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Antibiotics Are Good – Right?
By: John Roberts There is no doubt that antibiotics have saved millions of lives, but is it all good news? I suspect you have been seeing more news stories related to problems with overprescribing antibiotics that can result in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin, warned of this inevitability in his Nobel Prize acceptance…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – About Federal Taxation Of Social Security Benefits
Dear Rusty: Why are my Social Security benefits being taxed at all? The Social Security FICA payroll taxes taken out of my paycheck while I was working were paid with taxable income. Signed: Disgruntled Taxpayer Dear Disgruntled Taxpayer: Many Americans share your belief that federal taxation of Social Security benefits is unfair because we pay…
Read MoreOctober filled With Halloween Activities
By: Betsy Reason Hey ghosts and goblins, it’s almost time to turn up your calendars for October, so we share Halloween activities for the month. -Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times Editor Betsy Reason at betsy@thetimes24-7.com. Official Trick-or-Treat hours on Oct. 31: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.…
Read MoreHHSC Partners With Ford Next Generation Learning
By: Derek Arrowood I am excited to share that Hamilton Heights School Corporation has partnered with Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) to foster a community conversation around college and career preparedness and the types of experiences, skills, and competencies our students need to truly be ready for success beyond high school. Ford NGL applies…
Read MoreFire Station Breakfast, Shakespeare In Park, Vintage Market, Train Rides, Kids Halloween
By: Betsy Reason Noblesville Fire Department’s annual Pancake Breakfast is Saturday, Noblesville Shakespeare in the Park is tonight and Saturday at Federal Hill Commons. There’s a Handmade Vintage Market at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, a Deaf Heritage Day at Conner Prairie and The Belfry Theatre and Basile Westfield Playhouse have performances through the weekend,…
Read MoreCelebrating 100 Seasons Of Purdue Football At Ross-Ade Stadium Part 2
By: Kenny Thompson The 1930s were a time of championships and tragedy for the Purdue football team. The Boilermakers would share the Big Ten championship in 1931 and 1932 under Noble Kizer, who was promoted following James Phelan’s departure for the University of Washington following the 1929 season. Purdue has had more than its share…
Read MoreClowning Around With Dick
By: Dick Wolfsie This ad was on line the other day. I am not making this up. “As a clown, you help people celebrate special occasions, making sure everyone has a laugh. Your work is a business, and like any business, there are things that can go wrong. To protect yourself from professional risks, please…
Read MoreA Lot Happens In Hyperion Players’ ‘Waiting for Godot’
By: Betsy Reason I remember a year ago when Hyperion Players was kicking off its first season. “For the 10 members who founded Hyperion, a lot of the evolution has been figuring out our individual strengths and weaknesses and how to apply them to Hyperion’s needs,” Noblesville’s Ian Hauer told me. He started the theater…
Read MoreJulia Kozicki, A Force For Good
By: Tim Timmons A casual observer might think Julia Kozicki is a woman who has it all. Born to a prominent family, she has found success at almost every stop in a life well lived. She grew up in a sleepy little community of 5,000 and describes Noblesville at that time as Camelot. She won…
Read MoreLooming September 30 Deadline
The number one function of Congress is budgeting and fiscal oversight – only money matters. This year, under Republican leadership with Speaker McCarthy, Congress is increasing the amount of unauthorized spending, the U.S. debt hit $33T for the first time in history with no material solutions legislated as part of the debt ceiling debacle, no…
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