‘Liberty Defense’ GOP Insurgency Was a Dud

This “trend” bubbled up in the homestretch leading into the May 3 Indiana primary in several media quarters: A slate of “Liberty Defense” candidates was poised to pull the Republican House and Senate super majorities even further to the right. Liberty Defense, based in Bluffton, was formed to confront Gov. Eric Holcomb’s pandemic mandates and…

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Friends Like Angel

This time of year still hits me hard. It is the anniversary of the death of my best girlfriend, Angel, who died too young and left an Angel-shaped hole in my life. “Can it be six years?” I ask my husband, Peter, in disbelief. Angel died at 50 years old, six years ago. In the…

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Duke Energy Sponsorship Will Expand Bicentennial Outreach

Duke Energy will serve as lead sponsor for Hamilton County’s upcoming 200th anniversary in 2023, the Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission announced. Financial support from the local energy company will provide dozens of grants to local non-profit community organizations to create outreach programs and activities related to the celebration. “Duke Energy has been a part of…

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Sun and Water Safety

We finally got a taste of some warm weather which means it’s time to starting thinking about summer activities. Most people enjoy a good day in the sun. Whether it’s lounging by the water , participating in sports or working outdoors, we all get our fair share of sun every summer. This week, I want…

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Beverly Ann Bingham

August 27, 1933 – May 13, 2022 Beverly Ann Bingham, 88, of Carmel, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Bickford of Carmel. She was born on August 27, 1933 to Henry Moore and Virgie (Walpole) Moore in Halls, Tennessee. For 35 years, Mrs. Bingham worked as an LPN for Parkview Convalescent Center in…

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Maria Estela Franco-Velez de Almanzar

October 17, 1924 – May 10, 2022 Maria Estela Franco-Velez de Almanzar, 97, of Westfield, went home to Christ on May 10, 2022. She was born on October 17, 1924 in Santiago, Dominican Republic, the baby in the family and the only girl. Mrs. Franco-Velez grew up playing on her uncle’s farm with her brothers…

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