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Biblical Scenarios Surrounding the Despot Putin
Are you losing sleep at night as Russian despot Vladimir Putin continues to rattle his nuclear saber? It’s a question I’ve been posing to Hoosier Members of Congress these past few weeks. “You need to know I am receiving fairly frequent classified briefings these days,” U.S. Sen. Todd Young told me on April 13. “You…
Read MoreThe Job I Want
“Dress for the job you want!” was advice I heard from an early age. I took this advice to heart. I was working a lowly job in a government office while applying for jobs in businesses around town. I had never worked in business, but I had a freshly minted business degree, so I bought…
Read More2023 Solterra is the Electric Subaru for Subaru People
Subaru knows its people, who are among the most loyal to any automotive brand. They love their Outbacks, Foresters, Ascents, and WRXs. They are also among the most environmentally conscious, dog-friendly, off-roading auto owners around. They take their kids to school and hike on the weekends. What they haven’t had until now is an electric…
Read MoreMuscoskeletal Injuries and How to Take Care of Them
Summer sports will be beginning soon and gardening and other outdoor chores are well underway. If they haven’t already, weekend warriors will soon be doing all sorts of things to keep doctors who treat musculoskeletal injuries busy. I want to give everyone some pointers in how to take care of the inevitable sprains and strains…
Read MoreRemembering John Bundy & His Famous Duck Decoys
You might say John Bundy always had all of his ducks in a row. And he probably already knew every play on words when it came to ducks. I remember the first time I visited John Bundy at his Strawtown Avenue home and workshop where he carved wood into duck decoys of all sizes and…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – I’m Working; Why Hasn’t My Social Security Benefit Increased?
Dear Rusty: I will be 72 in July. I started taking my Social Security at age 64 after a job loss and other items that came up. So, my plan to wait past 68 evaporated, but I have continued to work since that time at a considerably smaller amount. I have contacted Social Security about…
Read MoreFinding Hope and Life Before Death
Most of us have wondered about life beyond the grave. Many today are in search of life before the grave. Given what many people traditionally believe about heaven, eternity and life beyond, it would certainly seem very valuable to think about a life beyond. However, what about life here? The Ukrainian people wake up every…
Read MoreVFW Hoping for More Spectators for Loyalty Day Parade Saturday
The Loyalty Day Parade is for the American people to show their support for the United States and bring back the American values. It’s for the veterans, too, who fought for the freedom of this country. Those are the words of Rob Loy, commander of the Noblesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Ralph Lehr Post 6246,…
Read MoreCarnival, Ballet, Wildflower Walk, Music and More
The carnival is still in town, see the “Don Quixote” ballet, attend outdoor movies and beyond with today’s list of 20 things to do in The Times. 1. Huesman Amusements offers an outdoor carnival with rides, games and food from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. today, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10…
Read MoreThe Long, Fabled History of the Den of Defensive Ends
In these cynical times, from politicians who think lying is no big deal to college basketball transfers being publicly offered $800,000 and a car to sign with a new school, it was nice to see that tradition still means something. George Karlaftis shed a tear in a video produced by Purdue Athletics Communications when informed…
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