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Ask Rusty – Please Clear Up Confusion about SS Payments?Â
Dear Rusty: I am thoroughly confused. What do I need to do to continue receiving automatic Social Security deposits to my bank account, and maintain our Medicare and Supplement health insurance? My wife has received her SS deposit regularly on the 3rd Wednesday each month with automatic bank deposit for many years. I have received my…
Read MoreGod Listens! Parts One and Two
May 2, 2020, revised March 16, 2025 God Listens! Part One “We should never underestimate God. That’s what the disciples were doing in the boat. They underestimated God. ‘Wake up Jesus! We’re all going to die.’ They failed to realize the power of God was in the boat with them. We’re going to face many…
Read MoreThe Tethered Chicken and Other Tales
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn OK, I have to confess — I had another subject in mind for this week’s column, but while I was working on it, I realized I was going to need more research time than I had available. So, I shifted gears and pulled out some of the funny…
Read MoreBranna Reflects on the Heyday of May
Goodbye to the annals of April and bring on the meritoriousness of May! First we celebrate our memorable matriarchs on the second Sunday. Be it a birth mom, stepmom, adoptive or foster mom, we must make mention of their magnitude. Regardless of how they came into our lives, we commemorate the myriad of moms. It’s…
Read MoreBubba Outflanks the System
As if the debacle that Indiana property taxes have become weren’t enough, Gov. Mike Braun doubled down and sent a press release touting how wonderful his first 100 days in office were. Then, President Trump starts talking about a third term. Granted, out of 45 men who have served in that office, not having the…
Read More“Why Can’t I Sleep?”
Insomnia is one of the most common complaints we hear in primary care. Whether it’s a farmer who’s worried about the next rain, a teacher juggling papers and parenting, or a retired couple worrying about how tariffs are going to affect their retirement nest egg, sleep disruption affects nearly everyone at some point. In the…
Read MoreHeights Superintendent Shares UpdateÂ
In my more than 12 years as superintendent at Hamilton Heights, I’ve witnessed the ever-changing landscape of education—but one constant remains: the unwavering innovation, imagination, and limitless opportunities that continue to shape the experiences of our students. Every day across our district, remarkable moments unfold—bold ideas take root, creativity flourishes, and new pathways emerge to…
Read More‘Old School’ Purdue Using Portal to Set Up 2025-26 Run
Unlike several Big Ten schools which recruit new teams each season from the transfer portal, Purdue men’s basketball prospered during the past 10 years mainly with high school recruits. But like he did when recruiting misjudgments sent the Boilermakers spiraling to the bottom of the Big Ten in 2014, Matt Painter has adjusted to the…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – When Should My Wife Claim Social Security?Â
Dear Rusty: My wife was born in July 1959, and her recent SS benefit estimate is $3,337 at her full retirement age, or $4,397 at age 70. She is presently employed full-time and intends to continue working until she is aged 70. She is wondering when the most financially advantageous time would be to draw her…
Read MoreFew Final Thoughts on ’25 Session, Braun
I tried. I really did. If you didn’t catch last week’s ramblings, it was all about how we need to be more positive. I believe that. I try. I let a smile be my umbrella . . . and then I look at the Statehouse. Or D.C. Or watch the Indianapolis crime news, uh, I…
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