Archive for February 2025
Cathy Stowe
Cathy Sue Stowe (Wallace), a beloved mother, (great) grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24,2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 70 years old. Born on July 27, 1954, in Noblesville, IN, Cathy was the youngest daughter of Lloyd and Mary Catherine (Hines) Wallace. She grew…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – About Social Security Benefits for Someone with Multiple Ex-spouses
Dear Rusty: If a financially well-off individual had multiple ex-spouses, could it happen that the multiple ex-spouses could each be collecting Social Security based on their own financial situation as compared to their rich ex-spouses? Thus, multiple payouts by SS? Just curious, because there are probably many people in this situation as a result of…
Read More4 Indiana Destinations Voted Among Best for Senior Travel
As we age, our travel habits and preferences often evolve, with international trips becoming less appealing due to mobility challenges, health concerns, and logistical difficulties. Fortunately, the U.S. is home to an incredible array of winter getaway destinations, catering to every type of traveler, including four spots right here in the great Hoosier State. The…
Read MoreHeights Middle Wins State
Hamilton Heights Middle School won the JR. FFA State Forestry Contest, a history-making win that was three years in the making. The contest consists of a written test over the general knowledge of forestry, 55 leaf, 25 seed, and 30 insect and disease identification. “Our journey started in the fall of 2022 when our team…
Read MoreCarmel Adding Another Roundabout
Beginning on or after March 17, the City of Carmel will begin constructing a roundabout at the intersection of East 96th Street and North College Avenue. This project will require a full closure of the intersection for approximately 60 days. In addition to the roundabout, improvements will take place along North College Avenue from East…
Read MoreNFD Firefighter Retires after 20 Years of Service
The Noblesville Fire Department held a ceremony this week to recognize Firefighter James “Corky” Lonaker for his more than 20 years of service to the citizens of Noblesville. From an early age, Lonaker had a passion for boxing, amassing an amateur record of 76-6. He was a member of the National Junior Olympics Team and was a two-time Silver…
Read MorePurdue Passes IU on NCAA All-Time Victory List
Last week’s 81-76 victory against Indiana inside Mackey Arena was historical for the Purdue men’s basketball program. Already the winningest school in Big Ten Conference games only (1,047-712), the seventh-ranked Boilermakers moved past the Hoosiers into 10th place on the NCAA’s all-time wins list with 1,946. Victory No. 1,947 came Tuesday night, a 90-81 triumph…
Read MoreFishers Mayor Delivers Good News in State of City
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness delivered his annual State of the City address earlier this week, announcing major new corporate and lifestyle investments and marking a decade of service as the city’s first mayor. Fadness highlighted Fishers’ rapid growth over the past decade and the community’s transformation from a small suburb to a major regional destination…
Read MoreWHEN SHIRT HAPPENS
This past week, I did a little shopping to find some warm apparel for our trip to Iceland. I don’t like buying new clothes because I always seem to spill something on them. If I enjoy my meal at a particular restaurant, I wear the same shirt the next time I am there. When the…
Read MoreSen. Walker Shares Update
This session, I coauthored Senate Bill 111 to support living organ donors. This bill would prohibit insurance companies from limiting or denying coverage to living organ donors, like those Hoosiers who donate a kidney. The goal of SB 111 is to provide an extra layer of protection for living organ donors and ensure they get fair treatment…
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