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BREAKING NEWS: Bally’s Remains Open After Car Drives Off Bally’s Parking Garage

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Updated November 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Operations are returning to normal at Bally’s after a strange incident this morning.
In the midst of the normal morning routine at Bally’s Casino, the sense of normal disappeared in one frightening moment when a car came crashing through the roof of the conference center. That car came from the top floor of the attached parking garage.
At the time of the crash, Koorsen Fire and Safety was hosting a conference for building inspectors and firefighters at the site. Koorsen is the fire protection company for Bally’s, and they aided in getting the building’s systems turned off. Firefighters and others attending the conference rendered aid at the scene.
The vehicle hit a concrete barrier, causing it to drop through the roof of the conference center, followed by the Ford SUV. The driver of the vehicle was the only injury.
A crane was brought in during the afternoon to lift the SUV and the concrete barrier out of the conference center.
The unanswered question is, “Why?” Police are putting together all of the information, looking at video footage, and planning to talk to the driver to determine what happened.

Bally’s was able to continue with normal casino operations through the day today and the parking garage will remain close until further notice.

Bally’s released the following statement: “We are currently investigating an incident involving a vehicle that drove off the seventh floor of our parking garage and will provide updates as necessary. Upon initial review, the incident appears to be the result of driver error. There are no signage or structural issues with the parking garage. The safety of our guests and staff remains our top priority.”

Indiana 211 Connects Hoosiers to Essential Winter and Holiday Resources Statewide

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As temperatures drop and the holiday season approaches, many Hoosiers find themselves needing extra support. Indiana 211 is a free, confidential service that connects Hoosiers with local health and human services. Indiana 211 is here to ensure that individuals and families across the state know exactly where to turn when they need help most. With one call, text, or click, Indiana 211 connects people to trusted, up-to-date community resources available in their area. 
 
Hoosiers can access a wide range of essential services through Indiana 211, including: 

  • Food assistance programs and local pantries  
  • Warming centers and shelters during cold weather 
  • Thanksgiving meals and holiday programs 
  • Help with housing, utility support, mental health services, and more 

Whether someone is facing a short-term challenge or navigating an ongoing need, Indiana 211 ensures they can quickly find safe, local, verified resources.  
 
How to Access Help 
 

Residents can explore available community resources by visiting in211.org or calling 2-1-1 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Indiana 211 database is updated continuously so every listing remains reliable, accurate and accessible.  

 
For Community Organizations 
 
Indiana 211 also encourages community partners to share new or updated information about food programs, holiday events, or winter warming sites. Organizations can send updates to in211database@fssa.in.gov or call the team 888-211-2402, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Ensuring the database stays current helps us serve Hoosiers better, especially during critical times of the year. For assets that you can use on your social media channels visit the following webpage FSSA: Indiana 211 Promotional Materials. You will find the language to add to your social media page and the images you can use. 

 

No. 3/10 Hoosiers Steady, Freshman Clark Shatters Sprint Standard

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana swimming and diving kept its spots in the team standings on the back of high-level performances on Thursday (Nov. 20), the third day of the Ohio State Invitational inside the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion.

The men expanded their lead over the field to 574.5 points, while the women sit second behind host Ohio State while fighting off Louisville, just half a point behind.

Liberty Clark continued her blazing hot freshman fall, recording her first program record in the 50-yard freestyle. Clark’s second place time clocked in at 21.52, four hundredths quicker than senior teammate Kristina Paegle’s best from the 2025 NCAA Championships. Prior to the 2023 NCAA Championships, the school standard had stood at 21.90 for three years. Since then, four Hoosiers – Ashley Turak, Anna Peplowski, Paegle and Clark – have gone under that mark.

Clark followed that up with a 45.87 anchor split to Indiana’s winning 400 medley relay, the 10th sub-46-second split in NCAA history. The Hoosiers put together the program’s fifth-best relay all-time in 3:27.20 with senior Mya DeWitt (51.65), sophomore Jonette Laegreid (59.76), junior Miranda Grana (49.92) and Clark.

