters. Photo by the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department. (Friendship, Ind.) – A project sponsored by Governor Eric Holcomb has helped provide new gear to the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD). This week, the FVFD put into service 15 sets...
Jamestown Fire receives FEMA funding
On Friday, FEMA announced that the Jamestown Fire Department will receive $112,285 in federal funding to purchase Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The grant will replace antiquated low-pressure air packs with high-pressure air packs, affording firefighters additional air-time and modern safety features. To date, Grant County Fire and EMS departments have received a total of $259,815 in funding through the AFG program. Additional rounds of awards can be expected over the coming months.
Traveling exhibit in New Albany explores women's suffrage in Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new exhibit in New Albany is taking visitors on a trip to the past. "Securing the Vote: Women's Suffrage in Indiana" shares local stories of change. The free exhibit discusses significant dates, events and women who fought for the right to vote. There will be...
Man arrested after allegedly robbing a hot dog vendor in front of courthouse in stolen car
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Police said that a man chose to take part in a robbery right in front of the Hamilton County Courthouse. The victim was a hot dog vendor. Investigators said that Kevon Whitfield was driving a stolen car that pulled up to the hot dog stand on Main Street in July. Two people in the car with Whitfield said they wanted free hot dogs or they would shoot the vendor.
Mother furious after child gets dropped off at wrong bus stop in Clermont County
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -The mother of a West Clermont 5-year-old student was furious Wednesday after their child did not come home after her first day of school. Anna Hammond says her daughter Hayley did not get off at the right bus stop after her first day at Holly Hill Elementary. For...
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