FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Ahead of Thanksgiving, PETA has placed a thought-provoking appeal near the IHOP on Coldwater Road reminding everyone that vulnerable turkeys don't want to be slaughtered for a fleeting taste of their flesh and encouraging diners to give birds a break by enjoying a delicious "ThanksVegan" feast instead. "Turkeys are individuals who feel pain and fear, value their lives, and don't conse  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Ahead of Thanksgiving, PETA has placed a thought-provoking appeal near a McDonald's and The Original Pancake House on N. Ironwood Drive reminding everyone that vulnerable turkeys don't want to be slaughtered for a fleeting taste of their flesh and encouraging diners to give birds a break by enjoying a delicious "ThanksVegan" feast instead. "Turkeys are individuals who feel pain and fe  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The American Diabetes Association issued the following agency statement on Nov. 14, 2023: * * * On this World Diabetes Day, the American Diabetes Association(R) (ADA), the world's leading diabetes organization, brings to light the "We Fight" theme. Throughout November, which is American Diabetes Month(R), the ADA is highlighting advancements in diabetes technology and treatments, the challenges people living with diabetes face daily, and the ADA's continued fi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: Elected officials across the state must do more to support residents of Indiana who want to quit using tobacco products, say cancer patients, survivors, and advocates who are marking the American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout(R) this Thursday. The Great American Smokeout is a day for people who use tobacco to create a plan to quit. Not only does the Amer  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news: A wrap up report about state legislative proposals concerning privacy across the country finds over 140 bills have been introduced across 37 states. The Computer & Communications Industry Association released its report summarizing the previous legislative session and predictions for the year ahead for state privacy legislation. In 2022 several Democratic state legislatures enacted co  more

WASHINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 14 -- The Daviess County Community Foundation issued the following news: The Daviess County Community Foundation distributed $206,092 in grants to fourteen local nonprofit organizations through the 2024 Community Good Grants Program. * * * Grants awarded are: * $9,333 to Odon Volunteer Fire Department to purchase stabilization struts and vehicle cribbing to be placed on the Rescue Truck; * $4,200 to Bread of Life Ministry Inc. to assist with the cost of bringing tw  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) filed an amicus brief on Monday supporting the petition filed by an Indiana school district requesting the Supreme Court to resolve whether Title IX requires a national policy prohiiting schools from maintaining separate bathrooms based on students' biological sex. In Metropolitan School District of Martinsville  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The Indiana Bankers Association issued the following news release: Jennifer Gibson, Indiana region president of Northwest Bank, Warren, Pennsylvania, has been honored with the 2023 Indiana Bankers Association Woman of the Year award, sponsored by Krieg DeVault LLP. She was presented with the award on Thursday, Nov. 9, during the IBA Banking on Women conference. The annual award recognizes a woman in banking who excels at her profession, is active in her commun  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- American College of Education issued the following news: Global labor market analytics firm, Lightcast, recently conducted an independent study which revealed that American College of Education(R) (ACE) programs provided a strong return on investment (ROI) to students. The report, prepared by Lightcast's team of economists, analyzed the 2022 calendar year and found a return of $19.20 in higher future earnings for every dollar that students invest in their educ  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: The Sierra Club and Environmental Integrity Project sent a notice of intent to sue the Alcoa Warrick aluminum smelting plant in Indiana for repeated violations of the Clean Water Act, including dumping illegal amounts of mercury, a potent neurotoxin, into the Ohio River. Under federal law, plaintiffs must send such a notice to defendants at least 60 days before filing a lawsuit under the Clean W  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The Environmental Integrity Project issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: The Sierra Club and Environmental Integrity Project sent a notice of intent to sue the Alcoa Warrick aluminum smelting plant in Indiana for repeated violations of the Clean Water Act, including dumping illegal amounts of mercury, a potent neurotoxin, into the Ohio River. Under federal law, plaintiffs must send such a notice to defendants at least 60 days before filing a lawsu  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: The Indiana Chamber of Commerce held its 34th Annual Awards Dinner tonight at the Indiana Convention Center, which featured a keynote speech from Tony Dungy, former head coach and 2007 Super Bowl champion with the Indianapolis Colts and current television football analyst. Presented by Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, the Annual Awards Dinner recognized noteworthy Hoosiers makin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement after the White House announced President Biden's nomination of Nicole Berner to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (Maryland), Adeel Mangi to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (New Jersey), Judge Cristal Brisco to the U.  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The Mind Trust issued the following news release: Five Indiana education and youth-serving nonprofit organizations have released "The Expanded Classroom," a new report that explores the need for out-of-school time learning, details current programs around the state, and provides recommendations for how existing and future programs can have an even greater impact on Hoosier students, especially those who lack access to high-quality programs. The report   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies made the following comment on today's House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's passage of HR 5473, the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2023: "Increasing severe weather, more Americans moving to risky areas, and rising construction costs all add to a new era of risk," said Jimi Gran  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 14 -- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Last week, during the first quarterly meeting of the 2023-2024 year, the NAPABA Board of Governors approved and welcomed the South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey (SABA-NJ) as an affiliate of NAPABA. Founded in 2004, SABA-NJ is a voluntary association of attorneys dedicated to addressing the needs, concerns, and interest of the South Asian community in Ne  more

RESTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The National Association for Music Education issued the following news release: The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announced that Alison Miles, Band Director at Fabius-Pompey Middle/High School, is the recipient of the 2023 George N. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education. Miles was presented the award during the Music for All Future Music Educators' Experience event in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 11, 2023. The George N. Parks Award   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 14 -- The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), the foremost advocate and thought leader for the mutual insurance industry, today announced the appointment of Justin Hakes as vice president of public affairs. Replacing requiring Cathy Imus, Hakes will lead the organization's external communications efforts, including driving its media and   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- The National Federation of State High School Association issued the following news release: The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has announced a five-year corporate partnership with Ballogy, Inc., a skills development and assessment mobile and desktop app for youth and amateur athletes. NFHS has named Ballogy its "Official and Exclusive Athletic Skills Development and Curriculum App" and further endorses Ballogy's accredited player d  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 9 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Following talks with PETA and ahead of the Hadi Shrine Circus' local shows starting on November 23, Polyram Plastic Industries, which previously sponsored the circus, made the compassionate commitment to support only animal-free entertainment going forward. The Hadi Shrine Circus is among the last remaining shows still exploiting wild animals, who are confined to small crates, kept in   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The Indiana Bankers Association issued the following news release: Amanda Rubeck, vice president and senior retail officer at STAR Bank, Fort Wayne, has been honored with the Indiana Bankers Association 2023 Woman on the Rise award, sponsored by Amundsen Davis LLC. She was presented with the award on Thursday, Nov. 9, during the IBA Banking on Women conference. This honor recognizes a woman in banking age 40 or younger who is making a significant impact in her  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 18 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists is aware of the claims that Fox Sports' host Charissa Thompson fabricated quotes while working as an NFL sideline reporter. The fabrication of quotes is a violation of SPJ's Code of Ethics and a dangerous practice. Thompson said in a recent interview on the "Pardon My Take" podcast that she sometimes made-up coaches' quotes during sideline reports, adding  more