Archive for February 2023
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Join Chamber Partners and Community Leaders on Monday, February 27, for a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the David Weekley Homes model home at Chatham Village. This event is open to all the Chamber’s Partners, Members, and the public. Advanced registration is not required. Please Note: Park away from the model on the neighborhood side street. Our…
Read MoreIndiana Senators Not So Keen On “School Choice” Voucher Expansion In House-Proposed Budget
By: Casey Smith Top Indiana senators said they aren’t so sure about a House Republican budget plan that would more than double taxpayer spending on the state’s “school choice” voucher program. House lawmakers on Thursday approved their version of the budget, punting it over to the Senate. But pushback is already mounting against provisions that…
Read MoreWestfield Welcome To Host Third Annual Shamrock Drop On Saint Patrick’s Day
Westfield Welcome is pleased to announce the return of Shamrock Drop, presented by Indiana Members Credit Union. This Saint Patrick’s Day event, held at Grand Junction Plaza, doubles as a Westfield Washington Parent University fundraiser. Community members are invited to purchase paper shamrocks for $5 each. Each shamrock purchased serves as a chance to win…
Read MoreIndiana Township Association Releases Findings Of Comprehensive Task Force Study On Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Township Government
In response to continued legislative efforts to change or eliminate township government, the Indiana Township Association created a task force and worked with the Indiana University Public Policy Institute to study the efficiency and effectiveness of Indiana township government and develop policy recommendations. The task force was made up of ITA officials, state legislators, state…
Read MoreHouses Passes $43.4B Budget With No Democrat Votes
By: Whitney Downard Indiana Republicans passed their $43.3 billion budget proposal without any Democrat support, with the minority party denouncing the millions earmarked to expand school vouchers. Nearly half of the budget, 48%, goes to K-12 education, which will get a boost of nearly $2 billion over its current appropriation – of which one-third will…
Read MoreVW Committee Approves Over $3 Million To Reduce Diesel Emissions Across Indiana
The Indiana Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Fund Committee (Committee) awarded a total of $3,361,120 to nine projects around the state that will reduce diesel emissions in local communities. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) received nine eligible applications totaling $3.4 million of the $3.5 million allocated in this latest round of funding. Here is a…
Read MoreSpring Into Conservation With Native Plants And Rain Barrels
Spring rains, sunshine, and blooms are on the horizon. Plan ahead for your property by ordering your native plants and rain barrels from the soil and water conservation district. The SWCD has all the tools you need to conserve water and support pollinators like bees and butterflies with beautiful native plants. Native plant kits allow…
Read MoreSamuel W. Hughes Named Partner At CCHA Law
Church Church Hittle and Antrim (CCHA Law) is pleased to announce that Samuel W. Hughes has been named Partner. Sam is a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Insurance Defense practice sections. Sam is licensed to practice law in Indiana and Georgia. His practice includes representing individuals and corporations in all aspects of litigation, from…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” Rayle, Jr.
January 27, 1940 –Monday, February 20, 2023 Robert Roy “Bob” Rayle, Jr., age 83, passed away at his home in Sheridan, Indiana, with his family by his side on Monday morning, February 20, 2023. Born January 27, 1940, in Sheridan, Indiana, he was the son of the late Robert Roy Rayle, Sr. and Viva L.…
Read MoreIndiana Homeowner Assistance Fund Offers Monetary Assistance For Delinquent And Future Property Tax Bills
The Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund (IHAF) is a support program for eligible Hoosiers who have experienced hardship from income loss. Administered by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), the IHAF has helped more than 3,500 eligible applicants and disbursed more than $40 million through the program to date. “As the time for annual…
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