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Letter to the Editor: Commissioners Support Steve Schwartz’ Hamilton County Council Campaign
Dear Editor, We are writing to express our support for the re-election of Steve Schwartz for Hamilton County Council. Steve has served as a diligent public servant in our community for more than 20 years. He is committed to leading Hamilton County with a fiscally responsible approach. We have watched Councilor Schwartz make sound financial…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Replace Russia with Ukraine on the UN Security Council
Dear Editor, As I understand it, the UN Charter grants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council to China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Soviet Union no longer exists. Russia acquired that seat. But Russia has proven that it is not interested in pursuing the core purpose…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: April 6, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:19 a.m. SET: 8:13 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 60 °F Low: 50 °F Wacky Holiday Today: • Fresh Tomato Day • New Beer’s Eve What Happened On This Day: • 1896 The first modern Olympic Games open in Athens • 1965 First commercial communications satellite is launched • 1994 The Rwandan genocide begins…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Sending An Inmate A Care Package? Watch Out For Scam Sites
If you have an incarcerated family member or friend, sending a package is a way to show you care. But do your research beforehand. BBB Scam Tracker has gotten several reports of fake inmate care package services targeting people online. How the scam works: You find a website that offers to send care packages to inmates online.…
Read MorePurdue Research Instrumental in Early Development of FDA-Approved Advanced Prostate Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment
Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer among American men after nonmelanoma skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s also among the leading causes of cancer deaths in men. A new precision treatment that offers hope for patients with advanced prostate cancer has been granted approval by the U.S. Food…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: April 5, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:21 a.m. SET: 8:12 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 58 °F Low: 42 °F Wacky Holiday Today: • National Dandelion Day • Bell Bottoms Day • First Contact Day What Happened On This Day: • 1998 The world’s largest suspension bridge opens to traffic • 1955 Winston Churchill resigns as U.K. Prime Minister •…
Read MoreSpartz & Comer Call for Oversight Hearing on Ukraine Aid
House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Representative Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), and Committee Republicans today called on Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) to hold a hearing to oversee and evaluate the federal government’s performance and effectiveness in the distribution of U.S. taxpayer dollars in Ukraine. The Republican lawmakers request Department of State…
Read MoreCall for 2022 Congressional Art Competition Submissions
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) announced the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. Started in 1982 by the U.S. House of Representatives, this annual competition highlights high school students’ artistic works from across the country. “Art is an important aspect of a well-rounded education for our youths,” said Rep. Spartz. “I encourage interested high school students from Indiana’s…
Read MoreIndiana Extends FAFSA Filing Deadline, Encourages Students to File ASAP
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has extended the filing deadline for the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to April 18. The state’s original deadline of April 15 is a state holiday and state offices will be closed. Financial aid funding will only be available on a first-come, first-served basis following the…
Read MoreParticipants Announced for 2022 Raymond James HOF Classic
Defending state champs, The Lady Millers basketball team, highlight the illustrious lineup for the 2022 Raymond James Hall of Fame Classic on Thursday, Dec. 29 and Friday, Dec. 30 at the New Castle Fieldhouse. Noblesville, which won state by dominating Franklin in February, is one of four girls teams. The other three are Bedford North…
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