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Indiana ranks 35th in the overall health of its older adults when compared to other states. This is according to America’s Health Rankings Senior Reportreleased by the United Health Foundation. (State-by-state summaries, which include Indiana, are linked here.) The AHR Senior Report examines 56 measures from 25 sources to provide a comprehensive view of older adult life in…

For a lot of people, the perfect Sunday morning has become something oddly difficult to find. In much of the country, weekends now feel almost as rushed as weekdays — chain coffee on the go, errands squeezed into traffic and downtowns that lost their rhythm somewhere along the way.  But there are still pockets where…

One outing ended in relief, another in tragedy. Both are a reminder that water safety is of paramount importance now that warm weather has fully arrived. In Parke County, a woman is alive and recovering from a near drowning accident that occurred Saturday, thanks to the quick actions of several bystanders along Sugar Creek. Earlier…

Katie Furgal, Resource Teacher at Hamilton Heights Middle School, has been named the April Husky Hero. Furgal meets students where they are, lifting them up, and helping them discover what they are capable of. Her impact is felt not only in classrooms, but in families, futures, and the confidence of the students she serves. In…

Renovations are under way on the next phase of Clutch Kitchen at Sun King Fishers, created by Celebrity Chef Kelsey Murphy. Murphy, a longtime Fishers resident and winner of season 11 of MasterChef, opened the restaurant inside the former Fishers Test Kitchen space at Fishers District in early January. The restaurant has since operated with a…

Last year, U.S. Postal Service employees suffered more than 5,200 dog attacks, 159 of which occurred in Indiana. To combat this, USPS is sharing vital safety guidance to help pet owners protect mail carriers and ensure uninterrupted mail delivery. June is Dog Bite Awareness month with the theme of “Don’t turn your back on dog…

Hamilton County Leadership Academy has announced the 35 individuals who have been selected for the HCLA Class of 2027. Starting in August, these people who live and / or work in Hamilton County will take part in an immersive, 10-month program and learn about issues that are critically important to our communities. “Each year, we…

On Saturday, May 30th, at 10 a.m., Sheridan High School celebrated the Class of 2026 with its commencement ceremony. As the 138th graduating class from Sheridan Community Schools, it was an exciting event for these young adults as well as their family, friends, educators, and administrators who watched them grow. As seniors made their way…

Join the City of Westfield for Touch-a-Truck at the Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus (Lot F) on Wednesday, June 17, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. This free hands-on event provides time for children to explore vehicles, meet the people who operate them, and discover the world of transportation and machinery. “Touch-a-Truck is a great way…

Church Church Hittle and Antrim has named Jennifer “Jenni” Hughes as Managing Partner, becoming the first woman to serve in this role in the firm’s history. Jenni is a partner in the firm’s Family Law practice, where she represents individuals in complex divorce and family law matters, including high-net-worth cases involving sophisticated financial issues. Her…