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February 4, 2026
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Winter Storms Lead to Cancellations and Blood Shortages in Indiana Region: Severe winter storms have led to significant disruptions for blood collection efforts in the Indiana Region and beyond, causing the cancellation of over 500 blood drives nationally since January 1. Locally, 33 drives were called off and at least 829 donations were lost, intensifying the ongoing national blood shortage. Transportation of blood supplies to hospitals has also been hampered by adverse weather, further straining local healthcare services. Some medical facilities have had to postpone elective procedures due to insufficient blood reserves. (Source: Journal & Courier on Feb 4)
January 7, 2026
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Trent Klingerman Appointed Chief of Staff to Purdue University President: Purdue University has named Trent Klingerman as chief of staff to the president, effective January 5, 2026, marking his return to the institution. Klingerman previously held several leadership positions at Purdue, including vice president for human resources and deputy general counsel. He most recently worked as a partner at Stuart and Branigin and served as vice president for legal affairs at the University of Vermont. Klingerman holds a Purdue undergraduate degree and a law degree from Indiana University. (Source: Purdue News on Jan 7)
December 21, 2025
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Iona University Men's Basketball Overcomes Vermont With Late-Game Surge: The Iona University men's basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half to defeat Vermont 83-78 during an away game at Patrick Gymnasium. Toby Harris led Iona with a season-high 26 points, including a strong performance after halftime. The Gaels' victory marked an impressive comeback on the road. The result adds a boost to Iona's season as they continue their campaign. (Source: Talk of the Sound on Dec 21)
October 29, 2025
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Tom Golisano Establishes Children's Alliance With Major Philanthropic Gift: Tom Golisano, Paychex founder and philanthropist, has created the Golisano Children’s Alliance, marking a significant expansion of his efforts to support pediatric healthcare nationwide. This initiative involves a $253 million donation distributed among six children's hospitals in several states, bringing the total of Golisano-supported institutions to ten. This contribution also brings Golisano’s lifetime giving to over $1 billion. Local children's hospitals in Rochester and Syracuse are among those benefited by his ongoing philanthropy. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 29)