Grana and DeWitt opened the night with a one-two finish in the 100-yard backstroke. With her 49.89, Grana went under 50 seconds for the second time in her career, having set the program record in March with a 49.62. DeWitt went 51.37, half a second ahead of third place.

Top-heavy finishes were the average performance for the Indiana men. Senior Owen McDonald and sophomore Raekwon Noel repeated the women’s performance in the 100 back and added a fourth-place finish from sophomore Miroslav Knedla. The divers set the tone on the 3-meter springboard, taking the top three spots. Sophomore Joshua Sollenberger posted a career-best performance with a 422.60. Freshman Josh Hedberg put together a 406.10, followed closely by senior Maxwell Weinrich’s 400.70. The trio combined for four dives that scored at least 80 points.

Indiana posted half of the A-final finishes in both the men’s 500 freestyle and 200 breaststroke. Senior Zalán Sárkány won his second event this week in the 500 with a 4:09.57, and junior Aaron Shackell took second with a 4:11.14, dropping his personal best by over four seconds. Sophomore Luke Whitlock (4:11.82) took fourth, freshman Andrew Shackell (4:15.19) placed fifth and freshman Luke Ellis (4:17.31) was seventh.

In the 200 breaststroke, freshmen Noah Cakir (1:51.68) and Josh Bey (1:52.51) each recorded personal bests to place second and fourth, respectively. Junior Toby Barnett took fifth (1:53.76), sophomore Alexei Avakov was sixth (1:54.19) and junior Travis Gulledge (1:55.62) placed eighth.

TEAM STANDINGS
Men
1. Indiana – 1,906
2. Louisville – 1331.5
3. Ohio State – 1,203
4. Purdue – 944

  1. Yale – 791
  2. Penn State – 777
  3. Kentucky – 674.5
  4. Cincinnati – 455
  5. Northwestern – 112
  6. Wisconsin – 34
  7. Pittsburgh – 16

    Women
    1. Ohio State – 1,530

  8. Indiana – 1,404.5
  9. Louisville – 1,404
  10. Purdue – 831
  11. Kentucky – 765
  12. UCLA – 728
  13. Cincinnati – 618
  14. Penn State – 533.5
  15. Yale – 433
  16. Northwestern – 105
  17. Pittsburgh – 99
  18. Wisconsin – 25

RESULTS

PR – Program Record; POOL – Pool Record, PB – Personal Best; NQ – NCAA Cut; 

NZ – NCAA Zone Qualifier

 

Women’s 100 Backstroke

Place Name Prelim Final
1 Miranda Grana 50.79 NQ 49.89 NQ
2 Mya DeWitt 51.07 NQ 51.37 NQ
48 Katie Forrester 56.67 PB —

 

Men’s 100 Backstroke

Place Name Prelim Final
1 Owen McDonald 44.25 NQ 44.19 NQ
2 Raekwon Noel 44.91 NQ PB 45.16 NQ
4 Miroslav Knedla 45.33 NQ 45.54
11 David Kovacs 46.38 PB 46.35 PB
27 Utkarsh Patil 47.79 47.92
30 Max Cahill 48.18 48.59

Women’s 200 Breaststroke

Place Name Prelim Final
4 Jonette Laegreid 2:11.46 2:10.88
12 MacKenna Lieske 2:14.74 2:19.96
14 Reese Tiltmann 2:14.92 2:13.61
15 Laila Oravsky 2:16.10 2:13.88 PB
18 Ursula Ott 2:16.40 PB 2:16.41 PB
29 Kamile Zinis 2:21.50 PB 2:21.84
32 Olivia Roumph 2:23.36 2:21.13

