Apr 25, 2008 | Tribune-Star
Michelle Obama says she hopes to be the window to Barack's soul
“I think we've held up nicely and like any parent, we measure the health of our family by the happiness of our kids and they smile and laugh a lot and they know they're loved”
Michelle Obama hoped she could be the window to Sen. Barack Obama's soul as she campaigns for him throughout Indiana. via Tribune-Star
“We are trying to do it with very little, if any, cost to the county”
A temporary satellite voting site will be placed on the campus of Indiana State University by next week under an agreement with the university. via Tribune-Star
Despite Wet Weather, Farmers Seek Other Planting Options
Much of Indiana is still reeling from months of heavy rain. The weather has warmed up and now farmers are facing some challenges when it comes to planting. via WBIW-AM Bedford
Driver faces charges from fatal November crash
Charges were filed against a semitrailer driver accused of being responsible for the deaths of two people in a November crash. via Tribune-Star
Helping students build outside social connections can prevent school bullying
“I just felt so bad. My mind was telling me, 'You're worthless.'”
Helping students make social connections outside the classroom is one important way to prevent school bullying, according to the co-author of a study on bullying. via Tribune-Star
Community Justice & Mediation Center annual dinner, Apr. 21
The Community Justice & Mediation Center 2008 Annual Dinner on Monday, April 21st, at 6 p.m. Guest speaker panel featuring: Jim Harvey, MCCSC Superintendent The panel will discuss how mediation services can ... via HeraldTimesOnline.com
GOP, Dems both have two-way races in Warrick surveyor primaries
“We like what we had heard about the schools. We looked around. We liked the neighborhoods, we liked the schools. It's a great place to live and a great place to raise children”
GOP, Dems both have two-way races in Warrick surveyor primaries By Mark Wilson Friday, April 11, 2008 Two Democrats and two Republicans are on the ballot for Warrick County surveyor in the May 6 primary ... via Evansville Courier & Press
Court rules case against ex-priest can go on
“If church officials know differently, as in this case It is fraud to the parish families and children.”
An Indiana appeals court has given a green light to a civil lawsuit that alleges a former Catholic priest sexually abused a boy and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis covered up the priest's prior history of ... via Tribune-Star
Vigo satellite voting starts Monday
“There has been a tremendous amount of change in the administration of elections, from changes in laws, procedures and equipment. The administration of elections are now year-round, full-time”
For the fourth election in a row, registered Vigo County voters can cast an absentee ballot before the May primary election at three satellite voting sites, starting Monday. via Tribune-Star
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus marked the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination by hosting an event next to the Indianapolis park named in his honor. via WBIW-AM Bedford
: Residents help cast bell for vets
“I feel proud that we are the first and feel proud that we have something to honor veterans”
RISING SUN, Ind. - Hundreds of school children helped cast a 500-pound bell that will ring out tributes to the nation's veterans from atop a 30-foot tower overlooking the Ohio River. via Herald-Bulletin
Tolls Set To Jump On Interstate 90
It's no April fool's gag: tolls on Interstate 90 in Northwest Indiana are set to jump by 72% for motorists who don't use I-Zoom or I-Pass. The spike starts tomorrow and will coincide with the start of ... via WBIW-AM Bedford
Vigo sees significant increase in number of registered voters
“We got about 200 new voter registrations”
As presidential candidates target Indiana, Vigo County residents have until April 7 to register to vote in the state's May 6 primary election. via Tribune-Star
Plug May Be Pulled On Crawfordsville Power Plant
Progress may pull the plug on Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power's aging power plant. via WBIW-AM Bedford
Attorney General...Todd Rokita?
One name is already popping up as a potential candidate for Indiana Attorney General - Secretary of State Todd Rokita. via WBIW-AM Bedford
Readers' Forum: March 25, 2008
Clinton's visit a great experience March 20, 2008, will be one of the greatest days in my life. via Tribune-Star
Police identify teen in fatal stolen vehicle crash
The male driver involved in a one-vehicle fatal crash at about 7:50 p.m. Monday, March 24, at Section and Silver streets in Sullivan has been positively identified as Landon Jay Dunn, 15, of Oaktown, according ... via Tribune-Star
Chelsea, "Samwise," To Stop In Bloomington
With the Democratic presidential primary turning more and more attention to the Hoosier State, bigger and bigger names are visiting Hoosier country. via WBIW-AM Bedford
EDITORAL: A season in the political sun
Sen. Clinton brings her message to Terre Haute The Tribune-Star TERRE HAUTE - For the second time in less than week, Indiana takes center stage today in the hotly contested Democratic presidential primary as ... via Tribune-Star
Former President To Campaign For Wife In Hoosier State
Former President Bill Clinton will campaign for his wife in three Indiana cities. via WBIW-AM Bedford