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TU among happiest, friendliest schools
For the third year in a row, Taylor University has been recognized as one of the best colleges in the U.S. by The Princeton Review in their “The Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition.” Out of 50 categories from this guide, Taylor ranked third in the nation for Friendliest Students and fourth for Happiest Students.
Jackson Citizen Patriot
Pentagon taps Hillsdale College to train ‘patriotic leaders’ after split with ‘woke’ Ivies
HILLSDALE, MI — Hillsdale College is one of five new institutions to become a “Distinguished Military College” for training cadets, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday, Sept. 30. America’s Corps of Cadets is a Department of Defense program “established to expand the pipeline of patriotic leaders of...
WOWO News
Homestead girls cross country wins Race of Champions by one point
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — The Homestead High School girls cross country team captured the Race of Champions title Saturday, Oct. 3, with a dramatic one-point victory in Terre Haute. The Spartans competed against 43 other invited teams from several states at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course...
WOWO News
Junior Achievement volunteer honored after mentoring more than 32,000 students
Teresa Burkamp, 73, has volunteered with Junior Achievement for 35 years, visiting nearly 1,400 classrooms during that time. She continues to participate in the organization’s JA in a Day program, now using a mobility scooter to make her way through schools. During a recent visit to Maplewood Elementary School,...
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Learning Disconnected: Early Reactions To The Phone Ban
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY – On July 1, Indiana enacted Senate Bill 78, establishing stricter rules for phone use during the school day. According to IC 20-30-2-2, the school day is defined as “the entirety of the time a student is present on school property for a student instructional day.” Students cannot use wireless communication devices from bell to bell, including during lunch and passing periods.
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Braves’ seniors finish off unbeaten NE8 careers with title
A win in the regular season final for the Bellmont Braves capped off a four-year unbeaten run in the NE8 for the class of 2027 and handed the team another NE8 trophy. The Braves beat East Noble at home Thursday, 2-0. Finally able to play again on their home pitch,...
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Snider, Northrop flag football advance to State Regionals
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Sectional Championship games wrapped up across Indiana on Saturday night. Schools in 21Country had some big matchups on hand, as North Side and Garrett High School each hosted Sectional Championship games. Undefeated Snider battled with Wayne in their first game on Saturday. The generals put...
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: East Noble rolls past Columbia City late, Carroll dominates Homestead
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - It was a battle of the last two unbeatens in Northeast 8 conference play as East Noble took down visiting Columbia City 42-21. After a back and forth start to the game, the score remained stagnant at 21-21 well into the fourth quarter before the Knights came alive. East Noble logged three touchdowns in the fourth, two of them by Austin Phillips on the ground, to improve to 7-0 on the season.
WANE 15
10/2 Highlight Zone Prep Football Scoreboard
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Check back here for the latest high school football final scores from around northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio on Friday, October 2. INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLColumbia City 21 East Noble 42Huntington North 6 Leo 28DeKalb 28 Norwell 14Bellmont 35 New Haven 57South Side 17 North Side 28Carroll 45 Homestead 14Snider […]
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How Northeast Indiana got businesses to help pay for daycare
A regional early childhood coalition in Northeast Indiana is piloting the Tri-Share+ program, which splits childcare costs between parents, employers, and the public to help families who earn too much for state vouchers but still struggle with affordability.
WANE 15
Crescent Avenue Weekday School closes after 70 years due to childcare voucher cuts
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A longtime Fort Wayne childcare center is closing its doors Wednesday after 70 years of serving local families. Crescent Avenue Weekday School’s director says changes to Indiana’s childcare voucher program made it financially unsustainable to remain open. Director Rita Beiswenger says about 75% of the school’s families relied on vouchers. She […]
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Whitko Names October Students Of The Month
LARWILL – The following Whitko Community School students are Students of the Month for October 2026. Whitko Junior Senior High School’s students of the month is Freshman. Awtymn Garver. She was nominated by senior high teacher Jill Coulter-Smith, who said, “Awtymn always greets me and students in the hallway and as she enters the classroom. She is the first to always be prepared by grabbing the materials needed for that class period. If she hears anything that is unkind said, she will redirect and correct the students while encouraging them to be kind.”
21alivenews.com
FWCS elementary school principal fired for ‘pattern of concerns’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Fort Wayne Community Schools principal has been fired for what was described as “a pattern of concerns.”. Irwin STEM Magnet School Principal Brandon Foster was hired in 2024. A letter written to Foster on his termination said it was recommended for multiple reasons,...
WOWO News
Fort Wayne mother says son hospitalized after taking pill at Lane Middle School
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — A Fort Wayne mother says her 12-year-old son spent two nights in the hospital after taking an unknown pill given to him by another student at Lane Middle School. Angela Robles told WANE 15 her seventh-grade son took the pill at school Friday after...
MaxPreps
High school volleyball rankings: Marist climbs in MaxPreps Top 25 after snapping Carroll's 71-match win streak
A rare non-tournament MaxPreps Top 25 battle last week saw No. 8 Marist (Chicago, Ill.) end the 71-match win streak of No. 10 Carroll (Fort Wayne, Ind.) 25-18, 29-27, 22-25, 25-14. Michigan commit Maggie Kurpeikis led the way with 16 kills, eight digs and four blocks for Marist, which jumped...
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Taylor music faculty prepare for upcoming showcase recital
As autumn sets in, the Taylor University music program gears up to host the annual Music Faculty Showcase Recital on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Butz-Carruth Recital Hall. The recital features free admission and boasts a wide range of performances from exclusively full-time and adjunct instructors. The showcase will include operas, instrumental pieces and small ensembles.