News Release
Soybean Alliance Elects New Board Members
Three new directors were elected to the Indiana Soybean Alliance board and will start their terms in December to help direct checkoff programs that drive the success of Indiana’s soybean industry. Five other soybean farmers were re-elected to serve another term on the 24-member board during ISA’s annual … Read More
Thyroid Workshop Hosted At WCPL
If left untreated, thyroid disease can cause serious health consequences such as elevated cholesterol levels, an elevated risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, infertility, muscle weakness, weight gain, cold intolerance, depression, sluggishness, sleepiness, slower reflexes, brittle fingernails, dry hair and skin, menstrual irregularities, muscular cramps and aches, poor memory, … Read More
Lafayette Hotel Embarks On $5 Million Project
Devry Butcher, the Area General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott in Lafayette, Indiana, today announced that the hotel is embarking upon a $5 million dollar expansion that will include a brand new, state-of-the-art, 15,500-square-foot indoor/outdoor conference facility and up to 32 additional guest rooms. The site of … Read More
WGU Indiana Posts Record Enrollment
WGU Indiana has announced its largest enrollment in the university’s history. The August 2014 enrollment of 3,718 students is up more than 15 percent over the 3,213 enrolled in 2013. Comparatively, in August 2010, 359 students were enrolled. This is the fourth consecutive year of growth for the … Read More
Indiana Casino Revenue Continues To Fall
Only three of the state’s 13 venues recorded higher comparative revenue last month. Tropicana Evansville had adjusted gross revenue of more than $10 million, an increase from $9.3 million in August 2013. Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino in Elizabeth notched up to $22.3 million last month, compared to $22 … Read More
News From the Syracuse Public Library
Friends Are Having a Silent Auction The Friends of the Syracuse Library are meeting to plan two fund raising events. Any persons interested in helping the Friends are invited to a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. A silent auction is planned for October … Read More
Pence Orders Flags Half-Staff For Patriot Day
Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff Thursday, Sept. 11, in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be lowered at sunrise and remain at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, Sept. 11. Governor Pence also asks businesses and residents across the state to lower their flags to half-staff … Read More
Eisenhower Students Embark On YMCA Camping Trip
The fifth grade students at Eisenhower attended their annual three-day camping trip at YMCA Camp Tecumseh in Brookston. Eisenhower Principal Chris Gensinger, six Eisenhower teachers and two student teachers led the hands-on learning experience. The “Earthship Journey” curriculum focused on seven areas of science — cycles, sunlight energy, … Read More
UPDATE: WCS Hosts Homecoming Parade Friday
It was at about 5:30 p.m. on Friday night when the parade finally began to make its way down Market Street in downtown Warsaw, and it was a sight to behold. Warsaw police officers kicked things off with flashing lights and whirring sirens. Following behind were the schools’ … Read More
GWMA Services Planned For 9/11
The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association is encouraging everyone to pray for America on Thursday, Sept. 11 during the 13th Anniversary of the attack of radical Islamic terrorists. GWMA has joined Awakening America to pray for our leaders, armed forces and emergency personnel. This is the 12th prayer observance … Read More
AFM President Slams Atlanta Orchestra CEO on Lockout
[Editor’s Note: This is not a local story. This press release appeared in my inbox, and I was moved to share it. With funding for the arts getting tighter and tighter, and professional musicians struggling more than ever to make a living with their craft, I personally shared … Read More
TVMS Mourns The Loss Of Eighth Grade Student
Tippecanoe Valley’s schools and the community are saddened at today’s passing of Tippecanoe Valley Middle School eighth grade student, Wyatt Davis. Wyatt passed away off-campus early Tuesday afternoon. Trained staff and counselors from Tippecanoe Valley’s schools and the community will be available at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School tomorrow … Read More
God’s Highway To Heaven Hosting Fish Fry
God’s Highway To Heaven, 555 Webber Street in Warsaw, will host annual fish fry fund raiser. The event will feature all you can eat fish with two sides, dessert and drink. Admission for adults will be $8.50, children 3-9 years old are $4 from 3-6 p.m., Sept. 13.There … Read More
AlignLife Donates 150 Food Items to Rochester
The patients and new patients of the AlignLife of Rochester, Ind., a Chiropractic and Natural Health Care Center, donated more than 150 food items in Rochester. “Oftentimes we think of those in need around the holidays,” Dr. Mark Heal said. “And hunger is an issue all year round … Read More
Nappanee Youth Fishing Challenge This Weekend
Ducks Unlimited and the Nappanee Park Department are hosting a youth fishing challenge on Saturday, Sept. 13, at McCormick Creek Golf Course. Ages five to 17 are welcome to participate. Spots will be given on a first come first serve basis. Please register early. There are two time … Read More