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Central Indiana Businesses ‘Adopt’ and Shop for 800 Kids Enrolled in Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program
The Salvation Army is helping 5,000 local children in need receive special gifts this Christmas through its Angel Tree program; however, it takes great support from the community to fulfill all the wishes of these “Angels.” Thanks to the philanthropic efforts of two local companies, the nonprofit is 800 Angels closer to making thousands of…
Read MoreContinuous Medicaid Coverage Set to Expire in January
By Whitney Downard A “Great Unwinding” of Medicaid coverage could leave hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers without the insurance coverage they continuously kept during the COVID-19 pandemic. Typically, recipients are up for renewal annually but the federal government waived that requirement in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. States were directed not to kick anyone off…
Read MoreHamilton Heights Elementary Students to Perform Moana, JR.
Hamilton Heights Elementary School is pleased to present a live performance of the musical adventure, Moana, JR., at Hamilton Heights High School Auditorium on Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The community is invited to attend this spectacular 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film bringing the adventures of Moana and…
Read MoreEarn $1K by Referring New Recruits to the Indiana National Guard
The adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard announced a referral enlistment program, which will help increase recruits who want to join the community-based, military force. The state-funded program allows Hoosiers the opportunity to earn $1,000. “Indiana’s patriotic roots have a long, deep and storied history,” said Maj. Gen. Dale Lyles, the Indiana National Guard’s…
Read MoreNoblesville Schools to put on The Music Man, Jr.
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Alleged Voter Interference
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating allegations of voter interference. Hamilton County Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush said, “We take criminal allegations very seriously and I want to assure the public that this complaint will be reviewed with the utmost diligence in conjunction with the Hamilton County Elections Board.” Because this is an ongoing investigation,…
Read MoreSail Away IN Indiana: New Roundabout Art Installed at Hague, Carrigan Roads
The intersection of Hague and Carrigan roads is a little more colorful this week. On Sunday, artist Kevin Huff and volunteers from Keep Noblesville Beautiful installed the three-piece aquatic themed sculpture. The sculpture features a sailboat and two of the white pelicans that Morse Reservoir is known for. Keep Noblesville Beautiful has been fundraising for…
Read MoreHHES Students Gain Insight on Election Process from Long-Serving County Clerk
Kathy Kreag Williams, Hamilton County Clerk of Circuit Court, recently spent time educating fifth graders at Hamilton Heights on the voting and election process. This timely program gave students an insightful lesson from a seasoned public servant. “In social studies, students have been learning about the election process including: the system of government in the…
Read MorePost Office Closures for Veterans Day
In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, post offices throughout the Indiana District will be closed for retail transactions this Friday. There will be no mail delivery, caller service, or Post Office Box service. All services will resume on Saturday. Commercial customers are asked to check with their Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit for hours of…
Read MoreClay Township Impact Program Leaves Long Legacy with Carmel Parks Renovations
In 2019, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) received a $20 million investment from the Clay Township Impact Program (CTIP). With this investment, CCPR launched its Reimagining Parks initiative which included the renovation of six existing parks throughout Carmel and Clay Township. In fall 2022, CCPR reopened the final reimagined park for the public to…
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