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Boomer Bits: Ask Rusty – Will The Family Maximum Limit My Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I have a question about the family maximum SS retirement benefit. As I understand it, if the breadwinner is drawing retirement benefits or is deceased, the family maximum is calculated from a formula that yields a figure between 150 percent and 188 percent of the breadwinner’s primary insurance amount — his or her…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Jan. 6, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:06 a.m.SET: 5:33 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 39 °FLOW: 32 °F Today is… • Three Kings Day (Epiphany)• Apple Tree Day• Bean Day What Happened On This Day: • 1847 Samuel Colt obtains his first contract for the sale of revolver pistols to the US government• 1893 Washington National Cathedral is chartered by…
Read MoreISO Announces Su-Han Yang as New Assistant Conductor
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announced Su-Han Yang will become Assistant Conductor beginning in early 2023. In this capacity, he will host the ISO’s Words on Music pre-concert discussions, conduct the ISO’s annual Discovery Concerts, and assist Classical Series conductors during rehearsals. “We are delighted to welcome Su-Han Yang to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra,” said James…
Read MoreHolcomb Outlines Big Spending Plans in 2023 Budget
By Casey Smith Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday rolled out proposals for several major funding increases in the next state budget, including paying for all K-12 textbooks, salary increases for state police troopers, and millions more for public health services in all 92 counties. The Republican governor announced his priorities for the 2023 legislative…
Read MoreIndiana Chief Justice to Deliver State of the Judiciary on Wednesday
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush will address the Governor and a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly for the annual State of the Judiciary. The formal update on the work of the judicial branch will be held next Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the chamber of the Indiana House of Representatives. The Chief…
Read MoreFishers Announces Celebration for MLK Day, National Day of Service
The City of Fishers will expand its annual MLK Day celebration in 2023 with a community-wide food drive on Jan. 16. In addition, the City will host volunteer opportunities throughout the holiday weekend to encourage residents to give back during the National Day of Service. With local food pantries experiencing an increase in demand and…
Read MoreGrant to Improve Quality, Access and Cost of Early Childhood Care, Education
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education Office of Kindergarten Readiness, has been awarded a $42 million federal grant. These dollars will be used over three years to implement programmatic changes that will improve Indiana’s capacity to recruit early educators,…
Read MoreLocal Athletes Grace Cover of Hoosier Basketball Magazine
Hoosier Basketball Magazine, in its 53rd year, presents an annual comprehensive survey of all high school (boys and girls), college (men and women) and professional (Pacers and Fever) basketball in Indiana. The 2022-23 issue of Hoosier Basketball Magazine can be ordered now by mail. Visit hoosierbasketballmagazine.com or call/text (317) 925-8200. Twelve high school seniors are…
Read MoreNoblesville Man Hit and Killed on I-65
(Story from WTHR) A 25-year-old man from Noblesville was killed in a crash in northwest Indiana Wednesday. Miles Williams was outside of his vehicle near the 230 mile-marker of Interstate 65 southbound around 9:45 a.m. when he and his Nissan Altima were hit by a southbound Chevrolet Equinox, state police said. Williams suffered severe injuries…
Read MoreFadness to Run for 2nd Term
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness announced yesterday that he will seek a second term as Mayor in the 2023 election. Since becoming Mayor in 2015, Fadness has led Fishers to become one of the most sought-after communities in the country with transformative economic growth and quality-of-life investments. In his next term, he promises further investments in…
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