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Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program hosting in-person sign-up events to help farmers register for benefits at farmers markets and farm stands

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MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program is hosting several in-person sign-up events to help farmers register to receive WIC and Senior FMNP benefits electronically at farmers markets and farm stands. Since Indiana’s WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is now IN eFMNP, they encourage farmers to register to accept these benefits. … Read more

Miami County Community Foundation awards grant to Maconaquah bus drivers for CPR training

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MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Thanks to the generous donors of the Miami County Community Foundation, they recently awarded a grant to Maconaquah School Corporation to support CPR training for all their bus drivers and bus aides. This grant will cover the cost of this life-saving training for 50 school employees. This grant was made possible by … Read more

INDOT warns public of toll-related text scam, urges caution before opening suspicious links

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN– The Indiana Department of Transportation is aware of a tolling-related text message or “smishing” scam targeting Hoosiers statewide. False messages appearing to come from INDOT or tolling service providers alert recipients of a “final notice” regarding unpaid tolls and mention additional fines, late fees, suspension of vehicle registration, vehicle impoundment, and further legal … Read more

Purdue Extension to host virtual Farmers Market Certificate

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MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Purdue Extension is offering the Farmers Market Certificate, a virtual training designed to equip market managers, vendors, and community leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate successful and sustainable farmers markets. This program will provide essential insights into best practices, food safety regulations, legal considerations, marketing strategies, conflict management, and … Read more

Career Scholarship Account applications now open

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INDIANAPOLIS- Applications for the Indiana Career Scholarship Account (CSA) program are now open for Hoosier students in grades 10-12 interested in internships, apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities. CSAs provide $5,000 annually in scholarship funding to students enrolled in an approved program provider for the upcoming school year. The deadline to apply is Oct. 1, 2025. [Click … Read more

Bunker Hill man arrested on multiple felony charges following cybertip investigation

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BUNKER HILL, IN- On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, detectives from the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, in collaboration with troopers with the Indiana State Police Peru Post, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, Kokomo Police Department, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, arrested a 26-year-old Bunker Hill, Indiana man on multiple felony charges … Read more

Common Ground Prayer Ministry announces National Day of Prayer event

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WABASH, IN- Common Ground Prayer Ministry announces an upcoming National Day of Prayer community event on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. This year’s theme is reflected from Romans 15:13- Pour out to the God of hope and be filled. A noon hour gathering will take place on the Wabash County Courthouse Lawn from 12:10pm to 12:50pm. An evening … Read more

United Way 5K doubles scholarship awards

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MIAMI COUNTY, IN- United Way of Miami County is thrilled to share some exciting news with the community. Recognizing the rising costs of secondary education, they have doubled their scholarship amount from $500 to $1,000 per student, providing even more financial assistance as they support students in their academic journeys. This year, three students—one from … Read more

January 2025 Indiana County, City & MSA Employment Report

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INDIANAPOLIS – Links to January 2025 employment data for Indiana counties, cities and MSAs are listed below. Employment Report (LAUS) Labor Force Estimates for U.S., Indiana, MSAs, Counties, Cities Ranking of Indiana Counties by Unemployment Rate Indiana County Map with Unemployment Rates Jobs Report (CES) Seasonally-Adjusted Employment Table for Indiana Non-Seasonally-Adjusted Employment Table for Indiana Detailed … Read more

Salamonie Lake’s Senior Monday Luncheon to be held April 7

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ANDREWS, IN- The next Senior Monday Luncheon will be held at noon, April 7, 2025, at the Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, located in Lost Bridge West SRA. Anyone age 50 or older is welcome to attend. Meet the residents of Salamonie Raptor Center with UWIS staff. Learn about their unique traits, habitats, and what they’d … Read more