Archive for January 2025
Ask Rusty – About When to Claim Social Security and Taxation of Benefits
Dear Rusty: I am 65 and currently working full-time. Can I apply for and start receiving my Social Security benefit? I’d expect to have to pay income tax on it if/when I do. Signed: Curious Worker Dear Curious Worker: If you are working full time, you should likely delay claiming Social Security at this time.…
Read MorePerfect Day
The Hamilton Heights Middle School wrestling team traveled to Lebanon recently and returned home as the Tiger Invite Champions. The Huskys finished with a 5-0 record, beating Lutheran (105-9), Taylor (106-10), Guion Greek (108-10), Lebanon (98-15) and Carmel Clay (78-26). Wrestlers who were undefeated included Colton Millikan, Landon Sisson, Greyson Cain, Zeke Rice, Kase Powell,…
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Spartz: Restore Healthcare Competition or Take it Over
Rep. Victoria Spartz, a Republican Congresswoman representing Indiana’s 5th District, issued the following statement on healthcare and reconciliation offsets: “If the GOP does not have the backbone to start fixing healthcare in reconciliation, we have to start a full government takeover now – before we completely bankrupt our country and our people. Fraud and abuse…
Read MoreThe Jim Dandy, Broasted Chicken and a Polio Story
It’s a reader response week! Several people mourned the loss of the Jim Dandy. Sydney Susie noted that while her mother Barbara Heaton Servies Jerrell loved the Jim Dandy’s Jimbo sandwiches, she herself just missed out on the “cruising the JD” tradition. The big high school hangout in Sydney’s day was Ramsey’s Drive-In. (People…
Read MoreServing at The Coalition for the Homeless
Journal entry from May 31, 2019: I visited the Orlando Coalition for the Homeless today. We prepared and served hot meals to many shelter residents, homeless individuals, and a few families, too. All except two individuals chose prayer cards when offered during the meal. One man told me I worship a different God than his,…
Read MoreDEI, MEI, Silliness and More
Scattershooting while wondering whatever happened to Fred Allen. * * * DIVERSITY. Equity. Inclusion. Who can argue with the value and importance of those three words. Indeed, many of our country’s principles and notions are based on exactly those. But ever since Gov. Mike Braun and President Donald Trump took office and began fixing the…
Read MoreWestfield Council on Disabilities Launches Art Program
The Westfield Mayor’s Council on Disabilities has launched the Community Art Exhibition program in partnership with the City of Westfield. This new initiative, sponsored by Colt Moving, gives individuals in our community who have varying disabilities an opportunity to showcase their unique talents, stories, and creative expressions. To qualify, you must also be a Westfield…
Read MoreBaldwin Authors Fiscal Integrity Bill
State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) has filed a bill that would improve government efficiency and accountability. Senate Bill 5 has three working components — state contract accountability, oversight of new federal funds and programs, and efficiency in government staffing. “Indiana is known as one of the most fiscally responsible states in the nation, but SB 5…
Read MoreCarmel Installs Braille Signage at Park
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation has installed interpretative signage that includes braille and tactile graphics at River Heritage Park, 11813 River Rd. The 10 new interpretative signs have been installed along the White Tail Loop trail and will help enhance the park experience for all community members. Braille is a system of raised dots representing…
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