Purdue team looking to create sustainable adhesives
As the holidays wind down, many people may have leftover cardboard boxes that they want to recycle, but a component placed on those boxes makes recycling difficult: adhesives.... Read More
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Popular Fort Wayne burger restaurant up for sale
A longstanding hamburger restaurant in downtown Fort Wayne could soon be under new ownership. Powers Hamburgers, which has been in operation since 1940 has been listed for sale. ... Read More
Agritourism key for growing Allen County dairy farm
The fifth-generation owner of a more than 125-year-old dairy farm in Fort Wayne says agritourism is becoming an increasingly important aspect of his farm's success. Kuehnert Dairy recently received a $100,000 grant to help create a cheese curd operation.... Read More
I&M lands more approval for Blackford County solar farm
Fort Wayne-based Indiana Michigan Power has received approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission to build what it calls its largest solar farm to date. The Lake Trout solar plant near Montpelier will generate enough energy to power up to 73,500 homes.... Read More
Putnam County forest added to protected area
The Central Indiana Land Trust has added another property to its protected lands in Putnam County. The organization says it has acquired the 27-acre Fern Cliff Addition, which is adjacent to the 157-acre Fern Cliff Nature Preserve.... Read More
Merrillville council approves food and beverage tax
The Merrillville Town Council on Tuesday officially approved a 1% food and beverage tax. The tax will now go into effect on Jan. 1, and the town says the revenue generated will support tourism and parks and recreation initiatives.... Read More
Ascend Indiana touts partnerships with higher ed institutions
Ascend Indiana says it formed partnerships with 14 colleges and universities in Indiana to connect students to career opportunities throughout the state.... Read More
UIndy launches campaign to attract more teachers
The University of Indianapolis has unveiled a marketing campaign designed to generate interest among high school students in pursuing a teaching degree. "Let's Teach, Indiana!" is being launched in partnership with 14 high schools in Marion County.... Read More
United Way outlines legislative priorities for 2024
United Way of Central Indiana has released its policy agenda ahead of the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse. The not-for-profit said it will focus on priorities to address poverty in central Indiana, including early childhood education and housing.... Read More
Shirley Heinze Land Trust acquires land in New Chicago
Shirley Heinze Land Trust is adding to the land under its control with the acquisition of 23 in the Lake County town of New Chicago. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the trust purchased the land along Deep River from the American Legion.... Read More