Albert Chen, Founder Of Carmel-Based Telamon Corporation, To Receive 2023 Sachem Award

By: Casey Smith Albert Chen, founder and executive board chairman of Carmel-based telecommunications company Telamon Corp., will receive the 2023 Sachem Award next month, Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office announced Thursday. The Sachem is Indiana’s highest honor, reserved to recognize one individual each year “whose lifetime of excellence and moral virtue has brought credit and honor…

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Hamilton County Health Department Invests In EKG Simulator

New Device to Aid First Responders in Medical Training & Education  The Hamilton County Health Department has purchased and deployed a new EKG simulator designed to train fire and emergency medical teams throughout Hamilton County. The state-of-the-art device replicates the functionality of an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, providing fire and EMS professionals with a realistic platform…

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Construction On 146th St. & Allisonville Road Is On Schedule

Widening of White River Bridge Will Require Overnight Closure of 146th Street Six months after construction first began at the intersection of 146th Street and Allisonville Road, the Hamilton County Highway Department says the project is on schedule. Crews are currently installing storm sewer structures and prepping new lanes of traffic for pavement, while also…

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Consumer Alert: Fire Pit Tables, Portable Generators Pose Burn And Impact Injury Risk

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in September. This is the time to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchased these recalled items.  “The weather is turning cooler, but some of your products could be heating up without your knowledge,” Rokita said. “You…

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Hamilton County’s First Fall Invasive Species Awareness Week

Fall is a great time to manage invasive species! The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership is proud to offer a series of events to raise awareness during the first fall Hamilton County Invasive Species Awareness Week, taking place from October 14-21st. Throughout the week, the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership will be hosting a variety of educational…

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Growing More Food On Less Land

Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways to grow more food on less land given that human population is growing as the amount of arable land shrinks? It’s no secret that Earth is facing a daunting challenge: With human numbers expected to swell to 10 billion by 2060 and the amount of arable land shrinking at…

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Indiana Gubernatorial Candidate Eric Doden Speaks Out Against IEDC’s LEAP District Pipeline Plan

By: Casey Smith Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Doden said he’s “deeply concerned” about a major plan to divert billions of gallons of water from the West Lafayette region to a massive — and controversial — high-tech park planned in Boone County. His apprehension comes one week after the Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC) released early…

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Big Head Todd And The Monsters To Play Palladium On Jan. 18

Tickets on sale 10 a.m. Friday at TheCenterPresents.org. Known for their exciting live shows, rockers Big Head Todd and the Monsters will make their debut appearance at the Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 18. The band has become an American institution after more than three decades of writing, recording and touring, delivering over…

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