Archive for September 2025
Coat Drive Tomorrow at Event Center
As part of its local impact initiative and ongoing efforts to give back to the community, Fishers Event Center is encouraging the community to donate their gently used clean coats, hats and gloves during its Coat Drive benefiting Kids Coats Hamilton County. All sizes, infant through adult, are needed. It all takes place tomorrow from…
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Counting Down Top Purdue Boilermakers Reaches 70s
Perhaps the strangest NFL championship game, pre-Super Bowl era, involved the Chicago Bears winning the title in 1932 on an indoor 60-yard field that was littered with circus “leftovers.” A Purdue All-American center never forgot that game until the day he died at age 92. He’s among this week’s edition of best Boilermakers by number…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – How Do I Apply for Social Security and Receive My Payments?
Dear Rusty: I’m ready to apply for my Social Security benefits, and I’m aware of how my benefits are calculated. What I would like to know about is how the application process actually works and how my benefits are received. Signed: Ready to Collect Dear Ready to Collect: Essentially, you have two main options for applying for Social Security…
Read MoreNPD Arrests Carmel Woman
Noblesville Police arrested a 41-year-old Carmel woman after a chase that went through downtown Noblesville and ended near the entrance to South Harbor on State Road 38, just west of Noblesville. NPD took Michelle M. Mittler into custody following a pursuit they say came to a stop only after tire deflation devices flattened all four…
Read MoreLife Expectancy in Indiana 29th in U.S.
* Longevity is in right now, and people are under pressure to improve it through lifestyle choices, but a new study finds that where Americans live may have just as much impact on how long they live. * With an average lifespan of 74.6 years, Indiana ranks 29th among all U.S. states. * A significant…
Read More3 Things Every Older Adult Should Do for Their Health This Fall
(StatePoint) For older adults, fall is an important time to focus on health and wellness. According to Ryan Kocher, who leads Medicare growth for HealthSpring, the new brand for Health Care Service Corporation’s Medicare business, formerly owned by the Cigna Group, the following three tasks are essential for seniors to complete as cool weather sets…
Read MoreWhere Did Wave Start? Dick Knows
I’m a big baseball fan, and recently I met my old friend Howard in Chicago to see the Cubs play the Astros. While we were sitting there, we witnessed what has been dubbed “The Wave,” a coordinated crowd movement in which fans stand and raise their arms in sequence, creating a rippling, cascading effect across…
Read MoreCarmel Budget Proposal Pushes Public Safety
Mayor Sue Finkam presented her 2026 municipal budget to the Carmel City Council and outlined her vision for the City, while acknowledging the new financial reality all communities in Indiana face following the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 1. The mayor’s budget proposal increases funding for public safety, provides historic investment in Carmel’s roads and…
Read MoreAnnual Harvest Dinner Fundraiser Sept. 28
Join in for an unforgettable night of exceptional cuisine and meaningful impact at the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank’s Harvest Dinner! This annual important fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 28 at Late Harvest Kitchen. Tickets are $125 per person and helps fill plates and bring hope to those in need in Hamilton County. Reserve…
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