Archive for September 2022
Morales Campaign Mum on Candidate’s Military Service Records
By WHITNEY DOWNARD Republican candidate for Secretary of State Diego Morales isn’t responding to questions surrounding his military service with the Indiana National Guard, even as confusion mounts over his records. Last week, IndyStar columnist James Briggs and Politico correspondent Adam Wren released Morales’ discharge forms which indicated that Morales didn’t fulfill his eight-year commitment.…
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Today’s Noblesville Brewfest to Benefit Our Aquatic Center
Today’s forecast of mostly sunny with a high of 81 F is perfect weather for the Noblesville Brewfest. It’s perfect weather for enjoying a few brews with friends at Forest Park while jamming to live music, playing a game of cornhole and devouring tasty grub from local food trucks. And all the while, guests will…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Sept. 17, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:26 a.m.SET: 7:49 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 86 °FLow: 62 °F Today is… • Batman Day • Constitution Day and Citizenship Day • Thank A Police Officer Day What Happened On This Day: • 1862 Bloodiest single day of the American Civil War takes place • 1939 Finnish runner Taisto Mäki runs 10,000…
Read MoreBoomer Bits” Ask Rusty – Explaining How to Claim Surviving Spouse Benefits
Dear Rusty: If I file at age 63 what percentage does my wife receive if I die? Does this percentage change if I wait to file closer to my full retirement age? And what does my wife receive if I die before I file for my benefits? Signed: Planning Ahead Dear Planning: When you file…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: 5 Tips for Creating an Ethical Will
(Family Features) When you’re organizing your end-of-life affairs, preparing a will is likely high on your list of priorities. What you may not realize is that there are different kinds of wills. A last will and testament is probably what you think of first; it’s a legal directive about how your assets should be handled…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: What Type of Life Insurance is Right for You?
All life insurance policies have one thing in common – they are designed to pay money to “named beneficiaries” when you die. The beneficiaries can be one or more individuals or even an organization. In most cases, policies are purchased by the person whose life is insured. However, life insurance policies can be taken out…
Read MoreBonus Antlerless Quotas Lowered in 4 Counties
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has impacted the deer herd in Wayne, Union, Fayette and Franklin counties this year. As a result, Indiana DNR has reduced the County Bonus Antlerless Quotas (CBAQ) in these four counties to a maximum of one. Humans are not at risk for contracting EHD, which is a viral disease that may…
Read MoreBreak These Bad Habits When Using Credit
Credit card use has surged across the country as Americans face higher prices in recent months. With more individuals turning to credit for everyday purchases, the potential grows to develop bad habits that can negatively impact their finances. “Credit has become an increasingly necessary tool to participate in today’s financial world,” said Amy Maliga, a…
Read MoreDWD Takes Steps to Protect Unemployment Insurance Claimants’ Personal Information
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has become aware of a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to some unemployment applicants’ login email addresses and security questions in the agency’s Uplink system. DWD immediately took steps to secure the system. Investigators within the agency continue to research the incident, which impacted 4,264 accounts. At this time,…
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