Archive for August 2023
How Are Amphibians Faring?
Dear EarthTalk: How are amphibians doing in the U.S. and around the world these days? Amphibians, such as frogs, toads, salamanders and newts, live on both land and in water. Having emerged over 300 million years ago, today there are over 7,000 known species. However, they are perishing at an alarming rate. In 2004, about…
Read MoreThe Postscript by Carrie Classon
Understanding A Misunderstanding Every day, whether here in Mexico or in the US, I take a walk. Walking in the morning would be nice, but that’s when I write, so, in the afternoon, I head out to see what the world looks like. I always greet a lot of people on my walk, no matter…
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita Acts To Protect Lugar Tower Residents And To Hold The Indianapolis Housing Agency Accountable
Subsidized housing does not mean substandard housing. Following an investigation by his team, Attorney General Todd Rokita has obtained legal commitments from the Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA) to rectify miserable living conditions at the Lugar Tower Apartments and to extend new protections to tenants. The problems stem from the IHA’s alleged mismanagement of the 17-story,…
Read MoreIndiana Is Becoming An Abortion Restriction Island
By: Brian A. Howey Indiana is turning into an abortion island. Girded by gerrymandered General Assembly maps, along with an anemic and broke Democrat Party, a year ago Republican super majorities passed and Gov. Eric Holcomb signed some of the most restrictive anti-abortion measures in the United States. But on a single-issue referendum vote on…
Read MoreLet’s Go Cruising In Barbie’s Movie Dream Cars
By Casey Williams My daughter spent last week at her grandparents’, but when she came home, there was only one thing on her mind: Seeing the Barbie movie with her dads. I’d heard set designers basically ran the world out of pink paint and had to see it for myself. Beyond that, Ryan Gosling is…
Read MoreNoblesville Lions Supporting Humane Society Run/Walk
On August 12th the Noblesville Lions helped the Humane Society 5K Run/Walk fundraiser in Fishers. The event drew over 850 participants. The Lions passed out water at two different water stations. In top photo: Lions Vicki Neddenriep, Jen Carr, Josh Kozicki, Jeff Kozicki, and Tim Baker. Lion Gary Hipes (not pictured) also assisted the Lions…
Read MoreStatement From Hamilton East Public Library Board President, Laura Alerding
Over the past several months, the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees has taken great strides to protect our most vulnerable patrons, our children, from content that was not age appropriate. While parents or guardians have the responsibility to determine what is appropriate for their own children, our Collection Development Policy ensures that families…
Read MoreSmile
What makes Ethan Schaefer smile? The county fair,” said the 8-year-old Noblesville resident, a third-grader at Hazel Dell Elementary School. He was found dressed in costume as a lion tamer with Oscar, the goat, dressed as a lion. The goat belongs to his aunt, who trained the goat to do tricks and taught Ethan how…
Read MoreBicentennial Bash Set To Cap Off Hamilton County’s 200th Anniversary Year
The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission will host the ultimate Bicentennial Bash to round out an incredible year of 200th anniversary happenings. This free, open-house style event is family-friendly and designed to celebrate all that Hamilton County has to offer! Just some of what will be available: The Bash will be on December 3 from 1…
Read MoreSold-Out Elks Steve Renner Golf Outing Brings In $$ For Cancer
By: Betsy Reason After the rain cleared Saturday morning, it was a beautiful day for Noblesville Elks Club’s 37th annual Steve Renner Golf Outing. The Elks, over the past 10 years, have donated more than $145,000 to help fight cancer, thanks to this outing, Elks Lodge member Terri Sigman-Kennedy said. “Over 65 sponsors and many…
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