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Noblesville Superintendent Search Survey Results Released
The community was recently invited to share their input regarding the search for a new Noblesville Schools superintendent. Approximately 2,500 people provided input including school staff, parents and Noblesville residents. The top three priorities noted for the district were: Attracting high quality teachers Improving student achievement Improving effectiveness of teaching The top personal characteristics the…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: March 24, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:40 a.m. SET: 8:00 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 47 °F Low: 41 °F Wacky Holiday Today: • National Cheesesteak Day • National Cocktail Day • World Tuberculosis Day What Happened On This Day: • 1965 Millions watch NASA spacecraft Ranger 9 crash into the Moon • 1882 Robert Koch discovers the bacterium responsible…
Read MoreNoblesville Easter Egg Hunt Returns Sat. April 9
The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department and Hare Chevrolet are egg-cited to announce the return of the free Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 9 at Forest Park. The festivities will be held at Shelter 5 and begin at 10 a.m., with the egg hunt starting promptly at 11 a.m. “After taking a pause on…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: March 23, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:42 a.m. SET: 7:59 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 67 °F Low: 55 °F Wacky Holiday Today: • Cuddly Kitten Day • World Math Day • National Chip and Dip Day What Happened On This Day: • 1888 The Football League meets for the first time • 1933 The Enabling Act of 1933 grants…
Read MoreCelebrate Spring and Help Save Lives by Giving Blood
It’s officially spring! As the weather warms up and the latest COVID-19 surge continues to slow, many people are looking forward to meeting up with family and friends. At the start of this new season, the American Red Cross encourages the community to play an important role in helping save lives by making blood donation…
Read MoreHolcomb Signs HB 1296, “Constitutional Carry” Law
Governor Eric J. Holcomb yesterday signed HB 1296. With HB 1296, which repealed the law that required a license to carry a handgun in Indiana, now signed into law, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb issued the following statement: “The Second Amendment has been debated for years, yet time and again our U.S. Supreme Court has reaffirmed…
Read MoreHolcomb Vetos HB 1041; Override Vote Announced by Huston
Governor Holcomb yesterday vetoed HB 1041, a bill that would have banned transgender girls from playing school sports with their peers. In a letter to Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announcing his veto, Gov. Holcomb called on the Indiana house to address what he saw as shortcomings in the bill pertaining to enforcement and consistency.…
Read MoreIN Dept. of Education Launches Data-Driven Educator Marketplace
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) launched the first phase of a new statewide supply and demand educator marketplace, which will provide data to schools and the state to strengthen and support Indiana’s educator pipeline. The marketplace is a key component of Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s 2022 Next Level Agenda. “Across Indiana and the nation,…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: March 22, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:44 a.m. SET: 7:58 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 55 °F Low: 50 °F Wacky Holiday Today: • National Goof-off Day • National Agriculture Day • As Young As You Feel Day What Happened On This Day: • 1963 The Beatles release their first album • 1960 The laser is patented • 1997 Tara…
Read MoreAmerican Express, The National Trust for Historic Preservation Bring Back $1 Million Grant Program to Support Historic Small Restaurants
American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced the next installment of its Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program, which will once again award $40,000 grants, administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to 25 historic small restaurants across the country. The past year has continued to pose challenges for restaurant owners as they navigate the impacts…
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