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Salvation Army Preparing for Increased Food Demand as Enhanced SNAP Benefits End
June 1st marks the end of emergency enhanced SNAP benefits for Hoosiers statewide. In anticipation of increased demand, The Salvation Army Indiana Division is working to ensure that feeding programs and food pantries run by the organization across the state can continue to meet the needs of their communities. Indiana’s COVID-19 public health emergency ended…
Read MoreIndiana Launches Semiconductor Industry Task Force to Leverage Indiana’s Manufacturing Expertise to Solve Global Chip Shortage
On Saturday, during the inaugural Indiana Global Economic Summit, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) joined industry leaders and stakeholders from around the state to announce the launch of the Accelerating Microelectronics Production & Development (AMPD) task force. AMPD, created to bolster the state’s efforts to become the leading state in the semiconductor industry, will…
Read MoreMeeting Notice: Sheridan Community Schools Board of School Trustees 06/02/2022
Executive Session Agends Thursday, June 2, 2022 Sheridan Community Schools Office of the Superintendent Sheridan Elementary 24795 Hinesley Road Sheridan, IN 46069 An Executive Session will be held in accordance with Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1b for the following purpose: For discussion of strategy with respect to any of the following: Collective bargaining
Read MoreDaily Almanac: May 28, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:19 a.m. SET: 9:03 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 75 °F Low: 50 °F Today is…: • Amnesty International Day • International Jazz Day • National Brisket Day What Happened On This Day: • 1937 Volkswagen (VW) is founded • 1961 Amnesty International is founded • 1998 Pakistan detonates five atom bombs Births On…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: Ask Rusty – Must I Pay Income Tax on Social Security Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I do not recall the rules on my income tax obligation for Social Security benefits. Can you please explain these rules to me? Signed: Senior Taxpayer Dear Senior Taxpayer: I’ll be happy to review the rules about income tax on Social Security benefits for you. If your combined income from all sources is…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: Memorial Day – Take The Time To Honor Our Fallen Heroes And Heroines & Time To Teach What The Day Means
by John GrimaldiMemorial Day is of great importance for those of us who lost friends and family members in armed conflicts. But it should also encompass the ranks of those who have even a milligram of remembrance of old friends and relatives who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our country and our…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: Spring Cleaning: Is Your ‘Junk’ Worth A Fortune?
(StatePoint) If your family is like most, you have “junk” in your basement, garage or attic, such as sports cards, memorabilia and toys. Before you toss them out during spring cleaning, consider that the prices of sports cards, games and other ephemera are skyrocketing. How can you determine if your stuff is valuable and, if…
Read MoreAG Todd Rokita Warns Hoosiers to Be On Guard Against Scams Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Whether you’re heading to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway or hanging out at a backyard BBQ, Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to be wary of scams. With recent storms, scammers will be out in full force trying to sell you scams related to clean-up, repair, and rebuilding. “Hoosiers can avoid scammers and ultimately protect…
Read MoreDepauw University Names Dean’s List for 2022 Spring Semester
DePauw University named their Spring 2022 Dean’s List recipients and Hamilton County students were littered all over. The Dean’s List recognizes students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Hamilton County students receiving recognition were: Lauren Alexander (Carmel, IN) Ashley Baldwin (Westfield, IN) Benjamin Batchelder (Carmel, IN)…
Read MoreFirst Merchants Bank Named to Great Employers to Work For in Indiana 2022 List
Yesterday, First Merchants Bank was ranked fourth in the list of the 2022 Great Employers to Work for in Indiana by Best Companies Group, a BridgeTower Media Company. The honor considered a review of practices, programs and benefits, and anonymous employee surveys. BCG categorizes its winners in three separate groups: small, medium & large employer,…
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