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‘We want them to feel special and honored’
PENDLETON — A chance remark at a funeral set sisters Amy Mercer and Vicki Ashton on a mission. Mercer, 54, and Ashton, 58, were attending a funeral of a close friend in June when they heard Nina Krisher, 89, say to their dad, “I hate that I only see my people at funerals.”
9 dogs at risk of euthanasia at Humane Society for Hamilton County due to overcrowding
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — When 5-year old Luciano, a white-and-black terrier-pit bull mix, walked into the conference room of the Humane Society for Hamilton County, he immediately sat in a chair. That was one of the many tricks he's been trained to do before he was surrendered. "We have already...
Southwest adds new nonstop flight to start just before spring break travel
Southwest will add a daily nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Nashville starting on March 6, 2025, the company announced Thursday. Airport executives praised the addition of the flight, saying it is a result of market demand seen by the Indianapolis economic community. “We’ve been pursuing this nonstop flight with Southwest for over...
Carmel Symphony Orchestra & Mélisse Brunet celebrate Summer Series Finale with Motown & Disco Musical Journey
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Maestra Mélisse Brunet join artistic forces to bring the music of Motown & Disco to Coxhall Gardens, 11677 Towne Road. The concert will begin at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. The symphony will welcome Brunet as guest conductor for its final concert of...
Golden Eagles bring back plenty to build on in 2024
Golden Eagles bring back plenty to build on in 2024. Tom Dilley enters his 11th season (64-45) as the head coach at Guerin Catholic and his 25th overall. Prior to coming to Guerin Catholic, Dilley spent 10 years at Lawrence North after capping off his tenure at Bishop Chatard with the 2002 Class 3A state championship.
Retail places moved out of the PMU
If you’re a returning student or staff member, you might notice the restaurants in the basement of the Purdue Memorial Union look a little different. Purdue Food Co., the company responsible for staffing and managing as many as 30 restaurants on campus, has unveiled six new restaurants in the PMU.
Meet the Team at Smythe and Co. Real Estate
Trust helped launch the successful Franklin business Smythe and Co. Real Estate in 2013 by Owner and Realtor Tanya Smythe. With the booming success of the business, it might be surprising to know that Smythe didn’t always dream of selling real estate. While at Indiana University, Smythe studied psychology and dabbled in cosmetic sales, but real estate was not in her future plans. It wasn’t until she and her husband Mark, also an Indiana University alum, moved to Florida, where he was pursuing a career in professional football with the NFL, that Smythe got her first taste of the real estate business. She began working as the executive secretary for Mark’s football agent, who was also a builder.
Planting seeds of learning & giving
The Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center in Westfield has a garden, and one class has been harvesting goodies from it. Some of the vegetables and fruits are being donated to Open Doors, and others will be used for tasting and learning in the school. Great work, kids!
Job Cuts Loom as Indiana Auto Parts Factory Announces Closure in Richmond; Many Impacted
A company in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has informed the state of Indiana about its decision to permanently close its facility in Richmond. TBK Col. Ltd. specializes in manufacturing brakes and water pumps for engine cooling systems used in heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses. The closure of the Japanese company was not immediately announced, leaving the reason undisclosed.
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Muncie metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Muncie, IN metro using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Carmel Greyhounds well-represented at 2024 U.S. Open
CARMEL, Ind. — "It's not normal, I'll just say that," said Carmel's three-time tennis Olympian Rajeev Ram. Ram is referring to fellow Carmel High School graduate Nishesh Basavareddy, who received a qualifying wild card for the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year — the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York City.
🚫 Auto parts manufacturer shutting doors in Richmond
Happy Friday! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. If you're not busy, perhaps you can catch me and say hi at the Centerville Archway Days. More on that in today's feature. Your weekend Richmond weather forecast: ...
Indiana women's basketball, Teri Moren recruit freshman forward from Czech Republic
Indiana women's basketball added a new player to its roster for the 2024-25 season. Head coach Teri Moren announced Thursday the addition of freshman forward Valentyna Kadlecova. The Czech Republic native most recently averaged 12.1 points, 3-0 assists and shot 42.9% from the floor at the U20 European Championships. ...
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. Talks Craft Beer and New 46th Street Taproom
Guggman Haus Brewing Co., a family-owned brewery that has called Riverside its home since migrating from Broad Ripple in 2019, has hit some impressive milestones this year. The brewery opened a new taproom on 46th Street and transformed its original home into a charming coffee house. We sat down with Courtney Guggenberger, a co-owner, to unpack their plans for expanding the brewery, engaging the community and, of course, craft beer.
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