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Boomer Bits: Designing Your Garden for Better Mental Health
(StatePoint) Gardening is not only a means for beautifying outdoor spaces and growing delicious foods. According to those who spend significant time in the yard, getting outside can also support your wellbeing. “Gardening is good for the mind, it’s good for the soul and it’s good for the body,” said legendary football coach, Vince Dooley.…
Read MoreRokita Consultant Hired, but Facing $18,000 in Lobbyist Registration Fines
By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz A conservative policy activist and consultant working on contract for Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office was hired as a lobby-exempt, full-time employee after she mistakenly registered as a lobbyist for the wrong entity — but faces $18,000 in related fines. Erin Tuttle was nearly a year into her two-year, $200,000-maximum…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Aug. 10, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:50 a.m. SET: 8:47 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 82 °F Low: 67 °F Today is…: • Smithsonian Day • International Vlogging Day • National Spoil Your Dog Day What Happened On This Day: • 1675 The foundation stone for the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England is laid • 1821 Missouri is admitted as…
Read MoreHolcomb Names Appointment for Hamco Superior Court Vacancy
Governor Eric J. Holcomb yesterday announced Stephenie K. Gookins as his appointment to the Hamilton County Superior Court. Ms. Gookins succeeds Judge Gail Bardach who retired July 1, 2022. Ms. Gookins currently is a partner in the law firm of Terry & Gookins and has been in private practice in Hamilton County since 2000. Additionally,…
Read More7th Annual Red Geranium Artisan Market – A Market With a Mission
The First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville is hosting their seventh annual Red Geranium Artisan Market on August 20 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville at 1207 Conner St., Noblesville. The market features a variety of local, tri-state and international artisans, food, live music in a festive open-air environment. Visitors…
Read MoreCity of Westfield Announces Death of Christine Brown
With deep sorrow, the City of Westfield announced yesterday the death of Christine Brown, who was working as an Early Intervention Advocate with the Westfield Youth Assistance Program (WYAP). In her role as Early Intervention Advocate, Brown was a passionate advocate for children and teenagers facing challenging life circumstances. Westfield Mayor Andy Cook worked alongside…
Read MoreField Trip Grant Program to Bring 1,500 Hoosier Kids to State Park Properties
100 high schooler students from Carmel High School will travel to Turkey Run State Park this week. They are among nearly 1,500 Indiana students traveling to state park properties as part of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Discover the Outdoors program. The program awards public, private, parochial, or home-school educators grants that range from…
Read MoreMeeting Notice: Hamilton County American Rescue Plan Act Committee 08/12/2022
Pursuant to IC 5-14-1.5-5 (a) the Hamilton County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Committee will meet on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. in Conference Room 1A located in the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center, One Hamilton County Square, Noblesville. The meeting is to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act and other county…
Read MoreMeeting Notes: Carmel Common Council 08/15/2022
Meeting agenda Monday, August 15, 2022 at 6 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall, One Civic Square Call to order Agenda approval Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Recognition of city employees and outstanding citizens Swearing-in of new Carmel Police officers Officer Christian Bravo Officer Jacob Meyer Officer Garrett Durkac Officer Mark Parshall Officer Caleb Hall Officer Christopher…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Aug. 9, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:49 a.m. SET: 8:48 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 82 °F Low: 72 °F Today is…: • Book Lovers Day • International Day of the World’s Indigenous People • National Veep Day What Happened On This Day: • 1854 Henry David Thoreau publishes Walden • 1930 Betty Boop makes her debut • 1945 Atomic…
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