Archive for May 2026
Farmers Bank Changing Name
First Bank Richmond and The Farmers Bank are pleased to announce that, pending shareholder approval, the combined organization will operate under the name First Bank Midwest, pending regulatory approval. The new brand will also encompass Mutual Federal, a division of First Bank Richmond, including its six offices in Ohio. Alongside the announcement of the new name,…
Read MoreCone Zone Alert: 281st Street Closing
Please be advised, beginning on or after Monday, May 11, 2026, 281st Street between Lamong Road and Ditch Road will be closed to all thru traffic for a bridge replacement project. The estimated project completion date is Monday, November 9, 2026. Local traffic will continue to have access to their homes, while thru traffic is…
Read MoreRick Mount, Joe Barry Carroll chose Purdue; Rest is History
There likely would have been no Big Ten Conference title and a berth in the 1969 NCAA men’s basketball tournament championship game for Purdue if Rick Mount had decided to follow through on his original commitment in the spring of 1966. That probably would have meant a 39-year gap between conference titles for a program…
Read More2026 Spring Property Tax Reminder
The County Treasurer’s Office reminds property owners in Hamilton County that the spring due date is Monday, May 11th, 2026 You may make a payment in the Treasurer’s office by cash or check only. Credit/Debit cards are accepted only on the county’s website with an additional 2.5% fee or by e-check for $1.00. https://secure2.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/PropertyReports/index.aspx The following…
Read MoreWestfield Bulk Trash Day Saturday
The City of Westfield’s Spring Bulk Trash Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to noon at Westfield City Services (2728 E. 171st Street). Hosted twice each year, the event allows residents to safely dispose of items not accepted through WM’s weekly garbage or recycling pickup. “Bulk Trash Day is a simple way we can…
Read MoreState Helping Small BusinessesÂ
Governor Mike Braun launched Keep IN, an initiative to provide small business owners with resources and support as they plan their futures. The initiative is spearheaded by the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, a new state agency created by Gov. Mike Braun to help small businesses and entrepreneurs thrive in Indiana. Keep IN aims to preserve local…
Read More05-08-26
Billie Creek Civil War Days
Visitors to Parke County Indiana were invited to be transported back in time to the 1860s during the annual Civil War Days at Billie Creek Village. One of the largest Civil War re-enactments in the state, participants were on hand to show visitors firearms, cooking and crafts from the time period. Saturday’s events were punctuated with…
Read More05-06-26
SEAT OF POWER!
Dick Wolfsie On our recent vacation, the weather was so bad one night that we decided to see a movie. Our selection had received great reviews. But just to be sure, I lingered outside the entrance to overhear what people were saying as they left the theater. Sometimes, at restaurants, I also like to gauge…
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