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Monday Program Remembers Palm Sunday Tornado in Sheridan
Sheridan area residents who experienced or had family who experienced the 1965 Palm Sunday tornado outbreak that came through Sheridan will not want to miss an exciting program presented by the Sheridan Historical Society Monday at 7 p.m. at the Museum at 315 S. Main St. The program will feature Janis Thornton who has authored…
Read MoreNickel Plate Express, City of Noblesville Open Newly Renovated Forest Park Depot
Noblesville and Nickel Plate Express officials opened the newly renovated Forest Park Depot inside Forest Park on June 6. The $1.6 million Noblesville Parks & Recreation project will make Forest Park Depot a destination spot and draw visitors to the 150-acre park and downtown square. “Renovating Forest Park Depot at Hobbs Station was one of…
Read MoreTimes’ Managing Editor Promoted to General Manager
The Times has announced the promotion of Joe LaRue from managing editor to general manager. He takes over the position effective immediately. As general manager, LaRue will be responsible for business activities including advertising, marketing and event planning, as well as maintaining responsibility for news gathering and production. LaRue is a 2021 graduate of Wabash…
Read MoreMeeting Notes: Carmel Historic Preservation Commission 06-09-2022
Meeting Agenda June 9, 2022 at 6 p.m. Caucus Room, Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN Agenda Call to Order Roll Call Commissioners: Nick Davis, Rosemary Dunkle, Nick Kestner, Bruce Kimball, Jess Lawhead, Bill Sanders, Fred Swift Staff: Mark Dollase, Alex Brooks Approval of Minutes (5/12/2022) Hearing of Visitors Certificate of Appropriateness Review…
Read MoreMeeting Notice: Land Use and Special Studies Committee 06-13-2022
Meeting Notice Monday, June 13, 2022 at 5 p.m. Council Chambers, Second Floor City Hall, One Civic Square The purpose of the meeting is to discuss: Resolution CC-04-18-22-01: A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting the Carmel Comprehensive Plan; Sponsor: Councilor Rider. Synopsis: This resolution updates and reformats the…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: June 7, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:15 a.m. SET: 9:10 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 79 °F Low: 65 °F Today is…: • Daniel Bune Day • June Bug Day • National Chocolate Ice Cream Day What Happened On This Day: • 1929 Vatican City becomes an independent state • 1968 The world’s first Legoland resort opens • 1975 The…
Read MoreHamilton County Parent Project Aims to Reduce Juvenile Delinquency
The Hamilton County Courts’ Department of Probation Services is offering an 11-week program for parents of strong-willed and out-of-control children. The Parent Project is designed to curb destructive teen behaviors like poor school attendance, alcohol and drug use, runaways, and violence. “Kids don’t come with instruction manuals,” says Rob Evans, a probation officer and class…
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita Defends Hoosiers’ Liberty in Indiana’s Own Border Security Lawsuit
Attorney General Todd Rokita yesterday filed a lawsuit that is the first of its kind for the state of Indiana to defend against the attack on our southern border. “The lawlessness at the southern border has escalated into a crisis in the Midwest—including Indiana,” Attorney General Rokita said, debunking claims by politicians and certain media…
Read MoreFree Summer Meals Now Available to Hoosier Students Across the State
This summer, all Indiana students age 18 and younger have access to free, nutritious meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide through the 2022 Summer Food Service Program. To find a Summer Food Service site, families can visit IDOENutrition.com to search for sites near them. This tool allows families to search by the…
Read MoreGrant Funding Now Available from IDEM for Recycling Markets, Manufacturing Capacity and Job Creation
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) recently announced the availability of grant funding for recycling projects from the Recycling Market Development Program. Eligible candidates may seek a grant ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Proposals are accepted through June 15, 2022. Public and private businesses, local government, solid waste management districts, and nonprofit organizations located…
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