Archive for April 2025
Wednesday Final Day for Debris Pickup
The City of Carmel Street Department has been working to pick up storm debris from residential areas in the aftermath of the April 2 tornado. The last day for residents to utilize this service will be Wednesday. The Carmel Street Department announced on April 3 that the City would be providing free curbside pickup service…
Read MoreCounty Parks Honors John Bundy
Hamilton County Parks and Recreation recently hosted a heartfelt dedication ceremony at the White River Campground to honor the late John Bundy, founder of White River Rescue Inc., for his unwavering commitment to the preservation and restoration of the White River. The event drew members of the community, local officials, and environmental advocates to celebrate…
Read MoreSheridan Public Library May Events
BABIES & TODDLERS: May 5, 12, 19 at 10:30 a.m. | Discovery Time (up to 3years) PRESCHOOL: May 7, 14, 21 at 10:30 a.m. | Little Learners Story Time (ages 3-6) May 27 at 6 p.m. | PJ Story Time (ages 3-6) GRADES K-5: May 15 at 3:30 p.m. | After School Club: Lego Car Balloon Challenge GRADES 6-12:…
Read MoreIDEA WIFE
For the past 25 years, my wife has been crucial to my success as a humorist. She’s complained about my napping, sense of direction, and messiness. She’s told me how scatterbrained I am. She has been the well I went to when I needed material for my weekly feature. I don’t know what I’d do…
Read MoreThe Season of Sneezing
It’s once again time to run my annual column on allergies. Some of our readers are likely already cursing the annual return of allergy symptoms. Tree pollen levels of maple, ash, and birch are high and climbing. Spring allergy symptoms can make it even more difficult to differentiate who might have an upper respiratory infection,…
Read MoreLOONY CYCLE
“No,” I said to my wife. “They can’t do that again. It will completely mess us up.” She knew I was correct. When it first occurred seven years ago, I lamented about the problem in this column, and now it was happening again: The city was changing the pickup day for recycling. It was going…
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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Celebrate Arbor Day; Trees Make People Happier, Healthier
In recognition of Arbor Day on April 25, the TurfMutt Foundation is celebrating the vital role trees play in enriching our environment, enhancing our health, and beautifying the spaces where we live, work, and play. “Trees are environmental superheroes,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation. “They clean our air, cool our…
Read MoreAttorney General Warns of Charity Scams
In the wake of recent storms and flooding across Indiana, Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling on all Hoosiers to remain vigilant as scammers look to exploit these disasters by targeting charitable and helpful individuals. Just as fraudsters prey on generosity during holiday seasons, they also take advantage of those seeking assistance or repairs after…
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