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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…
Read MoreSheriff’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.”…
Read MoreBicentennial Commission Announces Performers for Opening Ceremony
The stage lineup continues to grow as the Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission kicks off the county’s 200th year celebration with a free, family-friendly event at 3 p.m. on Jan. 22, at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Acclaimed local singer-songwriter Josh Kaufman, season 6 winner of The Voice and long-time…
Read MoreLocal 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…
Read MoreJanuary 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…
Read MoreBoomer 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…
Read MoreBoomer 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…
Read MoreBoomer 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…
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