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Daily Almanac: September 30, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:41 a.m.SET: 7:33 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 83 °FLOW: 58 °F Today is… • The Start of Sukkot• Orange Shirt Day• International Thunderbirds Day What Happened On This Day: • 2005 Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten publishes controversial cartoon. The Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten published a controversial cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad. The publication led to…
Read More“Grandma, help!” Emergency Scams On Rise
Emergency scams, sometimes called “grandparent scams,” prey on the willingness of an unsuspecting, worried individual to help friends and family in need. Often, they will impersonate their targets’ loved ones, make up an urgent situation, and plead for help… and money. Social media sites allow scammers to look up information and offer plausible stories. They…
Read MoreNew AARP Scorecard: Indiana Ranks #27 in the Country for Long-Term Care Services and Supports for Older Americans, Including Family Caregivers
Report Finds Systemic Gaps in Indiana in Support for Family Caregivers AARP’s new Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard finds that more than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, care provided in the United States for older adults and people with disabilities is painfully inadequate. The report finds that major gaps persist in every…
Read MoreSmile
What makes Levi Bates smile? “Kittens,” said the then 8-year-old, a then third-grade homeschooler. He was dressed up — from head to toe, including his faked pointed ears — as Link from the action-adventure game, “Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” and was found attending the 2022 Hamilton County 4-H Junior Leaders Halloween Party…
Read MoreCarmel Board Of Public Works And Public Safety Meeting
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1. MINUTES a. Minutes from the September 20, 2023, Regular Meeting 2. BID OPENING AND AWARD a. Bid Opening for City-Wide Trash and Recycling Service; John Duffy, Director of Utilities b. Bid Opening for 96th Street Tree Clearing; Jeremy Kashman, City Engineer c. Bid Opening for 116th Street Multi-Use Path from…
Read MoreCarmel Common Council Meeting October 4
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS 6. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 7. COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS 8. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes 1. September 18, 2023 Regular Meeting b. Claims 1. Payroll $3,477,781.01 2.…
Read MoreBoth Major Parties Hurting Senior Citizens
Dear Editor, Finally, some people working in the Indiana Statehouse helped me get an answer for why ambulance companies started charging a $900 response charge when a person does not go to a hospital. What I learned is that HB 1112 and HB 1314 were passed on March 8, 2022 by a vote of 50…
Read MoreNoblesville Lions Add Another New Member
On Sep 27th the Noblesville Lions Club added new member Krys Keller. Krys is sponsored by Lion Steve Shaw, and was inducted by Lion Julia Kozicki, Lion District 25D Governor. Pictured, Lion Steve Shaw, Lion Krys Keller, and Lion Julia Kozicki
Read MoreNoblesville And Zionsville Lions Testing at Hazel Del Elem.
On Monday, Sep 25th, the Noblesville and Zionsville Lions conducted Acuity Testing at Hazel Del Elem. This is testing required by the State of Indiana, and saves time for school nurses. Any discrepancies noted in the students are passed along to the parents. This is a Lions Club effort at schools in Noblesville, and chaired…
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita Reminds Hoosiers To Use Caution As The Air Turns Crisp To Avoid Scams This Fall Season
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to avoid scams this fall. It’s the time of year for scammers to crawl out of the woodwork and find new victims. “As families plan for fall break, remember scammers are just waiting for Hoosiers to let their guard down,” Rokita said. “Don’t fall for their clever schemes…
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