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DNR to Host Meeting on Kokomo Reservoir Fisheries March 24
Learn about the status of fisheries and the proposed stocking of muskie at Kokomo Reservoir at a public meeting hosted by the DNR and Indiana Muskies Club Chapter 49 on Thursday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the Kokomo Howard County Public Library South Branch at 1755 E Center Road, Kokomo.…
Read MoreCity of Fishers Celebrates Keep Fishers Beautiful During April Sustainability Month
Keep Fishers Beautiful (KFB) returns next month to bring together residents, homeowner’s associations, local businesses and organizations to support the vibrancy of the Fishers community. The City of Fishers’ monthlong celebration includes volunteer opportunities at Fishers Parks, including an invasive species pull at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve and tree planting at the Fishers AgriPark; sustainability…
Read MoreLt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA Now Accepting Applications for the Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today announced the state’s mortgage assistance program, the Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund (IHAF). The portal is accepting applications for mortgage assistance for Hoosiers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the U.S. Department of Treasury awarded…
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Indiana American Water Helps Educate
Homeowners for EPA’s ‘Fix A Leak Week’
Indiana American Water is leveraging the nationwide awareness campaign taking place during the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week to advance local water conservation goals as well as provide a savings to homeowners, property owners and businesses in the communities it serves. The annual Fix a Leak Week (March 14-22, 2022) is…
Read MoreHamilton County Clerk’s Office Begins Mailing Absentee Ballots
The Hamilton County Clerk’s Office began sending out absentee ballots today. Registered voters can vote absentee by mail for a number of reasons, among them: If they are confined to their residence, hospital, or nursing home due to illness If they are caring for someone who is confined If they are 65 years of age…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: March 16, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:53 a.m. SET: 7:52 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 72 °F Low: 43 °F Wacky Holiday Today: • Freedom of Information Day • National Panda Day What Happened On This Day: • 1968 U.S. troops massacre hundreds of unarmed civilians in My Lai, Vietnam • 1926 Robert Goddard launches the first liquid-fuel rocket Births…
Read MoreLetter: Celebrating Disability Awareness
Dear Editor, On February 26, 1987, President Ronald Reagan officially declared March National Disabilities Awareness Month. The proclamation called for people to provide understanding, encouragement and opportunities to help persons with disabilities lead productive and fulfilling lives. The Arc of Indiana works each and every day to raise awareness about the strengths and needs of…
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Local Schools in Carmel, Fishers Receive
Supply Kits from Local Verizon Retailer
Carmel Elementary School and Mini Minds Carmel in Carmel, IN, as well as New Britton Elementary School in Fishers, IN, were three of 520 schools nationwide that received teacher appreciation boxes as a part of the annual Teachers Rock Supply Giveaway from Verizon Authorized Retailer, TCC. Appreciation boxes were delivered to selected schools nationwide during…
Read MoreBraun, Marshall Introduce Bill to Further Research on Natural Immunity
Senator Mike Braun and Senator Roger Marshall have introduced the Apply the Science Act which would require GAO to conduct an evaluation on HHS/CDC to further research on the value of infection-acquired COVID immunity, the availability of this information and how it impacts CDC decision making, and the value of diagnostics in the COVID-19 response.…
Read MoreAG Rokita Persists in Protection of Hoosiers from Unwanted Robocalls
Attorney General Todd Rokita is persisting in his efforts to protect Hoosiers from annoying robocalls that often come from scammers. “Hoosiers are bombarded with robocalls day after day,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Many of these robocallers are scammers trying to steal money or personal information from hard-working Hoosiers. There are important steps you can take…
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