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Daily Almanac: Oct. 20, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:59 a.m.SET: 6:57 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 59 °FLOW: 40 °F Today is…: • Community Media Day• National Day on Writing• Wear Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Day What Happened On This Day: • 1803 U.S. Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase• 1903 The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating…
Read MoreIndiana Has 9 Congressional Races: Here’s What You Need to Know
By Whitney Downard and Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana sends nine representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. – and all are up for election on November 8, along with the rest of the 435-member chamber. Just one race is expected to be competitive: Indiana’s First Congressional District, which a Republican could represent…
Read MoreUSDA Provides Nearly $800M to Help Keep Farmers Farming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday announced that distressed borrowers with qualifying USDA farm loans have already received nearly $800 million in assistance, as part of the $3.1 billion in assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA directed USDA to expedite assistance…
Read MoreRokita Encourages Hoosiers to Be Cautious of Cyber Criminals
Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers of predatory cyber criminals during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. “Cybersecurity has been an important issue for years, but after COVID-19, businesses and schools have relied more and more on technology,” Rokita said. “This makes them even more vulnerable to these types of attacks, and I encourage Hoosiers to educate…
Read MoreIndiana Association of School Principals to Host Indiana Cheer Championship
This Saturday, the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) will host the 2022 Indiana Cheer Championship Varsity Prelims at Mt. Vernon High School in Fortville this Saturday. The Indiana Association of School Principals, Department of Student Programs, sponsors the Indiana Cheer Championship, a series of competitions exclusively for Indiana school cheerleaders. The competition will feature…
Read MoreHousing Inventory, Median Sales Price Up
New housing data issued by the MIBOR REALTOR Association (MIBOR) for September 2022 shows an increase in active inventory and months supply of inventory. The median sales price rose 11.8 percent in September compared to September 2021, and remained the same compared to August 2022. New listings decreased 13.7 percent in year over year comparison.…
Read MoreMeeting Notes: Hamilton County Commissioners 10/24/2022
Executive Session and Public Meeting AgendaMonday, Oct. 24, 2022 at 1 p.m.Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center, Commissioner’s CourtroomOne Hamilton County Square, Noblesville Executive Session – Conference Room 1A (Beginning at 12:15 p.m.) Discussion of Security IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(7) Purchase of Real Estate IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D) Discussion of Pending Litigation IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(B) Discussion of Personnel IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(7)…
Read MoreHead to Carmel City Center for the Holiday Preview Sip ‘N’ Shop
Join the Shops at Carmel City Center on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 2-6 p.m. for a Holiday Preview Shopping Event! Visitors can kick-start their holiday shopping with the locally owned merchants at Carmel City Center while sipping on wine and Peppermint White Russians at four of the participating Shops. Shoppers can also enjoy holiday carols…
Read MoreHamilton County Parks and Recreation Seeking Input for Two Park Projects
Addressing the critical deficiency of parkland in Hamilton County, as defined by Indiana DNR, Hamilton County Parks has acquired land for one new park and will further develop one of its existing parks. The county parks leadership is seeking direction regarding how these park properties can best be utilized. The department has scheduled an open…
Read MoreGet Your Holiday Treat Fix with New Options at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt will have new food and gift options available for purchase during the 2022 season: New food options include: Baumstriezel, or chimney cakes: A pastry roasted to a golden crisp and dressed with sugar, cinnamon or nuts Lángos, also known as Hungarian fried bread: A common street food featuring deep fried dough adorned…
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