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Daily Almanac: October 17, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset:RISE: 7:58 a.m.SET: 7:07 p.m. High/Low Temperatures:HIGH: 63 °FLOW: 46 °F Today is…:• Mulligan Day• National Pasta Day• Black Poetry Day What Happened On This Day:• 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake Rocks California. Santa Cruz County was the most affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake. About 60 people died as a result of falling buildings and…
Read MoreOver 100 Attend County’s First Inclusive Leadership Summit
The Noblesville Diversity Coalition convened more than 100 Hamilton County leaders from 70-plus organizations last month at its first Inclusive Leadership Summit. The daylong event, held Sept. 27 at Conner Prairie, drew positive feedback from attendees. Mojo Up Media + Marketing’s Travis Brown, a highly sought-after brand strategist, motivational speaker, and DEI thought leader who…
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What makes Heather Hauke smile? “Seeing the joy in the kids’ faces and helping them know that they matter,” said the North Elementary School PTO president. She has two children at the school, daughter, Sammie, in fifth grade, and son, Griffin, in second grade. She is a stay-at-home mom of 10 years and has been…
Read MoreCity Of Fishers Announces New Tribute Tree Program
Community invited to honor, celebrate and remember loved ones with new program The City of Fishers has launched an all-new Tribute Tree Program. The program invites Fishers residents to donate trees to honor, remember or celebrate their loved ones and special occasions while infusing vibrancy into the city’s parks and public spaces. The new program…
Read MoreSecretary Of State Diego Morales Alerts Hoosier Investors After Hamilton County Man Charged With Securities And Investment Fraud Scheme
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and the Securities Division announced that Darrin Blaine of Fishers, Indiana, has been charged with six counts of securities violations, one count of money laundering and one count of corrupt business influence, which are all Level 5 felonies. According to court documents, Blaine was operating under the companies Akamai…
Read MoreEco-Friendly Beer & Cider
Dear EarthTalk: What eco-friendly beers and hard ciders are available in the U.S.? The explosion of U.S. craft breweries and cideries in recent years has meant that beer and hard cider drinkers have more eco-friendly options than ever. But what exactly constitutes an eco-friendly brew? Local sourcing, organic ingredients, sustainable farming practices, energy-efficient machinery and…
Read More5 Weight Loss Tips For Busy Parents
(StatePoint) For parents, juggling the demands of work and home life can no doubt take a toll on physical health. In fact, a Cornell University study of 50 working moms and dads found that more than half turned to unhealthy eating options – pizza, chocolate and fast food, because they were too busy to start…
Read MoreHow To Navigate Your Medicare Options During The Annual Enrollment Period
(StatePoint) The average Medicare beneficiary in 2023 has access to 43 Medicare Advantage plans, the largest number of options ever, according to KFF. With so many plans to choose from, the Medicare and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), taking place from October 15 to December 7, may be overwhelming and confusing. “The Medicare…
Read MoreInternational Researchers Have Created An Algorithm That Uses Data Available Through Standard Patient Monitoring Practices
A Purdue University mechanical engineer and his international collaborators have developed a patent-pending method and algorithm to predict the recurrence of prostate cancer in patients treated by radiation therapy. Hector Gomez, a professor in Purdue University’s School of Mechanical Engineering, said data indicates the model-based predictors can identify relapsing patients a median of 14.8 months…
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What makes Kelly Keller smile? “So many things make me smile. In the world of theater, it makes me smile when audiences are impacted by a production we put on. I love taking them away for a short time,” said the Fishers man, who’s currently directing his ninth show, Carmel Community Players’ fast-paced comedy, “aMUSEd,”…
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