Take Care Gardening in Extreme Heat

by Melinda Myers The recent heat wave that swept across much of the country is a good reminder to take extra care of our plants and ourselves as temperatures climb. Extreme temperatures can take their toll even on plants normally suited to the growing conditions. Many plants suffer when short- or long-term temperatures exceed 86°…

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State Sounds Alarm on BMV Scam Texts

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers about an email and text message scam falsely claiming to be a “final notice” from the Indiana Motor Vehicle Administration, not the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. These fraudulent messages aim to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals by threatening actions related to alleged traffic violations.  …

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Duke Offers Tips to Save as Temps Soar

With weather forecasters predicting high temperatures across Indiana this week, Duke Energy has tips to help you take control of your energy use while keeping you and your family cool. Tips to save energy and money Savings programs and incentives  Payment assistance

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Sheridan Public Library July Events

PRESCHOOL: July 2,9  at 11am  | Story + Craft: Color of week July 2 (blue), July 9 (purple) July 7 at 10:30am | Bubbles! July 23 at 11am    | Special Firefly Story Time GRADES K-5: July 1 at 4pm | Tape Resist Art July 2,9  at 11am  | Story + Craft ADULTS: July 2, 9, 16,…

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Spark!Fishers Back and Sizzling

The Spark!Fishers festival presented by Meijer is back for another year at the Fishers’ Nickel Plate Cultural District. It opened earlier this week and wraps up Saturday. Attendees will find multiple ways to celebrate Independence Day traditions while showcasing what it means to be uniquely Fishers.   This year’s Spark!Fishers celebration kicked off with a free…

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Ascension St. Vincent Renames Hospitality House

In a heartfelt ceremony attended by family members, donors, and hospital leaders, Ascension St. Vincent officially renamed its patient and patient family hospitality house as the Arthur and Ruth Browne St. Vincent House in recognition of a generous legacy gift. The dedication event, held on Monday, June 23, featured a blessing, new signage and guided…

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Fatal Crash in Sheridan

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred last week in Sheridan. The crash occurred at E. First Street and S. Georgia Street. The Sheridan Police Department was investigating a stolen vehicle, but the suspect took off. That led to a pursuit. Sheridan Police briefly lost sight of the vehicle. When…

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For Love of a Lost Language

I am a Latin lover. Well, let me clarify. I know what you may be thinking. In actuality, I am of native American descent, however, I have an incurable love for the Latin language. You know, the one that is “dead,” as they used to say back in my school days.   Luckily, for once,…

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The Heat is On

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s HOT! We’re fortunate In this day and age. We can expect to be greeted by a blast of cool — if not downright frigid — air pretty much any time we enter a building on a blazing hot summer day. That, however, has only come about during my lifetime.…

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