Sheriff’s Office, Autism Group Kick Off Autism Awareness Month

Earlier this week, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with Autism of Indiana to host an Autism Emergency Preparedness presentation to kick off Autism Awareness Month for April. The program, led by Rachael Eaton of Autism of Indiana, focused on strategies for handling emergency situations involving autistic children. Eaton emphasized the importance of having a…

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Health, Parks Departments Partner for Health

The Hamilton County Health Department will use state grant funding to support a series of community-focused health and wellness programs through Hamilton County Parks and Recreation (HCPR) aimed at encouraging physical activity, improving mental health, and promoting overall well-being. These initiatives will support residents and visitors with a variety of outdoor and fitness activities designed…

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Spartz Town Halls Get Rowdy

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05) held two in-person town hall meetings in Hamilton and Delaware counties last weekend, engaging directly with hundreds of constituents to discuss the key issues impacting Hoosiers. Spartz held a town hall meeting on Friday night in Westfield. Due to overwhelming interest, Spartz moved the event to a larger venue to accommodate as many constituents…

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Want to Fix Government? Here’s How

It’s that time of year when we pay more attention to our money – because Uncle Sam and all his many, many, many, many relatives in Washington, Indianapolis and right here at home have their hands out and have ever-so-kindly given us until April 15 to fork over our hard-earned dollars. OK, forget the family…

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COOL VACATION IN A HOT SPOT

There? Really! In the winter? Seriously? That’s what many people said when I told them that Mary Ellen and I (and our son) were headed to Iceland for a vacation and taking 17 hearty souls with us. We knew that others had gone on this very same adventure and loved it. For many, this destination…

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Spot The Signs, Stop The Crime

As Hoosiers and visitors alike prepare for spring break travel and festivities, Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling on all Hoosiers to remain vigilant for signs of human trafficking. Spring break, a time often associated with relaxation and celebration, unfortunately provides opportunities for traffickers to exploit vulnerable individuals, particularly in areas with large crowds and…

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Vaccines and Autism

Vaccines are among the most significant advancements in public health, preventing diseases that previously devastated communities and caused widespread illness and death. Despite overwhelming evidence demonstrating vaccine safety, misinformation about vaccines persists—particularly the myth linking them to autism. As a family physician who practiced in rural west central Indiana, I regularly discussed vaccine concerns with…

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Trace Adkins, Attica’s Badlands Honoring Troops 

Badlands Off-Road Park in Attica, in partnership with Can-Am, is excited to announce the 5th Annual Tribute to the Troops, which will take place on Saturday, July 5. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to honor those who protect us,” said Kyle Knosp, owner of Badlands Off-Road Park. “2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Badlands…

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Public Invited to Share Opinions on Roads

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an opportunity to learn more and provide comments regarding its draft 2026-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.    The program is Indiana’s five-year planning and construction document that lists all transportation projects expected to be funded within the next five years using federal funding in addition to regionally significant state funded…

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