Remodeling Your Kitchen With The Earth In Mind

Dear EarthTalk: My kitchen is overdue for an update. I’m wondering what’s the latest, greatest and greenest today in countertop materials, flooring, paint and appliances? Kitchens have traditionally had one of the worst environmental footprints in the home. However, technological advancements have brought more eco-friendly materials and tools for greener kitchens. Choose components wisely and…

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Hamilton County Parks & Recreation Board Meeting

6 p.m. Board Meeting A. Call to Order 6:00pm B. Agenda Amendments C. Public Comments D. Approval of September 18th, 2023 Minutes & Corrected August 21st, 2023 Minutes E. Finance Report 1. Approval Claims/Payroll/Transfers F. Committee Reports G. Foundation Report H. Old Business 1. Project updates 2. Regional Utility District 3. LWCF Grant Funding I.…

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Dog Tag Dash Returns With A New Location

Westfield Welcome is pleased to announce the second annual Dog Tag Dash 5k benefiting Hoosier Veterans and local shelter pets. Dog Tag Dash, presented by Centier Bank, features a 5k run/walk and a Dog Walk, both dog-friendly. The race begins on Saturday, November 4th, at 9:30 a.m. at Grand Junction Brewing Co. This unique event…

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Cicero Kiwanis Club Installs New Officers

The new 2023-2024 Kiwanis year began October 1st and with the new year, comes a new slate of officers to lead the Cicero Kiwanis Club.  Outgoing President Emily Pearson past the gavel over to incoming club President Todd Clevenger.  “It’s an honor to have the opportunity to lead this phenomenal group of passionate, selfless, giving…

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Smile

What makes AnnaMarie Belt smile? “I love seeing all of the little kids’ costumes and seeing them get really happy when they get their treat,” said the 16-year-old Carmel resident, a Carmel High School junior. She helped lead the Cake Walk, one of the many activities at the Hamilton County Junior Leaders’ annual Halloween Carnival,…

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HHMS Students Energized By Annual JA JobSpark Experience

On Tuesday, September 26 all eighth-grade students from Hamilton Heights Middle School traveled to the Indiana State Fairgrounds to attend Job Spark, presented by Junior Achievement (JA JobSpark). Over 100 different regional and local companies participated to provide students with over 200 different hands-on learning activities to help students explore various careers. “It was an…

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Hamilton County Announces Transformational Project For Bakers Corner

Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt delivered an exciting speech during a celebration and announcement event at Bakers Corner, revealing a groundbreaking project poised to transform the northern part of Hamilton County. Heirbrandt expressed his enthusiasm for what he believes will be a monumental development for the region. The project involves the long-awaited expansion of water…

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4-H Junior Leaders Make Halloween Fun

By: Betsy Reason I attended last week’s 4-H Junior Leaders annual Halloween Carnival, Haunted House and Hayride at the 4-H Fairgrounds. The event was formerly known as Junior Leaders’ Community Halloween Party. There were lots of fun kids games, a haunted house created by Junior Leaders and hay wagons pulled behind tractors. There were more…

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