Posts by The Times of Noblesville
Dear EarthTalk: What Are The Environmental Implications Of “Blueskying”—That Is, Seeding Clouds To Affect The Weather—Like China Did In Preparation For Hosting The Olympics Back In 2008?
Cloud seeding—also called “blueskying”—involves releasing chemicals such as silver iodide, potassium iodide or calcium chloride into the atmosphere to stimulate cloud formation, enhance clouds’ precipitation or suppress rain where blue skies are desired. China used cloud seeding to ensure dry weather for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, one of the most recent and significant examples of…
Read MoreParents Lose Right To Direct Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Minors Under Senate Bill
By: Whitney Downard The Indiana Senate voted 26-12 on Tuesday to approve a bill that would ban gender-affirming health care for transgender minors. “It’s common sense public policy to protect your children from unproven, irreversible and life-altering decisions,” Sen. Tyler Johnson, R-Leo, said. “A child cannot understand the weight and permanency of these decisions.” Johnson’s…
Read MoreSenators Debate Ban On “Inappropriate” Library Materials For Minors
By: Casey Smith What books should Hoosier kids be allowed to read in school? Who decides which texts are “inappropriate” for students? And what say should parents have about removing books from library shelves? Those questions were at the heart of nearly two hours of debate in the Indiana Senate Tuesday as lawmakers weighed a…
Read MoreSheridan Public Library March Events
Babies + Toddlers: 2,9,16,23 | 11am Discovery Time (ages 0-2) Preschool: 3,10,17,24 | 11am Storytime with Wynn (ages 3-6) Grades K-5: 1 | 4pm STEAM: Spring 8 | 4pm Building Club 15 | 4pm Comic Club 22 | 4pm Art Club Grades 6-12: 2,9,16,23 | 4pm D+D Club 9 | 6pm Werewolf Game 16 |…
Read MoreIndiana Department Of Education Provides Update On Impact Of Accelerated Learning Grants
Today, the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) received an update regarding key program successes under the state’s Student Learning Recovery Grant Program. Through three rounds of funding, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provided support to over 300 unique community partners across the state to further accelerate student learning. “This grant shows what is…
Read MoreArrow McLaren And Lucas Oil Announce Multi-Year Partnership Extension
McLaren Racing today announced a multi-year extension to its long-standing partnership with Lucas Oil, continuing as an Official Partner of the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Lucas Oil is an Indianapolis-based manufacturer and distributor of high-performance automotive oils and additives. It has been a partner of the Arrow McLaren team for…
Read MoreACLU Calls Bills Anit-LGBTQ
The Indiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union said that two bills advancing in the Indiana Legislature are threatening the rights of the LGBTQ community. “Today, Indiana legislators advanced two additional anti-LGBTQ bills that aim to erase LGBTQ youth and families from our communities, putting the lives of trans youth, specifically, at risk,” said…
Read MoreWomen’s History Extravaganza
Gal’s Guide Library, home to the first women’s history lending library in the United States, is celebrating women’s history month with three major events in March. Art Show, March 3 – April 1 26 artists from Hamilton County and beyond are spotlighted in “Literally Inspired” an art show curated by Gal’s Guide. Art included in…
Read MoreSmile
What makes Craig Ogden smile? “Happy people,” said the Noblesville resident and owner of The Mix Vintage and New Marketplace, a five-year-old business on Logan Street in downtown Noblesville. The Mix invites shoppers to join in Noblesville Main Street’s March First Friday Sip & Shop, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday on the Square.…
Read MoreBubba meets AI
“We’re doomed, Timmons!” It was the first thing I heard when I picked up the phone. The twangy drawl left no doubt it was my friend Bubba Castiron. No fake voice, no attempt to fool me into some scam. This was Bubba, pure, plain and oh, so simple. “Well good morning to you, too, Bubba,”…
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