Posts by The Times of Noblesville
Indiana Hospitals Rank Among Best States for Price Transparency
According to a new study, Indiana hospitals rank fourth highest in the nation for making hospital prices transparent to consumers. The study claims that more than half of U.S. hospitals have not complied with recent federal regulations requiring hospitals to disclose their prices online to help consumers shop for medical care and prevent unexpected bills…
Read MoreIndiana Chamber on State Vaccine Mandate Bill (HB 1001): wrong policy for employers and for Hoosiers as COVID numbers surge
The Indiana General Assembly’s attempt (House Bill 1001) to restrict businesses’ ability to require the COVID-19 vaccine for employees, if they so choose, is before the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce supports the first three sections of HB 1001 regarding the emergency order and maintaining supplemental federal funding. However,…
Read MoreHoosiers can now support the Y through specialty license plate
Indiana motorists will soon be able to sport a specialty license plate to show their support for YMCAs throughout the state. Proceeds from plate purchases will benefit YMCA efforts to help youth develop personal growth and engagement in life-long, responsible citizenship as well as access to health and wellness programs across Indiana. The plates, which…
Read MoreHCLA Announces Hiring of New Executive Director
The Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) is excited to announce the hiring of its new executive director, Diana Coyle. Coyle will begin her role as executive director effective January 3, 2022. Coyle holds a BA in Communication from North Carolina State University and a Master’s of Education with a concentration in Higher Education and Student…
Read MoreGreat American Songbook Foundation opens applications for Songbook Academy 2022
U.S. high school singers with interests in musical theater, jazz and classic popular music can apply now to experience a life-changing week of performances, pre-professional training and personal mentoring from Broadway stars and other arts and entertainment professionals. The Great American Songbook Foundation has opened the application process for its 13th annual Songbook Academy® national…
Read MoreDuke Energy Indiana slow to adopt low-cost advanced energy resources
This week Duke Energy Indiana announced what types of energy it expects to use to power homes and businesses in its coverage area over the next two decades, revealing plans to continue heavy use of fossil fuels despite more affordable advanced energy options on the market. “Natural gas prices are rising and Hoosier ratepayers are…
Read More1,000+ words about Purdue men’s basketball’s 1,000-point scorers
The intention for this week’s column was to write 1,000 words about Purdue men’s basketball’s 1,000-point scorers. That goal was surpassed two-thirds into writing about the 54 players to reach that milestone. I needed more than 70 words to begin to describe Rick Mount’s once-in-a-lifetime greatness. The list could grow to 55 before the end…
Read MoreHamilton County Farmers, Meet Agoro Carbon Agronomist Alex Fiock
Local agronomist Alex Fiock has joined Agoro Carbon Alliance, a global business created for farmers and ranchers to earn additional revenue through changes to farming and ranching practices. Fiock will be serving the Hamilton County community offering insight on climate-smart agriculture practices. Fiock, operating in northern and central Indiana, specializes in helping farmers and ranchers…
Read MoreReal estate stats still hot
New housing data issued by the MIBOR Realtor Association for November shows an increase in median sales price, pending sales, new listings and closed sales. Or in other words, the market was still sizzling hot through November. Median sales prices rose 12.1 percent in November compared to November 2020, and decreased 1.6 percent compared to…
Read MoreNoblesville Lions and Kiwanis Noon Clubs Ring for Salvation Army
On December 11th the local Lions Club, and Kiwanis Noon Club, rang bells and collected donations for the Salvation Army. We are proud that two local clubs can combine for a worthy cause. In the photo above are Lions and Kiwanis Members Jake Doll and Joe Arrowood.
Read More