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Indiana football game-by-game predictions: Will Hoosiers earn back-to-back CFP berth?
No. 20 Indiana football opens its 2025 season against Old Dominion University at 2:30 p.m. Saturday on Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers enter their second season under head coach Curt Cignetti coming off an 11-2 season, which...

Health, Home-court, and Honors: Can Dream secure a top seed?
The Atlanta Dream are in the middle of a four-team race for the second seed in the WNBA playoffs, but the team did officially clinch the playoffs with a win over the Dallas Wings on Friday night. Here are five questions that remain for Atlanta as...

Mary Ellen Klas: The GOP is inflating health care costs — for its own voters
Unless the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress act quickly, millions of working Americans could lose access to health insurance at the end of this year. Among the most affected will be small businesses and middle-income earners — many...
Ohio State may have an edge on Texas in terms of team health
Despite concerns about a shortened offseason, the result of the Ohio State football team's championship run, the Buckeyes head into their highly anticipated opener against Texas with a healthy roster. Defensive tackle Eddrick Houston might have...

Deion Sanders given personal sideline toilet by Colorado after cancer battle as NFL icon provides health update
DEION Sanders had a personal portable toilet installed on the sideline after his cancer battle. The Colorado Buffaloes head coach took charge of his first game since revealing his health scare. 2 Deion Sanders was back on the sideline for Colorado...

Lee Corso retires at 90: Inside the College GameDay icon’s health struggles
Lee Corso, fondly called the Grandfather of College Football, is making his final pick on Saturday, August 30, ahead of the high-stakes game between No. 1 Texas vs No. 2 Ohio State. After a journey spanning nearly four decades, Corso is now...

Prison crowding puts brakes on Michigan City’s plans to redevelop Indiana State Prison site
Indiana’s rising inmate population is throwing cold water on Michigan City officials’ eagerness to redevelop the Indiana State Prison once the new prison in Westville opens. When ground was broken for the new $1.2 billion prison in 2023, it was...

This month’s bulletins showcase the best of community happenings, from Pioneer Days fun and family festivals to concerts, health workshops, and volunteer opportunities. With events spanning Englewood, Venice, Sarasota, Punta Gorda, and North Port,…
One of Pioneer Days’ most unique and talked-about traditions is the Cardboard Boat Races, taking place Saturday, August 30 at the Englewood Sailing Center in Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Avenue. Races begin at 10am, but the fun starts long before...

Gibson County 4-H results at Indiana State Fair
Levi Adamson, Tractor Club, Lawn Garden Operator Contest, white ribbon Austin Adamson, Tractor Club, Tractor Operator contest, red ribbon Brylee Baker, Country Boys & Girls 4-H, floriculture, blue ribbon Caroline Belt, Owensville Boys and Girls...

Pharmacies are not offering Covid-19 shots in 16 states as unclear guidance from FDA leaves them in limbo
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COMMENTARY: GOP is inflating health care costs
Unless the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress act quickly, millions of working Americans could lose access to their health insurance at the end of this year. Among the most affected will be small businesses and middle-income earners...

Medical Bulletin 29/August/2025
High-Protein Diet May Raise Risk of Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolism: Study Cancer patients are four to seven times more likely to develop venous thromboembolism, which is fatal in approximately one out of every seven affected individuals....
Williams Bros. Health Care Pharmacy Promotes New Executive Vice President
WASHINGTON, Indiana—Williams Bros. Health Care Pharmacy announced the promotion of Derek Johnson to executive vice president of the home medical equipment (HME) division. In this leadership role, Johnson will oversee the direction, operational...

Potential lawsuit could block sale of health care center
Photo Courtesy/WV Legislative Photography State Sen. Joey Garcia announced this week his intentions to sue Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the Department of Health Facilities to block the potential sale of the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in...

Tulip Tree, Arc of Southwest Indiana seek conditional use permits for projects
PRINCETON — The Princeton Planning Commission this week recommended two requests for conditional use of property be forwarded to the Princeton Board of Zoning Appeals for public hearing Sept. 9. Members unanimously agreed to recommended Tulip Tree...

Commentary: Don’t tax away our hospitals
There’s a growing push to strip nonprofit hospitals of their tax-exempt status. Advocates claim it will make healthcare more affordable by holding hospitals accountable for high out-of-pocket costs. In reality, it’s a misguided, short-sighted...

Car crashes into tree off I-65 in NW Indiana
FAIR OAKS, Ind. - A person was airlifted to the hospital after a single-car crash off of Interstate 65 in northwest Indiana on Friday morning. What we know: The crash happened around 5 a.m. on the northbound side of I-65 near Fair Oaks, according...

Guest editorial | Bringing attention to kids' health beneficial
The following editorial appeared in The Tribune-Star, of Terre Haute, Indiana, a CNHI newspaper. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Tribune-Democrat. How many of us can run a mile? × Javascript is required for you to be able to...

Indiana Sen. Mike Bohacek accepts plea deal in DUI case
Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, admitted to operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent of .15 or more, a Class A misdemeanor. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana Sen. Mike Bohacek pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drunken driving charge...

Indiana Beverage Renews Naming Rights Partnership for Indiana Beverage Activity Center at Central Park Plaza
The City of Valparaiso and Valpo Parks are thrilled to announce the continuation of their partnership with Indiana Beverage for another ten years. This renewed agreement ensures that the facility at Central Park Plaza will continue to be known as...