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Jensen Proclaims Today as ‘Beth Niedermeyer Day’
In recognition of the retirement of Noblesville Schools Superintendent Beth Niedermeyer, Mayor Chris Jensen has proclaimed today as “Beth Niedermeyer Day” in Noblesville. Niedermeyer, who announced her retirement in December of 2021, is set to be replaced by Dr. Daniel Hile, who takes over the position of superintendent on Friday, July 1. Hile was voted…
Read MoreWestfield Mayor Cook’s Council on Disabilities Officially Launches
The Westfield Mayor’s Council on Disabilities (WMCD) gave the first update on its mission and priorities before the Westfield City Council this week. The presentation highlighted Mayor Cook’s support of the council and its efforts to educate, advocate and create a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities. The WMCD shared its short…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: June 29, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:17 a.m. SET: 9:17 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 86 °F Low: 58 °F Today is…: • Feasts of Saint Peter and Paul • National Camera Day • National Parchment Day What Happened On This Day: • 1927 Two U.S. aviators complete the first transpacific flight • 1990 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are banned to protect…
Read MoreFishers Police Department Warns Residents of Telephone Scam
Over the past several weeks the Fishers Police Department has responded to several different types of telephone scams. One of the most recent scams involved a suspect accusing the victim of having an outstanding arrest warrant and demanding they send gift cards to clear their name. Many of these telephone scammers instruct the victim to…
Read MoreMonetary Donations Needed for Meating the Need Fundraiser
The Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank is sponsoring its seventh year of “Meating the Need”, a partnership between the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank and 4-H beef, dairy and swine project members. We will purchase nine beef and dairy cattle and eight swine at the Hamilton County 4-H Livestock Auction which takes place on July…
Read MoreCicero Kiwanis to Host Pancake, Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast this Saturday
The Kiwanis Club of Cicero will help kick off the fun and festivities on Kids Day at this year’s Lights Over Morse Lake Festival with a pancake and sausage and biscuit gravy breakfast. Start the day off right with a hearty breakfast this Saturday, July 2 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Red…
Read MoreCreative Business Training Opportunities to Occur Around Indiana
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is partnering with the Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and local partners around the state to improve the economic resilience of creative small businesses through the Next Steps Creative Business Training Program. Throughout July and Aug., over 250 creative entrepreneurs across the state will be equipped with entrepreneurship training,…
Read MoreDrive Safe: Don’t Lose Your Independence This Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is one of America’s most iconic holidays, but it’s also one of the deadliest times of the year to be on the road. Amid a rising number of traffic fatalities, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is urging motorists to celebrate responsibly by driving safe and sober this Independence Day. “On…
Read MoreFree Purdue Weed Science Field Day for Farmers this Thursday
Join Purdue experts for the Purdue Weed Science field day on Thursday at the Throckmorton Purdue Agricultural Center. Participants will learn about current weed science research, tour research plots, network with industry professionals and meet Purdue graduate students. “Highlights for the event will be Enlist, Xtend, and Liberty Link soybean weed control programs and research…
Read MoreJune 30 Deadline Fast Approaching for 21st Century Scholarship Enrollment
Indiana seventh- and eighth-grade students can still apply for the 21st Century Scholars program, but the June 30 deadline is quickly approaching. Led by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the 21st Century Scholarship is the state’s early college promise program that provides up to four years of undergraduate tuition and fees for eligible students…
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