Articles by Melissa Jacobs

All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) branches will be closed Thursday, November 27, Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Branches will resume regularly scheduled business hours on […]

The Indiana Arts Commission announced today that the agency is accepting applications for arts projects, in any discipline, that celebrate American history and connect participants to that history in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of […]

Zachary Confections, Inc., a longtime local candy manufacturer known for its delicious chocolates, mints, candy corn, and other sweet creations, is hiring a Zachary Confections Cafeteria Supervisor to join its team. The position will oversee the […]

During the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS) Annual Conference on November 12, 2025, Dr. Jim Hanna, Superintendent of Rossville Consolidated School District, delivered a powerful and practical presentation titled “Tools I’ve Added to […]

Seufert Construction, which last month won the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Indiana and Kentucky’s Excellence in Construction Award of Merit for its work to expand Lincoln Amphitheatre, recognized the Indiana Department of Natural […]

First Sergeant Todd Harless has announced his retirement from the Indiana State Police following a law enforcement career which has spanned the last 34 years. First Sergeant Todd Harless, a native of Mansfield, Ohio, is […]

In a move designed to bring fresh energy to morning and midday meals without disrupting the familiar, friendly faces students know, the Rossville Consolidated School District (RCSD) announced two key changes in its Food Services […]

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) today announced that MDwise will no longer serve as a managed care health plan for Indiana Medicaid’s Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) and Hoosier Healthwise programs, effective January 1, […]

Indiana families can now access tutoring $1,000 grants, through Indiana Learns, a statewide initiative that helps qualifying students strengthen their skills in English/language arts (ELA) and math. Enrollment is open through Friday, December 19, and […]

This morning, the Indiana State Police (ISP) issued the 20 members of the 87th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy their first patrol vehicles. During this event, ISP proudly unveiled the new look that their patrol vehicles […]

The new affordable housing project announced in August 2025 is set to break ground on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm, at 405 Baldwin Ct., Frankfort. The project is a partnership between Habitat for […]

The Town of Kirklin is pleased to announce the addition of Jay Rosen as its newest part-time Deputy Marshal. Rosen brings with him nearly 26 years of law enforcement experience with the City of Lafayette, […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a single-lane closure on I-65 southbound in Tippecanoe County. Beginning on or after the morning of Tuesday, November 11, crews will close the right southbound lane of I-65 between […]

The Indiana Rare Earth Recovery Council will meet on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Indiana Statehouse. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. ET in the House Ways and Means Committee Room, 200 W. Washington St., […]

More than 100 students got the chance to show off their information technology (IT) skills and meet with local tech employers Friday at the 2025 IT Challenge presented by Google and hosted by the School […]

In November, let’s celebrate National Adoption Month to raise awareness of the importance of adoption and honor those who open their hearts and homes to children in need of a loving family. In recent years, Senate Republicans have championed […]

The Clinton County Indiana Special Olympics recently expressed gratitude to the Knights of Columbus Council 5294 for their continued support through the annual Tootsie Roll Drive. Their generous donation plays a key role in helping […]

The Delphi First Assembly of God is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with its 25th Annual Dinner Theatre Production, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Bethlehem.” The show will run […]

As fall sports come to a close, the Hornets’ winter teams are preparing for the upcoming season, with coaches highlighting new talent, returning leaders, and ambitious goals. From the basketball court to the wrestling mat, […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers that off-road vehicles, furniture, children’s clothing, and dozens more items are among the nearly 60 products recalled nationwide in October for fire, injury, and entrapment risks. “Every month, […]

Indiana’s Recycling Market Development Board has awarded six organizations with $2 million in grant funding to expand recycling in the state. The joint effort represents over $15.7 million in expected total investments that will create […]