Brown Named Husky Hero

Reverend Jody Brown, a Bus Driver for Hamilton Heights School Corporation, has been named as a Husky Hero for December. Rev. Brown, who is affectionately known as Jody to most everyone, received several nominations for his caring disposition, dedication, and natural connection with students he transports to and from school, sporting events and field trips.…

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Daily Almanac: Jan. 19, 2023

Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 8:02 a.m.SET: 5:47 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 56 °FLOW: 44 °F Today is…: • Artist as Outlaw Day• New Friends Day• Good Memory Day What Happened On This Day: • 1829 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Faust: The First Part of the Tragedy receives its premiere performance• 1883 The first electric lighting system employing…

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USDA Publishes Final Rule on Strengthening Organic Enforcement

Yesterday, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) previewed the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule. This update to the USDA organic regulations strengthens oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic products. This final rule implements 2018 Farm Bill mandates, responds to industry requests for updates to the USDA organic regulations, and…

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Rose-Hulman Receives Over $3M to Help Bolster Homework Help Program

A $3.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will allow Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s free AskRose Homework Help program to help more middle and high school students in Indiana, including historically underserved students, to excel in their math and science homework. Rose-Hulman tutors are available Sunday through Thursday from 5-10 p.m. (Eastern Time) from early…

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Proposals Limiting Right to Bail, Home Detention Advance to Senate Chamber

By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana lawmakers went tough on crime Tuesday when a committee advanced a constitutional change restricting the right to bail and moved a less controversial bill barring people with more severe convictions from participating in community corrections programs. Under Indiana’s current Constitution, only people accused of murder or treason can’t get bail,…

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NFPA Accepting Nominations for 2023 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is now accepting nominations for the 2023 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal, which recognizes fire and life safety advocates who have made significant contributions to reducing losses from fire, electrical, and other hazards, while furthering the NFPA mission. The advocacy medal honors an individual or group that shares the…

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