Archive for January 2023
Daily Almanac: Jan. 10, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset:RISE: 8:05 a.m.SET: 5:37 p.m. High/Low Temperatures:HIGH: 51 °FLOW: 34 °F Today is…: • Houseplant Appreciation Day• Peculiar People Day• Save the Eagles Day What Happened On This Day: • 1812 The first steamboat on the Ohio River or the Mississippi River arrives in New Orleans, 82 days after departing from Pittsburgh• 1863 The Metropolitan…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Holiday Returns, Exchanges
Holiday returns aren’t easy, and we don’t mean the part where you explain to your mother why you returned the sweater she gave you. Stores are not legally required to accept exchanges or give refunds unless the merchandise was defective or misrepresented. While most retailers do offer refund and exchange programs, policies vary greatly from…
Read MoreDr. Roberts Picks Up Loose Ends of GERD
I left you hanging last week wondering about the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). First, a quick review. Recall that acid from the stomach (gastro) is found in the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach (esophagus) and goes in a backward direction (reflux). When I see someone complaining of GERD symptoms, I…
Read More2023 Mercedes EQE Electric Sedan is A Car Even Grandma Would Love
Back in 1976, Mercedes-Benz threw its entire engineering book at a new generation “E-Class” that won Motor Trend Car of the Year. Known among Mercedes enthusiasts as the W123, it’s perhaps the best car ever made. My grandmother bought a baby blue one in 1979. She paid an inflation-adjusted $75,000 for a car with AM/FM…
Read MoreA Letter to Krissy
A couple of days ago, a friend of mine posted something written by a friend of his on Facebook. This is what she had to say: “I’ve been contemplating what I really miss in life. Why do I feel this empty space? I have not felt completely full in a very long time. I miss…
Read MoreFlood Zone Public Service Announcement
In 1913, 1958, 1964, 1999, 2003 and 2005 heavy rains caused the White River, creeks such as Big & Little Cicero Creek, Mud Creek and Stony Creek and streams to overflow their banks. Some of the most notable floods were the result of heavy rains over several hours, ice and log jams. The largest flood…
Read MoreCounty Employees Earn Leadership, Skills Mentorship
Recent graduates of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Professional Development Academy included five Hamilton County staff. Assistant Director of Probation Paul McGriff, Assessor-Elect Kevin Poore, Recorder-Elect Trini Beaver, Parks Director Chris Stice and County Surveyor Kenton Ward graduated from the High Performance Leadership program. The program, created in partnership with General Colin Powell, is…
Read MoreBicentennial Fabric Show Now Taking Submissions
Artists with a fondness for fabric are invited to participate in the Noblesville Fabric Arts Show in August 2023. The show is made possible through a partnership between Nickel Plate Arts and the Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission’s representative from Noblesville. The Fabric Arts Show will take place in Noblesville (location to be announced), with an…
Read MoreLeo’s Employees Give Back to Local Groups
Leo’s Market & Eatery is in the ‘market’ of giving back in a big way to all the communities within which their store locations reside. Just before the Holidays, employees of all three respective Leo’s Market & Eateries donated portions of their paychecks to an organization in need within their local community. In total, nearly…
Read MoreAG Rokita Secures $20M Settlement With Google for Deceptive Location Tracking Practices
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita recently announced a $20 million settlement with Google to resolve Indiana’s lawsuit against Google for deceptive location tracking practices. The attorney general filed a separate, independent lawsuit when negotiations between the company and a coalition of state attorneys general stalled. As a result, Indiana received approximately twice as much money…
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