1812 Soldiers Memorial vandalized, conservation officers asking for tips
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating vandalism of the 1812 Soldiers Memorial at Mississinewa Reservoir. On July 20 a complaint was called in by a concerned citizen who observed the damage done to nine tombstones, a memorial marker
District 31 candidate list set, vote takes place tomorrow
The final roster of candidates vying to fill the remainder of Representative Kevin Mahan’s term has been set. The House District 31 candidates are Grant County’s Steve Henderson and Ann Vermilion, and Blackford County’s John Lancaster. The
Kokomo Park Band bringing taste of Caribbean to Highland Park
The Kokomo Park Band is playing in Concert on Wednesday in Highland Park at 8 p.m. The band will feature trumpeter Bruce Knepper and music from Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. Admission is free.
Intercontinental GT Challenge coming to IMS
Sports cars are coming to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IMS President Doug Boles announced Friday morning that they will host the Intercontinental GT Challenge in October 2020. The “Indianapolis 8 Hours” will be included in the 2020
Gov. Holcomb celebrates opening of $80 million Greenfield plant
Gov. Eric Holcomb and Greenfield Mayor Chuck Fewell joined executives from BeijingWest Industries Co. on Friday to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s $80 million, 275,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The project is expected to create up to
Fort Wayne nature preserve adds 35 acres
A nature preserve in Fort Wayne will soon have nearly 800 acres within its property. WOWO reports Eagle Marsh will add 35 acres to its 756-acre property. Little River Wetlands Project, a nonprofit land trust which co-owns
Nationwide recall on taco seasoning issued
There’s a nationwide recall on taco seasoning, says the Food & Drug Administration. Williams Foods LLC has issued a recall on Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning Mix, as well as HEB Taco Seasoning Mix with Reduced Sodium.
Week-long closure of I-70 underway
A week-long closure southwest of downtown Indianapolis has begun. All lanes of I-70, between the south split and I-465 on the west side will stay closed until 6 a.m. Aug. 5. That’s if they finish construction on
Purdue mourns loss of administrator
Purdue University is mourning the death of an administrator. Director of Academic and Career Advising for the College of Liberal Arts, Andrae Sailes, drowned while he was on vacation with his family in Florida. Purdue’s chief operating
Southport honors officers killed in line of duty
Saturday, the Southport community remembered five officers who died in the line of duty. One of the officers honored, Lt. Aaron Allan, was shot and killed two years ago to the date. Allan helped develop their training