Archive for April 2025
Noblesville Man Killed in Crash
A 38-year-old Noblesville man lost his life in a two-car accident on 146th and Promise Road. Nicholas E. McKnight, 38, of Noblesville was driving west on 146th in a 2007 Chevy Silverado around 8:30 Wednesday when police say the Silverado crossed over the curbed median and onto the path of a 2018 GMC Acadia driven…
Read MoreForgiveness then Love … or … Love then Forgiveness?
April 10, 2020 (original), revised March 2, 2025, April 16, 2025 Which is a more accurate statement? Forgiveness then Love … or … Love then Forgiveness? Are these words mutually exclusive? Can one word stand on its own without the possibility of the other? Do we forgive the actions or inactions of others first, so…
Read MoreCarmel’s Redirection of Taxpayer Dollars Continues
Findings from a detailed financial and legal review initiated to ensure appropriate use of taxpayer dollars were discussed at last night’s Affiliate Review Committee meeting. While the full fiscal and legal review prompted in partnership with Mayor Sue Finkam and the Carmel City Council includes four nonprofit affiliates, Wednesday’s meeting focused on the operation of…
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VERY SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS
My wife is smarter than I am. She has earned more money than I have. She is far better looking and makes a better parent. I wanted to tell you this up front because I’m going to make fun of her now, and I don’t want you to think I’m a total jerk. As you’ll…
Read MoreDoes Medicare Cover Trips Outside U.S.?
Q: My partner and I are planning a cruise this Spring. I am new to Medicare. What should I know before I go? Will I have all the same coverage as I do close to home? A: A few key factors will make a difference when answering this question. Do you have a Medicare…
Read MoreMedicare Fraud Should Be Next in Line for DOGE
By Sally C. Pipes The Department of Government Efficiency’s crackdown on waste, fraud, and abuse is off to a fast start. But as an engine of government savings, DOGE still has substantial untapped potential. That’s because it hasn’t yet addressed the fraud crippling one of the federal government’s largest programs: Medicare. In fiscal year 2023…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – When’s Best Time to Claim Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I will be 66 ½ in June and would like to discuss when would be the best time for me to start taking my social security benefits. I am still employed full time and don’t want to be penalized because of that. Please let me know what I need to do to set…
Read MoreStop the Snoring!
Snoring can certainly be annoying, but it doesn’t always indicate a serious medical problem. However, sometimes snoring can be due to sleep apnea, a condition that can lead to significant medical complications. Sleep apnea causes people to have pauses in their breathing while sleeping. Most people have insignificant pauses, but people with sleep apnea have…
Read MoreTaking Look at Boiler Gridders and NFL Draft Possibilities
Thanks to offensive lineman Marcus Mbow, Purdue’s streak of having an NFL Draft pick will extend to 26 of the past 27 years next weekend. Mbow, who gave up his senior season to enter the draft, is projected as the sixth-best guard in the draft and ranked 84th overall by The Athletic’s Dane Brugler. “Mbow…
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