Archive for January 2025
Avian Flu Detected in County
Public health risk is low; extra precautions encouraged if interacting with waterfowl The Indiana Department of Natural Resources confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza as the cause of death in waterfowl in Gibson County in December and suspects HPAI as the cause of waterfowl deaths in Hamilton County, as well as Allen, Benton, Lake, LaPorte, Newton,…
Read MoreHeights Superintendent Shares Update
Something pretty cool happened over the weekend. Three Hamilton Heights’ wrestlers, Kendall Moe, Zoe Pugh, and Izzy Bailey qualified to compete at the inaugural IHSAA girls wrestling state finals held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum on Friday. They were among a total of 224 wrestlers representing 121 member schools at the highly anticipated event.…
Read MoreCarmel Gets Birdathon Grant
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation received a $2,800 grant from the Amos Butler Audubon Society’s Birdathon to promote the enjoyment and stewardship of birds of Central Indiana. Funds for Birdathon are raised during an all-day sponsorship event. Audubon Society staff and board members compete to locate as many bird species as possible within a 24-hour…
Read MoreAngela Frazier to Lead Leadership Class of ‘26
Hamilton County Leadership Academy is thrilled to announce that Angela Frazier will serve as dean for the Class of 2026. Applications for HCLA’s 35th cohort of community leaders will open on Friday, Feb. 28. “I am truly honored to be selected as Hamilton County Leadership Academy’s next class dean,” said Frazier, business development director at…
Read MoreAdd ‘Big Man U’ to Purdue’s Cradle of Quarterbacks Moniker
If Purdue football is home to the Cradle of Quarterbacks, shouldn’t the Boilermakers’ basketball program be referred to as Big Man U.? The latest in a long line of talented centers in the Matt Painter era was honored on Monday as the Naismith Men’s College Basketball Player of the Week and Big Ten Player of…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Expansion Includes Noblesville
Special Olympics Indiana has expanded its Train 4 Life initiative, bringing its free fitness program designed for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) that includes partnerships with facilities in seven communities, including Noblesville. Train 4 Life focuses on fitness, nutrition and mental health for Special Olympics athletes ages 13 and older. The 12-week program includes pre-…
Read MoreLibrary Selected to Boost Digital Literacy
Hamilton East Public Library is among more than 100 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association to increase digital literacy using Digitallearn.org resources, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T. The PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive and the new PLA Digital Navigator Workshop Incentive support public libraries in their work…
Read MoreMontgomery Medicine #790
Gout Gout is a condition that has been recognized and documented for centuries, often referred to as the “disease of kings” because of its association with rich foods and alcohol. However, gout is far from a condition exclusive to royalty or indulgence. It is a form of arthritis that affects millions of people worldwide, causing…
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Jesus Gets Angry: You Become a Billboard
Let’s pretend you just spent $30,000 of your hard-earned money to remodel your house. Old walls were taken down, new ones put up. New flooring, new paint, new furniture, new decorations, new everything. Your new “man cave” or “she shed” is finally completed and it’s your own little, tiny piece of Heaven. It’s perfect! And…
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