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Charter School Coming To Hamilton County
Hillsdale College has agreed to partner with Valor Classical Academy to establish a tuition-free public charter school in Hamilton County. In accordance with Indiana state law intended to make unused school buildings available to charter schools, Valor Classical Academy is in communication with Carmel Clay Schools to obtain the former Orchard Park Elementary School, which…
Read MoreChannel Catfish Stocked in Urban Fishing Lakes
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Dvision of Fish & Wildlife recently stocked Meadowland Park Pond in Carmel with some 100 channel catfish. This came as part of their efforts to stock selected urban fishing locations with more than 2,000 channel catfish ranging from 10 to 14 inches. A full list of the ponds and…
Read MoreBraun Calls for Millions of Misspent COVID Relief Funds to Be Repaid
Yesterday, an AP report found that funds from the “American Rescue Plan” that President Biden and Senate Democrats passed by a party line vote last year are being spent on non-COVID-related, wasteful pet projects. The AP story, by Brian Slodysko, identified millions of “COVID aid” dollars being spent on projects such as $140 million for…
Read MoreArea Youth Sports Leagues Partner with the City, Schools to Launch Noblesville Youth Sports Alliance
Fifteen youth sports organizations have joined forces to form the Noblesville Youth Sports Alliance (www.noblesvillesports.com), a collaborative partnership designed to enhance youth sports programming and engagement for current and future residents. The City of Noblesville and Noblesville Schools Corporation are strategic partners in the effort and are providing seed money and in-kind administrative support. The…
Read MoreLocal Gaylor Electric Electrical Apprentices Named as 2022 National Craft Champions
Gaylor Electric is excited to announce that their Statelevel Craft Champions competed in San Antonio, Texas for National titles. The Gaylor team brought home 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 2 safety awards. Gaylor Electric would like to congratulate Alan Rich – Silver Medalist, Electrical Commercial/Industrial, Raymond Dean – Gold Medalist, Power Line &…
Read MoreCamp Invention’s Summer STEM Program Comes to Noblesville
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to the following locations: St. Louis de Montfort School the week of July 11 – July – 15, 2022. Regional program sponsors include General Motors and H.B. Fuller Company Foundation. Western Intermediate School the week of June 6 – June – 10, 2022. Regional…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: March 25, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:39 a.m. SET: 8:01 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 48°F Low: 39°F Wacky Holiday Today: • National Medal of Honor Day • No Homework Day • International Waffle Day What Happened On This Day: • 1995 WikiWikiWeb, the world’s first wiki, is launched • 1975 King Faisal of Saudi Arabia is assassinated by his…
Read More10 Doctor-Recommended Ways To Improve Your Overall Health
(StatePoint) While investing in your health and wellness can sound like an overwhelming goal, doctors say that there are easy, tangible steps you can take to feel your best and better protect your health. “It is always the right time to consider your personal goals, and how you can make positive health choices,” says American…
Read MoreStudy Finds 1 in 3 Hoosiers Think There Should Be ‘Zero Tolerance’ Law on Drinking and Driving
The NHTSA reports that across the United States, nearly 30 people are killed each day in drunk-driving accidents, which equates to roughly one preventable death every 50 minutes due to irresponsible driving. Despite the legal consequences of drunk driving, it appears that so long as alcohol is legal and people drive cars, there will be…
Read MoreYoung, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Child Care Options for Families
Yesterday, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Richard Burr (R-N.C.) introduced the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Reauthorization Act of 2022, legislation to build on Congress’ 30-year record of bipartisan work to support and enhance child care programs across the nation. This legislation, which serves as an alternative approach to…
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