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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- General
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Successful day for the Southern Indiana Adoption Event in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. — Over in Sullivan County shelters all across the Wabash Valley partnered up on Saturday for the Southwestern Indiana Adoption Event. The event provided the opportunity for local shelters and rescues to help animals find their forever homes. Today, six shelters and rescues from around the area teamed up at the Sullivan County 4-h fairgrounds to provide discounted fees, vaccinations and same day take home for those wanting a new furry friend. Organizers of the event say often times people may choose not to go to a shelter so having an event like this makes the experience better. 'What is the actual temperament of the dog. Cause dogs that can handle this kind of environment tend to be a little more people friendly. They're easier to work with and things like that, so it's a good time for people to see what the dog might really be like,' said Swaim. If you missed out on the event, there are still plenty of dogs and cat waiting to be adopted from shelters and rescues across the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
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Local uptick in solitary bees around the Wabash Valley
WABASH VALLEY (WTWO/WAWV) — With the warming temperatures and consistent rainfall, areas around the Wabash Valley have seen an uptick in solitary bees. Good news, solitary bees do not sting. 'People calm down, especially when they find out that solitary bees don't like to sting,' said Tabba Flinn with the Purdue Extension – Vigo County. Although, these specific types of insects do not produce honey. Rather, solitary bee's main purpose is to bring pollen from flower to flower and pollinate fruits and vegetable plants. 'Our solitary bees are really important pollinators. They're actually better at pollinating than our commercial honeybees are,' said Flinn. 'They're really important for our food systems in understanding their biology and when they're active.' Late spring, until early summer is the most active time period for solitary bees. This time of year, you may see colonies, or tunnels near your yard or garden. Good news, the bees are only active for another month before they migrate. Moving forward, if you have any questions or concerns about the bees, you can contact Purdue Extension – Vigo County anytime. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
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Many commencements held at Wabash Valley colleges over the weekend
WABASH VALLEY (WTWO/WAWV) — Many local colleges and universities held their annual spring commencements over the weekend. Indiana State University held its Spring Commencement on Saturday May 10th at the Hulman Center. In total, 1,446 degrees were awarded to honor graduates for their academic achievements. Graduates represent over 29 states, and 16 countries. Graduates were honored from a variety of college at ISU including College of Arts and Sciences, the Scott College of Business, Bailey College of Engineering and Technology, the Bayh College of Education, and the College of Health and Human Services. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College held their 191st Commencement with two ceremonies. The college welcomed 367 graduates from the Class of 2025. Also, the local college awarded their Alumni Leadership and Service Award to both on-campus and online recipients. The commencement ceremonies were held in the Church of Immaculate Conception adding a spiritual dimension to the celebrations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
