Archive for March 2025
FOR THE RECORD
Noblesville Common Council For The Record is a public service and regular feature in The Noblesville Times. It is designed to tell you what is scheduled to happen and what actually does happen in meetings paid for with your tax dollars. The Times encourages all citizens to take an active role in being involved in…
Read MoreReform Prior Authorization – Don’t Eliminate It
Dear Editor, If you or someone you know has ever experienced the frustration of a delayed medical procedure or a denied prescription due to prior authorization, you’re not alone. That’s why Indiana lawmakers are considering changes. House Bill 1003 offers targeted, common-sense reforms that streamline prior authorization and improve transparency, while Senate Bill 480 would…
Read MoreBY THE NUMBERS
By The Numbers, a look at what’s in the news . . . by the numbers. These are just numbers, not suggestions that they mean more or less than what they are. We do not suggest that one number is connected to another. These are simply facts with no extraneous details, bias or slanted reporting.…
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Don’t Fall Victim to ‘Smishing’ Toll Road Texts
Hoosiers statewide — like our peers across the U.S. — have seen texts pop up on their phones in recent months warning of unpaid fees from toll roads. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warns that most of the texts come from scammers, which Indiana Toll Road label as SMS Phishing or “smishing” ruses — and…
Read MoreAverage Hoosier Hasn’t Broken a Sweat in 82 Days
BOB: * Poll of 3,024 adults. * 31 percent of Indiana adults say they have lost interest in playing sports. * Interactive map <https://www.livesportsontv.com/news/americas-sports-divide-survey-maps-where-were-watching-more-playing-less> showing the last time people exercised properly in each state. For years, public health experts have waved red flags about America’s slide into a sedentary lifestyle, tying it to a laundry…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Did We Err by Starting Wife’s Benefit Now?
Dear Rusty: I hope we haven’t made a mistake! My wife just applied for her Social Security benefit. She was born in May 1962, and the estimated amount of her benefit is $1280 / month. Her work income last year was $5,616; however, mine was about $65,000. I do not plan on taking my benefit until…
Read MoreSheridan Public Library Gets Grant for STEM Kits
Sheridan Public Library was recently awarded a grant from Science Kits for Public Libraries – A Project of IEEE Region 4 (SKPL) to purchase high-quality, hands-on STEAM learning kits. A mission of SKPL is to provide libraries with these kits for all children – regardless of race, gender, financial condition, or home environment. This exceptional…
Read MoreF.C. Tucker Noblesville Honors Associates
Several F.C. Tucker Company central Indiana sales associates from the Noblesville office were recently honored by F.C. Tucker Company for their 2024 accomplishments. Dani Robinson has received four awards: Andy Liechty and Associates has received three awards: Derek Manis has received three awards: Lisa Aerne & Associates has received two awards: Catherine Carter has received…
Read MoreIt’s more than a can of Green Beans
Good morning, my name is Greenie. I’m a can of green beans living in some temporary yellow housing in Noblesville. My journey to get here was exhausting. I’m a proud can of vegetables, fresh packed, four inches tall, and I weigh fourteen and a half ounces. My sixty calories represent a small portion of what…
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