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Dr. Daniel Hile Named as New Superintendent of Noblesville Schools
Noblesville Schools announced today that Dr. Daniel Hile has been named the district’s new superintendent, replacing Dr. Beth Niedermeyer who is retiring at the end of this month. The Noblesville Schools Board of Trustees voted to approve the hiring of Hile at a special session held this evening and his contract begins July 1. Hile,…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: June 15, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:14 a.m. SET: 9:14 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 97 °F Low: 76 °F Today is…: • Fly a Kite Day • Global Wind Day • Worldwide Day of Giving What Happened On This Day: • 1667 The first human blood transfusion is administered • 1954 The Union of European Football Associations is founded…
Read MoreAssistant Secretary for Public Affairs Sarah Lovenheim Gives Statement on HHS Secretary Becerra Recently Testing Positive for COVID-19
Yesterday, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 in Sacramento, California. This is the second time in the previous 30 days that Secretary Becerra has tested positive for the virus, after first testing positive on May 18 while waiting to meet health ministers at a G7 summit in Germany. Secretary Becerra…
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita Asks Hoosiers to Flag Their Property on Indianaunclaimed.Gov on Flag Day
Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov today in honor of Flag Day to see if they are flagged for any unclaimed money. Flag Day is an important part of our history as a country. For most Americans, the flag represents pride, sacrifice, opportunity, strength, and freedom. “Making sure unclaimed property gets back…
Read MoreDuke Energy Offers Tips, Tools to Help Customers Save Energy, Money as Temperatures Rise
As the mercury rises in Indiana this week, Duke Energy is providing tips and tools to help customers save energy – and money – while trying to stay cool. High temperatures bring higher usage for customers, which can translate into higher bills. Here are some simple tips that can help energy users manage their bill…
Read MoreIDEM Issues Statewide Air Quality Action Day Today
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has again issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for today, Wednesday, June 15, in Hamilton County. The following regions have also been issued an AQAD and forecasted to have high ozone levels: Central Indiana – Marion, Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Delaware, Hendricks,…
Read MoreIndiana a Hotspot for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Global Report Claims
Yesterday, during London Tech Week, Startup Genome, a policy advisory and research organization, released its 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report. The comprehensive, data-driven report analyzed more than 280 entrepreneurial ecosystems including 3 million startups and ranked Indiana as a Global Top 40 Emerging Ecosystem. Indiana is also included in seven other subsets for talent, early…
Read MoreNew Scholarship Accounts Give Families More Control Over Students’ Education
One year after its creation, Indiana’s newest scholarship fund is ready to launch. The Indiana Education Scholarship Account Program joins the state’s robust catalog of education opportunities and is designed for families seeking to take control of their student’s academic journeys. The application window will open for Eligible Students on June 27, 2022. “After so…
Read MoreStates Take on Transgender Extremism
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and 25 other state attorneys general are calling on President Joe Biden to withdraw the recent U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Guidance, which erodes the principles of Title IX by implementing new, expansive sex discrimination laws for schools that receive nutritional assistance from the federal government. “This administration has gone too…
Read MoreWorker Safety Critical During Extreme Heat
Indiana is currently in the midst of a record heat wave. Soaring temperatures and stifling humidity are driving a 105F-110F degree heat index throughout most of Indiana for the next few days. The Indiana Department of Labor and its Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration want to ensure that employees working outdoors or in facilities…
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