Archive for December 2025
Opportunities to Support Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank
December is here, and with it come even more opportunities to support the food bank. Here are some of the upcoming ways you can get involved: Now – Dec. 27: We are the Simply Gives campaign partner at the Meijer located at 5956 Promenade Shops Blvd., Noblesville. Double match day is Dec. 13, where for…
Read MoreBY THE NUMBERS
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.…
Read MoreSome Common Christmas Plants Deadly to Cats, Dogs
As families prepare their homes for the festive season, our friends at animal software platform Creatures (https://creatures.com/) is alerting pet owners to the hidden dangers lurking in popular Christmas decorations, with several seasonal plants posing serious health risks to cats and dogs. Elliott Garber, founder of Creatures, has commented, “The Christmas period brings an influx…
Read MoreCenterPoint Energy Shares Safety, Energy Tips
As families prepare for holiday celebrations, CenterPoint Energy reminds customers to stay safe and save energy during the season. From whipping up holiday favorites to carving out energy savings, these tips support safe and enjoyable holiday gatherings for everyone: Natural gas safety tips Energy efficiency tips Those customers experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to contact CenterPoint…
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FINAL MUSINGS
This week, I have a few final observations as we head into 2026.Every few days, my printer temporarily refuses to print. It sounds like it’s trying to process something, maybe something disagreeable that I wrote, and struggles to spit it out. Then I see a display saying the device is running a self-diagnosis, with a…
Read MoreSpecial Census in Westfield Has Resumed
The Special Census crews resumed going door to door in our community Friday. Crews will be out daily, and the City of Westfield will provide updates as needed to keep residents informed throughout the census process. When they visit, they’ll ask where you were living on Sept. 15, 2025, which is the official reference date for…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Did Obama-Era Social Security Tax Cuts Hurt?
Dear Rusty: I will be retiring early next year but my question to you is: During the Obama administration, payroll taxes that employees pay were cut in half from 6.2% to 3.1%, while the employer’s part stayed the same at 6.2%.This continued for around a year I think. This was an attempt at giving people…
Read MoreDon’t Be Left Out in Cold With Unsafe Presents
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reminds consumers to prioritize safety during the holiday season. Shop only from trusted stores and online retailers to protect your family from common holiday-related hazards. Most unsafe or counterfeit products sold through unverified third-party sites can come from foreign countries such as China and can have devastating and sometimes…
Read MoreThink Your PayPal Safe? Scammers Hope So
PayPal is a giant in online payment processing, making it an appealing target for fraudsters looking for an easy payday. By learning how fraudsters usually operate on PayPal, you can be better protected if they ever target you. For this reason, tech experts at financial news site Think Save Retire, have outlined the most common…
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