IPRA Recognizes Work of Hamilton County Parks
What a night for Hamilton County! Three of the county’s civic leaders and its parks department were honored at the Indiana Park and Recreation Association’s (IPRA) annual Awards of Excellence Banquet. The statewide association bestows awards on individuals and agencies that have contributed to the parks and recreation field in a manner worthy of recognition…
Read MoreRiverview Health Foundation Shaken, Not Stirred Event Raises Over $200K
Riverview Health Foundation hosted Shaken, Not Stirred, a black-tie affair on Oct. 28 to benefit the acute inpatient rehabilitation unit at Riverview Health. Over 260 attendees enjoyed a fun-filled evening with casino style games, magicians, musicians and learned of the need to update and renovate the current acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. American Structurepoint was the…
Read MoreWestfield Education Foundation Receives Grant from Duke Energy
The Westfield Education Foundation was the recipient of a $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the building of a wetland project housed at Shamrock Springs Elementary School. Called the Shamrock Outdoor Learning Lab, the 7-acre plot of wetland is being transformed into an educational green space to help students and community members…
Read MoreTrump/Pence 3.0
In gauging the dynamic of Trump/Pence 3.0, look no further than star-struck U.S. Rep. Jim Banks. “Donald Trump remains a very popular figure in the Republican Party in each corner of the country,” Banks told “Fox News Sunday” last weekend in the aftermath of Nov. 8. “I believe that Donald Trump was a very effective…
Read MoreDiego Morales, Indiana’s Next Elections Chief, Faces Vote Fraud Reports. Could Legal Action Follow?
By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Diego Morales might have easily clinched the Secretary of State race, but his future is clouded by allegations of 2018 voting improprieties reminiscent of another Indiana elections chief convicted of voter fraud. Lawyers and election experts — including the special prosecutor who handled former Secretary of State Charlie White’s case in…
Read MoreLoved and Lost
We thought we would miss the festivities, which just shows how much we still have to learn about Mexico. My husband, Peter, and I arrived in San Miguel de Allende on the 2nd of November. “It’s too bad we’ll miss the Day of the Dead,” I told Peter when he made reservations. I knew a…
Read More2022 Mercedes EQB Circuits Electricity for A Better Compact Crossover
There’s a certain feel to a Mercedes. They’re smooth, sure, but with a heaviness that imbues a sense of quality and safety. Styling evolves over time so one generation doesn’t completely obsolete the previous one. Interiors provide the technology and authentic touches upscale buyers appreciate. Mercedes could have delivered an entirely different type of vehicle…
Read MoreLupus: What It Is and How to Manage It
Thanks to Jill who asked me to write about lupus. Lupus is the common name for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. It is an autoimmune disease first described by the physician Rogerius in the 12th Century. The origin of the name is uncertain, but one of the most popular is that many lupus sufferers have a rash…
Read MoreTraveling for the Holidays? ‘Waterproof’ Your Home Before Leaving
For many, the holiday season includes travel, whether it is to join a family gathering or enjoy a holiday vacation. These traditional holiday trips stand to amplify an already growing travel demand. The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics* reports that for July 2022, the number of people boarding a U.S. airline plane for domestic or…
Read MorePolice Ramping Up Patrols During Peak Thanksgiving Travel
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. AAA is predicting 54.6 million people will be heading out for the holiday. Of those, nearly 49 million will be traveling by car, a rebound to almost pre-pandemic levels. This time of year is also associated with higher drinking rates, which combined with the…
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