Indiana
With freezing rain in the forecast, highway crews prep for road treatment
MUNCIE, Ind. — Local officials were bracing Monday for the possibility of an ice storm
A National Weather Service forecast calls for rain or freezing rain in the Muncie area on Monday evening.
The low temperature was expected to fall to just under the freezing level, at 31 degrees.
The NWS forecast called for “less than 0.1 of an inch (of ice) possible.”
Rain, perhaps at time mixed with freezing rain, was forecast for Tuesday, with the temperature eventually approaching 40 degrees.
Tommie Humbert, superintendent of the Delaware County Highway Department, said Monday morning he anticipated having 15 trucks treating county roads by early Tuesday.
Humbert said department workers on Monday morning were mixing the ingredients of the treatment materials to be applied to roads.
“The (Delaware County) commissioners really want us to be prepared for the worst,” the department superintendent said.
Humbert noted weather conditions had kept his employees busy for much of the month of January.
John Coutinho, executive director of the Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, said Monday morning that his agency was monitoring the incoming weather, and would be in communication with city, county and state road crews.
Coutinho said it was hoped the comparatively small amount of freezing rain predicted would not bring down utility lines in the area, but said there was still the potential for hazardous road conditions, including patches of “black ice.”
Douglas Walker is a news reporter for The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@muncie.gannett.com.
Indiana
International academy proposes tennis center in Noblesville
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — An international tennis training group wants to open a facility in Noblesville, and the City Council on Tuesday night introduced the proposal.
Mouratoglou Tennis Center hopes to open a new academy at 14469 Olio Road for upcoming and professional athletes in September at the Deer Creek Business Park, located just off I-69 northwest of The Arena at Innovation Mile and east of Ruoff Music Center.
Just before the council meeting, the business and the Hamilton County city’s government announced the proposal in a news release.
News 8 reached out to the city government and the business to find out how much will be spent on the tennis center, and whether any government incentives were to be issued. Those questions are ones that could be asked during a public hearing for the project at 6 p.m. April 20 before the Noblesville Plan Commission.
The Noblesville tennis center would feature six indoor tennis courts, eight padel courts and four indoor futsal pitches, the release said. Construction would scheduled to begin in May, the release said. The facility would hold a soft opening in August, with a full opening expected by September.
Joyceann Yelton with the Noblesville Planning Department told the council that an existing building next to the roundabout at East 146th Street and Olio Road would be refurbished as part of the project.
Patrick Mouratoglou, a coach for more than 25 years, founded the tennis center, with the flagship being in France. Others are in China, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Malaysia and Mexico. In the United States, there are centers in California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts and Texas. Mouratoglou previously coached Serena Williams.
Mouratoglou said in a statement, “Bringing Mouratoglou Tennis Center to Noblesville is an exciting step in our international expansion. What makes this project truly special is the ambition of the city to build a complete sports ecosystem where performance, education and community come together.”
The new academy will join several other major sports and wellness projects in the area: The Arena at Innovation Mile, which serves as the home for the Indiana Pacers G League affiliate, the Noblesville Boom; and the future site of the USA Gymnastics Training and Wellness Center and headquarters. Additionally, The Arena was recently selected to host the 2027-2031 Horizon League Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships.
In July, the Noblesville government announced Gared Performance Sports Systems, a maker of institutional-grade sports equipment, would be coming to the 45-acre Deer Creek Business Park by August.
Indiana
Indianapolis police investigate shooting near downtown canal
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One person was taken to the hospital Monday night after a shooting near the canal in downtown Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded just before 8 p.m. to a shooting in the 300 block of West 9th Street. That’s an address within the 9 on Canal apartments near North St. Clair Street and West Senate Avenue.
Officers entered an apartment building and found a male who had been shot. He was taken to Eskenazi Health in stable condition.
A police report obtained by News 8 identifies the suspect as a male.
Police did not say what led to the shooting. No arrests have been made.
Indiana
Does this diner serve the biggest pork tenderloin sandwich in Indiana?
EDINBURGH, Ind. (Amazing America) — Is a trip to the Hoosier state complete without digging into a massive Indiana-style breaded pork tenderloin sandwich?
The Edinburgh Diner, a classic small-town joint about 40 minutes south of Indianapolis, serves up a delicious version of the staple that just might be the biggest one out there.
Drawing locals and road trippers alike, the menu at this cozy diner focuses on classic comfort food, with burgers, fries & onion rings, hearty breakfast spreads, and hefty portions of homestyle dishes — all for an affordable price.
The Edinburgh Diner’s 16-ounce behemoth of a pork tenderloin sandwich costs just $9.99.
The recipe is pretty simple overall, but there is a whole culture built around the Indiana pork tenderloin sandwich.
A large piece of pork is pounded super thin, then dipped in flour, egg and breadcrumbs. Deep-fried until golden brown and crispy, it’s served on a basic hamburger bun with toppings like pickles, onions, mustard, or mayo.
The thing the otherwise no-frills sandwich iconic is the pork cutlet being way bigger than the bun, hanging over the edge dramatically. Locals say that if the tenderloin fits inside the bun, it’s not done right.
A crispy, salty exterior, tender pork, a soft bun and tangy toppings combine to form a simple yet beloved, satisfying Midwest meal.
Inspired by European schnitzel brought to the Midwest by German immigrants, the sandwich made its Indiana debut at Nick’s Kitchen in Huntington in the early 1900s. Over time it skyrocketed in popularity, becoming what many call Indiana’s unofficial signature dish.
It’s not just a sandwich. It’s a slice of Midwestern food culture. The debate over who makes the best one might never be settled, but until then, we are more than happy to try any and every version of this scrumptious dish — for research, of course.
The Edinburgh Diner is located at 413 S Eisenhower Dr, Edinburgh, Indiana 46124. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and closed on Mondays.
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