Paul E. “Smitty” Smith

Nov. 24, 1927 – Feb. 23, 2022 Paul E. “Smitty” Smith, 94, of Tipton, died on Wed., Feb. 23, 2022 at IU Health Tipton Hospital. He was born on Nov. 24, 1927 in Tipton to Floyd H. & Edith L. (Aldridge) Smith. Mr. Smith worked for the State of Indiana in the Highway Department for…

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Daily Almanac: Feb. 25, 2022

Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:23 a.m.      SET: 6:31 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High:  32°F Low:  26°F Wacky Holiday Today • National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day • Quiet Day What Happened On This Day • 1964 Muhammad Ali becomes world heavyweight champion • 1994 An Israeli doctor kills 30 unarmed Palestinians in the Mosque of Abraham Births On This Day…

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Spartz Stands by Ukraine in Statement on Russian Invasion

In a statement released Thursday morning in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukranian-born Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN) criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the crisis and called on Americans to support Ukraine. She said, “As a Ukrainian-born American who deeply loves our great United States of America and will always stand with you…

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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Presents “Greetings from Japan” Featuring Puccini’s Madame Butterfly March 10-12

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra takes audiences on a delightful musical journey to Japan in a series of concerts March 10-12 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Led by Artistic Advisor Jun Märkl, vocalists from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music will perform the heartbreakingly beautiful Act III of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. Soloists include Alejandra Villarreal…

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Reflecting on Sportsmanship with Andy Griffith

One of my earliest examples of sportsmanship didn’t come from my Bronco League baseball team or my Murdock Elementary football and basketball teams. I like to watch reruns of the Andy Griffith Show whenever possible, preferably the black and white episodes. One that stands out to me was called “Medal for Opie,” which originally aired…

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Local Students Named on Ohio University Fall Dean’s List

More than 5,000 students qualified for the fall semester 2021 Dean’s List at Ohio University, including main and regional campuses. The dean’s list includes the following Hamilton County students: College of Arts and Sciences student Ashlynn Gauze of Noblesville College of Business student Amanda Warren of Fishers Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of…

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