Sheriff’s Office recognizes four heroic deputies

Sheriff Deputies routinely intervene in dangerous situations to keep others safe. The positive ripple effect of their courageous efforts will never be fully comprehendible. Over the last few months, HCSO deputies worked hard to save lives. Medical emergencies are strenuous, but when CPR & Naloxone (opioid antagonist) are quickly utilized, the results can be miraculous.…

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Our culture of no context

I’ve concentrated my professional life around businesses that make creativity their centerpiece. In my case, I stay close to The Arts. I’ve worked in the cultures of literature, design and fashion. Sadly, I neglected including music. There just doesn’t seem to be the demand for Bavarian Volksmusic there once was. It’s a shame, too. I’m…

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Heirbrandt elected to IACC State Office

Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt was elected 2022 Vice President of the Indiana Association of County Commissioners (IACC) during their annual conference. Tom Wall, Huntington County Commissioner stated that “Heirbrandt will be a great spokesperson for our association and is very dedicated to improving local government.”  As Vice President, Heirbrandt will represent the elected county…

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Duke grants $255K to state communities — including $80K locally

The Duke Energy Foundation awarded nine grants Monday totaling $255,000 to programs that help Indiana communities grappling with mental health and substance abuse needs. That included $80,000 for a county-wide behavioral health collaborative in Hamilton County. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen a rise in mental health and substance use disorders across Indiana,” said Stan…

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Daily Almanac: Dec. 7, 2021

Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:56 a.m. SET: 5:22 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 29 °F Low: 19 °F Wacky Holiday Today • Letter Writing Day • World Trick Shot Day What Happened On This Day • 1941 Attack on Pearl Harbor • 1787 First state to ratify the U.S. Constitution • 1732 Royal Opera House opens its doors…

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Roydon R. “Robbie” Fisher

March 5, 1962 – Nov. 26, 2021 Roydon R. “Robbie” Fisher, 59, Lapel, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 following a courageous three-year battle with cancer.   He was born in Noblesville, on March 5, 1962 to James and Jane (Harvey) Fisher. Mr. Fisher, a lifelong resident of Lapel,…

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Angel of Hope Paver Dedication in Fishers

The Fishers Parks Foundation in collaboration with Fishers Parks hosted the second annual winter dedication of pavers at the Angel of Hope Memorial Garden at Fishers’ Heritage Park. The memorial serves as a peaceful, non-denominational place for families and friends who have lost children of all ages to grieve, remember, heal, and hope. An annual…

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Betty Jean Otis

May 1, 1929 – Nov. 30, 2021 Betty Jean Otis, 92 years young, Westfield, passed away Nov. 30, 2021 at 1:22 p.m.  She was born May 1, 1929, daughter of Homer and Anna (Wood) Dill. Anna passed two days after giving birth to her beautiful daughter. Homer passed two years after Anna. Mrs. Otis was…

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