Archive for January 2025
TIME FOR CHANGE
I believe in change as much as the next person. I believe in change so much that I have an old pickle jar in my home office filled with quarters, nickels, dimes and pennies. Also, some golf tees, safety pins, and wintergreen Lifesavers. When I was a kid, I saved the very same way. The…
Read MoreHamilton County and the Polio Epidemic
There’s been so much talk lately about the possibility polio vaccination requirements could be watered down, or done away with altogether, this seemed like a good time to examine the impact polio had on Hamilton County before vaccines were available. If you’re not entirely sure what polio is — after all, it hasn’t existed in…
Read MoreFrom Serve to Explore: Heights’ Reaching New Heights Program Inspires Students
Hamilton Heights High School students at all grade levels recently took advantage of a variety of career exploration activities to learn more about specialty pathways, jobs, and careers. These activities revolve around the district’s new Reaching New Heights program to better prepare students for college and careers. The freshman class spent their Student Resource Time…
Read MoreSen. Walker Shares Update
Recently, a bill I authored to help Alzheimer’s patients passed out of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions. Senate Bill 220 would require the state employee health plan (SEHP) to provide coverage for groundbreaking new medications that slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. While there are many therapeutic drugs used in the treatment of the…
Read MoreCounty Legislators Open Doors to Potential Pages
Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to Hamilton County lawmakers. House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) said Hoosier students ages 13 to 18 are invited to spend the day assisting lawmakers and staff, touring the Indiana Statehouse and listening in on the…
Read MoreHarper Valley PTA, or U.S. Senate? Hard to Tell Sometimes
Not too long ago, I shared a few parodies of songs, ala MAD Magazine from back when I was a kid (and back when it didn’t cost around $12 for one issue!). Several of you were kind enough to say you enjoyed that – and are about to learn something my bride of 40+ years…
Read MoreHumane Society Issues Call for Help
The Humane Society for Hamilton County is racing against time to protect dozens of dogs from the brutal cold after a heating system failure in two of its kennels. With freezing weather gripping the region, HSHC is calling on the community to open their hearts and homes to temporarily foster cold dogs in need. “This…
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Grand Park Plan A Blueprint for Future
The City of Westfield has announced the Grand Park District Master Plan, a visionary blueprint designed to enhance and expand the existing Grand Park Sports Campus. The plan introduces three key destinations and various innovative design elements, creating a lively destination that seamlessly blends sports, recreation, business, and the community. The Master Plan is set…
Read MoreROAMING AROUND
By Dick Wolfsie (September 5, 1964) The state of New York has directed the New Rochelle High School history department that world history classes begin with the Roman Empire. Most teachers either conveniently forget this directive or shamelessly distort…
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