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Smith Files for Re-Election for Noblesville Common Council
Aaron Smith, Noblesville businessman and common council president, formally filed for reelection to the Noblesville Common Council. Residents of the Third District first elected Smith in 2019. “Over the past three years, I’ve worked consistently to deliver on the campaign promises I made to Noblesville residents. I wrote and passed legislation protecting downtown buildings from…
Read MoreSongbook Foundation Partners with Story Cottage
To advance one of its signature community outreach programs, the Great American Songbook Foundation has begun a partnership with Story Cottage, a new memory-care housing option from Senior Home Companions. The partnership supports Perfect Harmony, a music resource for older adults developed by the Songbook Foundation in consultation with a board-certified music therapist. Recognizing the…
Read MoreHerMD Opens First Location in Indiana
HerMD, a female-founded, physician-led organization, focusing on gynecology, menopause, sexual health, and medical aesthetics, will celebrate their grand opening at Carmel City Center on Jan. 17 from 6-8 p.m. Guests will enjoy refreshments, special discounts on all aesthetic products and services and giveaways during the event. HerMD will begin welcoming patients in the new Carmel…
Read MoreVeterans, Service Members Gather at Statehouse
By Whitney Downard Indiana’s veterans, active duty and reserve service members want two big things from the General Assembly: continued tax benefits and expanded treatment options — including mental health — in their communities. The few hundred attendees of the Indiana Military & Veterans Legislative Day on Tuesday represented five of the armed forces branches,…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Jan. 11, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 8:05 a.m.SET: 5:38 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 51 °FLOW: 36 °F Today is…: • Cigarettes are Hazardous to Your Health Day• National Hot Toddy Day• Secret Pal Day What Happened On This Day: • 1759 The first American life insurance company, the Corporation for Relief of Poor and Distressed Presbyterian Ministers and of…
Read MoreParent Project Designed to Reduce Juvenile Delinquency
The Hamilton County Courts’ Department of Probation Services will offer an 11-week program for parents of strong-willed children. The Parent Project is designed to curb destructive teen behaviors like poor school attendance, alcohol and drug use, runaways and violence. “Kids don’t come with instruction manuals,” said Rob Evans, a probation officer and class instructor. “That…
Read MoreSpartz Issues Statement on House Rules Vote
Earlier this week, Congress approved a new rules package that will, in large part, outline how the House will operate this year. The new rules, seen as an early test for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s leadership, passed by a 220-213 margin. Noblesville’s Victoria Spartz voted with her Republican colleagues to approve the new rules. Afterward,…
Read MoreFishers PD Now Looking for Experienced Officer Applicants
The Fishers Police Department is actively seeking certified/lateral candidates to participate in a competitive hiring process. Candidates must be certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (Basic Course/Tier I) or a police academy recognized by ILEA. Applications are being accepted through March 10. Applicants should visit fishers.in.us/253/Recruitment to complete an on-line application. The Fishers Police…
Read MoreSpartz Speaks on House Floor to Urge Passage of Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act
On Monday, Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) spoke on the House floor in support of the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act. The following is what she said. “Mr. Speaker, I want to clarify what exactly this bill is doing. Last year, Congress gave an additional $80 billion to the IRS on top of $12…
Read MoreSpeaking to Constituents
Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is the first of regular communications from an elected official to those that I’m honored to serve. As your employee it’s important that the voters know what I’m spending time on and it’s vital in today’s climate to be transparent in government. You hired me as your Hamilton County…
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