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The Ivy Tech Foundation recently recognized 19 Benefactor Award winners at its Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony last week. During this event, the Foundation honors individuals, corporations, and foundations from Indiana who have considerably impacted Ivy Tech communities and students. The award celebrates the gifts and volunteer service that has been contributed to the College. “Our…

Indiana Audubon recently awarded $6,000 in environmental grants, as part of its Mumford & Keller Grants and Scholarship Program. The grants were awarded to support programs, workshops, training, related to Indiana Audubon’s mission of research, education, and conservation for natural resources, particularly birds. Those organizations and individuals receiving funding in 2022 include: Humane Indiana Wildlife…

Governor Eric Holcomb has proclaimed October as “Careers in Construction Month” (CICM). CICM is designated to increase public awareness and appreciation of construction craft professionals and the entire construction workforce. “The Indiana Builders Association is appreciative that the governor has proclaimed October Careers in Construction Month,” said Indiana Builders Association President Paul Schwinghammer. “Thousands of…

The public is invited to the respective open houses that DNR Division of Forestry will host on Oct. 17, 18 and 19. During the events, division personnel will display information on forest, recreation, and facility management. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and comment. Written comments can be submitted at dnr.IN.gov/forestry/state-forest-management/public-comment/submit A guided…

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) yesterday announced recipients of $10.6 million in funding, which will aid Indiana’s schools and community partners in supporting local initiatives to attract and retain educators in school buildings across the state. Ball State University, in conjunction with partner organizations Hamilton Heights School Corporation, Sheridan Community Schools, Westfield-Washington Schools, Anderson…

Because of the charitable contributions of a local group of P.E.O. members, more scholarship assistance will be available to members at the Boys & Girls Club this year. Noblesville’s Chapter DG has donated $725 to BGCN to supplement the cost of annual memberships for local youth. Jane Meats, president of the Noblesville group, explained that…

In celebration of the opening of its 47th season, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) – a resident company of the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts – is offering a special gift and unique opportunity for patrons who purchase tickets for its opening night performance this Saturday. Everyone who purchases tickets for opening…

Noblesville Main Street is inviting the community to celebrate all things autumn during its annual Fall Fest presented by Duke Energy. This Friday, from 5-9 p.m., downtown Noblesville will be buzzing with activities including a soup cook-off, trick-ortreating, trolley rides, and the last installment of “Music & All That Jazz.” Soup Cook-Off w/ In-Person &…