Archive for February 2022
10th Annual Darlington Bed Race Returning in June ’22
The event that has historically been the ‘kick off to summer on the square’ returns this year. Due to the pandemic, the event that hosts more than 1,000 onlookers had been postponed the past two years. Planning is well underway to host a bigger and better than ever Darlington Bed Race to kick off Summer…
Read MoreSpartz Stands by Ukraine in Statement on Russian Invasion
In a statement released Thursday morning in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukranian-born Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN) criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the crisis and called on Americans to support Ukraine. She said, “As a Ukrainian-born American who deeply loves our great United States of America and will always stand with you…
Read MoreIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra Presents “Greetings from Japan” Featuring Puccini’s Madame Butterfly March 10-12
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra takes audiences on a delightful musical journey to Japan in a series of concerts March 10-12 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Led by Artistic Advisor Jun Märkl, vocalists from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music will perform the heartbreakingly beautiful Act III of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. Soloists include Alejandra Villarreal…
Read MoreReflecting on Sportsmanship with Andy Griffith
One of my earliest examples of sportsmanship didn’t come from my Bronco League baseball team or my Murdock Elementary football and basketball teams. I like to watch reruns of the Andy Griffith Show whenever possible, preferably the black and white episodes. One that stands out to me was called “Medal for Opie,” which originally aired…
Read MoreLocal Students Named on Ohio University Fall Dean’s List
More than 5,000 students qualified for the fall semester 2021 Dean’s List at Ohio University, including main and regional campuses. The dean’s list includes the following Hamilton County students: College of Arts and Sciences student Ashlynn Gauze of Noblesville College of Business student Amanda Warren of Fishers Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of…
Read MoreOver 800k Hoosiers Healthier as They Swap Long Commutes for WFH, Study Finds
A recent study by Swiss economists came to the demotivating conclusion that long commutes destroy happiness. Up until this study’s release, the conventional wisdom among other economists was that long commutes did not make people unhappier than others – rather, based on the economic principle of rational choices, they saw commuting as a tradeoff that…
Read MorePolice Cracking Down on Dangerous, Aggressive Driving
Starting this week, more than 200 state and local law enforcement agencies will be stepping up patrols to help curb dangerous and aggressive driving. The enforcement campaign will run from Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, through Monday, March 21, 2022. The safety initiative is designed to reduce crashes and traffic fatalities and to promote safe driving…
Read MoreSenators Young, Braun Release Individual Statements on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “Vladimir Putin is attacking the democratic, rules-based order that has benefitted countless Americans and millions around the globe since World War II. The United States must stand with the Ukrainian people by immediately…
Read MoreUSDA Commits $215 Million to Enhance the American Food Supply Chain
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing options, strengthen the food supply chain, and create jobs and economic opportunities in rural areas. Today’s funding opportunity, announced on the one-year anniversary of President…
Read MoreHigh On Humor
Over the years, several of my sports heroes have had their careers tarnished following allegations they were using performance-improvement drugs. During the recent Olympics, several athletes were similarly accused. As a newspaper columnist, I am proud of what I have written, unassisted by any humor-enhancing drugs or whimsy-producing substances. Many humor columnists have on their…
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