Men’s 200 Breaststroke

Place Name Prelim Final
2 Noah Cakir 1:52.75 NQ PB 1:51.68 NQ PB
4 Josh Bey 1:53.00 NQ PB 1:52.51 NQ PB
5 Toby Barnett 1:53.86 NQ 1:53.76 NQ
6 Alexei Avakov 1:54.40 NQ PB 1:54.19 PB
8 Travis Gulledge 1:54.74 NQ 1:55.62
21 Drew Reiter 1:59.18 1:58.05 PB
38 Collin McKenzie 2:05.45 —

Women’s 500 Freestyle

 

Place Name Prelim Final
11 Macky Hodges 4:48.24 4:44.70
25 Luci Gutierrez 4:52.19 4:49.84 PB
44 Colleen Bull 5:00.21 —

 

Men’s 500 Freestyle

Place Name Prelim Final
1 Zalán Sárkány 4:12.28 NQ 4:09.57 NQ
2 Aaron Shackell 4:16.30 NQ 4:11.14 NQ PB
4 Luke Whitlock 4:14.30 NQ PB 4:11.82 NQ PB
5 Andrew Shackell 4:17.82 NQ PB 4:15.19 NQ PB
7 Luke Ellis 4:16.49 NQ 4:17.31 NQ
15 Cooper McDonald 4:20.39 4:21.00
27 Brandon Fleck 4:27.66 PB 4:24.58 PB

Women’s 50 Freestyle

Place Name Prelim Final
2 Liberty Clark 21.74 NQ 21.54 PR NQ PB
5 Kristina Paegle 22.07 NQ 22.09 NQ
9 Chiok Sze Yeo 22.42 22.43
11 Grace Hoeper 22.48 PB 22.52
12 Amelia Bray 22.68 PB 22.56 PB
14 Mya DeWitt 22.47 22.73
t37 Alessandra Gusperti 23.33 —

Men’s 50 Freestyle

 

Place Name Prelim Final
5 Mikkel Lee 19.13 NQ 19.25 NQ
6 Dylan Smiley 19.23 NQ 19.33 NQ
12 Vidar Carlbaum 19.57 19.49
16 Travis Gulledge 19.65 PB 19.75
19 Max Lestina 19.90 19.99
25 Brandon Fleck 20.08 PB 20.05 PB
26 Lukas Paegle 20.02 PB 20.16

Women’s Platform

Place Name Prelim Final
3 Ella Roselli 291.90 270.50 NZ
6 Mary Kate Cavanaugh 240.70 258.35 NZ
13 Kaylee Bishop 224.05 —
15 Lily Witte 221.25 —
19 James Jones 210.45 —

Men’s 3-Meter

Place Name Prelim Final
1 Joshua Sollenberger 371.85 422.60 NZ
2 Joshua Hedberg 351.55 406.10 NZ
3 Maxwell Weinrich 381.85 400.70 NZ
7 Aiden Sadler 346.80 358.55
26 Dash Glasberg 287.15 —
32 Jacob Schade 274.50 —

Women’s 400 Medley Relay

 

Place Relay         Time
1 A DeWitt (51.65) Laegreid (59.76) Grana (49.92) Clark (45.87) 3:27.20 NQ
5 B Hodges (53.39) Lieske (1:01.16) Yeo (52.63) Bray (47.84) 3:35.02

 

Men’s 400 Medley Relay

 

Place Relay         Time
1 A O. McDonald (44.13) Avakov (51.03) Noel (45.80) Smiley (41.01) 3:01.97 NQ
5 B Knedla (45.16) Cakir (51.77) An. Shackell (45.56) Carlbaum (42.21) 3:04.70
11 C Kovacs (46.55) Barnett (52.48) L. Paegle (46.65) Lestina (43.90) 3:09.58

 

UE faces Oregon State in Paradise Jam opener

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Game is first of three in the US Virgin Islands

 

SAINT THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands– The 2025 Paradise Jam opens on Friday evening when the University of Evansville men’s basketball team takes on Oregon State at 7 p.m. CST in the Virgin Islands. ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.

