Archive for February 2025
02-24-25
Barbara Ann Mitchell
Barbara Ann Mitchell, 93, passed away peacefully, from this world, on February 11, 2025, in Greenwood, Indiana. She spent the last two years of her life, as a resident of Aspen Trace Senior Living Center. She received excellent care, from the staff, on Ambassador Square. Barbara was born on July 28, 1931, in Weldon, Illinois,…
Read MoreWhy’s Social Security Moved to General Fund?
Ask Rusty – Why was Social Security money moved to the General Treasury? Dear Rusty: Why were the Social Security funds moved from the Social Security account to the General Fund with the government? Is it not then called a tax making it an entitlement? That then gives the government control of our retirement. Most…
Read MoreIndiana Hot Spot for Single Seniors
Tim – A new study found a r… A new study found a record 25.9 million American seniors are single and Indiana ranks as the No. 27 best state for single seniors. The number of single seniors is up 5.8 million from a decade ago – according to the U.S. Census Bureau – and…
Read MoreWinter Not Over Yet — Stay Safe, Warm
Not many groups are more impacted by cold weather than seniors. And even though colder temperatures are expected to improve, we still have a ways to go this winter. CenterPoint Energy wants to remind customers it has a cold weather action plan in place and urges customers to also have a cold weather plan in…
Read MoreWill Odom Raise Purdue’s Batting Average on Recent Hires to .500?
Remember when Darrell Hazell was a home run hire for the Purdue football program? “Hazell produced one of the more remarkable feats of 2012, leading Kent State to not only its first bowl game in 40 years but also an 11-win season and MAC championship game appearance,” Stuart Mandel, then with SI.com, wrote. “Hazell ……
Read MoreGathering House Celebrates Year Anniversary
The Gathering House invites the community to celebrate the one-year anniversary of with a special “Memories and Madness” Open House on March 21, from 6 to 9 p.m.. This milestone event will showcase the vibrant activities and connections that have made The Gathering House a hub of creativity, community and conversation over the past year.…
Read MoreNoblesville Schools Employees Honored for Saving a Life
Noblesville Schools maintenance employees Mike Kirby, Dave Absher, Scott Godsman and Nick Watson were honored tonight by the school board and Mike Kirby was given a Public Health Hero award from the Hamilton County Health Department for quick action to save the life of colleague Doug Durr when he experienced a medical emergency at work.…
Read MoreHeights Superintendent Shares Update
At last week’s Superintendent Advisory Group meeting, Jack Russell, President and CEO of OneZone, was our guest presenter. He shared his work with and perspective on our Reaching New Heights initiative. Jack did an excellent job enlightening the group about the program from a business perspective and as a parent with a child enrolled at…
Read MoreShame On Our Government
The good governor of our great state campaigned on a number of issues, but the one that caught my ear – and a number of other Hoosier homeowners – was property tax relief. We don’t need to go over the history. You know it far too well. Property taxes have gone up and up and…
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