Archive for January 2023
Daily Almanac: Jan. 31, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset:RISE: 7:53 a.m.SET: 6:01 p.m. High/Low Temperatures:HIGH: 24 °FLOW: 13 °F Today is…:• Backwards Day• Scotch Tape Day• Inspire Your Heart with Art Day What Happened On This Day:• 1606 Gunpowder Plot: Four of the conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, are executed for treason or plotting against Parliament and King James• 1915 World War I: Germany…
Read MoreCCPR Names 2 New Heads of Departments
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) has named Eric Mehl as the department’s administration & planning director and Michael Normand as recreation & facilities director. “Both Eric and Michael have worked with CCPR for over a decade,” said Kurtis Baumgartner, CCPR Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation. “During their tenure, they have shown tremendous growth…
Read MoreFishers Arts & Culture Commission Awards Over $50K in Community Grants
The Fishers Arts & Culture Commission (FACC) announced yesterday the grantees for its 2023 Fishers Arts & Culture Grant program, with nine local organizations awarded $50,750 in funding. The grant is focused on local nonprofits and organizations that uplift the arts community within Fishers. The FACC grant program was launched in 2021. For the 2023…
Read MoreMark Hall Explains His New Column
Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative too, a place to learn about projects and how county government works. As a body, the Hamilton County Council deals with large volumes of information. We are responsible for approving budgets,…
Read MoreSheridan Historical Society to Offer Free Educational Experience
Take Flight! Wildlife Education is a program designed to familiarize audiences of all ages about wildlife and ecology through the use of live animals, natural artifacts, and theatrical techniques. The program brings home the importance of understanding the natural world to the lives of those who live there. The program is free and will feature…
Read MoreCenter Announces Winners of New Works Commission
Three local artist teams have been selected to receive cash awards and professionally produced performance opportunities through the Center for the Performing Arts’ New Works commission project, now in its second season. The 2023 New Works Premiere Performances will take place Saturday, June 10, at the Palladium and will be livestreamed on the Center’s website…
Read MoreForage Enthusiasts to Gather for Annual Meeting and Seminar
The Indiana Forage Council (IFC) Annual Meeting and Seminar will take place Feb. 9, 2023, at CLAAS of America in Columbus, Indiana. The location is the North American distribution hub for the global manufacturer of CLAAS harvesting machines and tractors. “The yearly event is an opportunity to network with individuals who are enthusiastic about the…
Read MoreGood Times, Fun Events on the Shelf at Sheridan Public Library in February
Every month, public libraries around Hamilton County offer great programs and events for all ages. Look below to find more about what the Sheridan Public Library has to offer, and stay tuned in the months ahead for more great programming! Babies + Toddlers: Preschool: Grades K-5: Grades 6-12: Adults: All Ages: “All the Feels” Winter…
Read MoreBill Seeks to Prevent Federal Takeover of Indiana Air Pollution Program
By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana’s air pollution permitting program is low on money, edging toward violation of the federal Clean Air Act — and a potential U.S. Environmental Protection Agency takeover. And it’s because air pollution is decreasing. Lawmakers hope to head EPA action off with a bill allowing the state agency responsible to raise…
Read MoreHouse Committee Passes TANF Hike, Workforce Training Program
By Whitney Downard Indiana ended 2022 with more than 136,000 job openings partly because hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers don’t have the skills needed to join the workforce. According to committee testimony last week, 80% of Hoosiers with disabilities are unemployed along with an estimated 60% of impoverished adult Hoosiers receiving benefits from the Temporary…
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