Wheeler
LATEST NEWS
Pollinators & Plants Featured at Art Barn Exhibit Thru Sept. 27th
The Art Barn School of Art is excited to announce a current exhibit with regional artists about pollinator species and native plants titled “Butterflies and Beyond”, on display from now until September 27, 2024. An artist reception will be held at the Art Barn on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 5-7pm, with a chance to meet the artists and enjoy light bites and refreshments. There will also be a Pollinator Pop-Up event taking place before the artist reception from 4-6pm. Drop-in at the Art Barn to make pollinator-themed art, participate in the Symbolic Monarch Migration project (more info at https://www.eealliance.org/symbolic-migration.html), and enjoy Art Barn’s Monarch-Maker Garden in full bloom. At 5pm, artist and naturalist Betsy Fleek will give a presentation on pollinator-friendly gardening at home about pollinator-friendly gardening, and participate in the Symbolic Monarch Migration project. In tandem with Art Barn’s 8th annual Art Blitz, there will also be a Butterflies and Beyond Market on September 21 from 9am-5pm to purchase a wide array of work from the exhibiting artists.
Join the festivities at The Great American Duck Race
The Great American Duck Race has become a popular attraction at the Indiana State Fair. Robert Duck, fittingly named, leads the event, which he has been involved with for 26 years. Originally from Bosque Farms, New Mexico, just south of Albuquerque, Duck began racing ducks in 1980. His success at the local duck races, where […]
Strack & Van Til Charity Foundation supports local organizations with annual golf outing
On the beautiful morning of August 14, the Strack & Van Til Charity Foundation hosted its annual golf outing at White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point. Over 300 Strack & Van Til employees and vendors took to the course to enjoy a pleasant game of golf and support a good cause in the process.
Everyone in Indiana May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
This is some scary news for anyone who lives in Indiana. Your social security number may have been stolen. Everyone knows that a social security number is a very private thing. You never want to give that out to anyone. Granted, there are times when you have to give it out to prove your identity for financial purposes, but in general, the rule of thumb is to never give that information to anyone. Your social security card, in the hands of the wrong person, could cause a lot of problems for you that you really don't want to deal with.
Needed rain falls in central Indiana for first time in nearly two weeks; New cool spell coming
HUMIDITY SURGES It’s back! For the first time in well over a week the dew point is nearing 70°. Up 10° from Wednesday, this will aid in developing some needed rainfall. This was the first measured rainfall since August 2nd, nearly weeks ago. August 2024 entering the day was the driest in three years with […]
Cook County corrections deputy arrested for trying to smuggle drug-soaked paper into jail, officials say
CHICAGO - A Cook County corrections deputy was arrested Friday morning and appeared in court after dozens of sheets of paper soaked in illegal drugs were found at her home. Shadonna Jones, 54, of Lynwood, is charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a Class 3 felony, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
Valpo Swimming Unveils 2024-25 Schedule
Five home meets at the Valparaiso Aquatic Center highlight the schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 campaign for Valpo men’s and women’s swimming. The Beacons kick off the regular season Sept. 28 at Cleveland State before hosting their annual Alumni Meet at the ARC Pool Oct. 5 as part of Homecoming Weekend. Competition continues the next weekend with trips to Southern Indiana (Oct. 10) and to Purdue for the Dan Ross Indiana Intercollegiate (Oct. 12).
Soccer Set to Open Season Sunday Afternoon
Valparaiso (0-0-0, 0-0-0 MVC) Sunday, Aug. 18 - at Chicago State (250 E 111th St.) - 1 p.m. Next Up in Valpo Soccer: Winners of the 2022 Missouri Valley Conference regular season title and the 2023 MVC Tournament championship, the Valpo women’s soccer program starts its quest for a third straight championship season on Sunday, as the 32nd season in program history gets underway with a matchup at Chicago State, played at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep.
Portage Council approves sewer rate hike
Portage residents will soon see a sharp increase in their utility bills. The city council Tuesday approved a four-phase increase to the sewer portion of the bill, drawing applause from the wastewater employees in the audience. Portage's monthly sewer rate currently stands at $36.50. On October 1, that'll go up...
Salvation Army of Michigan City hosts Bridges Out of Poverty sessions with Comcast support
On August 14, the Salvation Army of Michigan City began its next 12-week session of “Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World.” The free class is designed to help attendees build skills and overcome challenges to create stability. It is offered twice a year.
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: La Porte scores a golden summer
The SHARE Foundation with the Handicapped hosted its 30th annual Leprechaun Festival at Sharing Meadows on Sunday, August 4. The Leprechaun Hunt provided excitement and adventure for all ages in the community. Participants of the hunt competed to search for 33 ceramic leprechauns scattered across Sharing Meadow’s 200-acre residential community, each holding buckets of gold ranging from $50 to $1500.
Firefighters discuss mental health with state treasurer
Making sure firefighters are prepared for any emergency involves physical fitness — and also mental health. Dyer Fire Chief Joe Martin told State Treasurer Daniel Elliott last week that firefighters get to exercise an hour per shift, to make sure they're ready for the most demanding situations. But getting them to take care of their mental health has historically been harder.
La Porte Teacher a State Finalist
(La Porte, IN) - There’s cause for celebration during today’s first day of school in La Porte. La Porte High School science teacher Jason Remmel is among the 25 finalists in this year’s teacher of the year contest in the state of Indiana. During this week’s school...
Indiana state prison site to be studied for redevelopment
The historic Indiana State Prison in Michigan City is set to close and relocate in the next few years. As the closure nears, a study will be conducted to explore possible redevelopment options for the soon to be vacant property. Officials calling this the Reimagination of the Indiana State Prison.
Man, 30, shot and killed while getting into his car on South Side: CPD
CHICAGO — A 30-year-old man was shot and killed while getting into his vehicle Friday morning on the city’s South Side. The shooting happened around 6:40 a.m. in the 7900 block of South Wabash Avenue after unknown armed offenders approached the man and fired shots. The man was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital, […]
Illinois police official indicted on bankruptcy fraud charges
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) – An Illinois police official faces charges of bankruptcy fraud after authorities say he allegedly engaged in a scheme to conceal assets and income. Deputy Chief Lewis Lacey of the Dolton Police Department is charged with bankruptcy fraud, making false statements and declarations in a bankruptcy case, and perjury. According to an […]
Invasive Parasitic Eyeworm Could Use Bears to Spread Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
A recent discovery of parasitic worms in a black bear in Pennsylvania has sparked concerns about the potential spread of this emerging disease in the Midwest, including Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin where bear populations have increased, and more sightings have been reported. The parasitic worm Thelazia callipaeda, or eyeworm, is an invasive species that has been increasingly detected in various parts of the United States, especially in domestic pets and now, for the first time, in wild animals.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.