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LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The release of the 2010 Hunger in America Study by Feeding America proves what Food Finders Food Bank has known for more than a year, the demand for food assistance by Hoosier families is increasing. “The demand this past year has been nearly overwhelming,” said Katy Bunder, Executive Director, Food Finders.  “We hear [...] Read the full story

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Students from Purdue Musical Organizations will be available for hire as they offer singing Valentines for the upcoming holiday. On Feb. 12, the last business day before Valentine’s Day, a group of performers from the Purdue Varsity Glee Club, the Purduettes, the Purdue Bells and the University Choir will perform a [...] Read the full story

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The YWCA Greater Lafayette will showcase the achievements and contributions of nine local women at the annual YWCA Salute to Women Banquet on March 2nd at the Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms, 101 N. Grant Street, West Lafayette. Chicago Sky Assistant Coach Stephanie White will be the evening’s keynote speaker. White, who is [...] Read the full story

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A bill containing consumer protections from unfair credit card interest rates is now eligible for consideration by the Indiana Senate. State Sen. Brandt Hershman (R-Wheatfield) successfully amended Senate Bill 238 to include conditions that would prevent public money from being invested in banks issuing credit cards with exorbitant interest rates to patrons [...] Read the full story

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Before you get caught up in the romance of Valentine’s Day, take a moment to consider your sweetheart’s financial health, says a Purdue University personal finance expert. Looking for financial bad habits is particularly crucial if the Valentine’s celebration is likely to include a marriage proposal, says Sharon Burns, associate professor [...] Read the full story

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A survey of registered Indiana voters found strong support for increased public school options and for opening more public charter schools in Indiana according to a public opinion survey released today by the Indiana Public Charter Schools Association. The survey, found that 82 percent of those surveyed favor parents having more public [...] Read the full story