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Police Ramping Up Patrols During Peak Thanksgiving Travel
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. AAA is predicting 54.6 million people will be heading out for the holiday. Of those, nearly 49 million will be traveling by car, a rebound to almost pre-pandemic levels. This time of year is also associated with higher drinking rates, which combined with the…
Read MoreTraveling for the Holidays? ‘Waterproof’ Your Home Before Leaving
For many, the holiday season includes travel, whether it is to join a family gathering or enjoy a holiday vacation. These traditional holiday trips stand to amplify an already growing travel demand. The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics* reports that for July 2022, the number of people boarding a U.S. airline plane for domestic or…
Read MoreDiego Morales, Indiana’s Next Elections Chief, Faces Vote Fraud Reports. Could Legal Action Follow?
By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Diego Morales might have easily clinched the Secretary of State race, but his future is clouded by allegations of 2018 voting improprieties reminiscent of another Indiana elections chief convicted of voter fraud. Lawyers and election experts — including the special prosecutor who handled former Secretary of State Charlie White’s case in…
Read MoreWestfield Education Foundation Receives Grant from Duke Energy
The Westfield Education Foundation was the recipient of a $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the building of a wetland project housed at Shamrock Springs Elementary School. Called the Shamrock Outdoor Learning Lab, the 7-acre plot of wetland is being transformed into an educational green space to help students and community members…
Read MoreRiverview Health Foundation Shaken, Not Stirred Event Raises Over $200K
Riverview Health Foundation hosted Shaken, Not Stirred, a black-tie affair on Oct. 28 to benefit the acute inpatient rehabilitation unit at Riverview Health. Over 260 attendees enjoyed a fun-filled evening with casino style games, magicians, musicians and learned of the need to update and renovate the current acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. American Structurepoint was the…
Read MoreIPRA Recognizes Work of Hamilton County Parks
What a night for Hamilton County! Three of the county’s civic leaders and its parks department were honored at the Indiana Park and Recreation Association’s (IPRA) annual Awards of Excellence Banquet. The statewide association bestows awards on individuals and agencies that have contributed to the parks and recreation field in a manner worthy of recognition…
Read MoreHumane Society for Hamilton County in Crisis Announces Black Friday Adoption Special
This Friday, the Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) will host a “priceless” adoption event from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. allowing adopters to donate as little as $1 to take home a new family member. All pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and have at least one round of age appropriate vaccinations. HSHC is currently in a state…
Read MoreWestfield Winter Market Returns
After a three-year hiatus, The Downtown Westfield Association has announced that the Westfield Winter Market will return in January 2023. The Winter Market will take place every Saturday morning from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., noon. The Winter Market will start on Jan. 7, concluding on April 1. Be on the lookout for more information and a…
Read MoreCPA Looking to Host More Events with Expanded Events, Retail Staff
The Center for the Performing Arts has made several personnel moves as it expands its special events and venue rental operations. In addition to its three performance venues – the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater – the Center offers a variety of conference rooms, elegant lounges and other spaces available for a broad…
Read MoreAll Lit Up: Westfield in Lights to Move to Grand Junction Plaza in December
Westfield in Lights makes its move to Grand Junction Plaza on Dec. 3 from 3-7 p.m. The event, hosted by Westfield Welcome and presented by Downtown Westfield Association, includes outdoor activities, winter-themed games, food vendors, retail merchants and live entertainment. “We are thrilled to host Westfield in Lights at Grand Junction Plaza this year. Many…
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