Archive for April 2022
Ag Economy Barometer Dips, Producers Concerned About War’s Impact on Prices
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dipped to a reading of 113 in March, down 12 points from February and 36% lower than March 2021, marking the weakest farmer sentiment reading since May 2020, the early days of the pandemic. The decline was driven by producers’ weaker perceptions of both current conditions in the…
Read MoreBraun and Emmer Introduce Bill to Rein In Future Government Spending
Today, Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the Responsible Budget Targets Act (RBTA) to gradually rein in the growth of federal spending in the coming decades by implementing flexible budget caps. “We need to put a cap on the Biden Administration’s reckless and irresponsible spending and get our nation back on…
Read MoreIndiana Chamber Seeks Community of the Year Nominations
Attention mayors and local officials: It’s your time to tout all the great things happening in your areas. Right now, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2022 NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year Award. This annual honor goes to a deserving Hoosier community for significant contributions to its local business…
Read MoreCheap Thrills
The dollar store as we knew it is gone. Oh, it’s still there. I can see the helium balloons from the street—hugging the ceiling, beckoning me to enter. But don’t you fall for it. It’s not a dollar store anymore, it’s the Dollar and a Quarter Store, regardless of the store name. One chain considered…
Read MoreHomemade Ice Cream & Bakery Café, YogaSix and Imperial Spa Seek Health Care Heroes for Stress Awareness Month Giveaway
In recognition of Stress Awareness Month in April, Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery Café is partnering with YogaSix in Carmel and The Imperial Spa in Carmel to gift one deserving health care hero the ultimate relaxation reward. Nominations are accepted on Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery Café’s Facebook page now through Saturday, April 30. The…
Read MoreThe Long, Long History of Boilermaker “What Ifs” and More
Purdue athletics history is full of “what If” stories. Near the top of the list is Lee Rose and his brief, brilliant two-year stay in West Lafayette. Rose, 85, died Tuesday. He had been battling Alzheimer’s Disease since 2015. That diagnosis inspired Rose, his wife of more than 60 years Eleanor and Purdue All-American center…
Read MoreLt. Gov. Crouch, OCRA Announce 11 Communities to Receive the 2022 Indiana Main Street Designation
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced 11 organizations have been designated as recognized Indiana Main Street programs. The Indiana Main Street program encourages community-driven revitalization of downtown areas in Hoosier cities and towns. The IMS program accepts applications for three levels: Nationally Accredited Main Street: A…
Read MoreSpring Mill State Park Hosts Garlic Mustard Pull April 30
Help Spring Mill State Park manage invasive species by attending a garlic mustard pull from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 30. The event will start at the Pioneer Village parking lot with instructions on how to identify the plant and other invasives. Participants will then be given a map, a bag, and an…
Read MoreFarmers Bank Hires Andrew Porterfield as New Sheridan Office Branch Manager
The Farmers Bank is pleased to announce that Andrew Porterfield has joined the bank as Branch Manager at the Sheridan Office. Andrew has previously served as Branch Manager, Personal Banker, and Teller at KeyBank in Boone/Hamilton County. He is very passionate about serving others within his community. Andrew resides in Sheridan with his wife, Brenda,…
Read MoreCarmel Police Pension Board Meeting 04-11-22
Executive Session Agenda Mon., April 11th, 2022, 3 p.m. Carmel Police Station Admin Conference Room 3 Civic Square, Carmel, Ind. 46032 Old Business None New Business New Hires Discussion of Records Classified as Confidential by State or Federal Statute. Ind. Code § 5-14-1.5-6.1(B)(7) Adjournment
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