Daily Almanac: April 26, 2023

Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:48 a.m.SET: 8:34 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 60 °FLOW: 35 °F Today is…: • Alien Day• Denim Day• Hug a Friend Day What Happened On This Day: • 1994 Germany makes Holocaust denial illegal. The far-right party NPD had sought legitimation by Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court for expressing the view that the Nazis’…

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7 Children Share Memories Of Rick And Bethe Beaver

No one in the room wanted to be there. It was a Celebration of Life for Noblesville’s Rick and Bethe Beaver. Friends and family and acquaintances last Thursday morning, April 20, filled the sanctuary at Grace Church in Noblesville to celebrate the Beaver couple’s lives. Rick and Bethe Beaver tragically died on Wednesday, April 5,…

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From Time to Thyme

By Paula Dunn A Brief History Of Hamilton County If you know anything about Hamilton County history, you’re probably aware that Westfield was founded by Quakers — or, more formally, the Religious Society of Friends — and that it played a major role in the Underground Railroad. Westfield gets so much attention that I think…

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Smile

What makes Joshua Leach smile? “Fairies,” said the 46-year-old Noblesville resident, who donned pointed ears and dressed as a fairy on Saturday for Nickel Plate Arts’ 11th annual Welcome to Fairyville event. He was found greeting guests outside the front door at Nickel plate Arts Campus. “I am helping Nickel Plate make sure that the…

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Police Officers Receive Top Honors For Drug Recognition Work ICJI DRE Awards

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) recently honored a select group of police officers for their efforts in reducing impaired driving and making Indiana roads safer. The officers recognized, 23 in total, are part of the state’s Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program. DREs receive specialized training to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of…

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Prevail, Inc. Names Tami Wanninger As New Executive Director

Prevail, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for victims of crime and abuse, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tami Wanninger as its new Executive Director. “Tami’s dedication to serving others is evident in her entire career history, which has been focused on non-profit leadership,” said board president Debbie Johnson. “Tami’s dedication to…

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Physician Non Competes, Unlawful Tracking Heading For Governor’s Desk

By: Whitney Downard Lawmakers sent several bills to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk on Monday following chamber actions on concurrence votes and conference committees. By law, the General Assembly must conclude the legislative session by Saturday and finalize the state’s two-year budget. Any bills that don’t cross the finish line in the coming days will be…

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