Sundown Towns in Indiana: How a Legacy of 'Whites-Only' Towns …
WEBSep 17, 2020 · In northeast Indiana, the city of Huntington has been documented as a confirmed Sundown Town on Loewen’s website. Huntington Mayor Richard Strick said, while the city has come a long way, a lack of documentation can make having conversations about that time difficult and hard to relate the current environment to …
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WEBLocal musicians and educators Sean Hoffman and Ellen Coplin, known on the performance circuit as Bobcat Opossum, are on a full-time crusade to preserve and promote bluegrass traditions across the heartland, sharing the core communal elements of the music they love. 89.1 WBOI NPR News and Diverse Music and Classical WBNI, serving northeast ...
Fort Wayne announces $15.3 million investments in city projects
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker announced Thursday that the state is investing $15.3 million in supplemental local income taxes. At a press conference Thursday, Tucker announced how the city plans to spend that money.
How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still ... - WBOI
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · Groundhog Day has its roots in ancient midwinter ceremonies. How did the U.S. end up celebrating Groundhog Day in the first place? It dates back to ancient traditions — first pagan, then Christian — marking the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox, says Troy Harman, a history professor at Penn State University who also works as a ranger at Gettysburg National ...
Fort Wayne sees slight population growth, remains state's second …
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Newly-released US Census Bureau data says Fort Wayne remains the 83rd largest city in the U.S., the same slot it held in 2022. The Fort Wayne Community Research institute, or CRI, at Purdue Fort Wayne says the city’s population grew by a little more than two percent since 2020.
Fort Wayne Community Schools board approves teacher contract …
WEBOct 26, 2021 · The Fort Wayne Community Schools board of trustees voted unanimously to approve the contract between the district and the Fort Wayne Education Association on Monday.
Indiana's new high school diplomas spark concerns among ... - WBOI
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Indiana’s universities are raising the alarm of the state’s overhaul of high school diplomas, with some warning the current plan tips students toward the workforce instead of emphasizing academic rigor and preparing them for higher education or other post-graduate options.
‘Shaken by violence’: Muncie gives update on weekend ... - WBOI
WEBJul 31, 2023 · Hundreds of people – with estimates of between 500 to 1,000 – were at the Sunday night gathering. Police say some of the gunshot victims were teenagers. Because of the number of people, Muncie police asked for help and said 8-10 agencies responded.
Mayor Henry reflects on what Veterans Memorial Bridge brings to …
WEBSep 22, 2023 · Fort Wayne’s newly renovated and renamed Veterans Memorial Bridge was formally dedicated in a public ceremony last Sunday evening. After a year and a half of construction, this signature gateway bridge now provides motorist and pedestrians with safe and innovative ways to navigate Fort Wayne while enjoying its historic and cultural attractions along the city’s riverfront.
Israel expands airstrikes to north Lebanon as people try to flee …
WEB4 days ago · People in Lebanon are fleeing Israeli airstrikes in the south but Israel has now conducted strikes in the north as well.