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Alexander Wins Race for County Council President
Ken Alexander has been elected president of the Hamilton County Council. He replaces Steve Schwartz in the role. Amy Massillamany will serve as Vice President. Election of officers is an annual practice at the first meeting of each year. Alexander was elected to the Hamilton County Council in 2018. He represents District 4 which includes…
Read MoreJensen Files for Re-Election, Will Run for 2nd Term
Yesterday, Mayor Chris Jensen formally filed with the Hamilton County Clerk to seek a second term as Mayor of Noblesville. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to serve my hometown of Noblesville,” said Mayor Jensen. “As Mayor, I have focused on sustaining the development of our authentic downtown while charting a path…
Read MoreCarmel Schools Earns $15K IDEM Grant to Aid Recycling Efforts
Carmel Clay Schools is getting $15,000 from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, along with 15 other applicants the agency announced this week. The grants are available to counties, municipalities, solid waste management districts, schools and nonprofit organizations located in Indiana. Here is the list of recipients and the amounts they were awarded: “IDEM is…
Read MoreCPA Announces New Member of Development Team
The Center for the Performing Arts has named Elizabeth Elliott to the new position of Partnership Development Coordinator, responsible for stewarding relationships with the nonprofit Center’s corporate and community partners and supporters. An Indianapolis resident, Elliott arrives with experience in marketing at Opera Columbus in Ohio and advancement and sponsorships at Music for All in…
Read MoreNPA to Feature 3 Artists of the Month in January
Nickel Plate Arts is featuring three artists of the month in January. The artists of the month include Alice Lee, Bobbi K. Samples, and Caroline Hays, and each of their exhibits will each be featured at a different Nickel Plate Arts showcase location. STEPHENSON HOUSE: Alice Lee Alice Lee is a self-taught artist and has…
Read MoreFarmer Sentiment Rebounds at Year End on Stronger 2022 Income
Following a two-month decline and a year of weak sentiment, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer closed out the year on a more positive note, rallying 24 points in December to a reading of 126. U.S. farmers were more optimistic about both their current situation and expectations for the future. The Current Conditions Index…
Read MoreIDDC Launches 2 Grant Programs to Support Public Art, Signage
The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) has just launched two new grants – the IN Indiana Public Art Activation Grant and IN Indiana Placemaking Activation Grant – that will give local artists and communities the unique opportunity to create IN Indiana artwork and signage in highly-visible locations throughout the state. The IN Indiana Placemaking Activation…
Read MoreNFPA Reminding Homeowners to Remove Their Christmas Trees
One-third (33 percent) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) strongly encourages everyone to keep the festive memories and remove the hazards by disposing of Christmas trees promptly after the holiday season. “As much as we all enjoy the…
Read MoreHealthcare Costs Top Legislative Priorities
By Whitney Downard Lawmakers and businesses alike have long denounced Indiana’s high healthcare prices but haven’t yet penalized any actors. Advocates hope for more in the 2023 session, set to start Monday, with an intense focus on the state’s hospitals. Hoosiers have some of the highest costs in the nation despite its overall low cost…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Jan. 4, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 8:06 a.m.SET: 5:31 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 50 °FLOW: 48 °F Today is…: • Free Flower Basket Day• National Spaghetti Day• National Trivia Day What Happened On This Day: • 1853 After having been kidnapped and sold into slavery in the American South, Solomon Northup regains his freedom; his memoir Twelve Years a…
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