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Noblesville-Fishers Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Service Named Franchise of the Year
Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of Noblesville-Fishers has been named the company’s Franchise of the Year. Office Pride of Noblesville-Fishers, Ind., is owned by Chris and Kim Middleton, multi-unit owners with the national franchise system. The Middletons were recognized for the company’s top honor at Office Pride’s annual owners’ retreat, which was held Aug. 24-27…
Read MoreAG’s Office Warns Hoosiers to Watch Out for Government Imposter Scams
Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers about one of the most pernicious robocall frauds. Scammers pretend to call from government agencies like the Social Security Administration, the IRS, or Medicare, but it’s then later exposed as a scam. “It all starts with a seemingly harmless text, call, or email, but it ultimately results in…
Read MoreFarmer Sentiment Drops, with Rising Interest Rates Contributing to Uneasiness
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index declined 5 points to a reading of 112 in September. The decline in farmer sentiment was primarily the result of producers’ weakened perception of current conditions, as the Current Conditions Index declined 9 points to 109. The Index of Future Expectations also weakened slightly, declining…
Read MoreIndiana Department of Insurance Approves Workers’ Compensation Rate Decrease for 2023
Indiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Amy L. Beard recently approved a decrease of 10.3% on average for Workers’ Compensation rates recommended by the Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau (ICRB), effective Jan. 1, 2023. Individual employers may experience a rate change different from -10.3% depending on their rating class (classifications based on the type of business) and…
Read MoreLt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA Open Applications for Indiana’s Energy and Water Assistance Programs
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) have opened applications for Indiana’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) and Water Assistance Program (WAP). These programs are designed to help households across the state pay their bills and avoid shutoffs, especially during the winter months. Qualified Indiana households can now apply for…
Read MoreCommittee Focuses on Black Deaths in Indiana’s Maternal Mortality Increase
By Whitney DownardA key legislative panel heard testimony related to the state’s dismal maternal mortality rate Tuesday, exploring solutions it could propose as legislation in the 2023 session. The latest Indiana Maternal Mortality Review Committee report found that 92 women died during pregnancy or up to a year postpartum, an increase from the previous year.…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Oct. 5, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:44 a.m. SET: 7:19 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 75 °F LOW: 47 °F Today is…: • Yom Kippur • World Teachers’ Day • Do Something Nice Day What Happened On This Day: • 1921 The 1921 World Series is the first to be broadcast on radio • 1947 President Truman makes the first…
Read MoreGenealogy Fair Analyzes Abnormal Ancestors in Return to Indiana State Library
The Indiana State Library’s popular Genealogy and Local History Fair will return in-person to downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Oct. 22. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the library’s History Reference Room. This year’s theme is “Family Drama: Researching Your Complicated and Unconventional Ancestors.” Presenters will use case studies…
Read MoreCould Morales Allegations Tilt Secretary of State’s Race?
By Leslie Bonilla MuñizCapital Chronicle Editor Niki Kelly and Reporter Casey Smith contributed reporting. Republican Secretary of State candidate Diego Morales has fielded controversy since his first unsuccessful bid for public office in 2018, but could a pair of sexual misconduct allegations less than a month before Election Day endanger his latest campaign? Two longtime…
Read MoreIndiana’s Fall Pumpkin Yields Will Vary, Depending on Summer Rainfall, Irrigation
By Jillian EllisonWhile genetics play a key role in a pumpkin’s potential size, the festive fall vegetable’s growth relies heavily on timely summer rainfall. Looking back at June and July’s precipitation totals, the record-setting hot and dry months pose possible cause for concern for many who grow and buy pumpkins. Stephen Meyers, an assistant professor…
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