Upland-based space company celebrates huge milestone with creation of STEM non-profit
Upland’s own NearSpace Launch Inc. (NSL) has hit a major milestone. The space company will be delivering its 500th space system for launch in the Summer of 2020. The NSL vision is State-of-art Technology, Service, and Education.
Community Foundation of Grant County launches ‘We’re All in this Together’ campaign
The Community Foundation of Grant County has launched a new campaign to encourage others amid this unprecedented pandemic. The Foundation has been busy making Rapid Response Grants to local non-profits available, but leaders say they are concerned
Indiana Rep. Hollingsworth catches heat for saying reopening economy is ‘lesser of two evils’ when compared to public health
Indiana Rep. Trey Hollingsworth is standing by his position that the government should allow businesses and the economy to reopen sooner rather than later. Hollingsworth caught some heat this week for making the following statement to 93
Lockwood to take on principal role for both MCS middle grades buildings
Marion Community Schools has announced that current McCulloch Junior High School Principal Stephanie Lockwood will also take the lead for Justice Intermediate School for the 2020-21 school year. She will oversee both buildings and will be the
Horizon Bank awards United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties $5K for COVID-19 Fund.
Horizon Bank has awarded United Way serving Howard and Tipton Counties a $5,000 grant to be used for the COVID-19 Relief Fund. “We want to thank Horizon Bank for generously donating $5,000 to the United Way COVID-19
Marion’s Josiah Hamilton awarded $70K Army ROTC Scholarship
Marion High School JROTC Cadet Josiah Hamilton was awarded a U.S. Army’s three-year ROTC Scholarship valued at approximately $70,000. Students awarded the scholarships can choose to attend any college or university that has an Army ROTC Program,
Kokomo’s GM plant to ship 600 critical ventilators this month
General Motors on Tuesday began mass production of the Ventec Life Systems V+Pro critical care ventilator under contract to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to the automotive company, 600 ventilators will ship this
Local Convention and Visitors Bureau donates $20K to Grant County’s COVID-19 Loan Fund
The Growth Council’s COVID-19 Loan Fund has partnered with Grant County’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to expand its funding capacity. The CVB has contributed an additional $20,000 to the COVID-19 Loan Fund to provide additional assistance to
Lake County firefighter expecting stimulus check gets millions in bank account
A volunteer firefighter from Lake County was a millionaire — but only for a few minutes. Charles Calvin, of New Chicago, withdrew some money from an ATM last weekend. When he looked down at his receipt, he
Anderson Mayor cancels 4th of July parade, fireworks amid pandemic
Many events planned for this summer in Anderson have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a released statement, Mayor Thomas Broderick says he is “disappointed” that the crisis “makes it necessary” to cancel activities like