Archive for September 2022
‘Chicken Selfies’ Bring in Dollars for NHS Leo Club
Who wouldn’t want to have a selfie photo taken with a chicken? Yes, that’s right. For a small donation, fans at Friday night’s Noblesville High School Millers football game against Westfield Shamrocks had the opportunity to pose for a photo with a chicken. You know, those domesticated birds that can’t fly. Since the pandemic, there’s…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Sept. 13, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:23 a.m. SET: 7:55 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 74 °F Low: 56 °F Today is…: • Bald is Beautiful Day • National Peanut Day • Programmers Day What Happened On This Day: • 1899 First recorded automobile fatality in the US takes place • 1971 State police and National Guardsmen storm New York’s…
Read MoreLocal Housing Market Down From Last Year
August home sales decreased slightly in central Indiana as sale prices and available inventory continue to trend upward. The August residential real estate market in both Hamilton County and Noblesville was quieter, with fewer homes sold and prices continuing to increase. In August, pended home sales were down 16.4 percent in Hamilton County compared to…
Read MoreNoblesville Schools Earns National Distinction for Protecting Student Data
CoSN yesterday awarded the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal to Noblesville Schools in Indiana. This is the second district in the state to earn the TLE Seal, a national distinction awarded to school districts that demonstrate a tangible commitment to protecting student data through modern, rigorous policies and practices. The CoSN TLE Seal Program is…
Read MoreHow Will Female Hoosier Voters Respond to SEA1?
On Sept. 15, about five weeks after the male-dominated Indiana General Assembly passed and Gov. Eric Holcomb signed some of the most sweeping abortion restrictions in the nation, SEA1 goes into effect. Some of the reactions have been predictable. The American Civil Liberties Union filed suit to block the new law and, in a second…
Read MoreThe Story of ‘The Redhead and Cat’
Here’s the thing: I’m not superstitious. It all started when I was still in Mexico, visiting a gallery, and I saw a painting across the room. The composition was striking. The bottom third was black and the top two-thirds were filled with a deep blue sky and great white clouds rising from the horizon. There…
Read More2022 Lincoln Corsair Trades Elvis for McConaughey
I know, I know, Matthew McConaughey drives a Lincoln. So did Elvis Presley, who owned a Mark III and gave away Mark IVs like party favors. The King made them cool, but McConaughey is making them relevant. His commercials highlight the fact Lincoln has transformed from building block-long plushmobiles to offering all versions of SUVs…
Read MoreHoosier Farmers Help Keep Rural Communities Viable
Keeping rural communities thriving, even as more people migrate to suburban and urban centers, has always been a priority for Indiana Farm Bureau. As the largest general farm organization in the state, INFB has a presence in all 92 counties, making it possible to assist farmers and others involved in agriculture where they live and…
Read MoreIndiana Schools to Compete for $1K Grant from Colts, American Heart Association
With the start of the National Football League (NFL) season, schools in Indiana will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000 grant from the American Heart Association and Indianapolis Colts as part of the NFL Play 60 program and this year’s Race to Super Bowl LVII activation. From Sept. 26 to Oct. 26, students…
Read MoreState of Indiana Wins Legal Settlement with Nevada Company Over Alleged Deceptive Emails
After filing a lawsuit over alleged misconduct, the state of Indiana has secured an agreement from a Nevada-based company to cease solicitations to Indiana public employees. Under the agreement, PERA admits to no wrongdoing — but it relinquishes its ability for seven years to solicit, sell or coordinate appointments, discussions, or other similar communications to…
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