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USDA Makes $500M Available to Improve Domestic Fertilizer Production
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack earlier this week announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making $500 million in grants available to increase American-made fertilizer production to spur competition and combat price hikes on U.S. farmers caused by the war in Ukraine. “Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, USDA…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Sept. 30, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:39 a.m. SET: 7:27 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 69 °F LOW: 44 °F Today is…: • Ask a Stupid Question Day • National Bakery Day • Save the Koala Day What Happened On This Day: • 1935 The Hoover Dam is dedicated • 1939 NBC broadcasts the first televised American football game •…
Read MoreMeeting Notice: Westfield Finance Committee 10/03/2022
The Finance Committee meeting for the City of Westfield that was scheduled for Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, has been canceled.
Read MoreLeague of Women Voters Schedules Hamilton County Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters of Hamilton County will host two nonpartisan candidate forums this fall to give voters a chance to hear from candidates in time for the Nov. 8 general election. Forums will start at 7 p.m. end by 8:30 p.m. Here’s the schedule: Next Tuesday, Oct. 4, Carmel City Hall, candidates for…
Read MoreNHS to Host Indiana’s First Educator-Focused Apprenticeship Program
The state of Indiana yesterday joined local leaders to celebrate the federal approval of Indiana’s first educator-focused federal registered apprenticeship at Noblesville High School. The registered apprenticeship will help more Hoosier students pursue a pathway to teaching and is the first-of-its-kind program in the nation concentrated on special education. “As the global economy continues to…
Read MoreArrowood Shows Appreciation for Heights’ Community, Celebrates Great Start to School Year
Last week, 180 sixth-grade students spent 3 days and 2 nights at Indiana University’s Bradford Woods for their Environmental Education Program. This interactive experience gives students the opportunity to learn about how humans and their environment interact and help each other. This science/social studies area of learning, based off Indiana State Standards, has been a…
Read MoreNoblesville Lions Host Beth Gehlhausen
Barktoberfest to Offer Fun Day for Furry Friends
Westfield Welcome has announced that Barktoberfest, presented by Community First Bank, will return to Asa Bales Park on Oct. 8 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. This dog themed event is the perfect activity for you and your furry friend. With costume contests on the hour beginning at noon, an agility course and pet related vendors, there’s…
Read MoreCity of Fishers Kicks Off Keep Fishers Beautiful Celebration on Saturday
The fall edition of Keep Fishers Beautiful kicks off this Saturday with a week-long celebration of volunteerism and sustainability. From volunteer opportunities at Fishers’ parks, to practicing sustainability at home with the free rain barrel and compost programs, to the City Recycling Day event, the celebration offers a variety of opportunities for residents to beautify…
Read MoreIvy Tech Hamilton County to Launch School of Nursing in January 2023
Ivy Tech Community College yesterday announced it will launch its School of Nursing on the Hamilton County campus in January 2023. The program was approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing last week. This will be the College’s 19th nursing location. In Fall 2021, following approval of Ivy Tech Hamilton County’s campus board and…
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