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Free camp for children affected by a parent’s cancer diagnosis has openings for this year
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Millions of children in America are impacted by a parent’s cancer diagnosis. There’s an organization that’s focused on helping those kids know that they are not alone. It’s called Kesem, which means magic in Hebrew. It is a nationwide non-profit organization with thousands of volunteers who are college students.
Harris: 2024 election is choice between past and future
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Vice President Kamala Harris told an enthusiastic crowd on Wednesday her candidacy is an opportunity to realize the promise of America. Harris’ comments came three days after her boss, President Joe Biden, announced his withdrawal from the 2024 election and endorsed her for the job. She touted the administration’s work on prescription […]
Ivy Tech Community College to Benefit from Tech Hub Designation
(TNS) — Ivy Tech Community College, the state of Indiana’s community college system and its largest postsecondary institution, is part of three federal hub designations that stand to attract millions of dollars of investment and create thousands of high-wage, in-demand jobs over the next decade, according to a press release from the college.
3 in 5 Americans believe we’re in a recession, research finds
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)– New research finds that a majority of people actually think the economy is doing even worse than the “experts” say it is. In fact, 3 in 5 people believe that the U.S. is currently in a recession, even though we’re not officially in one, according to Talker Research on behalf of the a […]
Mistrial declared in case of Indiana man accused of fatally shooting five, including pregnant woman
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial in the case of an Indianapolis man accused of fatally shooting five people, including a pregnant woman, after a witness verbally confronted the defendant in front of the jury. Marion County Superior Judge Chris Miller declared the mistrial Tuesday in the...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Jody Greer
Kindergarten is a whimsical time in every child’s journey where a teacher molds a foundation for a lifetime of learning. Jody Greer, a beloved kindergarten teacher at Crisman Elementary School, knows the importance of cultivating a conducive learning environment and collaborating with a team of committed educators. “The students...
Save the Date: Strategic Plan Day Long Session
I am pleased to report significant progress in our ongoing strategic planning efforts. The working groups of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee are actively engaged in gathering data that will be crucial to the success of our campus-wide planning process. You will be invited to participate in a focus group session before classes begin in the fall. I extend my sincere thanks to all who have taken part in a focus group or who participate in an upcoming session, as your input is invaluable.
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
Northwest Indiana police investigate jewelry store break-in
CHICAGO (CBS) — Police in Valparaiso are searching for someone who broke into a jewelry store Tuesday night about 50 miles southeast of Chicago. Officers said an alarm went off at Kay Jewelers on Laporte Avenue just before 10:00. When they arrived, they noticed holes cut in the wall between the jewelry store and a neighboring business.Police are not saying what, if anything, was taken, but police said there is a burglary investigation.
La Porte County Symphony Orchestra’s annual concert blossoms in the Friendship Botanic Gardens
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) presented its annual summer concert at the Friendship Botanic Gardens on Sunday, July 21. The announcement of the winner of the Battle for the Baton contest was also revealed during the concert. The fundraiser focuses on La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody, Indiana State...
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