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Cook Vetoes Term Limit Ordinance
In a news conference on Tuesday afternoon, Westfield Mayor Andy Cook discussed his veto of the term limits ordinance for elected officials recently passed by the Westfield City Council. This was his first veto of an ordinance in four terms as Westfield Mayor. Cook’s decision comes after the city’s legal counsel raised concerns about the…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Dec. 14, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:58 a.m.SET: 5:19 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 52 °FLOW: 40 °F Today is…: • Monkey Day• National Bouillabaisse Day• Roast Chestnuts Day What Happened On This Day: • 1836 The Toledo War unofficially ends as the “Frostbitten Convention” accepts Congress’ terms for admitting Michigan as a state• 1903 The Wright brothers make their…
Read MoreProducts Recalled in November
Hoosiers, be on the lookout for the following products that were recently recalled. Consumers should take advantage of the solutions available for those who purchased the recalled items, per the state. “The holidays should be a time of togetherness, not a time to worry about defected products,” Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said. “Hoosiers need…
Read MoreHamilton County to Conduct Water Availability Study
Hamilton County is currently conducting a water availability study that will produce new information about how water moves to wells and streams in the area. The county plans to use the findings from the study to make strategic decisions moving forward. One of the more unique aspects of the study is that all parties involved…
Read MoreState Settles With CVS, Walgreens
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has finalized tentative agreements with CVS and Walgreens that will bring $219 million to Indiana to settle allegations against the two pharmacies that they contributed to the opioid crisis through their conduct in the distribution and dispensing of prescription drugs. When a recent tentative settlement with Walmart is added, Indiana’s…
Read MoreSalvation Army of Central Indiana Kicks Off Five-Day Angel Tree Distribution
Today marks the first of five distribution days for The Salvation Army’s expansive Angel Tree program, which will serve around 5,000 children from across Central Indiana this Christmas. Distribution space for Tuesday through Friday has been generously donated by the Angel Tree title sponsor, MAVPAK, and is located at one of the company’s Indianapolis warehouses…
Read MoreNFPA Urging Caution as Christmas Day, Christmas Eve Are Among Leading Days for Home Fires
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires at this time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for…
Read MoreIEDC Continues 5E Focus, Forms New Partnership with Research Institute
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) today announced a new partnership with the Applied Research Institute (ARI), also known as the Indiana Innovation Institute (IN3), to become a trusted partner on innovation strategy and federal programs execution. Under this new partnership, new leadership and an expanded mission, ARI aims to accelerate the IEDC’s goal of…
Read MoreNoblesville Students Collect Toys, Give Back to Community
NHS Senior Wins Full Ride Lilly Scholarship
Noblesville High School senior Abigail Pittman and her family were surprised to learn that she has won the prestigious Lilly Endowment scholarship, which provides a four-year, full-ride scholarship to any college or university in Indiana. Abigail is the daughter of Julie and Craig Pittman and plans to study environmental science and urban planning. She is…
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