Archive for December 2024
Montgomery Medicine No. 788
Colorectal Cancer Screening Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) has become increasingly common thanks to growing public awareness and campaigns like the CDC’s Screen for Life Action Campaign. Each year, over 150,000 new cases of CRC are diagnosed, and about 53,000 people die from the disease. This makes CRC the third deadliest cancer in men, after…
Read MoreEva Grinstead
Eva A. Grinstead, of rural Sheridan, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born on February 26, 1940, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Richard and Bernadine (Thompson) Cowell and graduated from Michigantown High School in 1958. Eva dedicated 45 years to her career as a beautician, running…
Read MoreLt. Gov.-Elect Micah Beckwith
Following a multitude of impressive appointees, Lt. Gov.-elect Michah Beckwith and Gov.-elect Mike Braun announced Fred Glynn as the newly appointed director of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). As director, Glynn will lead the agency as it works with local, state and national partners to provide assistance and resources to help…
Read MoreFishers Arts Council Looking for Musical Acts
The Fishers Arts Council has some exciting new for visual and performing artists. Opportunities have been posted on the Council’s website for musical acts from solos to trios – with the first performance coming up on Feb. 14. All musical performances are paid and indoors. Visit fishersartscouncil.org/post/2025-musicians for the details and how to submit your…
Read MoreSaying Thanks!
Hamilton County Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush, left, and Chief Deputy John Lowes went out of their way to thank Santa for always being there and helping the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Community Foundation spread joy during the holiday season! Santa’s dedication to handing out gifts to children in our community has brought countless smiles and made…
Read MoreCounty Shines at Franklin College Competition
The Franklin College Art Department recently announced the winners of the third annual Franklin College High School Art Competition and Hamilton County was well represented. High school students in grades 9-12 were invited to submit artwork for a juried exhibition in the following categories: 3D/ceramics, drawing, graphic arts, painting and photography. The submitted artwork was…
Read MoreOne Last Rant Before End of Year
Let’s jump on the soapbox one last time before we bid adieu to the madness that has been 2024. (You know, it kind of feels like I’ve been on the soapbox more this year than any other. Maybe I’ve just become the old guy yelling at the kids to get off his lawn. I told…
Read MoreMEMORIES
This is the time of year when I thank the people, places, and situations that make this column possible. As I have often explained, the key to writing a humor column is to take an actual event and blow it a little out of proportion. So, let’s look back at some of my favorite pieces…
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Sheridan Public Library January Events
Babies + Toddlers: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10:30 a.m. Discovery Time (up to 3 years) Preschool: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m. Little Learners Story Time (ages 3-6) Jan. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Parachute Play (ages 3-6) Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. PJ Story Time ( ages 3-6) Grades K-5: Jan. 16…
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