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Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC)/Visit Indiana, in partnership with Renovia, yesterday unveiled a new ‘IN Indiana’ mural along the company’s office wing wall facing I-465 on Indianapolis’ east side. “We are grateful for Renovia’s support of the ‘IN Indiana’ campaign and for allowing Justin to feature his artwork on…

Monroe Lake will offer two special hikes through the primary focus of its wildlife management program, the Stillwater-Northfork area, on Sunday, Sept. 25. Both hikes are recommended for adults. The first hike, at 9:30 a.m., winds through the Northfork fields, an area that includes open woodlands, ponds, riparian forest, and managed levees. See several seasonal…

This past Monday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the appointment of Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad B. Chambers, to the U.S. Investment Advisory Council (IAC). Secretary Chambers will join a group of 34 international business and economic leaders who will advise Secretary Raimondo on how government policies and programs affect the United States’…

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh yesterday announced USDA is investing $121 million in critical infrastructure to combat climate change across rural America. The investments include $111 million for 289 projects to help people living in socially vulnerable communities. “Rural America is on the front lines of climate change, and our…

Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:04 a.m. SET: 8:27 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 86 °F Low: 62 °F Today is…: • Vesuvius Day • National Waffle Day • International Strange Music Day What Happened On This Day: • 1814 The British burn down Washington • 1949 NATO is established • 2006 Pluto is declassified as a planet Births…

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, his administration, developers and global firms will propose projects with over $1 billion of investment within the next 30 days. The proposed projects build upon Mayor Fadness’ vision to accelerate Fishers’ economic growth and quality of life efforts. The first of these investments include Monday’s Andretti Global announcement with a $200…

State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2023 legislative session. Baldwin’s assignments include the following: 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force; Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development; and Interim Study Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs. “I look forward to…

Shirley and Keith Ayer of Noblesville will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary next Wednesday They were married in Mineral Point, Wisconsin on Aug. 31, L957. They moved to Noblesville in 1964, and opened Ayer’s Real Estate in 1976, retiring from the business in 2003. After retirement, they enjoyed wintering in Florida for several years. Now…

The legend of the Great Squirrel Stampede is commemorated this fall with fun activities that also provide a sneak preview to the upcoming 2023 Hamilton Coounty Bicentennial. Residents and visitors can enjoy countywide, squirrel-themed events and support local businesses that have squirrel-themed offerings sponsored by Hamilton County Tourism and participating partners. In 1822, an abundance…

The Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) Sea Dragons youth swim team is open for enrollment. The recreational league, designed for children ages five to fourteen, runs Sept. 7 through Dec. 14. Participants must be able to swim one lap of freestyle to join the team. Registration costs $125 per child. “The Sea Dragons swim…