Antler Alert In Indiana – State Farm Reports Indiana Moves Up to 14th in Nation for Animal Collision Claims
It’s Fall and that means it’s prime season for animal collisions for drivers. According to the newest State Farm data, most animal-related crashes in the U.S. occur from October to December. While most collisions are with deer, many other animals followed closely behind such as dogs, raccoons, farm animals, and even large rodents. For State…
Read MoreBe the Change: Local Police Department Extends Open Enrollment for Recruitment
The Lawrence Police Department will open enrollment for new recruits on October 19 with the anticipation of hiring officers in March of 2023. The department is looking to increase its numbers and provide more opportunities for incoming recruits who have felt constrained by older processes and procedures that did not offer much flexibility. “Our former…
Read MoreHigh School History Lovers Invited to Become County Bicentennial Ambassadors
High school sophomores and juniors interested in history and community can apply to serve as Hamilton County Bicentennial Ambassadors through a new program sponsored by the 2023 Hamilton County Bicentennial Committee. Student ambassadors will serve as a bridge from the past to the future through conversation and public engagement from January through December 2023. This…
Read MoreHolcomb Prioritizes Global Cooperation in Europe to Advance Energy, Life Sciences Industries
Governor Eric J. Holcomb returned to Indianapolis this past Friday after concluding a weeklong economic development trip to Germany and Switzerland. During the trip, the Gov. Holcomb-led delegation, which included Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers, met some of the state’s largest foreign-owned businesses and advanced partnerships focused on industry growth and innovation in clean…
Read MoreMore Candidates Sitting Out Debates, Leaving Their Future Unknown
By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Debates between candidates for public office, particularly non-national races, don’t rake in viewers. Those that watch are unlikely to be swayed in their votes. And now, as candidates increasingly choose to sit them out, what’s the point? Republican nominee for Secretary of State Diego Morales has declined. Numerous candidates in other…
Read MoreNew IHA Survey Shows Indiana Hospitals Facing Major Financial Challenges
A recent survey of Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) members highlights the financial challenges Hoosier hospitals continue to face due to an unprecedented workforce crisis, skyrocketing costs of drugs, labor, and equipment, and lingering supply shortages. According to IHA’s survey of Indiana hospitals, since Q1 of 2021: One-fifth of Indiana hospitals have lost 20% or more…
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‘War of the Worlds’ Radio Show Takes Audience Back in Time
I’ve seen posters displayed all around downtown Noblesville advertising Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s “War of the Worlds.” Today’s production is “a recreation” of the famous 1938 Orson Welles radio broadcast that caused Americans to believe an actual alien invasion was happening. “The whole idea is that you’re not sitting in a theater. You’re the live studio…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Oct. 8, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:47 a.m.SET: 7:15 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 57 °FLOW: 34 °F Today is… • Alvin C. York Day • National Chess Day • International Newspaper Carrier Day What Happened On This Day: • 1871 Great Chicago fire begins • 1956 New York Yankee Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in a World…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Octogenarian Asks About Wife’s Spousal and Survivor Benefits
Dear Rusty: I am now 80 and my wife is 76, and we both took early Social Security benefits at age 62. When my wife took her Social Security, it was a lot smaller than mine, so they took a portion of mine and added it to hers. How does that work? Also, when I…
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