Oak Hill school board votes 5-1 against renewing Superintendent Martin
This week the Oak Hill school board voted to not renew the contract of Superintendent Joel Martin in a 5-1 vote. Dana Biggs, the one dissenting vote, said that Martin is a good person and has done
Gov. Holcomb: Teachers, driving and smoking main topics for 2020 agenda
Teachers, driving and smoking are the main topics of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s agenda for 2020. Holcomb was in Terre Haute on Tuesday to talk about his plans, including finding long-term sustainable solutions to improve teacher pay. Holcomb
Grant County Highway Dept. readies for winter conditions
An increase in salt has left the Grant County Highway Department spending $10,000 more than last winter. This year, salt prices have spiked an extra $10 per ton, according to Highway Department Superintendent David White. To keep
MPD: Man draws gun on teen during alleged prank
A Muncie man is now facing the charge of pointing a loaded firearm after a supposed prank gone wrong. The incident happened Saturday a little after 5 p.m. in the Big Lots parking lot on S. Western
Several Indiana cities make ‘Best College Towns & Cities’ list
Several cities in Indiana are included in WalletHub’s list of Best College Towns & Cities for 2020. The rankings included 400 cities across the country, based on more than 30 different criteria, like social environment and academic
UCLA Study: Nearly half of Americans feel alone
Feeling lonely? You’re not alone. A new study claims that nearly half of all Americans experience feelings of loneliness and isolation. Researchers at UCLA say 46 percent of Americans say they “sometimes or always feel alone” while
Product Recall: White Castle frozen burgers
White Castle is recalling some of their frozen burgers due to possible listeria contamination. The recall specifically involves packages of frozen six-pack cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and jalapeno cheeseburgers, and frozen 16 pack hamburgers and cheeseburgers. The best by
Big Ten Championship Game brings nearly $20M to Indianapolis
Nearly $20 million. That’s how much money was spent in Indianapolis because of this year’s Big Ten Football Championship Game, according to Indiana Sports Corporation. Saturday night’s game brought thousands of fans to Lucas Oil Stadium, as
Alaska Airlines announces second nonstop flight from Indy to Seattle
Alaska Airlines is making it easier for Hoosiers to fly out west. A second nonstop daily flight from Indianapolis to Seattle is being added in the spring of 2020. The new nonstop flight will start May 21,
Hostess House hosts ‘Dinner with Dickens’ this Friday
This Friday the Hostess House will hold its annual Dining with Dickens event. An Olde English holiday dinner from Dickens’s own Christmas menu will be served at 6:30 p.m. while madrigal singers carol and Ed Breen shares