Updates From Congresswoman Spartz

Helsinki Commission Travels to Europe Last week, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe also known as the Helsinki Commission visited Germany, Poland and Ukraine to assess the current situation on the ground and ways to reform failed security framework. *** Commission Visits Troops in Europe The Commission also visited the U.S. military bases…

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Daily Almanac: May 09, 2023

Sunrise/Sunset:RISE: 6:33 a.m.SET: 8:47 p.m. High/Low Temperatures:HIGH: 72 °FLOW: 57 °F Today is…:• Lag B’omer• National Teacher Day• National Moscato Day What Happened On This Day:• 1997 Pete Peterson becomes the first U.S. ambassador to visit Vietnam after the end of the war. Peterson, a Vietnam veteran, devoted himself to promoting reconciliation between the two…

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Chuck Goodrich Tosses Hat In Ring For Indiana’s 5th

Chuck Goodrich, President and CEO of Gaylor Electric, formally announced his candidacy for United States Congress in Indiana’s 5th District recently. Goodrich is currently a state representative serving Indiana House District 29. In his time at the statehouse, Representative Goodrich has earned a reputation as an outspoken conservative and thoughtful leader on key issues. “There…

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Fishers Police Department Citizen Survey

As part of our ongoing accreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the Fishers Police Department is conducting the annual citizen survey. The survey addresses specific questions regarding previous citizen contacts with our police department as well as perceptions of safety in our neighborhoods and business areas.  It is…

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Smile

What makes Walt Thacker smile? “Having a good day,” said the 67-year-old Carmel resident, an artist and board member of Hamilton County Artists’ Association. He was found painting a picture at the HCAA’s 2021 Art Fair on the Square at the Hamilton County Courthouse Square in downtown Noblesville and most recently on Friday night at…

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Writer Appalled at Controversy Over Library

Dear Editor, As a resident of Noblesville, and a person who is very concerned about protecting the minds of children, I’m appalled at the controversy and vilification of the Library Committee’s chairwoman. Using lies and inflammatory words such as “banning books” is a serious position to take. Separating books in a library, is what libraries…

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More Than 11,000 Student Loan Borrowers In Indiana Approved For Public Service Loan Forgiveness

PSLF highlighted as Public Service Recognition Week begins. Today, to mark Public Service Recognition Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced it has approved nearly 616,000 borrowers nationwide for approximately $42 billion in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) since October 2021. PSLF covers public employees—such as teachers, firefighters, and members of law enforcement, as…

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