Archive for December 2025
Christmas on the Prairie, Circa 1975
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn That recent spell of frigid temperatures took me back to my first experience working at Conner Prairie 50 years ago. (50 years? YIKES!) I was a volunteer during their 1975 Christmas celebration. I stood outside the Conner house and directed people toward the Village (aka Prairietown these days)…
Read MoreRokita Stands With Trump Administration on Gender Transition
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced bold federal actions to protect children from chemical and surgical mutilation done in the name of “gender transition.” Attorney General Todd Rokita was one of two state attorneys general attending last week’s announcement in the nation’s capital. “We must protect our kids and put…
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Buddy J. “Bud” Hudson
Buddy J. “Bud” Hudson, 87, of New Castle, passed away early Friday morning, December 12, 2025, at IU Health in Fishers, Indiana. He was born on October 3, 1938, in Fortville, Indiana, the only son of Arthur E. and Catherine (Willits) Hudson. Bud was a 1956 graduate of Noblesville High School, where he met the…
Read MoreProper Stitch Needlepoint Store Open in Carmel City Center
The Proper Stitch at Carmel City Center, located on the plaza at 800 S. Rangeline Road, recently opened its doors. Founded and owned by the Kathleen Dusing and her daughters Megan and Lauren Dusing, The Proper Stitch is the first store in Indiana dedicated entirely to needlepoint. The Proper Stitch sets itself apart by offering…
Read MoreProtecting Children From Porn: Rokita Goes After Websites
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the operators of approximately 50 pornographic websites, alleging they have violated Indiana’s age-verification law and chosen instead to deliberately expose children to their obscene and sexually explicit images and videos. The content made available to children by the defendants — all of whom are associated with a multinational…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – If We Both Collect, Will Our Benefits be Affected?
Dear Rusty: I reached full retirement age back in June, but I have not yet filed to collect Social Security. My husband currently collects SS funds, and he waited until he had reached full retirement age a few years ago. I am considering signing up now to receive my funds, but I am a little…
Read MoreDec. 25, 26 Deadliest Days for Heart Attacks
The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. While being aware of the signs of a heart attack and taking steps to reduce your risk are important all year long, the American Heart…
Read MoreStay Safe at Christmas with 12 Days of Electrical Safety
The holidays are a joyful time of the year, but they can also bring increased risks when electrical safety is overlooked. The American Red Cross reports an average of 40 home fires occur per day in December, many caused by children playing near decorations, decorations placed too close to heat sources, or other electrical issues.…
Read MoreCounty Honors 123 Employees for 1,990 Years of Service
Hamilton County is celebrating 123 employees for their service to the community. Each year the Board of Commissioners and Human Resources Department recognize and honor employees for milestone work anniversaries by presenting service awards at the end of each five years of employment. Each recipient will be given a service pin with the number of…
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