Doreen Hillock
Doreen Hillock, age 71, of Sheridan, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 29, 2024, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana. Born September 19, 1953, in Lebanon, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late William Charles “Bill” and Mariam Jane “Mick” (Haughey) Hillock. She was a 1971 graduate of Sheridan High School, a member…
Read MoreNew Medicare Reforms Can Help
By Marvell Adams Jr. CEO of Caregiver Action Network October 15th marked the start of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period. Seniors can choose to stay on their current plan or switch to a new one. But this year, that choice is far more important — and complex — than usual. Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, also…
Read MoreHoliday Gift Ideas for Gardeners
By Melinda Myers It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months and even years. No matter your budget, you can find the perfect gift to generate a smile immediately and throughout the garden season. Stuff a stocking, pot, or…
Read MoreWhy Does the Government Raid Social Security?
Dear Rusty: The Social Security program is funded by employees and their employers. The federal government does not contribute to the program, right? So why does the federal government feel they have the right to raid the fund? All the money sent to Ukraine and other unnecessary programs could have been used to pay back…
Read MoreFamiliar Refrain Could Mean Another Great Year for Favored Boilers
It’s a familiar refrain to Purdue basketball fans. “Purdue will be just another team without Caleb Swanigan.” “Purdue will miss Carsen Edwards’ scoring.” “Purdue won’t be able to overcome Jaden Ivey’s departure to the NBA.” “Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer won’t be as good without Zach Edey drawing all the attention.” The first three declarations…
Read MoreWitham Has Job Fair
Witham Health Services will host a virtual job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees may join the online meeting at any point during this timeframe. They are asked to come with their camera on and be ready for an on-the-spot interview. Witham is seeking to fill several positions at…
Read MoreOutdoor Refreshment Area OK’d in Westfield
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission has officially approved the establishment of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area for downtown Westfield, an initiative to enhance community engagement and be an economic driver for restaurants and businesses. “We are excited that we’ve received DORA approval for downtown Westfield,” said Mayor Scott Willis. “This initiative will foster a…
Read MoreCommunity First Offers Free Meal to Local Veterans
Community First Bank of Indiana is hosting a free sit-down lunch to say ‘thank you’ to all Veterans in and around Hamilton County on Monday, Nov. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. Veterans can enjoy a steamed bagel sandwich from the locally owned Bearded Bagel at Carmel VFW Post 10003 located at 12863 Old Meridian…
Read More‘Meet Me on Main’ in Carmel
Join the fun on Saturday for Allied Solutions‘ Meet Me on Main in the historic Carmel Arts & Design District from 4 – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music throughout the District, gallery and merchant specials and a variety of retail and restaurant options for shopping and dining. This month features in part Lisa Pelo with…
Read MoreStudent of the Month!
According to the West Central Indiana Career folks, Crawfordsville High School student Madisyn Posthauer was named the pre-nursing student of the month. Her teacher, Mrs. Kemple, said that “Madisyn is dedicated to the course, always studying hard and implementing study skills. She works well with others, is always prepared and self-motivated at clinicals and makes…
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