Archive for June 2022
The Cat Who Came at Midnight
Lilian Jackson Braun was an American novelist, who was famous for writing cozy mysteries. Cozy mysteries are a sub-genre. Some readers like them, because all of the sex happens “off stage,” leaving a more comfortable reading experience. All of Ms. Braun’s bestselling stories have titles that begin “The Cat Who . . .” For example,…
Read More2022 Boys & Girls Club of Montgomery County Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Looking for a fun run over the July 4 weekend? The consider a short drive to Crawfordsville where the Boys & Girls Club is putting on the Montgomery County Firecracker 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 2. The Firecracker 5k Run/Walk will start and finish at the Wabash Avenue First Presbyterian Church parking lot, located at…
Read MoreIndiana’s Mitch Envy
Shortly after the university announced last Friday he was stepping away from the job he truly loved for the past decade, Purdue President Mitch Daniels’s various text, email and phone inboxes began filling up. Hoosiers were urging Daniels to run for governor, for president, for mayor of Carmel or Indianapolis. When “Based in Lafayette” journalist…
Read MoreCandidate Calls for Debate of Secretary of State Candidates
Secretary of State candidate, Jeff Maurer, issued a welcome and a challenge to the other candidates who are running for the Indiana office. “I congratulate Republican Diego Morales and Democrat Destiny Scott Wells for joining me in the race,” Maurer said. The Republican and Democratic parties held nominating conventions for state offices over the weekend.…
Read MoreCandidate Calls for Debate of Secretary of State Candidates
Secretary of State candidate, Jeff Maurer, issued a welcome and a challenge to the other candidates who are running for the Indiana office. “I congratulate Republican Diego Morales and Democrat Destiny Scott Wells for joining me in the race,” Maurer said. The Republican and Democratic parties held nominating conventions for state offices over the weekend.…
Read MoreWhite Dresses
I’ve been under some stress lately. I’ve written a novel, and now I have to wait to find someone who thinks it’s worth publishing. (I happen to think it is, for the record.) So, while I wait, I get more and more nervous. I know all the standard advice for this, and I try to…
Read More2022 Ford Bronco Plants A Big Foot Despite Gas Prices
Could there be a vehicle more out of touch with our era of high fuel prices and emerging electric vehicles than the 2022 Ford Bronco Wildtrak Sasquatch edition? Well, maybe if you drove a Heavy Duty pickup for your daily city commute, but it’s simply ridiculous as it guzzles gallons of gasoline like they’re martinis…
Read MoreDuke Energy Recognized by HHSC for Supporting HHES Summer Literacy Program
At Hamilton Heights’ Year End Recognition Program earlier this month, Duke Energy was recognized for its long-standing support of the JumpStart program at the elementary school. Duke Energy has provided a $10,000 grant for this year’s program that begins in late July. The summer literacy program, started in 2017, is designed for Heights elementary students…
Read MoreGovernor Holcomb Announces Construction Underway on the South Shore Double Track Project
Governor Eric Holcomb on Monday announced construction is moving forward on one of the largest public transit investments in Indiana’s history – double tracking of the South Shore Line from Michigan City to Gary. This project, a prominent piece of Holcomb’s Next Level Agenda, adds nearly 18 miles of new track over a 26-mile corridor…
Read MoreHamilton County Volunteers Service Helps Feed Hungry Neighbors
This month’s column is about pantry food usage. Our mission is to provide no questions asked meals for neighbors that otherwise might go hungry. Presently, volunteers’ stock over 7,000 meals a month through forty-two central Indiana pantries. Our desire is to stretch those meals as far as we can and to as many families as…
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