INDIANAPOLIS- Hoosier students’ scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment improved for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. More than 88% of Hoosier third graders passed IREAD, a nearly 1.5 percentage point increase from last year. It’s the second-largest single-year increase since the test was implemented. Literacy rates for every student population … Read more
FORT WAYNE, IN- This from WPTA.com: After 38 years serving the viewers of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio, Linda Jackson will retire from 21Alive News at the end of October. Linda’s career started in 1988 at WKJG/NBC33, where she eventually became the evening anchor until joining 21Alive News in 2005. Linda’s place as a legend … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – As storm recovery continues across portions of the state and schools reopen their doors, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is mobilizing dedicated support teams to provide expertise and guidance focused on student learning. This is one part of the state’s ongoing response and recovery efforts following the significant weather that recently affected large portions of … Read more
CASS COUNTY, IN- The Cass County Prosecutor’s Office is pleased to introduce one of our newest 2026 Logansport High School Century Career Center Interns, Isabella Nicoles. Isabella will graduate from Logansport High School in the Spring. She is unsure where she will attend college but plans to study Business. After college, her future plans include … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Board of Directors of Miami-Cass REMC is pleased to announce that Brandon Williams has officially been named the full-time CEO of the REMC. Mr. Williams previously served as the Director of Operations at the REMC before assuming the role of Interim CEO earlier this year. Mr. Williams will also serve as … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- A 19-year-old is facing felony charges after he allegedly fled from state troopers on a motorcycle at speeds that reached 130 mph across Miami County. Trevor Rowe, 19, of Walton, was charged with resisting law enforcement, a Level 5 Felony. Rowe also faces 14 additional misdemeanor and traffic infractions that include aggressive driving, … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN- The MSD of Wabash County School Board met to conduct business on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026. The following are highlights from the meeting: Employment Welcome to our new MSDWC team members, Lisa Miller, Shelby Platt, Noah Halterman, Kasey Pennington, Mackenzie Bradler, Alexis Custer, and Hannah Wilson. Donations Thank you to our … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Program Director Singh from Miami Correctional Facility recently presented a $1,000 donation to the Board of Directors at the United Way of Miami County. This donation will help support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, an early literacy program that provides free books each month to children from birth through age 5. More than … Read more
FULTON COUNTY, IN- The Northern Indiana Community Foundation invites providers serving Miami County to a Community Resource Summit on Thursday, August 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Fulton County Public Library, 320 W 7th Street, Rochester, IN 46975. This regional gathering will bring community partners together for a day of learning, discussion, … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Preschool opens the door to learning, confidence, and connection—but this year, more Miami County families may be left out due to financial strains. Last year, 16 Miami County children received scholarships totaling over $15,500. Consider helping the next generation of students by supporting the Miami County Preschool Fund: