No new COVID deaths reported across NWI
Statewide, an additional five deaths were added. A total of 12,848 Hoosiers have died from the respiratory disease to date, according to statistics provided Friday by the Indiana State Department of Health.
Month: April 2021
Indiana lawmakers eliminate fee for handgun carry permits one week after FedEx shooting
Lawmakers voted to nix all handgun carry permit fees as part of their massive two-year budget plan Thursda.
FITNESS EVENTS: Get moving with these upcoming fitness events
*It is recommended to verify information with venues as hours may change and class sizes may be limited due to COVID-19; early registration or online scheduling may be necessary, and some opportunities may be limited to members only.
Portage man arrested for battery says vaccine made him “act funny,” police say
But both also reported that Patrick Petroski had been drinking alcohol and has a long history of drinking, police said.
Does this Indiana bill awaiting Holcomb’s signature let nursing homes get away with neglect?
Recently passed legislation, now awaiting Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s signature, could effectively block many claims of neglect and substandard care.
Person found unconscious in Crown Point YMCA pool, sent to hospital, authorities say
A person was transported to a local hospital after he was found unconscious at the Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA pool Friday, police said.
Former Franklin Community High School track coach charged with child seduction
James Elijah Betts was charged with child seduction after a former student told police Betts forced her to have sex with him in May and July of 2014
Bloomington-based Oliver Winery has been bought by a New York company
During 2020, Bloomington-based Oliver Winery sold more than 700,000 cases, which is about 1.8 million gallons of wine. NexPhase is now new owners
Guns, key fobs found in stolen car after that crashed during pursuit, police say
Several firearms, key fobs and electronics were found in a stolen Dodge Durango after its driver crashed into another car during an attempt to evade police early Thursday, an official said.
Purdue offering free walking program to get Hoosiers healthy
While spring temperatures may seem far away, they’re just around the corner. For organizers of a walking program, that means opportunities to get out and enjoy the fresh air while getting fit.