A History Lesson

– Friday’s game between the Purple Aces and Beavers will be just the second meeting between the squads

– The first game was a big one for the UE program – on March 17, 1989, Evansville took a 94-90 overtime win in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament in Tucson, Arizona

– That marked the first and to this day only DI NCAA Tournament win for the program

– Scott Haffner led UE with 26 points in the victory while Brian Hill scored 21

Last Time Out

– UT Arlington pulled away in the second half to take an 84-76 win over UE on Tuesday at the Ford Center

– The Mavericks led 35-34 at the half before extending their lead to as many as 15 in the final 20 minutes

– Connor Turnbull led the way with 20 points while Keishon Porter scored 18

Improving Each Game

– Each time Connor Turnbull has taken the floor this season his output has improved

– This culminated in a season-high of 20 points against UT Arlington

– Before that, he scored 16 versus MTSU and 12 in the win over Oakland City

– Turnbull has at least one block in each game and is tied for second in the MVC with 1.75 blocks per game and had four in the victory over Oakland City

– His field goal percentage of 56.4% is 11th in the MVC while his 13.50 PPG is tied for 16th in the league

Making an Impact

 -Over the last two games, Keishon Porter has averaged 16.0 points while going 10-of-18 from the field

– His season mark of 18 points came against UT Arlington as he connected on 9 of his 13 free throw tries

– It is a huge turnaround for Porter who his just four of his opening 19 attempts to begin the season

Scouting the Opposition

– Oregon State enters the Paradise Jam with a 3-1 record

– The Beavers have wins over North Dakota State, UIC, and North Texas while their only loss was on the road at Oregon

– Josiah Lake II leads OSU with 13.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game

– Isaiah Sy checks in with 10.0 PPG while Johan Munch and Matija Samar average 9.0 and 8.5 PPG, respectively

– In Monday’s 87-75 loss to the Ducks, Sy lead OSU with 14 points while converting all seven of his free throw tries

 

Big Second Half Powers Aces Over IU Indy

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Heading into halftime facing a three-point deficit, the University of Evansville women’s basketball team got red-hot to begin the third quarter to build a lead they would not relinquish, defeating IU Indy 75-58 in their home opener on Thursday night inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse. The win was the Aces’ largest against a DI foe since an 18-point win over Bradley on January 30, 2023.

Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights) paced the Aces with 25 points while adding seven assists, seven rebounds, and a career-high five steals. Logan Luebbers Palmer (Union, Ky./Randall K. Cooper) enjoyed a career night, scoring a career-high 23 points, 21 of which came in the second half, while 6-for-11 shooting from the three-point line.

Evansville got out to an early lead, scoring the first five points of the game on a three-pointer by Runner and two free throws from Luebbers Palmer. The Purple Aces extended their lead to eight with 2:31 to go in the quarter, but the Jaguars battled back to make it a five-point game heading into the second quarter.

The Purple Aces struggled to score in the second quarter, putting up only seven points. The Jaguars capitalized, taking a 26-23 lead into halftime.

Despite their offensive struggles in the first half, the Aces broke out offensively in the second half. Mireia Mustaros (Barcelona, Spain/Odessa College) got the Aces going with a buckets in the paint on the Aces’ first two possessions of the half.

From there, it was the Luebbers Palmer show, as the sophomore scored 14 points in the next 3:37 of action to help the Aces go on a 16-6 run and open up an 11-point lead. During the stretch, Luebbers Palmer knocked down four three-pointers. The 27 point quarter was Evansville’s largest of the season.

Holding a 50-42 lead going into the fourth quarter, the Aces kept the foot on the gas, as Kylee Norkus (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley) knocked down a three-pointer to begin the quarter. Norkus played 10 minutes on the night in her long-awaited return from injury, making her first appearance since November 18, 2024.

The Evansville offensive continued to light it up in the fourth quarter, not letting the Jaguars back within single digits. Runner took control of the game, scoring 10 points in the final 5:50 of play.
With 2:42 to go and Aces holding a 15-point lead, Luebbers Palmer put the cherry on top of a stellar night, knocking down another three to make it 71-53. From there, the Aces knocked down their free throws to salt away a 75-58 win.

