Archive for December 2025
BREATHING EASY
This is about a medical concern I had last summer. I’m fine, but this is my only chance to write funny stuff about a lung biopsy. I hope. When I arrived at the hospital, I met Jill, the RN, and immediately asked her if the doctor assigned to me was good at what he did.…
Read MoreHOOF IN YOUR MOUTH DISEASE!!!!! I read yesterday that IKEA was “withdrawing” one of its most popular food offerings from supermarkets in Sweden after discovering traces of horse meat in the product. In racing terminology, horses are not “withdrawn,” they’re scratched. But no shopper wants to hear the phrase, “Effective immediately, we are scratching our…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Consider ‘Wearing Out’ Factor While Deciding Social Security
Dear Rusty: Enjoyed your recent article on claiming SS benefits. I feel, however, any decision making should also include what I call the “wearing out” factor. Yes, financial need, health, and longevity are definite criteria for a decision. The inevitable problem (I just turned 83) is the speed at which many of us descend down the back…
Read MoreManaging Holiday Stress With Help of Digital Mental Health Resources
By: Dr. Donald Tavakoli UnitedHealthcare National Medical Director for Behavioral Health For many, the holiday season is a time filled with celebration and opportunities to connect with loved ones. The same season can also contribute to heightened stress, anxiousness, and sad feelings as many people may experience increase mental health challenges during the holidays. This…
Read MoreGive Gift of Making Memories This Year
Stuck staring at your gift list? Experience-based gifts are a thoughtful way to create lasting memories, and the Better Business Bureau in Indiana has tips to help you shop smart and give with confidence this holiday season. Meaningful gifts don’t have to come in a box. With concerns that product prices will rise this season due…
Read MoreA host of local students have achieved various honors at their colleges. The Times is proud to recognize these wonderful achievements.
Albion College Noblesville student Elaina Hendrix was selected as a member of Albion College’s 2025 volleyball team. For her second season with the Britons, Hendrix will play as an outside hitter. “We’re definitely looking forward to the year,” said Kristin Slamer de St. Aubin ’07, who has led the volleyball program since 2012. “Our competition…
Read MoreCarmel’s Rental Registration Begins
The Carmel City Council recently voted unanimously to extend the registration deadline for rental dwellings to Feb. 1, 2026. Properties existing prior to the Feb. 1, 2026 enforcement date (legacy dwellings) must be registered by Jan. 31, 2026. Registering by this date ensures a permit is issued, even if the dwelling is in a subdivision…
Read MoreDuke Energy Offers ‘12 Days of Savings’ Tips
The holidays are a time for family and celebration, but they often bring higher energy use as temperatures decline. To help customers stay energy smart, particularly during this week of cold temperatures across Indiana, Duke Energy is introducing ‘12 Days of Savings’ – simple energy efficiency tips designed to help customers save energy and money.…
Read MoreRiverview Health Hosts Second Annual Women for Women Health Summit
After the overwhelming success of its inaugural event, Riverview Health is excited to announce the second annual Women for Women Health Summit on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at The Bridgewater Club in Carmel. This year’s summit will offer an expanded program and venue to meet growing interest from women seeking trusted information and resources on…
Read MoreApplications Open for Indiana Senate Page Program
The Indiana Senate is accepting applications for the 2026 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville). Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates from the Senate floor and help staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students also have the opportunity to meet their state senator.…
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