Archive for January 2022
Conservative business leader Mark Hall announces campaign for Hamilton County Council
Mark Hall, local entrepreneur and business owner formally announced his campaign for Hamilton County Council today. Mark Hall was clear about why he is running for local office. “Now is the time to elect new, conservative leadership for Hamilton County. We don’t need more of the same from lifelong politicians.” Hall also added that he…
Read MoreCommittee advances Negele’s bill closing loophole to make rape by impersonation a crime
The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code today advanced legislation authored by State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) that would close a loophole in Indiana’s rape statute to ensure those who commit rape by impersonation are held accountable. Negele said her bill stems from a case involving a Lafayette student in 2017 who had sex…
Read MoreApplication deadline for teacher scholarship and stipends approaching
Students in high school or college who are planning to teach or work in school administration in the State of Indiana have until January 31 to apply for one scholarship and two teaching stipends. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is encouraging students to act quickly, as there is limited funding available. All three financial…
Read More1 in 4 Hoosiers would NOT stop to help a stranded driver in a snowstorm, survey finds.
• However, Hoosiers among the most likely to help another driver. • Most people would rather walk 5 miles than accept a lift from a stranger. Driving during winter can often be a treacherous task if roads are filled with ice and snow, causing many drivers to break down and possibly be stranded for long…
Read MoreSuperintendent Niedermeyer on Senate Bill 167
Dr. Beth Niedermeyer Superintendent, Noblesville Schools Proposed Indiana education legislation Senate Bill 167 has made national news recently due to some of the alarming consequences this legislation could impose on public schools if it were to be adopted into law. Education legislation is often written without any input from actual educators and with little regard…
Read MoreFHD encourages vaccinations with holiday hours on MLK Day
Fishers Health Department (FHD) announced today that it will offer vaccinations and testing during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, January 17. “With many schools and businesses closed for the holiday, this is a prime opportunity to complete your first round of vaccinations or get boosted so that you can protect yourself…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Jan. 14, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:08 a.m. SET: 5:46 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 36°F Low: 28°F Wacky Holiday Today • Organize Your Home Day • National Dress Up Your Pet Day What Happened On This Day • 1559 Elizabeth I is crowned Queen of England • 2005 The European Huygens space probe lands on Saturn’s moon Titan •…
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Susan Jean Craig
March 22, 1953 – Jan. 10, 2022 Susan Jean Craig, 68, Carmel, passed away on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on March 22, 1953 to James and Dorothy (Strode) Duke in Michigan. She worked as a beautician and at several Christian book stores in the Indianapolis area.…
Read MoreWild Birds Unlimited listed among top franchises in Entrepreneur Franchise 500
Wild Birds Unlimited, the international bird feeding and nature specialty franchise, again staked its claim as one of the nation’s best franchising opportunities with another placement in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500. The Indiana-based brand was ranked No. 188 in the 2022 rankings thanks to its brand strength and steady expansion. “We are always proud…
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