Archive for August 2023
This Summer, Duke Energy’s Home Energy House Call Program Helps Indiana Customers Save Energy And Money
Eligible customers can sign up for a free in-house energy assessment (valued at $180) that’s designed to help them improve home energy efficiency and save on monthly bills. Summer means higher electric use and often higher energy bills. Duke Energy is encouraging customers to take advantage of its Home Energy House Call program to enhance…
Read MorePopcorn Kernel Of Truth
By Dick Wolfsie Mary Ellen and I went out to see a movie last week with our friends Bob and Cathy. “Are you going to get popcorn again, Mary Ellen?” “I have to. It’s been a movie tradition for me since high school.” “So was necking in the balcony, but you cut that out completely…
Read MoreSchool Bus Safety Enforcement Campaign Under Way In Indiana
As students head back to the classroom, state and local law enforcement agencies are reminding motorists to stop for school buses or face the consequences. Over the next couple of weeks, officers will be increasing patrols to prevent stop-arm violations, speeding and other forms of reckless driving around school buses and in school zones. More…
Read MoreGordon Graham, Greatest Of All Time
In the long history of Purdue University athletics, no one covered the Boilermakers like Gordon Graham. Until failing health in 1965 forced him to miss Purdue’s 38-0 season-opening victory over Miami (Ohio), Graham covered 329 consecutive home and away Boilermaker football games. Graham rose to prominence at the Lafayette Journal and Courier in a different…
Read MoreMayor Fadness Announces Hatem Mekky As New Director Of Engineering
Mekky previously served as department’s assistant director, will lead 96th Street & Allisonville Road roundabout, Nickel Plate Trail, & SR37 Corridor projects. The City of Fishers has announced Hatem Mekky as the new Director of Engineering. Formerly the department’s assistant director, Mekky will take over the department’s day-to-day operations and immediately lead major upcoming initiatives…
Read MoreHamilton County Humane Society Survivor Program
At three weeks-old King began having regular seizures. After being rushed to the veterinarian multiple times, we still didn’t have an answer for his seizure activity – but we were committed to finding a diagnosis and treatment to help him live a long happy life. The Survivor Program gave King the chance at adulthood and…
Read MoreWestfield’s First Business Expo!
Join us for the Westfield Chamber’s first annual Showcase and Taste of Westfield! Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the best of what Westfield has to offer all in one place! Exhibitors at the Showcase and Taste of Westfield will have the opportunity to put their businesses on display and connect with businesses and…
Read MoreSmile
What makes Walt Thacker smile? “Having a good day,” said the 67-year-old Carmel resident, an artist and board member of Hamilton County Artists’ Association. He was found painting a picture at the HCAA’s 2021 Art Fair on the Square at the Hamilton County Courthouse Square in downtown Noblesville. He is often found painting at local…
Read MoreArrowood Discusses First Day Of School
By: Dr. Derek Arrowood As the first day of school approaches, it brings with it anticipation and excitement with the thought of the endless possibilities and opportunities for growth and development. We look forward to engaging student minds and cultivating each student’s unique gifts to find the spark that will propel their learning and take…
Read MoreFirst Friday Cruise-In, StringTime On The Square, Robin Hood, Der Polkatz, Flix ‘n’ Float, Art Fair, Salsa On The Square
By: Betsy Reason Enjoy First Friday events, Jim Dandy Cruise-in, Salsa on the Square, Hamilton County Artists’ Association’s Art Fair on the Square, StringTime on the Square music series, Carmel Community Players’ youth production and Flix ‘n’ Float movie night at the Forest Park Aquatic Center. Here’s a list of 20 things to do this…
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