Archive for January 2026
Continuing Honor Rolls to Rushmore . . . A Bundle of Memories
Let’s continue the exercise we began last week by looking at Purdue basketball’s all-decade teams going back to the days of Piggy Lambert. 1970s Joe Barry Carroll – The 7-1 center became a fan favorite right from the start with his shot blocking skills in a backup role behind Tom Scheffler. On Dec. 10, 1977, Carroll…
Read MoreAnswering Snowy Call
During the recent winter storm, the Indiana National Guard was activated and worked all over the state to help keep Hoosiers safe. Spc. Natalie Campos was helping Indiana State Police translate Spanish during a crash off Interstate 74. Nearly 300 Indiana National Guard soldiers and airmen were activated to assist their fellow Hoosiers, working alongside the…
Read MoreHeights’ Seventh-Grader Makes School History
Heights’ Seventh-Grader Makes School History On Saturday, the Hamilton Heights Forestry Team traveled to the Boone County Fairgrounds to compete in the Indiana State Forestry Contest, an event that brings together top young forestry students from across the state. Hamilton Heights was proudly represented by one high school team and middle school student who qualified…
Read MoreNFL Flag Championships Heads to Westfield
The NFL announced this week that the third annual NFL Flag Championships Presented by Toyota will move to Grand Park in Westfield. Taking place from July 23-26, the championship games are scheduled for Sunday, July 26. Operated by RCX Sports, this year’s event will take place at the Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus, a 400-plus-acre sports complex featuring more than 30…
Read MoreCCHA Law Continues Growth in Fort Wayne Office
Church Church Hittle and Antrim is pleased to welcome Josh Quandt as an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Business Services and Real Estate practice groups. Josh will practice out of CCHA’s Fort Wayne office. “Josh brings a thoughtful, business-focused perspective to his work,” said Alex Pinegar, Managing Partner. “His experience advising businesses across a wide range of industries and sizes, combined…
Read MoreBaldwin Bill Allowing Action Against Drones Clears Senate
A bill authored by State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) to allow law enforcement to take action against hostile drones passed the Senate unanimously this week. Senate Bill 227 would create a federally compliant framework allowing Indiana law enforcement to detect and respond to unauthorized drones only when federal law permits. It designates the Indiana State Police as the…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – What About Benefits from an Ex-spouse?
Dear Rusty: I am almost 57, divorced after a 14-year marriage. My former spouse is 15 years older than I and made significantly more money than me. I am required to retire from my job at age 60 but expect to keep working in some capacity. I have a girlfriend of a similar age to…
Read MoreABOUT BBB SERVING CENTRAL INDIANA
The Better Business Bureau has empowered people to find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust for more than 110 years. In 2024, people turned to BBB more than 220 million times for BBB Business Profiles on more than 5.3 million businesses, and 80,000 times for BBB charity reports on about 12,000 charities, for free…
Read MoreFeeding Team: Deep From the Heart of Texas
Ginny and Thomas never expected to live in Indiana, especially under these circumstances. They got a call learning they were to be guardians of their grandchildren and understood that it meant uprooting their lives and moving from Texas to Indiana. They did this knowing that they had zero support system here in Hamilton County. No…
Read MoreWinter Storms Spark Contractor Fraud Fears Nationwide
As winter storms and other inclement weather sweeps across large parts of the country, a second crisis is unfolding behind the scenes. Homeowners racing to repair roof damage, flooding, burst pipes, and structural issues are increasingly being targeted by contractor scams that leave families financially devastated and homes unfinished. Federal and industry data show this…
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