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The East Allen Community Youth Band is a new initiative that provides students in the Paul Harding/East Allen University attendance area an opportunity to continue in music education.Open to anyone who plays a band instrument, the group is comprised of musicians from five schools—spanning junior high through college ages—and will be presenting its spring concert at Pearl Arts on Thursday.
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From WFYI: Legislation that could fine and jail people sleeping on public land is back in another bill, days before the end of session.
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During a meeting Monday evening of the county's Executive Board of Health, department officials reminded those in attendance that anyone not vaccinated remains at risk for infection. Two more cases were announced.
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Protesters gathered in front of the Allen County Courthouse on Saturday for a day of action.
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Indiana teachers will receive a minimum salary of $45,000 starting in July if Gov. Mike Braun signs a measure passed by state lawmakers. That would boost the state’s minimum pay by $5,000 a year. The final measure also strips a provision that would have required schools to provide paid paternal leave.
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For over a year, Indiana has had a waitlist for home- and community-based services through Medicaid waivers. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration launched a new online resource for people on the waitlists.
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Lawmakers finish the 2025 session with a state budget that covers a massive revenue shortfall. A measure meant to address high health care costs goes to the governor. And school board races will turn partisan under a narrowly-approved bill.
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