Posts by The Times of Noblesville
2024 Carmel City Budget Introduced
By: Adam Aasen The proposed $208.8 million budget includes a 7 percent increase in the general fund, which covers most city services. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, who is leaving office on Jan. 1, said he will be recommending a rate cap resolution, which prevents any increase in the city rate in 2024 compared to 2023.…
Read MoreConstruction On 146th St. & Allisonville Road Is On Schedule
Widening of White River Bridge Will Require Overnight Closure of 146th Street Six months after construction first began at the intersection of 146th Street and Allisonville Road, the Hamilton County Highway Department says the project is on schedule. Crews are currently installing storm sewer structures and prepping new lanes of traffic for pavement, while also…
Read MoreHamilton County Health Department Invests In EKG Simulator
New Device to Aid First Responders in Medical Training & Education The Hamilton County Health Department has purchased and deployed a new EKG simulator designed to train fire and emergency medical teams throughout Hamilton County. The state-of-the-art device replicates the functionality of an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, providing fire and EMS professionals with a realistic platform…
Read MoreAlbert Chen, Founder Of Carmel-Based Telamon Corporation, To Receive 2023 Sachem Award
By: Casey Smith Albert Chen, founder and executive board chairman of Carmel-based telecommunications company Telamon Corp., will receive the 2023 Sachem Award next month, Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office announced Thursday. The Sachem is Indiana’s highest honor, reserved to recognize one individual each year “whose lifetime of excellence and moral virtue has brought credit and honor…
Read MoreCity Of Noblesville Common Council Meeting
Call Meeting To Order Pledge Of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of minutes: september 26, 2023 – joint meeting with plan commission approval of minutes: september 26, 2023 Approval of agenda Petitions or comments by citizens who are present council committee reports Approval of claims Miscellaneous #1 Council To Consider A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The…
Read MoreCity Of Noblesville Board Of Public Works And Public Safety Meeting
Call Meeting To Order Pledge Of Allegiance Petitions or comments by citizens who are present approval of agenda Consent agenda For approval #1 Approval Of Executive Session Memorandum: September 26, 2023 #2 Approval Of Minutes: September 26, 2023 #3 Board To Consider A Secondary Plat For The Replat Of Lot 12 In North Harbour, Section…
Read More‘Sondheim’ Musical This Weekend Worth The Drive To Experience Locals’ Involvements
By: Betsy Reason It isn’t often that I write about events outside of Hamilton County. However, today, I take you to Anderson University’s Byrum Hall where some Hamilton County residents are on stage in one of my favorite musical revues, “Side by Side by Sondheim.” I produced the show for The Belfry Theatre with director…
Read MoreSmile
What makes Jeff Wright smile? “Working with the wonderful faculty members at Anderson University and with the dedicated singers in the Chancel Choir at Noblesville First United Methodist Church brings great joy to me. That makes me smile and makes life incredibly fulfilling. I consider myself a very fortunate individual to have the opportunity to…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Social Media Discount Code Shopping Scam
Recently, BBB Scam Tracker has received multiple reports of an online shopping scam on TikTok. It’s a sneaky one! It starts with a disgruntled employee supposedly seeking revenge and ends with victims ordering hundreds of dollars in phony merchandise. *** How the scam works You come across a TikTok video featuring someone claiming they were recently fired…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – How Do Disability Programs Affect Social Security’s Budget?
Dear Rusty: I read with interest an analysis of the history, reasons, and financial costs of the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) programs. My question is, specifically, what portion of the Social Security budget goes toward SSI and SSDI vs. for regular SS retirement income for those who paid into…
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