Derek Robert Knief
April 22, 1981 – October 2, 2022 Derek Robert Knief, 41, of Carmel, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. He was born April 22, 1981 in Indianapolis to Richard “Dick” R. Knief and the late Linda D. (Watson) Knief. Mr. Knief made friends easily and as a result, he had several long-time buddies. He…
Read MoreJack Dale Pigg
December 11, 1940 – October 4, 2022 Jack Dale Pigg, 81, Anderson passed away on Oct. 4, 2022, at Roger Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis after an extended illness. He was born Dec. 11, 1940, in Smithville, Ind. to Cort and Cora (Kinser) Pigg. Mr. Pigg served his country in the US Army. He…
Read MoreFinley Edward ‘Ed’ York
June 9, 1957 – September 29, 2022 Finley Edward ‘Ed’ York, age 65, of Whitestown, passed away on Thursday evening, Sept. 29, 2022, at Compassus Hospice of Indianapolis. He was born on June 9, 1957 in Livingston, Tennessee, son of the late Ernest Edward York and Delephine (Light) York-Blazier. After graduating from Sheridan High School,…
Read MoreAG’s Office Warns Hoosiers to Watch Out for Government Imposter Scams
Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers about one of the most pernicious robocall frauds. Scammers pretend to call from government agencies like the Social Security Administration, the IRS, or Medicare, but it’s then later exposed as a scam. “It all starts with a seemingly harmless text, call, or email, but it ultimately results in…
Read MoreFarmer Sentiment Drops, with Rising Interest Rates Contributing to Uneasiness
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index declined 5 points to a reading of 112 in September. The decline in farmer sentiment was primarily the result of producers’ weakened perception of current conditions, as the Current Conditions Index declined 9 points to 109. The Index of Future Expectations also weakened slightly, declining…
Read MoreSchool Board Elections More Important Than Ever
There’s so much disagreement in the world today. Liberals, conservatives, socialists, Trumpers, non-Trumpers . . . it just goes on and on. But perhaps most of us can agree that parents are the biggest influence when it comes to their children. And maybe we can also nod our heads together on the idea that the…
Read MoreIndiana Department of Insurance Approves Workers’ Compensation Rate Decrease for 2023
Indiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Amy L. Beard recently approved a decrease of 10.3% on average for Workers’ Compensation rates recommended by the Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau (ICRB), effective Jan. 1, 2023. Individual employers may experience a rate change different from -10.3% depending on their rating class (classifications based on the type of business) and…
Read MoreLt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA Open Applications for Indiana’s Energy and Water Assistance Programs
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) have opened applications for Indiana’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) and Water Assistance Program (WAP). These programs are designed to help households across the state pay their bills and avoid shutoffs, especially during the winter months. Qualified Indiana households can now apply for…
Read MoreCommittee Focuses on Black Deaths in Indiana’s Maternal Mortality Increase
By Whitney DownardA key legislative panel heard testimony related to the state’s dismal maternal mortality rate Tuesday, exploring solutions it could propose as legislation in the 2023 session. The latest Indiana Maternal Mortality Review Committee report found that 92 women died during pregnancy or up to a year postpartum, an increase from the previous year.…
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