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Big Events and New Faces in Northwest Indiana

June 15, 2026

A local university celebrated a major milestone last month with a big fundraiser. Over 600 people showed up at Hard Rock Casino in Northern Indiana to mark Purdue University Northwest's 10th anniversary gala. The event raised more than $450, 000 for student scholarships, proving that community suppo

health

Support for Nursing Students Grows in Florence

June 12, 2026

A local hospital group gave a big gift to a nearby college that trains nurses. The donation was worth $75, 000 and will help keep the nursing course open at Florence‑Darlington Technical College. The money comes as nurses are in short supply across the country, and more people need care becaus

weather

Heat Wave Hits Eugene: Expect 90‑Degree Days This Weekend

June 9, 2026

The Eugene and Springfield area is set for a sharp rise in temperatures, moving from the mild 60s at the start of the week to scorching highs by mid‑week. The National Weather Service notes that after a cool, wet beginning, a multi‑day heat event will begin late in the week and extend into the weeke

sports

Real Madrid’s New President: A Fresh Vote and Big Plans

June 8, 2026

Real Madrid’s boardroom saw a real shake‑up on Sunday. A club that had gone two decades without a contested election finally opened its doors to democracy, and the result was a win for long‑time boss Florentino Perez. He captured roughly two thirds of the vote, while a challenger from the renewabl

entertainment

A Fresh Detective Series for the Weekend

June 6, 2026

An eight‑episode Apple TV show brings a modern crime mystery to life in sunny Los Angeles, perfect for viewers who enjoy shows like “True Detective. ” The series stars Colin Farrell, whose recent roles in “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “The Penguin” show his range, leading a team that hunts down a

entertainment

Florence, Alabama: A Small Town with a Big Sound

June 4, 2026

"Florence, Alabama, a place where the population is about half of what you’d see at a major Taylor Swift stadium show, still earned a spot on Garden & Gun’s new list of the South’s best music towns. The magazine highlighted other southern gems such as St. Augustine, Florida; Macon, Georgia; Bristol,

weather

Storms rolling in: what to watch for today

May 30, 2026

A slow-moving storm line is pushing through western Montana, traveling about as fast as a bicycle ride. From just west of Frenchtown all the way to Florence, the system brings a mix of wind and hail that should stick around until mid-afternoon. The National Weather Service has flagged this for speci

sports

Tennis’ quiet Tuscan star: what shapes Lorenzo Musetti under the spotlight

May 29, 2026

Lorenzo Musetti’s racket speaks before he does—one silky one-hander at a time. But where he swings that racket says everything about where he comes from. Born in the stone-blue light of Carrara, a town carved out of marble quarries since Roman times, Musetti grew up breathing Italian air before he b

crime

Building Collapse in Angeles Leaves Three Dead and 17 Missing

May 25, 2026

A new construction site in Angeles, a city north of Manila, has collapsed, killing three people and leaving 17 others unaccounted for. Rescue teams pulled two bodies from the wreckage early Monday, raising the confirmed death count to three. One victim was alive when rescued but later died; the othe

education

A Generous Couple Leaves a Big Mark on USC’s Medical School

May 24, 2026

The University of South Carolina made a major change to its medical school this year. They renamed it after Florence doctor Edward Floyd and his wife, Kay. The announcement happened during a private gathering on May 22. The decision honors years of support and giving back to the university. Edward