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Five ways to give back and get involved in your community

Channel your energy into giving back to the community.

Music, dancing fill the air at Latin Night at Lugar Plaza

The event is part of Circle City Summer — a series of programs bringing people together in public spaces downtown connected by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

ANDRO of Rome awarded $4.4 million Air Force contract

ROME — ANDRO Computational Solutions in Rome has been awarded an additional $4.4 million in funding through a contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate to work on military communications, according to company officials.

SK Hynix’s US stock debut soars 12.8% as AI-driven chip demand surges

SK Hynix shares rose 12.8% on its Wall Street debut, as demand for AI-related chips surges and the company plans to expand its production in the U.S. It's building a new facility in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Michigan man dead after accident at Blackford County solar farm

BLACKFORD COUNTY, Ind. — A Michigan man died after an accident at a Blackford County solar farm on Friday. According to the Blackford County Coroner's Office, shortly after 11 a.m., 27-year-old Hunter Torpey was involved in an accident about a mile from the Delaware County line…

Businessman hopes lagoon fans ready to trade in paddleboards for surfboards

Juvenile shot in Proctor Park; injuries not life-threatening

UTICA — A juvenile male was shot Friday evening in an isolated incident at Proctor Park, according to the Utica Police Department.

Body of 51-year-old Indiana man recovered from Lake Michigan

Beachgoers reportedly pulled the man from the water and some used CPR in an attempt to revive him.

DRI: Proposal window now open for Rome waterfront projects

ROME — The submission window is now open for developers looking to take advantage of Rome’s second $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant for projects along East Dominick Street and the waterfront.

Utica teenager shot at Proctor Park

UTICA — A 16-year-old is in stable condition after being shot multiple times at Proctor Park early Friday evening, according to the Utica Police Department. No arrests have been made so far.

Boilermaker runners, fans invited to annual Saranac Post-Race Party

UTICA — Thousands of runners, spectators, and community members are expected to gather at the F.X. Matt Brewing Co. on Sunday, July 12, for the annual Saranac Post-Race Party, a longtime tradition to cap off Boilermaker weekend.

UPDATED: 45-year-old woman dead in fall in Sangerfield; no foul play suspected

SANGERFIELD — A death is under investigation after a 45-year-old woman fell at Titan Homes on Route 12 in Sangerfield, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. There are no signs of foul play, investigators stated.