“Great win for us tonight,” said Head Coach Robyn Scherr. “Really pleased with our effort. 52 points in the second half is something I’m really pumped about.”

“[It was] a breakout offensive performance, we really needed that. I thought Camryn Runner kept us afloat in the first half, and the second half was much more of a team effort on the scoring front.”

“Logan Luebbers Palmer had a huge second half. After missing a bunch of shots in the first half, to come out and keep shooting and see the ball go through the hoop, it provided a big spark.”

Evansville shot a season-best 46.2% from the field, including a 47.4% mark from three-point range. The Purple Aces also posted season highs in points (75), free throws made (18), assists (9) and steals (9).

The Aces return to action next Tuesday, traveling to Edwardsville, Ill. for a clash with SIUE. Tip-off is set for 6 PM.

 

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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State Rep. Ledbetter: Funds available to communities for recovery housing

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 STATEHOUSE (Nov. 19, 2025) – Communities can access funding to provide transitional housing for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder through the Indiana Recovery Housing Program, said State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh).

Communities can use these funds to build recovery residences or rehabilitate existing facilities. Ledbetter said that providing long-lasting and high-quality recovery housing helps people recovering from substance use disorders maintain sobriety and rebuild their lives, impacting not only individuals but strengthening communities.

“This is a program that addresses one of the biggest chokepoints for sustained recovery from substance abuse,” Ledbetter said. “Providing stable temporary housing helps people in recovery maintain sobriety and move toward self-sufficiency.”

The program uses funds from a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant and is administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. Nearly $5 million was granted to the program from 2020 to 2024.

Eligible cities, towns and counties can submit proposals until Dec. 21 and applications for the Recovery Housing Program will be accepted until Feb. 22, 2026.

CenterPoint Energy completes first round of “Community Connect” events in southwestern Indiana

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Saturday marked the fifth and final event held throughout southwestern Indiana territory to listen to customer priorities and highlight local community investment and involvement

 

Customers received in-person, one-on-one support from company representatives and were provided with information CNP’s affordability actions, financial assistance programs and local infrastructure investments to improve reliability

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Nov. 19, 2025 – This past Saturday, CenterPoint Energy held the fifth and final Community Connect event at the Ohio Township Phoenix Event Center in Newburgh, Ind., wrapping up a series of events hosted as part of its commitment to listen to local feedback, highlight local energy improvements and address customer priorities.

Each customer who attended the five Community Connect events was provided the opportunity to speak with a member of CenterPoint’s customer support team one-on-one to resolve any issues or concerns, as well as speak to employees at a number of informational stations about local infrastructure investments designed to strengthen the electric and natural gas systems, recent affordability actions, the importance of emergency preparedness and financial assistance and other programs available.

“Our initial Community Connect events were an excellent opportunity for us to engage with our customers face-to-face and listen to their feedback . I’d like to thank those community members, as well as local officials, who joined us at our events. And I also want to thank the 100+ employee volunteers who staffed the events and the entire Indiana CenterPoint team who remain committed to serving our customers every day ,” said Mike Roeder, President of CenterPoint Energy Indiana.

“We will share more information soon on how we will continue to show up and engage our community on a more consistent and frequent basis going forward as we execute our previously announced affordability actions.”

 

Community Affordability Actions
In late October/early November, CenterPoint announced the first phase of actions it has recently taken to prioritize affordability, including:

 

Gov. Mike Braun continues push for fair maps

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“I am glad to see Speaker Huston and House Republicans publicly endorse the need for fair maps. We look forward to them returning in December to vote to advance them. Momentum is building and it’s time now for our state senators to commit to showing up for work.

“Unfortunately, Sen. Rod Bray was forced to partner with DEMOCRATS to block an effort by the growing number of America First Senators who wanted to have a vote on passing fair maps. Now I am left with no choice other than to explore all options at my disposal to compel the State Senate to show up and vote.

