Archive for January 2022
A Salute To Ron Stone
A few weeks back I did a tribute to some of Sheridan’s important women who have helped to hold our community together over the years. I would like to take this opportunity to honor one of the men who has played a key role in keeping this community on-going. Ron Stone has been a friend…
Read MoreAspire distributing COVID test kits to vulnerable Hoosiers
Aspire Indiana Health is distributing more than 40,000 COVID home test kits to its community partners, schools and other nonprofit organizations in Boone, Grant, Hamilton, Madison and Marion counties. In order to reach our most vulnerable Hoosier populations, Aspire is partnering with community organizations in our 5-county primary service area that can best connect vulnerable…
Read MoreHamilton Heights to Host Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Job Fair
Do you have a student who is looking towards a career, summer apprenticeship, or internship in the local construction trade industry? Are they a junior or senior in high school? If so, you will want to attend the first annual Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Job Fair for area students enrolled in CTE programs and their…
Read MoreNotes found scribbled during the bombardment of Khe Sanh . . .
You know, this didn’t use to be true, but I think it’s a blanket statement that applies to a lot more of us than it used to. We love our country, but struggle with our government. It certainly applies to the hired hands in Washington, but it filters down as well. Once again Indiana politicians…
Read More2022 Supportive Housing Teams announced
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and CSH have announced the eight teams that will be participating in the 2022 Indiana Supportive Housing Institute. These teams will each establish a plan to develop affordable housing with access to supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness. “The Institute continues to be…
Read MoreBBB Warning: Watch for student loan scams in the wake of Navient’s settlement
The Better Business Bureau warns that scammers may use Navient’s student loan settlement to access your personal information. Even though federal loan borrowers who qualify for relief under this settlement do not need to take any action except update or create their studentaid.gov account, scammers will use tactics to their advantage. BBB encourages graduates to…
Read MoreChartered Crypto-Startup Banks on Indiana’s Thriving Tech Community, Top Talent
Anchorage Digital, a regulated digital asset platform and the first crypto company to receive a federal bank charter, announced plans today to establish operations in central Indiana, creating at least 10 new, high-skill jobs by the end of 2022. “Indiana is on the cutting-edge of high technology and innovation as more companies like Anchorage Digital…
Read MoreHamilton County’s unemployed are statistically among the least likely to be heavy drinkers in Indiana, study finds.
A nationwide study by Rehabs.com, a leading provider of addiction treatment resources, has found that Hamilton County has among the lowest rate of unemployed heavy drinkers in Indiana. Using data by County Health Rankings, the number of heavy drinkers were identified as well as those who were unemployed. These figures were then weighted by the…
Read MoreI-65 will have overnight lane closures for work on the County Road 550 Bridge next Week
The Indiana Department of Transportation announce there will be lane closures overnight next week on I-65 near the 132 mile marker. The contractor will be building the coping on the new I-65 Bridge at C.R. 550. The contractor plans on beginning Wednesday, February 2 with single lane closures at 9 p.m. I-65 northbound will have…
Read MoreMobile covid-19 testing and vaccination clinic returning to Carmel
The Indiana Department of Health is again hosting a free mobile testing and vaccination clinic in West Carmel as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. WHEN: Wed., Jan. 26th – Sat., Jan. 29th from 12 – 8 p.m. WHERE: Jill Perelman Pavilion, 3000 W. 116th St. Carmel, Ind. 46032 HOW:…
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