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Samsung SDI acquired GM's 49.9% stake in the $3.5 billion SynergyCells venture in New Carlisle, allowing the EV battery plant to resume construction for energy storage systems and prismatic cells.

Officials expect the project to support 1,600 jobs at the Indiana Enterprise Center — details are pending.

The Penn High School band has been practicing eight-hour days since July 20 as they prepare for the 2026 marching season and aim to return to the Indiana state finals on Nov.

7.

Notre Dame’s linebackers, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and Jaylen Sneed, are preparing for the 2026 season as Viliamu-Asa enters on four national watch lists and Sneed credits increased focus and maturity, with the team set to open Sunday, Sept.

6 at Lambeau Field.

Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson will host the Hambletonian harness race for three years starting in 2027 — a significant win for Indiana groups who bid to bring this major event to the state, with details on dates to be released soon.

Shawn Sullivan, who coaches basketball at Marian and trains at Elev8 Training Grounds off Old US 33 in Elkhart, has improved his fitness and competes in local fitness racing contests after training with head trainer Derrick Gist since the COVID lockdown (his progress boosts local athletic spirit).