Daily Almanac: May 06, 2023

Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 6:36 a.m.SET: 8:44 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 79 °FLOW: 63 °F Today is… • Free Comic Book Day• Beer Pong Day• Kentucky Derby What Happened On This Day: • 1994 The Channel Tunnel linking the United Kingdom with France is opened. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and French President François Mitterrand…

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Spear Fishing

Did you know that when you prepare asparagus you probably make 12 mistakes?  Hold on a few minutes while I explain why I am asking this question. I have an app called Smart News. It’s worth every penny, mainly because it’s free. I am addicted to it because along with dozens of articles each day…

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Purdue Players Drafted In 2023 NFL Draft

When Jalen Graham’s name was called by the San Francisco 49ers early Saturday evening, the linebacker became the fifth former Purdue football standout selected in Rounds 4-7 of the 2023 NFL Draft. All-American wide receiver Charlie Jones, quarterback Aidan O’Connell, tight end Payne Durham, cornerback Cory Trice and Graham gave the Boilermakers their highest representation…

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Noblesville Schools Announces 2023 Teachers Of The Year

Noblesville Schools has named four educators as 2023 Teachers of the Year. The teachers were nominated by their principals and were selected for the honor by a committee of administrators. The winners are: Emily Griggs, K-2 Teacher, North Elementary (elementary winner and overall district winner) Known for her patience, caring, and gestures to cheer others,…

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Nickel Plate Arts Features Artist Leigh Petersen During The Month of May

Nickel Plate Arts is featuring Leigh Petersen in the Stephenson House during the month of May. Information on the exhibit dates, receptions, and artist details for Petersen and the other NPArts featured artists are available below. STEPHENSON HOUSE: Leigh Petersen Leigh Petersen loves to use art as a way to “escape” and “unwind,” to get…

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Smile

What makes Kate Baker smile? “The kindness of others, my nieces and nephew, laughter, my dogs, the ocean. There are so many things that bring me joy.” She’s “an incredibly proud aunt, the best title I’ve ever had,” and “a proud mom” to her two sweet huskies, Dakota and Dasher. Since coming on to the…

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Westfield Creates New Sports Commission

The City of Westfield announced today the newly created Westfield Sports Commission. Its mission is to work alongside the City of Westfield and community sports organizations to lead the continued development of Westfield’s status as a leader in the sports tourism industry. In making the announcement, Mayor Andy Cook said, “The new sports commission is…

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Noblesville Chamber’s Taste Of Business Takes Place May 10

The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the public to attend the 23rd annual Taste of Business | Made in Noblesville business expo from 4-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The event will return to the Embassy Suites (13700 Conference Center Drive South, Noblesville, Indiana, 46060) for its sixth year at the conference center…

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Forest Park Aquatic Center

I’m commonly asked why I care so much about the Forest Park Aquatic Center? It’s a great question and one that I love answering. The Forest Park Aquatic Center has been a part of my life for over 30 years. I was 7-years old when I jumped in the 50-meter long competition pool for the…

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