“I will support President Trump’s efforts to recruit, endorse, and finance primary challengers for Indiana’s senators who refuse to support fair maps.”  – Governor Mike Braun

USI Counseling and Psychological Services receives IACS accreditation

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University of Southern Indiana Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has been accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS), the premier leader in setting the benchmark for the full range of professional counseling services on college and university campuses worldwide.

IACS’ rigorous accreditation process involves detailed documentation, a comprehensive site visit evaluation and multiple peer reviews in five areas: relationships within the college/university community, counseling and clinical services, ethical standards, personnel and resources/infrastructure.

“On behalf of the USI CAPS staff, I would like to share how grateful we are for this accomplishment. So much of our interactions with students are confidential and behind the scenes, so this accreditation confirms to the USI community that we are meeting a high standard of care,” says Dr. Robin Sanabria, Director of USI CAPS. “We are thankful to those who came before us and laid the groundwork, enabling us to take USI CAPS to the next level. It is very gratifying to know that all the hard work that has been going on in our space for decades is now formally recognized for the high-quality service that we provide.”

USI CAPS was evaluated by IACS and was found to offer a high standard of competent and reliable mental health professional services to its student community. Approval by IACS is also dependent upon evidence of continuing professional development as well as demonstration of excellence in counseling performance.

“The services being provided by CAPS, and the work of their entire staff, is a testament to their commitment to not just meet the mental health needs of all students, but to meet those needs at a very high level,” said Annie Patterson, IACS Executive Director. “This is apparent via their ability to go through the rigor of the IACS accreditation process, including a months-long in-depth self-study, multi-day campus site visit evaluation, multiple peer reviews and ultimately found to be meeting or exceeding industry best practices. IACS is immensely proud of the work being done at USI CAPS.”

For more information about USI CAPS and the resources it offers to the University community, visit USI.edu/caps.

About IACS
The International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) is the premier leader in setting the benchmark for the full range of professional counseling services on college and university campuses. Through a comprehensive peer review process, IACS confirms the highest standards are being met, validates professional excellence, and distinguishes standout counseling centers with its accreditation seal of approval. Continuing a legacy that dates back to 1949, IACS is committed to advancing quality worldwide, encouraging and working with all centers seeking accreditation. www.iacsinc.org

 

 

Warrick Humane Society Announces Annual Holiday Auction Benefiting Rescue Pets

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Newburgh, IN — Warrick Humane Society is excited to announce that its Annual Holiday Auction is officially live. This beloved seasonal fundraiser brings together community members and local businesses to support the rescue pets who rely on WHS for care, comfort, and second chances.

The Holiday Auction features a wide variety of gift baskets, handmade items, experiences, décor, and holiday-ready gifts. All proceeds directly support the animals of WHS, helping fund veterinary care, daily supplies, and lifesaving programs.

Bidding opened November 17 at 9 a.m. and will run through November 23 at 8 p.m. Supporters can place bids now by visiting: https://onecau.se/_dsut31

Winning bidders may pick up their items November 26 through December 3 at Warrick Humane Society during regular business hours. WHS is grateful for the generous donations from supporters and local businesses whose contributions make this auction possible each year

For more information about the Holiday Auction, volunteer opportunities, or additional ways to support the mission of Warrick Humane Society, visit warrickhumanesociety.org or follow Warrick Humane Society on Facebook.

About Warrick Humane Society: Warrick Humane Society, a no-kill shelter located in Newburgh, Indiana. It was founded in 1983 by a handful of dedicated volunteers who rescued lost, injured and neglected animals. Since WHS opened their building in 1997 and began actively working with Animal Control agencies and other rescue organizations, WHS has saved thousands of animals and placed them in loving homes. Warrick Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) no-kill rescue dedicated to improving companion animals’ lives.  WHS does not receive any funding from taxes or any national organizations. WHS is funded entirely by individual and corporate donations, bequests, grants and fundraising events.  Because all animals adopted by WHS are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites and microchipped as well as receiving any other special care they may need, finding enough funding is always a challenge. 

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