Lawmakers Revive Bill Requiring Partisan School Board Elections

By Casey Smith Indiana lawmakers are trying again to pass a Republican-backed proposal to make school board elections partisan despite opposition from school board members and education advocates from across the state. Candidates running for school boards would be required to identify as a Republican, Democrat or Independent, according to the legislation. Currently, Indiana is…

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Daily Almanac: Jan. 31, 2023

Sunrise/Sunset:RISE: 7:53 a.m.SET: 6:01 p.m. High/Low Temperatures:HIGH: 24 °FLOW: 13 °F Today is…:• Backwards Day• Scotch Tape Day• Inspire Your Heart with Art Day What Happened On This Day:• 1606 Gunpowder Plot: Four of the conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, are executed for treason or plotting against Parliament and King James• 1915 World War I: Germany…

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CCPR Names 2 New Heads of Departments

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) has named Eric Mehl as the department’s administration & planning director and Michael Normand as recreation & facilities director. “Both Eric and Michael have worked with CCPR for over a decade,” said Kurtis Baumgartner, CCPR Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation. “During their tenure, they have shown tremendous growth…

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Mark Hall Explains His New Column

Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative too, a place to learn about projects and how county government works. As a body, the Hamilton County Council deals with large volumes of information. We are responsible for approving budgets,…

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Center Announces Winners of New Works Commission

Three local artist teams have been selected to receive cash awards and professionally produced performance opportunities through the Center for the Performing Arts’ New Works commission project, now in its second season. The 2023 New Works Premiere Performances will take place Saturday, June 10, at the Palladium and will be livestreamed on the Center’s website…

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Forage Enthusiasts to Gather for Annual Meeting and Seminar

The Indiana Forage Council (IFC) Annual Meeting and Seminar will take place Feb. 9, 2023, at CLAAS of America in Columbus, Indiana. The location is the North American distribution hub for the global manufacturer of CLAAS harvesting machines and tractors. “The yearly event is an opportunity to network with individuals who are enthusiastic about the…

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