Education & Facilities: East Allen County Schools plans to repurpose two aging buildings—Leo and Southwick elementary schools—after new construction replaces them, with board action expected Sept. 15 and state notification required under Indiana law. Workforce & Youth Opportunities: The Stamm Koechlein Foundation is gifting the Wayne County Area Chamber’s Center for Excellence $25,000 to expand its Student Future Success internships, helping nonprofits cover new workers’ comp costs tied to unpaid intern requirements. Public Safety: Indiana State Police investigated a deadly one-vehicle crash in Carroll County where a driver lost control, hit a utility pole, and the vehicle caught fire; one person died and a second was taken to a hospital. Local Civic Life: Ryan Lauer highlighted Indiana National Guard facility expansion at the Columbus Armory and thanked Hoosiers for their work ahead of Labor Day. Community & Controversy: Goebel Farms’ Charlie Kirk-themed corn maze drew backlash after the farm posted on Facebook defending it as “not a political organization.” Energy Prices (GasBuddy): Indiana fuel reports show E15 averaging about $3.36 statewide in the week ending Aug. 29, with multiple counties reporting single lowest-price stations.