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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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Fort Wayne Police shooting Wednesday kills 18-year-old
WEBNov 3, 2022 · The man shot by police Wednesday afternoon died in the operating room. According to the Allen County Coroner, 18-year-old Wyatt Beckler died from gunshot wounds, making his death the county’s 22 homicide for 2022.
Long-time Allen County Prosecutor recognized by state with
WEBDec 21, 2022 · Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards (left) was presented with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award by long-time Chief Deputy Prosecutor Michael McAlexander, who will succeed her in the office in 2023.
Seven Priests Ordained Marks Largest Class Since 1962
WEBJun 7, 2021 · On Saturday, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend celebrated the ordination of seven new priests. This was the largest ordination class the diocese has seen in almost sixty years.
Indiana’s near-total abortion ban was set to take effect Aug
WEBJul 31, 2023 · Indiana lawmakers passed a near-total abortion ban on Aug. 5, 2022, which Gov. Eric Holcomb signed into law quickly after. Two lawsuits temporarily halted the ban shortly after it took effect, until the Indiana Supreme Court ruled the ban did not violate the state’s constitution.
Delta Is Causing A Surge In New Cases In Indiana. Here’s What …
WEBAug 9, 2021 · Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University, told PBS Newshour that breakthrough cases can be limited if everyone gets vaccines – essentially, “the unvaccinated are putting the vaccinated at risk.” Indiana consistently ranks near the bottom of states by population fully vaccinated.
Allen County Jail population and violent incidents up in recent
WEBNov 17, 2023 · The population at the Allen County Jail has gone up, and stayed up, since the last federal hearing on overcrowding and other issues. According to federal court documents, the number of inmates forced to sleep on “boats” or temporary beds has also gone up, as has the number of violent incidents within the downtown facility.
This Fall, South Bend Teachers Will Work An Extra 80 Minutes
WEBJul 26, 2021 · Starting this fall, South Bend Community School Corporation teachers will work an additional 40 minutes on Tuesdays and Thursdays with no salary increase.