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Guest Column: Budget, Education, Health Care Top Priority List This Session
Lawmakers recently returned to the Statehouse for the start of the 2023 legislative session, which runs through the end of April. This year I’ll be focused on issues that matter to all of us like ensuring Indiana remains fiscally responsible, addressing health care costs and increased educational opportunities for all. First and foremost, lawmakers will…
Read MoreCity of Westfield, Westfield Welcome Looking for Artists to Create Public Art
The City of Westfield is seeking an artist or artists to design and paint original artwork at Quaker Park (17501 Dartown Road) in Westfield. This mural location is on the north side of the facilities building. This is highly visible location that caters to families and includes amenities such as a splash pad, Midland Trace…
Read MoreCounty Awards Over $750K in Grants to Local Organizations
The Hamilton County Commissioners and Councilors have awarded twelve not-for-profits with more than $750,000 in support for 2023. These funds are in addition to contract services already provided to the County by organizations like Janus, the Humane Society for Hamilton County, and Cherish Center. The organizations receiving grants are (with dollar amount in parentheses): “The…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: Ask Rusty – What Does and Doesn’t Count Towards My Social Security’s Earnings Limit?
Dear Rusty: I retired on Feb. 1 of this year (2022). I collect a pension from my employer plus a union pension, as well as Social Security, all of which started in February 2022. I am married and I’m 65 years old. I only worked 4 weeks in 2022 before retiring, but my income ended…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: 6 Ways to Build Lasting Healthy Habits
(Family Features) Starting on a path toward healthy habits is often easier than maintaining them long term. This year, you can avoid a major pitfall of healthy resolutions and build healthy habits that stick by working small, positive steps into your daily life. In fact, healthy habits are the first suggested treatment strategy for people…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: 4 Things to Know About A Bladder Cancer Diagnoses
(StatePoint) Bladder cancer is the fourth-most diagnosed cancer among men in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, men have a one in 27 chance and women have a one in 89 chance of developing this cancer during their lifetime. As with any serious illness, being equipped with…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Jan. 20, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:01 a.m.SET: 5:48 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 34 °FLOW: 31 °F Today is… • Camcorder Day• International Sweatpants Day• National Disk Jockey Day What Happened On This Day: • 1265 The first English parliament to include representatives of the major towns holds its first meeting in the Palace of Westminster, now commonly known…
Read MoreIndiana American Water Now Taking Applications for Environmental Grant Program
Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, is now accepting applications for its 2023 Environmental Grant Program. “Indiana American Water is committed to providing our customers with clean, safe, reliable water service and protecting our environment and our water sources,” said Indiana American Water…
Read MoreDonate Now to Keep Blood Stocked When Winter Weather Hits
As National Blood Donor Month continues this January, the American Red Cross celebrates those who give blood and platelets to help save lives − especially now, as we work to ensure a stable blood supply amid the threat of icy winter weather and severe seasonal illness. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O…
Read MoreLawmakers Weigh Bill to Create Universal School Choice Program
By Casey Smith Indiana lawmakers on Wednesday began a contentious debate over whether it should bring universal school choice — and its daunting potential long-term cost — to Hoosier students and parents. Testimony heard in the Senate education committee raised questions about how much universal education scholarship accounts would cost and whether the state can…
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