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Southern Indiana school district prepares for expanded state ban on student cell phones
School districts have two options: Either provide a space for kids to store their wireless electronic devices — turned off — or require students leave them at home.
Judge accepts report that suspect in Elwood police officer's murder is competent to stand trial
Carl Boards II is charged with shooting and killing 24-year-old Elwood Police Ofc. Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop July 31, 2022.
Police: Dog left in 121° vehicle, Marion man charged
MARION, Ind. — A Marion man was charged after a dog was left in a vehicle during the extreme heat in early July. Wadie Harwood, 62, was charged with Cruelty to an Animal with Prior Conviction, a Level 6 Felony. Officers with the Marion Police Department were dispatched on…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 10Latvala remembers his father: ‘He never worried about the consequences’
"He would be proud of what his friends said about him in death, and also his political rivals."
Book Sale to Benefit Kirkland Town Library Kicks Off
The annual book sale to benefit the Kirkland Town Library is now underway.
Osprey Observer
Published July 10Veterans Gathered In Tampa For National Golden Age Games
By Zofia Osterman More than 1,400 veterans from across the country recently traveled to the Tampa Bay area as the National Veterans Golden Age Games made their Tampa debut. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the 41st annual National Veterans Golden Age Games…
Black Festival of Joy begins new health, voting initiatives
INDIANAPOLIS — The Black Festival of Joy is set to return for its 5th year on Saturday to Riverside Park with live music, free activations, and two new initiatives. The new programming includes Health as Joy which is a wellness experience featuring health organizations providing…
First standalone IndyCar video game in over 20 years delayed again
The game is now set to be launched in the countdown to the 2027 Indianapolis 500.
Indianapolis maintenance man rescinds guilty plea in rape, murder of 15-year-old girl
Janiya Carr was just three weeks shy of her 16th birthday — a milestone she tragically never reached.
10 tips on how to stay safe in the water by the American Red Cross
INDIANAPOLIS — Summertime brings vacations where we experience waterparks, pools, and larger bodies of waters like lakes and oceans. Unfortunately, summertime is also when drownings spike. In fact, more children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death, according…
Patty’s Picks: Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ remake lands in theaters with mixed reviews
Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" has received mixed reviews, with film critic Patty Spitler giving it two out of five stars and noting that it is entertaining but falls short of expectations.
Osprey Observer
Published July 10Students Earn Top Honors At 2026 Florida FFA State Convention
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) students brought home an impressive collection of state championships, top five finishes and chapter recognitions from the?2026 Florida FFA State Convention, showcasing the district’s strength in agricultural education, leadership…