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Daily Almanac: April 8, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:16 a.m. SET: 8:15 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 43°F Low: 35°F Wacky Holiday Today: • Dog Farting Awareness Day • National Dive Bar Day • Zoo Lovers Day What Happened On This Day: • 2005 Over 4 million people pay their last respects to Pope John Paul II • 1959 One of the…
Read MoreRokita Warns Hoosiers Be Wary of Government Imposter Scams
Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to be alert to government imposter scams, which continue to be reported in communities across Indiana. “Fraudsters are posing as government officials in order to induce fear in unsuspecting victims,” Attorney General Rokita said. “My administration has revolutionized our investigation process to bring these con artists to justice.…
Read MoreWestfield Washington Public Library Secures Outreach Vehicle
The Westfield Washington Public Library has ordered a new set of wheels and it is placing its patrons in the driver’s seat. A new outreach vehicle – or what was once known as a bookmobile – has been ordered and is expected to arrive at the library this month. “We’re hopeful this will allow us…
Read MoreIndiana GOP Sets Statewide Platform Committee Hearings, Announces Committee Co-Chairs
Today, the Indiana Republican Party announced a series of public hearings to be held in southern, central, and northern Indiana for the purpose of soliciting input for its 2022 party platform. The platform, which will be drafted based on this input, will be ratified at the Indiana Republican Party State Convention, scheduled to be held…
Read MoreAg Economy Barometer Dips, Producers Concerned About War’s Impact on Prices
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dipped to a reading of 113 in March, down 12 points from February and 36% lower than March 2021, marking the weakest farmer sentiment reading since May 2020, the early days of the pandemic. The decline was driven by producers’ weaker perceptions of both current conditions in the…
Read MoreBraun and Emmer Introduce Bill to Rein In Future Government Spending
Today, Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the Responsible Budget Targets Act (RBTA) to gradually rein in the growth of federal spending in the coming decades by implementing flexible budget caps. “We need to put a cap on the Biden Administration’s reckless and irresponsible spending and get our nation back on…
Read MoreIndiana Chamber Seeks Community of the Year Nominations
Attention mayors and local officials: It’s your time to tout all the great things happening in your areas. Right now, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2022 NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year Award. This annual honor goes to a deserving Hoosier community for significant contributions to its local business…
Read MoreHomemade Ice Cream & Bakery Café, YogaSix and Imperial Spa Seek Health Care Heroes for Stress Awareness Month Giveaway
In recognition of Stress Awareness Month in April, Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery Café is partnering with YogaSix in Carmel and The Imperial Spa in Carmel to gift one deserving health care hero the ultimate relaxation reward. Nominations are accepted on Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery Café’s Facebook page now through Saturday, April 30. The…
Read MoreLt. Gov. Crouch, OCRA Announce 11 Communities to Receive the 2022 Indiana Main Street Designation
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced 11 organizations have been designated as recognized Indiana Main Street programs. The Indiana Main Street program encourages community-driven revitalization of downtown areas in Hoosier cities and towns. The IMS program accepts applications for three levels: Nationally Accredited Main Street: A…
Read MoreSpring Mill State Park Hosts Garlic Mustard Pull April 30
Help Spring Mill State Park manage invasive species by attending a garlic mustard pull from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 30. The event will start at the Pioneer Village parking lot with instructions on how to identify the plant and other invasives. Participants will then be given a map, a bag, and an…
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