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City of Noblesville to Open Cooling Station Due to Heat Wave
With the forecast showing sustained heat and humidity next week, the City of Noblesville will open Forest Park Inn as a temporary cooling center, an air conditioned facility where residents can go to prevent prolonged exposure to the elements. Forecasts call for highs in the 90s all week, including a near record high of 99…
Read MoreHamilton County Business Receives IEDC Grant to Invest in Manufacturing Readiness
Hamilton County’s Indiana Mills & Manufacturing was among 43 Hoosier businesses awarded Manufacturing Readiness grants from the Indiana Economic Development Corp. and Conexus Indiana. Indiana Mills is a company that specializes in the design, testing and manufacturing of safety equipment such as bus seats, seat belts and air bags for commercial, fire and military vehicles.…
Read MoreHeart and Soul Clinic of Westfield Awarded $150,000 for Work to Improve Cardiovascular Health
Heart and Soul Clinic announced yesterday it has received a grant totaling $150,000 from the Indiana Department of Health to improve cardiovascular health as part of the state’s Health Issues and Challenges program, which was established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2021 with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Heart and Soul Clinic…
Read More2022 Boys & Girls Club of Montgomery County Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Looking for a fun run over the July 4 weekend? The consider a short drive to Crawfordsville where the Boys & Girls Club is putting on the Montgomery County Firecracker 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 2. The Firecracker 5k Run/Walk will start and finish at the Wabash Avenue First Presbyterian Church parking lot, located at…
Read MoreCandidate Calls for Debate of Secretary of State Candidates
Secretary of State candidate, Jeff Maurer, issued a welcome and a challenge to the other candidates who are running for the Indiana office. “I congratulate Republican Diego Morales and Democrat Destiny Scott Wells for joining me in the race,” Maurer said. The Republican and Democratic parties held nominating conventions for state offices over the weekend.…
Read MoreCandidate Calls for Debate of Secretary of State Candidates
Secretary of State candidate, Jeff Maurer, issued a welcome and a challenge to the other candidates who are running for the Indiana office. “I congratulate Republican Diego Morales and Democrat Destiny Scott Wells for joining me in the race,” Maurer said. The Republican and Democratic parties held nominating conventions for state offices over the weekend.…
Read MoreDuke Energy Recognized by HHSC for Supporting HHES Summer Literacy Program
At Hamilton Heights’ Year End Recognition Program earlier this month, Duke Energy was recognized for its long-standing support of the JumpStart program at the elementary school. Duke Energy has provided a $10,000 grant for this year’s program that begins in late July. The summer literacy program, started in 2017, is designed for Heights elementary students…
Read MoreGovernor Holcomb Announces Construction Underway on the South Shore Double Track Project
Governor Eric Holcomb on Monday announced construction is moving forward on one of the largest public transit investments in Indiana’s history – double tracking of the South Shore Line from Michigan City to Gary. This project, a prominent piece of Holcomb’s Next Level Agenda, adds nearly 18 miles of new track over a 26-mile corridor…
Read MoreHamilton County Volunteers Service Helps Feed Hungry Neighbors
This month’s column is about pantry food usage. Our mission is to provide no questions asked meals for neighbors that otherwise might go hungry. Presently, volunteers’ stock over 7,000 meals a month through forty-two central Indiana pantries. Our desire is to stretch those meals as far as we can and to as many families as…
Read MoreHamilton County Emergency Management Volunteers to Complete Communications Unit Technican Course
Hamilton County amateur radio operators will participate in the national Amateur Radio Relay League’s Field Day starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday and going until 2 p.m. on Sunday at Coxhill Gardens, 11677 Towne Rd, Carmel. Sponsors of the event include the Central Indiana Amateur Radio Association and the Hamilton County Emergency Management’s Radio Amateur…
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