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Ivy Tech Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy Circle of Ivy Awards More Than $260K to Campuses
Ivy Tech Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy Circle of Ivy awarded $263,649 to 84 projects at its seventh annual Circle of Ivy Gathering last Friday. The initiative raises funds to diminish barriers to higher education for Ivy Tech Community College students. Circle of Ivy has a statewide reach, with a focus specifically on campus needs and…
Read MoreDarrell Mitchell Elected President of NARR Board
Darrell Mitchell, Vice President of Recovery Communities for Aspire Indiana Health and Executive Director of Progress House, has been elected as board of directors President of the National Alliance of Recovery Residences. A longtime advocate for Hoosiers with substance use disorder (SUD), Mitchell has served on the NARR board for several years, most recently as…
Read MoreCarmel Parks’ Summer Camp Series Awarded ACA Accreditation
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation’s (CCPR) Summer Camp Series was awarded accreditation from the American Camp Association (ACA) for its proven commitment to the well-being of campers and staff. ACA is the only national accrediting body for camps of all types. ACA’s accreditation standards focus on health, safety, and risk management, and are used as…
Read MoreNo Edition of The Times for Veterans Day
We’ll miss you tomorrow! As you celebrate America’s heroes this Veterans Day, don’t forget that The Times does not publish either a Print Edition or an Online Edition on Postal Holidays. We will be back with our usual Saturday edition without fail though. The next time you won’t see our regular smiling faces will be…
Read MoreEd Martin Toyota Wins Major Award
Ed Martin Toyota was recently presented with the prestigious Board of Governors Award from Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA). Each year, TMNA presents the award to Toyota dealerships that exhibit outstanding sales and maintain Toyota’s high standards for customer satisfaction. The President’s Board of Governors Award pays homage to Toyota dealerships throughout the U.S.…
Read MoreCity of Fishers to Host Veterans Day Ceremony Tomorrow
The City of Fishers and Fishers Armed Services Commission will host their annual Veterans Day ceremony tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Knowledge Services at 9800 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis. Knowledge Services is located at the former Marsh Headquarters along I-69. This year’s guest speaker is MG Richard Chegar, US Army (ret). General Chegar graduated from West…
Read MoreElection Day in Hamilton County
Yesterday was Election Day and the voters have spoken. Among the notable winners were Republican Sen. Todd Young, who resoundingly beat Democrat and former Mayor of Hammond Thomas McDermott, Jr., and Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz, who won re-election to her 2nd term over Democrat Jeannine Lee Lake. As the debate over education has increased in…
Read MoreFugitive Bookkeeper Apprehended in Utah, Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison for Embezzling Over $2.2M
Jody Russell Trapp, 58, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion. According to court documents, from July 2009 through Dec. 2011, Trapp was a bookkeeper for Shelton Machinery, Inc., a Fishers-based distributor of advanced machines, drill-tap machines, production saws, and band saws. As a…
Read MorePurdue Provost to Step Down in December, Search Committee Formed
Purdue University Provost Jay Akridge announced on Tuesday his plan to step down at the end of December after serving more than five years as Purdue’s chief academic officer. Akridge, the longest-serving provost in the Big Ten currently, has been Purdue’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity since July 2017, serving…
Read MoreNoblesville FD Now Accepting Donations for Annual Christmas Food and Toy Drive
The Noblesville Fire Department is seeking assistance from the community to ensure local families have a joyous holiday season. The fire department is currently accepting donations for its annual food and toy drive to benefit approximately 100 less-fortunate families in Noblesville. 2022 marks the 45th anniversary since the program started. The fire department has partnered…
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