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Indiana’s READI Program Brings New Entertainment Center, Arts Education to East Central Indiana
GAS CITY – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) joined local and regional leaders today in Gas City to celebrate the grand opening of the community’s new Gas City Performing Arts Center – one of the first Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) projects to get underway in 2022 – that will bring new arts and music education, programming and performances to the region.
Study Says Indiana Has the Worst Early Education System in the Country
Creating a solid early educational foundation is an important part of a kid's journey through school. Parents put a lot of thought into choosing the "right" elementary school, high school, and even college, but the importance of a quality preschool can't be overlooked. A recent study ranked the country's best and worst early education systems, and the report card was NOT good for Indiana.
Hoosier Lottery Day at Indiana State Fair offering people free scratch-offs
INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers going to the Indiana State Fair will have a chance to win some free money Saturday!. On Aug. 10, or the Indiana State Fair's Hoosier Lottery Day, fairgoers 18 and older will receive a free $1 Hoosier Lottery Scratch-off voucher at the entrance gates. You'll be...
It's Your Business: Indiana's Team Crane shines bright at annual Congressional event
Hoosiers gathered in our nation’s capital July 9-10 for the annual Team Crane Congressional reception and breakfast. The events bring together government leaders, defense and technology firms and academia partnerships to learn about critical updates and developments across Indiana’s growing ecosystem, spearheaded by Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, Naval Support Activity Crane and Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA). Indiana Senators Mike Braun and Todd Young, Indiana Congressman Larry Bucshon and Congresswoman Erin Houchin hosted the...
Elkhart EnviroFest returns with live fish and music and plenty to eat, drink and learn
ELKHART — The city’s annual EnviroFest returns 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 10 to downtown’s Island Park with an array of environmental and ecological groups, food and beer, short talks, live fish, and live entertainment. Bike Elkhart County will provide free valet parking, bike cleaning and cycling tips for those who pedal to...
Goshen School Board member sentenced in election fraud case
GOSHEN, Ind. (WNDU) - The first of five people charged with criminal election finance fraud related to the 2022 Goshen School Board elections has learned their fate. According to our reporting partners at The Goshen News, Jose Elizalde was sentenced to a weekend of community service. He received a one-year jail sentence, but it was suspended on reporting probation, with that probation to be terminated after one weekend of a community-oriented work program. Meanwhile, his fine is court costs only.
Rocket science: Why Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is set to take off in 2024
With a mandate to get him the ball, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is primed to break out as a sophomore. Here's why. The post Rocket science: Why Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is set to take off in 2024 appeared first on On3.
Eighth Inning Comeback Fuels Fort Wayne to Third Straight Victory
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The TinCaps trailed 2-1 heading into the eighth inning, but Fort Wayne plated two to take a lead they wouldn't relinquish in a 5-2 win at Four Winds Field on Thursday night against the South Bend Cubs. In his first career High-A start, Eric Yost...
The city of South Bend and Housing Authority share vision to rebuild affordable housing
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The city of South Bend and the South Bend Housing Authority are partnering up to hopefully bring more affordable housing back to South Bend with the redevelopment of two former public housing sites. The city and Housing Authority hosted a visionary meeting Thursday evening at the...
South Bend seeks proposals for former Gates Service Center site
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — A second-chance for a former Gates Service Center in downtown South Bend. The city is seeking development proposals for the former Service Center on Wayne Street, near Four Winds Field. Granger-based brewery Bare Hands had previously signed an agreement to open a new location...
$70M worth of improvements planned for South Bend International Airport
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The South Bend International Airport has some high-flying improvement plans, and those plans carry a total price tag of $70 million. Gate Four in the concourse has long been out of commission — since it was decommissioned for falling out of ADA compliance. “And...
Center for Hospice Care hosts 39th annual Helping Hands award dinner celebration
Center for Hospice Care welcomed the community to a night of celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn’s Gillespie Conference and Special Event Center in South Bend. The organization hosted its 39th Annual Helping Hands Award dinner on Wednesday, August 7. “The Helping Hands Award Dinner is a wonderful staple...
New plan for Anderson Road park in Granger
GRANGER, IN (WSBT) — A controversial project in Granger is being discussed once again. The original project saw strong public opposition because it included a highway garage next to the planned park at Anderson and Beech Road. The land for the proposed park has sat undeveloped since its initial...
Muggy meter drops Friday; beautiful weekend to follow
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We had more cloud cover than anticipated on Thursday, but we still held on to some humid air as advertised. The end to the workweek will feature changes that bring us toward a beautiful weekend. Thursday night: Quiet and mostly clear conditions will exist for tonight with lows down into the mid […]
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