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CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. The Ohio-born Atlanta businessman, nicknamed “The Mouth of the South” for his outspoken nature, built a media empire that encompassed cable’s first superstation and
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Today Partly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as
Google announces $400,000 gift to fully fund Fedder’s Alley playground
Press Release by Office of Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch: $400,000 contribution closes final funding gap for transformational $5 million community investment MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Google announced Tuesday during the Michigan City Common Council meeting that it will provide the final $400,000 needed to fully fund the highly anticipated Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground and Fitness Park project, officially completing fundraising
Ivy Tech Community College Celebrates Commencement May 7th
Valparaiso, IN – Ivy Tech Community College’s will honor 1,700 graduates at the annual commencement ceremony on Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6pm CT. The ceremony will take place at the Valparaiso University Athletics Recreation Center located at 1009 Union Street, Valparaiso, IN. Students earned over 2,000 degrees and certificates during the 2025-2026 academic year. Commencement ceremony will highlight
South Bend Man Sentenced to 94 Months in Prison -Possession of Child Pornography
South Bend Man Sentenced to 94 Months in Prison For Possession of Child Pornography and Aggravated Identity Theft Paul R. McDowell, Jr., 29 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography, aggravated identity theft, and unauthorized access of a computer, announced United States

