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What it means to get 'ghosted' and how to prevent it happening to you

Sunday, June 20, 2021 4:00 AM

(StatePoint) Have you been “ghosted” and don’t know why? Whether you’re a seasoned dater or fresh on the market, understanding ghosting can mean fewer surprises and bring romantic success.
“To ‘ghost’ is to vanish from a romantic or prospective partner’s life. And when girls ghost on you – or guys – it can sting. Unfortunately, as more of our lives go digital, it’s increasingly common,” says Chase Amante, founder of Girls Chase, one of the most popular men’s dating advice sites in the world.

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Fuel safety month tips to keep people, pets and property safe

Sunday, June 20, 2021 4:00 AM

(StatePoint) Following the Colonial Pipeline closure earlier this year, many people panicked.
“We saw people loading up on fuel using everything from milk jugs to plastic bags. That’s simply dangerous, irresponsible and not worth the risk. Dropping an unreliable container with gasoline could cause an environmental, safety or potential fire situation,” says Dan Marshall with Scepter, a manufacturer of dependable fuel safety containers. The company has been working for years to educate people on fuel safety.

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USDA launches grant program to help expand regional economies and create high-wage jobs in distressed rural communities

Sunday, June 20, 2021 4:00 AM

United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal today unveiled a new grant program to help rural communities create good-paying jobs and support new business opportunities in high-growth fields.
Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) is intended to help rural communities identify and maximize local assets and connect to networks and industry clusters within their region. The new grant encourages a regional, innovation-driven approach to economic development.

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Purdue Polytechnic High School celebrates first graduating class

Sunday, June 20, 2021 4:00 AM

Friday (June 11) was a day more than four years in the making, a day of celebration for 110 members of the very first graduating class of the Purdue Polytechnic High School Schweitzer Center at Englewood.
The “Techies,” as they call themselves, are students who accepted the challenge of going to a new school that promised different classroom learning styles than the traditional lecture, a school that would prepare them for the rigors that would await them at Purdue University. A photo gallery of the school’s graduation is available online.

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Purdue innovation could turn recycling into a more profitable venture

Sunday, June 20, 2021 4:00 AM

Hasler Ventures LLC plans to scale up to commercial levels a Purdue University patented technology that may accelerate the volume of waste plastic recycling.
The innovation is called Low-Pressure Hydrothermal Processing. It promises an economically and environmentally safe way to transform polyolefin plastic, the most common form of plastic, into gasoline, diesel fuel and other high-value items. Developed by Linda Wang, the Maxine Spencer Nichols Professor in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, the research was published in a 2021 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Fuel.

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Leisure And Travel-Related Industry bouncing back after COVID

Sunday, June 20, 2021 4:00 AM

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) are releasing a survey on the impact of COVID-19 on the Leisure and Travel-Related Industry.
IDDC commissioned Rockport Analytics to conduct a series of surveys, intending to help inform both industry stakeholders and state leaders on current business and consumer confidence.

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Indiana Retired Teachers Foundation announces 2021 scholarship winners

Sunday, June 20, 2021 4:00 AM

The IRTF Scholarship Committee recently announced that 10 college juniors and seniors representing ten different geographic areas of Indiana will be awarded scholarships toward their pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Education. Recipients were chosen for their academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, participation in school and community activities, work experience, future goals, and diversity. All of the recipients demonstrated financial need and received a letter of recommendation from an IRTF member.

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IDEM announces Clean Community Challenge pilot program

Sunday, June 20, 2021 4:00 AM

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has announced six communities that will be piloting updates to the agency's Clean Community Challenge. The Clean Community Challenge is a voluntary program that recognizes and assists Indiana cities or towns that take proactive and positive environmental actions to promote community sustainability.

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Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry receives $5,000 to aid in hunger relief

Sunday, June 20, 2021 4:00 AM

American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry funds to aid in hunger relief efforts in the form of a grant for operating support totaling $5,000.
According to Feeding America, approximately 883,260 Indiana residents regularly struggle with food insecurity – 274,080 of which are children.

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Consumer Alert: Watch out for home improvement scammers

Sunday, June 20, 2021 4:00 AM

As summer begins, many homeowners across Indiana will begin planning for home improvement and repair projects. For some, those projects may become needlessly expensive and frustrating if they hire an unscrupulous contractor who does not perform the work they promised. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to take extra care and do their research before hiring a home improvement contractor.

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Baird leads resolution honoring 125th anniversary of Indiana Veterans Home

Sunday, June 20, 2021 4:00 AM

Last week, Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) and Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced a resolution honoring the 125th anniversary of the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette.
“Since its inception, the Indiana Veterans Home has been a refuge for our heroes and their families, providing a standard of care worthy of their service to this nation,” Baird said. “For 125 years, the Indiana Veterans Home has proudly and faithfully served our Hoosier Veterans, and I am honored to work with my colleagues and Senators Young and Braun to recognize their service.”

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Get ready to read this Father's Day

Sunday, June 20, 2021 4:00 AM

(Family Features) Shopping for Father's Day can be difficult. From tools to tech toys, some gifts are used over and over again, but thoughtful gifts that match your dad's interests can make this year's present a memorable one.

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State Sen. Boots to chair Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight

Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:00 AM

State Sen. Phil Boots (R-Crawfordsville) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight during the summer and fall to help prepare lawmakers for the 2022 legislative session.
He will also serve on the Interim Study Committee on Employment and Labor.

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Local student makes Bradley's Spring 2021 Dean's List

Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:00 AM

More than 1800 students were named to Bradley's Dean's List for Spring 2021. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale.
Your local students include:

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Indiana Grown celebrates local farmers, business owners at fourth Monumental Marketplace

Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:00 AM

Indiana Grown’s annual Monumental Marketplace event brings Hoosiers together for the fourth time to showcase Indiana agriculture. More than 75 vendors from around the state traveled to downtown Indianapolis to offer shoppers their locally made goods.
“I look forward to this event each year and was delighted we were able to have it again this summer,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch. “Between the farmers, food vendors, artisans and makers this event has something for everyone to enjoy.

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