Archive for April 2022
04-12-22
Life of Sheriff’s Deputy to Be Celebrated Saturday
By now, most of our Times newspaper readers have likely learned about the passing of Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Doug Sanford. Since 2015, he was the Sheriff’s department’s Humane Law Enforcement Officer, and was also the vice president of Hoosier Animal Law Officers (HALO). Before that, he was a community service officer for Carmel…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: April 12, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:10 a.m. SET: 8:19 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 68 °F Low: 45 °F Wacky Holiday Today: • Big Wind Day • National Library Workers Day • National Only Child Day What Happened On This Day: • 1981 The Space Shuttle blasts off into space for the first time • 1961 Yuri Gagarin becomes…
Read MoreExploring John’s ‘In-Continents’
One thing that that the hot war between Russia and Ukraine has reminded me — aside from the stupidity and savagery of human destruction, and the utter hubris of tyrants –– is of my less than ideal knowledge of world geography. Now, I’m no Vasco da Gama, but I’ve always been able to hold my…
Read MoreNoblesville Schools Launches Community Feedback Survey
Noblesville Schools announced yesterday that they are seeking input from Noblesville residents through an online community survey. The survey, which launched on April 11, is the first time the district has gathered comprehensive feedback in this manner since 2015. The online survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and measures Noblesville Schools on several different…
Read More4.01k Race for Financial Fitness to Run June 12
The fourth annual 4.01k Race for Financial Fitness is back in person! Pledging to raise money to improve financial literacy for school-aged kids across the country, the 4.01k Race for Financial Fitness™ will kick off at the Monon Rail Trail at Big Lug Canteen with a post-race Well-a-Bration on Sunday, June 12th. Hosted by ProCourse…
Read MoreAttorney General Rokita Invites Hoosiers to Visit Indianaunclaimed.Gov to Look for ‘Easter Eggs’
Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to head on over to IndianaUnclaimed.gov and see what “egg-cellent” surprises you might find. You never know what the Easter bunny might bring to spice up your holiday. “My office is committed to returning unclaimed property to Hoosiers,” Attorney General Rokita said. “This Easter holiday is a perfect time…
Read MoreBraun, Walorski and Banks Introduce Legislation to Promote Investment in American Workers, Industry
Senator Mike Braun, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) and Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) have introduced the Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act to allow accelerated depreciation for non-residential and residential property and make tax code more efficient. “We must do everything we can to invest in American workers and industry. That starts with…
Read MoreVeto Override on May 24, But June 18 Could Be GOP Reckoning
Word out across the Hoosier prairie these days is that many House Republicans are angered about Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto of the transgender athletic bill last month. That was demonstrated not only by critical statements of legislators, but also three members of the Indiana congressional delegation as well as Attorney General Todd Rokita. “Girls’ sports…
Read MoreMy Grouchy Friends
I have a weakness for grouchy people. I have a couple of friends I would describe as perpetually grouchy, and I’m not quite sure why, but I think they are good for me. To clarify, I’m not fond of being around people who are in the habit of deliberately messing up their lives. I think…
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