Sen. Walker Shares Update

The 2025 legislative session ended, and many bills I authored or supported will soon become law. During the session, only about 20% of the 1,229 bills introduced by Indiana’s 150 lawmakers passed the General Assembly. Of the bills that passed, more than 90 percent received bipartisan support and nearly 50 percent received unanimous support in…

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COMMON SCENTS

This is a very provocative way to start a column, but I must admit something: I can’t keep my pants on. I try very hard, especially at parties, but inevitably they’re almost off by the end of the evening. So, what’s the problem? I have lost my hips. Where did they go? Who has them?…

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Bulk Trash Day Tomorrow in Westfield 

Westfield’s Spring Bulk Trash Day is scheduled to take place tomorrow from 8 a.m. to noon at Westfield City Services (2728 E. 171st Street). This event provides residents an opportunity to dispose of items not accepted as part of their weekly garbage or recycling pick-up, including air conditioners, carpet, furniture, microwaves, select electronics, and more. …

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Fishers awards local teachers with nearly $100,000

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness surprised five teachers with more than $95,000 in funding as part of the City’s Educator Innovation Grant program. The program exists to empower educators within HSE Schools with the financial resources to bring innovation to the classroom and inspire students to rethink learning. This new round of grants brings the funding…

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Noblesville Names Teacher of Year

Noblesville Schools has named four educators as 2025 Teachers of the Year. The teachers were nominated by their principals and were selected for the honor by a committee of administrators. The winners are: (elementary winner and overall district winner) Known for creating magical, transformative learning experiences that impact every student and family in her school,…

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Carmel Hosts Adaptive 5K

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation invites the community to attend its annual Adaptive 5k on Saturday, May 17 at 9:45 a.m. at Central Park, 1195 Central Park Drive West. The course is fully accessible for participants who utilize wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility aids, and the event is sensory-friendly. “Even though my role was behind…

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Westfield Library Names Book Writing Winners 

The Westfield Library Foundation has announced the winners of the 2025 Children’s Book Writing Contest. The contest, held in April as part of Library Appreciation week, was open to youth, teens, and adults in Westfield. This year’s creative theme was “A Night at the New Library.” In the Adult Category, third place was awarded to…

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Ribbon Cutting Monday for Humane Society Building

Hamilton County will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday at 9 a.m. to celebrate the opening of the Hamilton County Pleasant Street Offices – a newly renovated county facility at the southwest corner of Pleasant Street and State Road 37 in Noblesville. The 12,000-square-foot building, formerly home to the Humane Society for Hamilton County,…

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Sleep Scientists Shares 7 Hacks to Help Sleep

Resident sleep expert at Opera Beds, Dr. Carleara Weiss, PhD, MS, RN has warned of the significant impact allergies can have on our sleep and urged allergy sufferers to try some surprising remedies to relieve symptoms at bedtime. 7 unusual remedies to help relieve allergy symptoms and improve sleep this allergy season: Alcohol increases histamine…

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