Archive for February 2025
Diana L. Biggs
Diana L. Biggs, 68, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on February 9, 2025. She was born to Charles and Barbara Keel on August 5, 1956, in Indianapolis, IN., and resided in Noblesville, Indiana for most of her life. She married the love of her life, Donnie Biggs in 1980. Diana was a devoted…
Read MoreNew Medical Technologies
Emerging medical technologies are transforming the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. Innovations in robotics, genetic engineering, personalized medicine, and regenerative therapies are reshaping the medical landscape, offering new hope for patients and increasing the efficiency of healthcare providers. These advancements are not just futuristic concepts; they are already being implemented in offices and…
Read MoreAssists Record Should Fall Tonight For Former Westfield Star Braden Smith
Barring the unexpected, yet another rewrite to the Purdue men’s basketball record book will take place sometime tonight in Mackey Arena. One season after Zach Edey broke the career scoring and rebounding records that stood for 54 and 44 years, respectively, Braden Smith will supplant Bruce Parkinson’s 48-year-old standard as the Boilermakers’ career assists leader…
Read MoreA SWITCH IN TIME
“What time is it?” I asked my wife. “It’s exactly five o’clock,” she replied as she glanced at the grandfather clock (Grandpa, from now on) in our living room. “It can’t be, Mary Ellen. It was precisely five o’clock 20 minutes ago. Come to think of it, it’s been 5:00 all day. Isn’t it only…
Read MorePerspective on Washington Spending Cuts
Dear Editor, It seems everyone has an opinion about the current investigations into federal government spending. Certainly everyone who pays any kind of federal taxes has a dog in this fight. I doubt anyone really thinks the hundreds of elected drunken sailors in Washington should be spending more than they already do, but there’s plenty of…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – About Claiming Social Security when I have a Health Savings Account
Dear Rusty: I have reached my full retirement age (66 plus 8 months) and plan to apply for Social Security this month, but I’ve seen articles which say that when I apply, I must also take Medicare Part A. This, even though I am continuing to work and am covered by my employer’s health insurance (a…
Read MoreWays Financial Professionals Recommend You Spend Your Tax Refund
(StatePoint) Receiving a tax refund this year? While it can be tempting to impulse spend, if you want to really treat yourself, financial professionals recommend using the payout for practical expenses. According to CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING® professionals, here are smart ways to spend your tax refund that will improve your life: 1. Build an emergency…
Read MoreAnnual Exam Can Help Older Adults Stay Healthy
(StatePoint) One of the best ways to prioritize your vitality is with an annual health exam. That’s especially true for older adults, who tend to have more health issues to manage, according to Dr. Grant Tarbox, national medical executive with Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare business. Annual exams can vary and go by different names, depending on…
Read MoreNew Works 2025 Commission Winners Announced
Three Indiana performing artists and one visual artist have been selected to receive cash awards and public premiere opportunities through Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts’ New Works commission project, now in its fourth season. The 2025 New Works Premiere Performances will take place Saturday, May 31, at the Tarkington theater in Carmel and…
Read MoreCo-chairs Planning for Center’s 2025 Gala
As Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts approaches its 15th anniversary next year, a committee of local volunteers is making plans for its annual gala fundraiser, the Center Celebration 2025 presented by Ice Miller. Scheduled Sept. 20 at the Palladium with host Michael Feinstein, the event will include cocktails, dinner, a live auction, a…
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