Sheila Metzger, former Fairmount Township trustee, charged with theft and official misconduct
The Indiana State Police have arrested Sheila Metzger, Fairmount’s former township trustee, according to the Chronicle-Tribune. Metzger has been charged with five counts of theft where the value of the property was between $750 and $50,000. She’s
UPDATE: Burned body identified, cause of death was blunt force injuries with fists and hammer
The victim has been identified in the car fire that happened on Friday morning. Grant County Coroner Stephen Dorsey said the victim is 26-year-old Jeremy Overla of Hartford City. Dorsey conducted an autopsy on Sunday, stating that
South Bend City Council passes strict cell phone ordinance
So much as touching your cell phone while driving in South Bend could come with some stiffer penalties if you’re caught. The South Bend Common Council passed an ordinance last night banning the use of cell phones
DNR stocking more than 80,000 catfish across Indiana lakes
The DNR is stocking channel catfish across Indiana lakes. They expect to stock over 80,000 catfish by the end of November. District fisheries biologists say these stockings occur every other year depending on expected harvest rates. The
Police: Indy woman lands on roof after car accident
Police are trying to piece together what happened after a woman crashed her car and ended up on the roof of a house near the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Police were called to North Parker Avenue around 11:45
Colored Halloween buckets make the holiday fun for all kids
If you go Trick-or-Treating this week, and notice kids holding buckets that are different colors from the usual orange, there might be a reason for it. The Autism Society of Indiana told WANE-TV that different colors mean
Logansport Mall undergoing major improvements
Major improvements are coming to Logansport, says Inside Indiana Business. Mayor Dave Kitchell says a developer from Chicago has purchased the Logansport Mall, which has been nearly vacant for years. As part of the plan, the portion
BSU Study: Americans aren’t getting enough sleep
Feeling drowsy? A new study suggests most Americans aren’t getting enough sleep. Researchers at Ball State University say about 36% of working adults get less than seven hours of sleep per night – up more than five
Marching Giants to perform at IWU football game
The Marching Giants will officially close out their 2019 season with a special community performance at halftime of the Indiana Wesleyan University football team’s last home game, set for Nov. 9. The 2019 show is “Spirits of
Family Service Society to celebrate 100 year anniversary with open house
Family Service Society, Inc. is celebrating 100 years devoted to children and families. On Tuesday, Nov. 12 in partnership with the Marion Grant County Chamber of Commerce, FSSI will be hosting an open house from 4-6 p.m.