Archive for August 2025

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

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.…

It’s an unfortunate truth that the travel industry has always been a prime target for scammers. And with the rapid advancement of AI technology, con artists have found new, more sophisticated ways to deceive unsuspecting travelers. Through the use of AI, scammers are now able to create highly convincing fake travel booking websites, phishing emails,…

If you’re on the hunt for the latest hot toy, watch for fake websites and counterfeit products when shopping online. Scammers often take note of current trends and pop up with websites and offers that seem too good to be true. Unfortunately, consumers are falling for their tricks. It seems like everyone is trying to…

The Building Better Workplaces event, led by workplace strategist and striveHR founder Angie Redmon, will gather some of Indiana’s most respected executives and HR leaders for a morning of candid conversation, practical strategy, and culture-shaping insight The event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 17. from 8–11:30 a.m. at SEP in Carmel. Designed for executives, HR professionals,…

The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District and Tipton County SWCD will host a Farmer Field Day on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Johnson Grain Farms, 15415 E 281st St. in Atlanta. This event will provide area farmers, landowners, and ag professionals with timely updates on nutrient management, herbicide…

Thanks to conservative fiscal governance in recent years, Indiana continues to have a stable financial outlook. We have sustained this outlook by maintaining adequate reserves, proper debt management and low debt service costs, and our state’s cash balances will remain strong due to the responsible budget passed this year. Our pension liability will also remain…

Sheridan resident Drew Cripe has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking at The Farmers Bank — a role that elevates his leadership to the highest levels of the organization. As a member of the Senior Management Team, Cripe will oversee the bank’s commercial banking operations, expand his leadership to additional direct reports,…