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Hamilton County Parks and Recreation (HCPR) has officially introduced its latest educational resource – an enclosed trailer that functions as a nature center on wheels. Courtesy of funding provided by the Duke Energy Foundation, the unique project was put in gear back in 2017, but temporarily stalled during the pandemic. Mark LaBarr, Government and Community…

Hamilton County is due to receive funding to improve Stony Creek and Morse Reservoir as part of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program. The county will receive $40,000 to improve stream design for Stony Creek and $100,000 for sediment removal in Morse Reservoir. A total of twenty Indiana…

Meyer Najem has added development and commercial real estate services to its offerings. For 35 years, Meyer Najem has provided clients with construction projects. Adding development and real estate services allows Meyer Najem to offer multiple upfront services to clients – services which will help clients take an idea on paper and turn it into…

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has an important warning for parents related to their kids’ internet usage. Technology is a great learning resource, but it can also expose children to inappropriate and dangerous activities online. “While technology and the internet can be helpful, they can also be harmful,” Rokita said. “Social media platforms can be…

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Illinois Betsy Dirksen Londrigan yesterday announced that the Department will begin accepting applications on September 6 for funding to expand access to high-speed internet for millions of people in rural America nationwide. “Connectivity is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity – especially in remote…

Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:56 a.m. SET: 8:39 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 80 °F Low: 61 °F Today is…: • National Airborne Day • National Bratwurst People • National Roller Coaster Day What Happened On This Day: • 1858 First transatlantic telegraph message is sent • 1898 Patent for loop-the-loop roller coaster is awarded • 1945 1954…

Keep Noblesville Beautiful was among one of 49 organizations awarded almost $250,000 by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) to support public art projects throughout the state. The Noblesville nonprofit received $5,000 to fund a portion of their roundabout sculpture planned for the Hauge and Carrigan Road intersection. The sculpture pays tribute to the tourism…

Hamilton Heights Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee is pleased to announce its Class of 2021 which includes 1 team, 3 multi-sport athletes and a standout basketball player who is still a recordholder. This year’s inductees include Roger Bryan (’60), Brittney (Curfman) Hensley (’01), Chad Sherer (’08), Jessica (Carr) Kuramata (’11), and Hamilton Heights 2012-13…