Gov. Holcomb and IAC announce 2018 Governor’s Arts Award recipients
Yesterday, Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced the selection of five recipients of the 2018 Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards. The 2018 recipients of the Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards are: Gayle & the late Bill Cook, philanthropists, Bloomington, IN Sydney & Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Dr. F. Robert Sabol, arts educator & researcher, Crawfordsville, IN Rami Sadek & LangLab, arts entrepreneur Read more…
La Porte and Starke hospitals come under single ownership
La Porte and Starke Hospitals now will be governed by a single ownership structure. In an amicable agreement, Indiana University Health sold its remaining minority interest in the joint venture and La Porte and Starke Hospitals will continue their focus on providing convenient, accessible care for residents in La Porte, Knox and the surrounding communities. Patients will continue to receive the same quality care from the hospitals’ skilled and compassionate Read more…
Medication Assisted Treatment Townhall Meeting Scheduled in Valpo
There will be a Medication Assisted Treatment (i.e. Methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol) Townhall Meeting on Tuesday, September 11th from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT hosted by the Porter County Substance Abuse Council. Hosted by Porter County Substance Abuse Council and Porter County Sheriff’s Office provided the following statements, “Substance abuse and addiction continue to plague our families, friends, neighbors, and community members. Medication Assisted Treatment is one approach to addressing Read more…
Annual Antique Car Show & Cookout
Rittenhouse Village At Michigan City is geared up to host their annual Antique Car Show and Cookout. Bring your own classic car or just come to admire a number of other classic automobiles and antique tractors. Executive Chef Leland Andersen will be serving up his famous grilled hamburgers and stadium hot dogs, compliments of Rittenhouse Village. You won’t want to miss all the fun so register your classic car today Read more…
La Porte Police: Back To School Tips
La Porte Community students go back-to-school today. La Porte Police gave out some safety reminders to help us all get back into the rhythm of things: Motorists • Slow down. Honor the posted school zone speed limits and observe for children in or near roadways. • Don’t drive distracted. Children can suddenly cross the street, or dart out from between parked vehicles. Cell phone use in school zones is prohibited Read more…
- Husband charged with killing pregnant wife, 2 young daughters
Chris Watts, 33, was charged with three counts each of first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence.
Reservations required: London McDonald’s goes luxe for a day
Molly Hunter/ABC News(LONDON) — Now that’s what you call a happy meal. Imagine walking into a McDonald’s fast food restaurant to find white tablecloths, a string quartet playing, a smartly-dressed maître d’ to see you to your table, and a Michelin Star chef preparing burgers in the kitchen to be served to you on silver platters. It’s McDonald’s like you’ve never experienced before — and may never again. “Luxury, in Read more…
After Israel detains US journalist, questions raised about other Americans stopped at border
iStock/Thinkstock(JERUSALEM) — Israel’s recent detention of a high-profile American journalist – and his decision to speak out about it – has prompted scrutiny of other instances where Israeli officials have stopped Americans at its border, and charges that it targeted them for their political views. In recent months, Israel’s agency in charge of internal security, the Israel Security Agency, has questioned a number of prominent U.S. figures upon their arrival Read more…
Trump cites Russia probe as motivation for revoking former CIA director’s clearance
Drew Angerer/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — In a striking admission after his unprecedented move to revoke former CIA Director John Brennan’s security clearance, President Donald Trump said in a new interview that his true motive for targeting Brennan was his role in the start of the Russia investigation. “I call it the rigged witch hunt, [it] is a sham,” Mr. Trump said in a Wednesday interview with The Wall Street Journal. “And Read more…
Angela Bassett ready for "friends, family, and work associates" to "get down" at her 60th birthday party
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Angela Bassett is celebrating a milestone birthday Thursday, and the actress says she’s going to celebrate it it in style. Bassett, who turns 60, tells ABC Radio she’s planning a little get together to commemorate her born day — but she’s still a little uncertain about it all. “I am hesitantly, tentatively, um, planning a party,” Bassett says. “I am — but I’m sort of Read more…
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