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Boomer Bits: Pack It In – You’re the ‘Working Aged’
My new Human Resources/Medicare employment identity is “Working Aged.” Ok, sure, I get it—as in elderly, feeble, decrepit, ancient, debilitated, worn out and shot. Yes, I am 64 and approaching retirement age, but what a dispiriting designation. If I continue to work beyond 65, what will they call me next, the “Working Dead?” Is my…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: Five Resolutions for A Fraud-Free New Year
The loss of money, personal information and perseverance of scammers continue with online purchase scams as the riskiest of scams. And the group that may be targeted the most are today’s senior citizens. The Better Business Bureau recommends adding a few precautionary steps to the New Year’s resolution list, along with the weight loss and…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: Ask Rusty – How Will My Work Earnings Affect My Social Security Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I am presently 67 years of age and am still working full time. I am receiving Medicare coverage, but I have not yet applied for monthly Social Security payments. I have been told that I can take SS payments even if I am still working. Is that correct? Is there a limit to…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Jan. 13, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:04 a.m.SET: 5:40 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 34 °FLOW: 32 °F Today is… • Korean American Day• National Sticker Day• National Rubber Ducky Day What Happened On This Day: • 1888 The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C.• 1966 Robert C. Weaver becomes the first African American Cabinet member when he…
Read MoreDaniel Elliott Sworn in as Indiana’s 56th Treasurer of State
Daniel Elliott became Indiana’s 56th State Treasurer on Jan. 1. Elliott was formally sworn in at a public ceremony in the Statehouse yesterday afternoon. He succeeded outgoing Treasurer Kelly Mitchell, who served since 2014 and was constitutionally ineligible to seek another term. Elliott has outlined several priorities the Treasurer’s Office will pursue in his administration.…
Read MoreWhere Did ‘Hoosier’ Come From? An Indiana Bill Seeks to Answer That Question for Good
By Casey Smith Refer to someone from Indiana as an “Indianan” and your ignorance might invoke an eye roll or a glare, but — if you’re really lucky — you’ll get a comedic interruption of an 1800s-era Indiana settler who’s just heard a knock at the door. This is the land of Hoosiers, after all.…
Read MoreIndiana Humanities Announces 2023 Grant Opportunities and Deadlines
Indiana Humanities will offer more than $200,000 in grants in 2023 to help tax-exempt organizations create engaging public humanities programs across the Hoosier State. Libraries, historical societies, museums, cultural centers, K-12 schools and colleges/universities are eligible to apply for funding, as are churches, community centers, government agencies and other tax-exempt groups. Grants support the development…
Read MoreRokita Asks Hoosiers to Watch for Signs of Human Trafficking, Report Suspicions
Attorney General Todd Rokita today asked Hoosiers to stay alert for signs of human trafficking in communities across Indiana and to report any suspicious activities to authorities. People in certain job roles — such as medical professionals, restaurant workers, teachers and truck drivers — are particularly likely to come into contact with trafficking victims. “The…
Read MoreKevin McCarthy, President Joe Biden and Congress Must Work to Solve Problems
Recently, in a Mexican restaurant in Houston, Texas, a patron shot and killed a man who was robbing other patrons. The robber was masked and brandishing what appeared to be a pistol. If the man who shot the robber is charged with murder for protecting himself and others from a potentially lethal threat, then we…
Read MoreCelebrate MLK Day By Volunteering with DNR
Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering at a DNR property on Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Day. On MLK Day, some properties will have self-directed service opportunities such as litter pickup along trails. Check the DNR calendar at calendar.dnr.IN.gov for lists of activities that day, and for volunteer events throughout the…
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