OCKLEY – A 64-year-old Carroll County man was killed July 4 when a pickup truck struck him while he was riding a bicycle.
LAFAYETTE – Valley Oaks Health, a provider of mental health services to communities in Indiana, will be offering a First Responder Support Group at no-cost.
MONTICELLO — First Merchants Bank in Monticello donated $6,000 to the White County United Way Community Relief Fund.
MONTICELLO — The Twin Lakes School Corporation Board of School Trustees is seeking interested candidates for the position of school board attorney.
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REMINGTON — A Chicago man has been charged with murder in a shooting April 25 at a Remington gas station that left one person dead and himself critically injured.
OCKLEY – A 64-year-old Carroll County man was killed July 4 when a pickup truck struck him while he was riding a bicycle.
REMINGTON — A Remington man was charged with burglary and domestic battery after an incident that occurred June 12 at a residence south of Remington.
JASPER COUNTY — A high-speed pursuit along Interstate 65 that started with a carjacking late Friday night ended in a shootout that left the suspect being killed and state trooper injured.
REMINGTON — Four Indianapolis men were arrested in connection with a Saturday night shooting at a Remington gas station that left one person dead and another critically injured.
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GAS CITY — Derek Losh of Rensselaer had to pass Zeke McKenzie twice and then hold off Josh Morton at the checkered to win the 25-lap modified feature at Gas City I-69 Speedway Friday night.
WOLCOTT — Tri-County high school student-athletes will begin conditioning and workouts July 6 for the upcoming fall sports season, in accordance with Indiana High School Athletic Association g…
WEST LAFAYETTE — The Pacific IMPACT Foundation announced that Purdue sophomore George Karlaftis has been named to the watch list for the 2020 Lott IMPACT Trophy.
FORT WAYNE — Swimmer Courtney Kresl took a break from giving swim lessons at a local pool last week to represent Purdue Athletics at the NCAA Career in Sports Forum, which was held virtually v…
WEST LAFAYETTE — Head coach Matt Painter has announced that the Boilermakers will host Yale on Dec. 29, 2020, in Mackey Arena – Purdue’s final non-conference game of the 2020-21 season.
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FRANCESVILLE — Alliance Bank officials said earlier this week that they have processed more than 160 loans totaling $10 million under the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s largest body of public officials is undergoing a number of changes to longstanding regulations.
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric Holcomb has asked the State Budget Agency (SBA) to initiate plans to reduce state agency appropriations by 15 percent for Fiscal Year 2021.
SALT LAKE CITY — Chantel Crawn of Idaville, has earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.
MONTICELLO — With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, amusement and water parks won’t be able to legally open to full capacity until July 4.
DELPHI — Indiana Packers is ready to resume operations again.
It may seem silly to offer advice on how to properly water a garden, but experienced gardeners will tell you, there is more to it than one might think.
Indiana has been a little on the dry side for much of 2020. Fortunately until now, this has been accompanied by cooler weather.
Over the past few weeks our office has had several calls about a strange fungus growing on trees.
Last Thursday evening, more than 100 people gathered on the grounds of the White County Building, opening their ears and hearts to presentations that laid bare one of the deepest challenges facing our country right now — the racial divide, both conscious and unconscious.
Due to the coronavirus, we are taking precautions to protect our friends, families, neighbors and communities at this time. Please contact the Purdue Extension-White County Office with any questions.
It is interesting how divergent information can come together and bring a bit of clarity.
Last week, the Trump administration announced the suspension of visas for seven different categories of specialized workers and their family members.
CARMEL, Ind., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Transworld Business Advisors of Indiana (www.tworld.com/indiana) is excited to welcome Ms. Derrer to the Team! She has assumed the position of Business Advisor and will focus on serving clients in the State of Indiana with her strong financial and business background.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmer sentiment improved in June for the second month in a row, rebounding from sharp declines that took place in both March and April, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The index was up 14 points from May to a reading of 117. The Ag Economy Barometer is based on responses from 400 U.S. agricultural producers with this month's survey conducted from June 22-26, 2020.
Following a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the federal appeals court in Chicago will take a second look at two Indiana laws restricting access to abortion it previously deemed unconstitutional.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing July 24 on whether former Portage Mayor James E. Snyder must go through a second trial on a bribery allegation.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, announced today that its majority-owned operating partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), has agreed to sell:
Call it a discovery of the obvious or a service hidden in plain sight.
Summer is back, and while the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the cancellation of festivals, concerts and other large gatherings, people who enjoy being among nature are enjoying the outdoors. Given social distancing and other public health safety measures that are still in place across much of the country —particularly large, urban areas — hiking, camping and fishing can be great ways to pass the time and still be safe.
The question of how much liquid to consume daily basis has no simple answer. Several studies have shown differing recommendations. However, specific fluid needs depend on several factors, which include overall health, location and even level of activeness. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, but knowing more about the body’s need for liquids can help in estimating how much ought to be sipped up.
To say the Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium’s website was in need of an upgrade prior to its March 2020 relaunch would be an understatement.
Independence Day is around the corner. Families are likely prepping to watch or set off fireworks and sparklers. However, the Fourth of July celebration might turn a fun-filled day into a painful memory if caution isn’t properly exercised. Even the most innocent-looking fire displays can lead to injuries or an actual fire. Consider these safety tips to enjoy the holiday without going to the emergency room.
