Archive for October 2025
MY TEXTUAL ABNORMALITIES
Have you already figured out what happened? Yes, most of the messages I intended to send to myself were going to Dick Guernsey. (He told me to use his real name because he wanted to see his name in print.) I began to realize there was a problem when I saw Dick at church, and…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Should I Take Social Security Now, Or At 70?
Dear Rusty: I was born in April 1958, and my plan has been to take my Social Security at age 70. However, my sister-in-law says that it is smarter to take it now while I am still working. I will be 70 in 2.5 years. Her husband collects his SS and has kept working. She…
Read MoreAging Expert Says We Could Live Shorter Lives
By Leanne Clark-Shirley The federal government is on the brink of reversing a century of medical progress for older adults.As a social scientist, it’s not often that I weigh in on medical policy. But as president of the American Society on Aging, which represents more than 5,000 professionals working with and on behalf of older…
Read MoreReal Estate Expert Cautions About Old Photos
A new nationwide survey has uncovered a striking reality: most Indiana homebuyers don’t just want their homes off the market; they want the old listing photos erased too. According to the study, commissioned by real estate marketing firm Hypewired, 76 percent of Indiana homeowners say state lawmakers should require real estate websites and MLS associations to delete…
Read MorePostal Service Gears Up for 2025 Holiday Season
The Postal Service is more than ready to deliver for the 2025 holiday season. Continued investment in modernization will boost the strong service customers have come to expect throughout the organization’s 250 years of service to the nation. Planning for peak delivery season begins every January. Over the past four years, USPS has invested nearly…
Read MoreDemocratic Challenger to Todd Huston Kicks Off Campaign
Joel Levi, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 37, hosted his official campaign kickoff at Livery in Hamilton Town Center last weekend, drawing a standing room only crowd. Levi’s campaign said the event showcased the energy and enthusiasm surrounding the grassroots campaign to put Hoosiers first, strengthen public schools, protect reproductive rights and build a…
Read MoreNoblesville’s Ron Wilson Honored with Rampart Award
The Hamilton County Commissioners honored longtime Noblesville resident Ron Wilson with the Rampart Award — fittingly recognized as Navy Day. The Rampart Award is presented to individuals who have given generously of their time to make Hamilton County a better place. Wilson, a U.S. Navy veteran and 1964 Noblesville High School graduate, has dedicated more…
Read MoreGrace Church Follows Yellow Brick Road to Wizard of Oz
Follow the yellow brick road to Grace Church as it presents the spectacular stage musical, The Wizard of Oz. From Nov. 21–30, a total of eight performances will bring the magical Land of Oz to life. Tickets for this vibrant, family-friendly production start at $16 and are on sale now. With performances averaging 1,000 patrons…
Read MoreIn Retrospect, Purdue Timing on Firing Football Coach Looks Good
Increasingly it looks like Purdue’s athletic department was wise to pay Ryan Walters $9.5 million to go away last November with a 5-19 record. I’m not talking about results on the field, where quarterback Ryan Browne’s poor decision making is a reason the Boilermakers are 2-6 instead of 4-4. So far, 10 college football coaches…
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