Chuck Goodrich of Gaylor Electric, ranked nationally in the Top 100 CEOs of 2021

Gaylor Electric’s President & CEO, Chuck Goodrich, was announced as a winner of Comparably’s “Best CEO 2021” award! Ranked among world-renowned companies, this national honor highlights the Top 100 highest-rated CEOs in the country. The mission of Comparably is to make workplaces transparent and rewarding for both employees and employers. Goodrich was selected based on…

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DNR properties offer first day hikes

Usher in 2022 with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s state parks, forests, and lakes. First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start 2022 and a chance to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and connect with friends. Nearly all state parks and lakes, as…

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Purdue Extension Master Gardener program to offer virtual basic training in spring

The spring 2022 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 1 as a series of live virtual webinars. Visit bit.ly/2022PurdueEMGTraining and contact a hosting Purdue Extension educator to obtain an application. The application deadline is Jan. 11. The training wraps up May 3. An individual registration costs $180 and includes a…

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Edna Mae Hecht

March 14, 1923 – Dec. 15, 2021 Edna Mae Hecht, 98, Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born on March 14, 1923 to Henry and Carrie (Ackley) Stithem in Palco, Kan. Mrs. Hecht was an office worker, and later a computer operator for the…

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Elaine R. Skopelja

Feb. 11, 1953 – Dec. 19, 2021 Elaine R. Skopelja, nee Noonan, 68, Westfield, passed away Dec. 19, 2021, in her home surrounded by loving family. She was born Feb. 11, 1953, in Hammond, Ind., to the late William Noonan and Anne Razumich. Mrs. Skopelja graduated from Highland High School in 1971 with top honors.…

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Lighting up the night for Christmas

When Dr. Luke James started his Noblesville chiropractic business after college, he was looking for a way to build awareness. So he decorated the outside of his office with Christmas lights. “My dad has always loved Christmas and thought it would bring people joy during the season,” said James, who loves Christmas, too. “People loved…

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Elks Hoop Shoot Results!

The 50th Elks Hoops Shoot local contest took place Sunday morning at the Boys & Girls Club. Six winners were decided from some outstanding shooters. In the girls’ divisions, Ellie Miller knocked down 17 of her 25 free throw attempts to run away with the 8-9 age group. Rylie Spurgis hit 8 free throws to…

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Dear Santa, can you please bring me . . .

Okay, hands up everybody who’s ever written a letter to Santa Claus. If your hand is waving in the air, you’re part of a tradition that dates back to the early 1870s. What children in those days didn’t know, however, is that Santa never received that mail. Although some letters were forwarded to local charity…

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