Archive for October 2023
Hamilton County Legislators: Don’t Miss Oct. 31 Application Deadline For Paid Statehouse Internship
Hamilton County lawmakers encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline. “The House internship program has helped hundreds of students lay a foundation for successful careers in both the public and private sectors,” said House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers). “Students gain…
Read More3 Hamilton County Community Theatres Up For 100+ Awards
By: Betsy Reason The Encore Association awards ceremony coming up on Monday night is traditionally the social event of the year, like the Oscars or the Tonys, but for community theater, where people dress to the nines, and cheer on fellow thespians lucky enough to go home with awards for being the best in their…
Read MoreSmile
What makes Bekah Vanderpool smile? “Seeing all the kids have fun at the things we organize,” said the 16-year-old, a Carmel High School junior and president of Hamilton County 4-H Junior Leaders. She headed up Junior Leaders’ annual Halloween Carnival, Haunted House and Hayride on Oct. 3 at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville. Bekah organized…
Read MoreNational Drug Take Back Day, October 28th
Residents Encouraged to Drop off Unused and Unwanted Prescription Drugs In honor of National Drug Take Back Day, the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol & Other Drugs (HCCOAOD) will host a take-back event on Saturday, October 28th in the far east parking lot of Riverview Health in Noblesville. The drop off location is directly across…
Read MoreGov. Holcomb, Indiana National Guard Beak Ground On Hamilton County Readiness Center
Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana National Guard hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for its newest readiness center in Atlanta, IN. The new facility will include approximately 66,000 square feet of space on an existing, state-owned 55-acre plot of land in Hamilton County. “In May, I proudly signed a budget including $8 million in…
Read MoreSeniors Beware Of Scams Posing As Tech-Support, Financial Institution, Or Government
Attorney General Todd Rokita warned Hoosiers that complex forms of “phantom hacker” scams are on the rise — a new three-step hoax in which fraudsters pose as tech-support representatives, financial institutions, and government officials claiming foreign hackers have accessed their account. “Cybercriminals keep coming up with new and elaborate schemes to deceive Hoosiers,” Rokita said.…
Read MoreDoctors’ Tips To Stay Healthy During The Holiday Season
(StatePoint) The holiday season is a joyous time to reconnect with family and loved ones, but it also brings unique health and safety risks, according to doctors, who recommend a bit of extra vigilance to protect yourself and those close to you. “During the hectic holiday season, it can be hard to carve out time…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Can My Wife Claim Her Benefit Now, And Switch To A Spouse Benefit From Me Later?
Dear Rusty: Can my wife claim her benefits now (at 63, and we know about the reduction for claiming early) and then, when I retire at 66 years and 10 months of age almost 3 years from now, can she switch over to spousal benefits based on my benefit amount? She worked at a higher…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: October 21, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:03 a.m.SET: 7:01 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 68 °FLOW: 43 °F Today is… • “Back to the Future” Day• National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day• National Fetch Day What Happened On This Day: • 2014 Oscar Pistorius Convicted for 5 Years. The South African Paralympic Champion was on trial for the murder of his girlfriend,…
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