Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 45 Years

Darren Ringenberg, 30, of Louisville, Kentucky, a registered sex offender, was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison, followed by ten years of supervised release, after being convicted of two counts of sexual exploitation of a child while required to register as a sex offender. According to court documents, in 2019, Ringenberg was previously convicted…

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WYAP Tutor Applications Open for 2025-26 School Year

The Westfield Youth Assistance Program is seeking K-6 licensed educators (or IAs who are currently in a WWS Elementary School or at WIS) to provide one on one tutoring sessions for students who need additional support with Math & Literacy! They are also accepting retired educators, admin, or recently out of the classroom educators…as long…

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Party on the Patio Returns in Westfield

     Party on the Patio, hosted by the Downtown Westfield Association (DWA), is BACK with double the entertainment and double the fun! Presented by RIVET Coffee Bar and Roastery & Jan’s Village Pizza, this exiting event will take place on Tuesday, July 29 at 337 Jersey Street from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.!   Party on the Patio…

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Stepping up Our Game

Every month, hundreds of people shop from Feeding Team pantries around Hamilton County and Central Indiana. Non-perishable meals will always be our primary mission. When we began this ministry in 2019, we never imagined what it would become. Now as we begin a new chapter that we never thought possible, we are humbled to bring…

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Hotel Carmichael Expanding in Carmel

Further solidifying its position as a premier destination for business and leisure travel, the City of Carmel today announced the expansion of the Hotel Carmichael as part of a public-private partnership with Pedcor Companies that includes no new city or taxpayer funding.  Located in the heart of Carmel City Center, the Hotel Carmichael, part of…

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Rokita Says Beware of Fake ‘DMV’ Text

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers about an email and text message scam falsely claiming to be a “final notice” from the Indiana Department of Vehicles DMV, 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…

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How to Spot Financial Misinformation on Social Media

(StatePoint) Thanks to content being delivered nonstop over social media channels such as TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, financial advice is more accessible than ever before. The bad news? Much of it can be misinformation. According to CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals, here are some red flags to watch out for, so you can stay on track…

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Attorney General Champions Justice for Women

In June of 2020, over the course of two days, Victor Johnson conducted a string of attacks on several women in Indianapolis. After a jury trial, Johnson was convicted of eleven counts of criminal activity, which included one count of Level 1 felony attempted murder, one count of Level 1 felony attempted rape, and four…

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