Deaths in Madison & Grant Counties Believed Related
The discovery of two bodies in Grant and Madison counties in the past couple of days are apparently linked to a homeless group in Anderson that was involved in drug activity. The body of one man was
Marion School Employees To Get Raises
Many non-teaching and non-professional employees in the Marion Community School system will be getting more pay this year. The Marion School Board last night approved two-percent raises for most of those in the non-teaching and non-professional category.
McDonalds To Upgrade Most Indiana Restaurants
McDonald’s has announced plans to invest six-billion dollars to modernize most of its restaurants in the United States, including 270 stores in Indiana. There are 351 McDonalds restaurants in Indiana and many have already undergone the modernization. Among
Deadline Near To Apply For State Park Deer Hunts
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says the application deadline is drawing near for hunters to take part in deer reduction hunts at 19 state park in November. Applications must be received by August 20th. Sixteen of
Kokomo City Councilwoman To Be Honored By League of Women Voters
Longtime Kokomo City Councilwoman Janie Young will be honored by the League of Women Voters of Howard County next week. Young will receive the “Outstanding Leadership Award” in recognition of her many contributions to the community. The
Kokomo Council Approves $$$ To Prepare For Hotel
The Kokomo City Council has approved 300-thousand dollars to help make room for the planned downtown hotel and conference center. The funding will help to relocate the downtown CityLine Trolley stop from near Main and Union streets
Kokomo Belle Tire Choose Your Charities Winners
A new Kokomo Tire dealer has handed out ten-thousand dollars to five different local charities as part of their “Choose Your Charities” Program. As part of Belle Tires’ Kokomo Grand Opening, ten-thousand dollars was divided between the
Ball State Move-In Begins Today
Traffic will be congested around the Ball State University campus beginning today as students begin moving in for the start of the new school year. Many students will begin moving in to dorms starting today…especially freshmen. The
Delaware Co. Could Face Federal Lawsuit Over jail
A state jail inspector says if Delaware County doesn’t do something about its outdated and overcrowded jail, a federal lawsuit is sure to happen. Inspector Bill Sweat’s comments are quantified by the plans announced recently by the
MSO To Present Free Show Tonight at Minnetrista
The Muncie Symphony Orchestra will present a free concert tonight at the Minnetrista Center starting at 7. Picnic and Pops is part of the orchestra’s Summer State Fest. Those attending tonight should bring blankets and lawn chairs