Archive for January 2023
Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter to Host State Advocacy Day
Volunteer advocates from across the state will urge lawmakers to pass legislation to help Hoosiers affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia during the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter’s State Advocacy Day on Feb. 7 at the Indiana Statehouse. This will be the Chapter’s first in-person Advocacy Day since the pandemic. Advocates will push for the…
Read MoreIndiana lawmakers Gear Up for Debate Over Bill to Repeal Certain Floodplain Requirements
By Casey Smith Property owners and environmental advocates are clashing over an Indiana bill that would repeal a requirement for local administrators to use the latest statewide floodplain maps when deciding new construction projects. Authored by Sen. Jean Leising, R-Oldenburg, the bill seeks to nix a provision in current state law that requires floodplain administrators…
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Daily Almanac: Jan. 21, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:01 a.m.SET: 5:49 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 38 °FLOW: 26 °F Today is… • International Playdate Day• National Hugging Day• One-Liners Day What Happened On This Day: • 1789 The first American novel, The Power of Sympathy or the Triumph of Nature Founded in Truth by William Hill Brown, is printed in Boston•…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: 4 Things to Know About A Bladder Cancer Diagnoses
(StatePoint) Bladder cancer is the fourth-most diagnosed cancer among men in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, men have a one in 27 chance and women have a one in 89 chance of developing this cancer during their lifetime. As with any serious illness, being equipped with…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: 6 Ways to Build Lasting Healthy Habits
(Family Features) Starting on a path toward healthy habits is often easier than maintaining them long term. This year, you can avoid a major pitfall of healthy resolutions and build healthy habits that stick by working small, positive steps into your daily life. In fact, healthy habits are the first suggested treatment strategy for people…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: Ask Rusty – What Does and Doesn’t Count Towards My Social Security’s Earnings Limit?
Dear Rusty: I retired on Feb. 1 of this year (2022). I collect a pension from my employer plus a union pension, as well as Social Security, all of which started in February 2022. I am married and I’m 65 years old. I only worked 4 weeks in 2022 before retiring, but my income ended…
Read MoreCounty Awards Over $750K in Grants to Local Organizations
The Hamilton County Commissioners and Councilors have awarded twelve not-for-profits with more than $750,000 in support for 2023. These funds are in addition to contract services already provided to the County by organizations like Janus, the Humane Society for Hamilton County, and Cherish Center. The organizations receiving grants are (with dollar amount in parentheses): “The…
Read MoreCity of Westfield, Westfield Welcome Looking for Artists to Create Public Art
The City of Westfield is seeking an artist or artists to design and paint original artwork at Quaker Park (17501 Dartown Road) in Westfield. This mural location is on the north side of the facilities building. This is highly visible location that caters to families and includes amenities such as a splash pad, Midland Trace…
Read MoreGuest Column: Budget, Education, Health Care Top Priority List This Session
Lawmakers recently returned to the Statehouse for the start of the 2023 legislative session, which runs through the end of April. This year I’ll be focused on issues that matter to all of us like ensuring Indiana remains fiscally responsible, addressing health care costs and increased educational opportunities for all. First and foremost, lawmakers will…
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