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Brandywine School Board debates Title IX police changes
The Brandywine School Board debated adopting a new policy to align with updated federal Title IX regulations, which now include protections for LGBTQ+ students. The proposal was defeated with a 2-3 vote, according to Leader Publications. One opposing member suggested adding protections for female students and gathering community input before...
Indiana elementary school first in state to test out four-day school week
One Indiana elementary school is the first in the state to implement four-day school weeks. Students at Vinton Elementary School in Lafayette will add an hour and a half to their school days this year, but they’ll only go to school Monday through Thursday. Vinton Elementary School Principal Cindy...
Ongoing and upcoming INDOT projects in central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been quite the year for road construction in Central Indiana. This includes hitting a major milestone with the opening of the new I-69 and I-465 interchange on the city’s southwest side. “I have been waiting for this day for 16 years,” Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said on Tuesday. “The crossroads of America has now […]
Full Tilt Arcade and Pinball to build new location
LAPORTE, Ind. (WSBT) — There could soon be a new arcade room in Michiana. The LaPorte Redevelopment Commission approved a plan for Full Tilt Arcade and Pinball to open a new location at NewPorte Landing. They say the 33,000 square foot facility will include arcade games, pinball machines, bowling lanes, miniature golf, laser tag, and virtual darts.
Local Groups Receive Indiana Arts Commission Grants
(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) recently awarded a total of $3,521,351 to 338 nonprofits to fund arts projects and organizations around the state through the Arts Organization Support and Arts Project Support grant programs. Local recipients included the following organizations:. Dearborn County. Dearborn Highlands Arts Council...
Big Lots is closing hundreds of stores nationwide. Here's where in Illinois and Indiana
Discount store giant Big Lots has announced plans to close up to 315 stores nationwide as financial issues put pressure on the embattled retailer's future. According to a July 31 filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, the discount retailer said it could close as many as 315 stores as part of an update to its loan terms. That is up from the 150 store closings the company originally announced two months earlier.
Indiana cracks down on some THC retailers
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — THC retailers across Indiana are being warned they could be violating Indiana law by selling cannabis products containing more than 0.3% of the chemical Delta-9, which can have an intoxicating effect and may cause some side effects. Although no Indiana law regulates Delta-9, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office issued an opinion in […]
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