Indiana Scores Top Spot In Charter School Ranking
INDIANAPOLIS – The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has released its annual ranking of state charter school laws with Indiana ranked in the top spot for the fifth consecutive year. The report analyzed 45 charter schools by comparing and awarding points for each state’s special education capabilities, student enrollment procedures and extracurricular activities, among other areas.
Read MoreCDC Confirms Second Case Of Coronavirus In United States
CHICAGO — A second case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
Read MoreNorth Carolina Animal Shelter Posts Ad For Sassy Cat: “She’s Just A Jerk”
MITCHELL COUNTY, N.C. — Sometimes honesty is the best policy. Especially when it comes to cats.
Read MoreElkhart County Fence Maker To Close
NEW PARIS — An Elkhart County fencing manufacturer has announced plans to end operations, with the first round of layoffs beginning in March.
Read MoreThe 2020 Flu Season
WEST LAFAYETTE — Having the flu is miserable. And what comes along with it is often even worse.
Read MoreSix Dead, Almost 300 Infected As Coronavirus Sweeps China
Hong Kong— Officials in China are racing to contain the spread of a new virus that has left at least six people dead and sickened almost 300, after it was confirmed the infection can spread between humans.
Read More104-Year-Old Maine Woman Has Been Knitting For Over A Century
LEWISTON, Maine — Thursday nights are busy at Dorthea Brown’s home in Lewiston. A half a dozen women let themselves into the 104-year-old’s white farmhouse and weave their way past the kitchen and bedrooms into her back living room. Dottie, as her friends call her, usually goes to bed … Read More
Stroller Recall On Models That May Pose Falling Hazard
SOUTH BEND — A recall is underway for several baby strollers sold at Target and on Amazon.
Read MoreIndiana Schools Rank High In Best Public Nursing Schools
INDIANAPOLIS — “Nursing School Almanac” has released a ranking of the 100 best public nursing schools in the country, and three Indiana schools are among them. The Almanac’s research team compiled data on over 3,000 schools and campuses, including four-year colleges, technical schools and universities.
Read MoreJason Callahan Elected As Chair Of Ivy Tech Fort Wayne’s Board Of Trustees
Jason Callahan has been elected to serve as chairman of the Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne Regional Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1. Callahan has served on Ivy Tech Fort Wayne’s board since 2018 and is currently the superintendent at Wabash City Schools.
Read MoreRoller-Skating Through Life: Warsaw Couple Proves Age Is Just A Number
WARSAW —At ages 83 and 74, respectively, John and Cass Rish are competitive roller-skating dancers, and they don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.
Read MoreIU Kelley Tops List For Online MBA Programs
BLOOMINGTON – The Indiana University Kelley School of Business is No. 1 for best online MBA programs in the country, according to a new ranking from U.S. News and World Report.
Read MoreForty Amish Teens Arrested In Connection To Rumspringa
SHIPSHEWANA — Nearly 40 teens were arrested over the weekend. Local police say it was connected to an Amish tradition.
Read MoreIvy Tech, McDonald’s Join Forces To Help Employees Earn Degrees Faster
SOUTH BEND — If you want to go to college but have been concerned about how you’re going to pay for it, working at McDonald’s may help.
Read MoreGirl Scouts Of Northern Indiana-Michiana Launch Cookie Sale On Friday, Jan. 10
FORT WAYNE —On Friday, January 10, Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) will launch the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season, when Girl Scouts across the United States become entrepreneurs as they earn money to power their own leadership opportunities and adventures.
Read MoreLigonier Company Details Expansion
LIGONIER — A Noble County company has announced plans to expand and add a small number of jobs. Advanced Metal Etching says it is investing $250,000 to add an aluminum etching line at its Ligonier facility due to increased demand.
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