Indiana DOR Shares Changes for Upcoming Tax Season

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants individuals to be aware of several tax changes as the 2023 tax filing season approaches. In addition, DOR wants to remind low-income Hoosiers who received Social Security income in 2022 and who meet other eligibility criteria that they will need to file a tax return to claim the…

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Consumer Alert: Products Recalled in December

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in December. “Now that the holidays have come to an end, there is no better time to make sure your gifts weren’t recalled,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Hoosiers deserve protection from products that, for whatever reason, are not reliable or…

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Sheriff’s K9 Gets Safe New Treat

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office K9 Echo has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Echo’s vest was sponsored by Leah Beale of Oklahoma City, OK and is embroidered with the sentiment, “This gift of protection provided by Leah A. Beale.”…

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Local Officials Dominate List of Influential Politicians

In their latest newsletter, Howey Politics Indiana released their annual list of the 50 most influential Indiana Politicians. Among those listed were local elected officials House Speaker Todd Huston (5), former State Senator, Noblesville Mayor and City Court Judge Luke Kenley (21), US Representative Victoria Spartz (39) and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen (46). The newsletter…

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January Events at the Sheridan Public Library

To celebrate the start of a brand new year, the Sheridan Public Library has announced its events for the month of January. The list includes their Winter Concert Series featuring The Elizabeth Lee Duo from 6-8 p.m. next Saturday and Hunter Wainscott from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 11. This cozy fireplace concert will take place…

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Boomer Bits: How Nursing Homes Are Preventing Patient Falls

(StatePoint) Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in U.S. adults aged 65 or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The economic impact of falls is immense, with fatal falls estimated to cost $754 million and nonfatal falls $50 billion annually. As the aging population enters long-term care facilities, fall…

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Boomer Bits: Did the Pandemic Make You More Concerned About Finances? You’re Not the Only One

(StatePoint) The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every aspect of people’s lives and, as it turns out, it also impacted their feelings about financial security and life insurance. In a national survey commissioned by Erie Insurance: If you’re among those who want to make sure your family is taken care of in the event something unexpected…

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