Archive for May 2023
Councilman Still Learning in Month 4
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 our county government works. As your employee, it’s important to me that you know what is being worked on as transparently as…
Read MoreTimes Publisher, ‘75 Graduate Awarded NHS Alumnus of Year
Longtime newspaperman Tim Timmons likes to focus on people who are doing good things in the community. It isn’t often that he gets the spotlight or even wants it. However, on Saturday night, Timmons couldn’t help but have a big smile on his face as he heard his name called along with nice things being…
Read MoreFrom Time to Thyme
By Paula Dunn Continuing Hamilton County’s Early Quaker History . . . As might be expected, the county’s greatest concentration of Friends was in Washington Township, with Westfield at the center of the “Rainbow of Peace.” Founded by Quakers, Westfield held its first organized Friends meeting in 1834. The website quakermeetings.com shows three entries for…
Read MoreIndiana’s My Healthy Baby Program Now Available Statewide
Leaders from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) and Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) today celebrated the completion of the rollout of My Healthy Baby, the state’s obstetrical navigator program that is designed to improve health outcomes for both mother and baby. The program is an initiative of Governor Eric J. Holcomb. “We…
Read MoreIndiana Leads Nation On Strategic Site Identification Spurring Economic Opportunity
SSI program along with sponsorship of LEAP Innovation and Research District addresses global demand for speed to market for future-focused and high-growth industries. Under the leadership of Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) reached a significant milestone in the Strategic Sites Inventory (SSI) program this spring, identifying over 300…
Read MoreAfter Passing Gas Tax Increase, Lawmakers To Tackle Long-Term Road Funding
By: Leslie Bonilla Muniz Indiana’s gas tax will continue to rise with inflation — up to one penny a year — while key figures gather for a long-term look at how the state funds its roads: inflation, electric vehicles, local road woes and all. The three-year extension of the annual tax hike, inserted into the…
Read MoreThe Indiana Destination Development Corporation Kicks Off In Indiana Week
Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) is celebrating “IN Indiana Week” in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) from May 7 to 13, 2023. Established in 1983, NTTW is an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel and tourism industry and its essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job…
Read MoreConsumer Alert: Products recalled in April
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in April. This is the time to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchased the recalled items. “The weather is heating up, and that means more time for fun outdoor activities,” Rokita said. “Make sure your kids’…
Read MoreACLU Of Indiana Issues Statement On HEA 1608
HB 1608, a bill that would ban conversation about LGBTQ families in schools and outs transgender students, today was signed into law by Governor Holcomb. HB 1608 bans conversation about “human sexuality,” an undefined term and would broadly censor discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in pre-K through third grade. HB 1608 would also…
Read MoreMcCormick Officially Enters Governor’s Race
By: Casey Smith After teasing a run for months, Democrat Jennifer McCormick announced Thursday she is entering the race for governor in 2024. “Everywhere I visit, no matter where I go, one thing is clear — Hoosiers do not recognize the out-of-touch divisiveness coming out of the statehouse. They expect a leader who believes in…
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