Archive for January 2023
Wolfsie’s Wardrobe Woes
Next month Mary Ellen and I will take our first vacation out of the country since the start of COVID. We’re very excited about this cruise. I’m already shopping, hoping to update my wardrobe—a word I just realized I have never used for my clothing. Mary Ellen has a wardrobe; I have two drawers and…
Read MoreKenny’s Favorite Basketball Quotes
Vince Lombardi, the legendary Green Bay Packers coach whose name is on the trophy that goes to the Super Bowl championship team, once said that success comes before work only in the dictionary. Larry Bird did not become a legend at Indiana State and for the Boston Celtics on just talent alone. “I don’t know…
Read MoreLocal Athletes Grace Cover of Hoosier Basketball Magazine
Hoosier Basketball Magazine, in its 53rd year, presents an annual comprehensive survey of all high school (boys and girls), college (men and women) and professional (Pacers and Fever) basketball in Indiana. The 2022-23 issue of Hoosier Basketball Magazine can be ordered now by mail. Visit hoosierbasketballmagazine.com or call/text (317) 925-8200. Twelve high school seniors are…
Read MoreRonald Charles Morse
June 11, 1931-January 2, 2023 Ronald Charles Morse, 91, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville. He was born on June 11, 1931 to Fay and Esther Mae (Dinger) Morse in Morenci, Michigan. Mr. Morse proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was…
Read MoreGrant to Improve Quality, Access and Cost of Early Childhood Care, Education
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education Office of Kindergarten Readiness, has been awarded a $42 million federal grant. These dollars will be used over three years to implement programmatic changes that will improve Indiana’s capacity to recruit early educators,…
Read MoreFishers Announces Celebration for MLK Day, National Day of Service
The City of Fishers will expand its annual MLK Day celebration in 2023 with a community-wide food drive on Jan. 16. In addition, the City will host volunteer opportunities throughout the holiday weekend to encourage residents to give back during the National Day of Service. With local food pantries experiencing an increase in demand and…
Read MoreThose Who Are Grieving and Suffering Loss
Throughout the years, many of us watched Barbara Walters from NBC to ABC. I always tried to watch her special interviews. Often, the people she interviewed on primetime television specials were “the” high profile people at that given time. She became the highest paid journalist of her day being the first to sign a million-dollar…
Read MoreIndiana Chief Justice to Deliver State of the Judiciary on Wednesday
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush will address the Governor and a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly for the annual State of the Judiciary. The formal update on the work of the judicial branch will be held next Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the chamber of the Indiana House of Representatives. The Chief…
Read MoreHolcomb Outlines Big Spending Plans in 2023 Budget
By Casey Smith Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday rolled out proposals for several major funding increases in the next state budget, including paying for all K-12 textbooks, salary increases for state police troopers, and millions more for public health services in all 92 counties. The Republican governor announced his priorities for the 2023 legislative…
Read MoreISO Announces Su-Han Yang as New Assistant Conductor
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announced Su-Han Yang will become Assistant Conductor beginning in early 2023. In this capacity, he will host the ISO’s Words on Music pre-concert discussions, conduct the ISO’s annual Discovery Concerts, and assist Classical Series conductors during rehearsals. “We are delighted to welcome Su-Han Yang to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra,” said James…
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