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Step By Step: 6 Tips For Preventing Falls
(StatePoint) Few things are more important to older adults than their independence — being able to do what they’d like when they’d like. But independence can be fleeting. Something unexpected, like a fall, can change everything. That’s why it’s important for older adults and their loved ones to take steps now to reduce the risk…
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita Announces $26 Billion National Settlement with Drug Distributors and Johnson & Johnson
Attorney General Todd Rokita today announced the final approval of a $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors — Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen — and Johnson & Johnson. Indiana communities can receive up to $507 million if Indiana communities opt into the state’s settlement under pending legislation in the Indiana General…
Read MoreMaurer Young Musicians Contest Winners Perform With the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra March 5
Indiana’s finest young musical talent will be on full display at Hilbert Circle Theatre on Saturday, March 5 for the Michael Ben and Illene Komisarow Maurer Young Musicians Contest Winners Concert. The concert features the 2020 and 2021 Maurer Young Musicians Contest Winners in concert with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Reserve free tickets. The Maurer…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: I Invite All Public Officials to Speak Up for Our Schools
Dear Editor, I am the daughter of Indiana educators. Mom and Dad provided me with a bright vision for Indiana’s public schools. Over the last few weeks, the people of Fishers have shown me that they share this vision and understand the tie between our community and our public schools. Sadly, Indiana’s Supermajority at the…
Read MoreMeeting Notice: Cicero Town Council 03/01/22
On March 1, 2022, the Cicero Town Council will hold an Executive Session at 6:30 at Red Bridge Community Building, 697 W Jackson Street, Cicero, IN according to Indiana Code IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2) (B) Initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing. As used in this clause, “litigation” includes…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Feb. 25, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:23 a.m. SET: 6:31 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 32°F Low: 26°F Wacky Holiday Today • National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day • Quiet Day What Happened On This Day • 1964 Muhammad Ali becomes world heavyweight champion • 1994 An Israeli doctor kills 30 unarmed Palestinians in the Mosque of Abraham Births On This Day…
Read More10th Annual Darlington Bed Race Returning in June ’22
The event that has historically been the ‘kick off to summer on the square’ returns this year. Due to the pandemic, the event that hosts more than 1,000 onlookers had been postponed the past two years. Planning is well underway to host a bigger and better than ever Darlington Bed Race to kick off Summer…
Read MoreSpartz Stands by Ukraine in Statement on Russian Invasion
In a statement released Thursday morning in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukranian-born Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN) criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the crisis and called on Americans to support Ukraine. She said, “As a Ukrainian-born American who deeply loves our great United States of America and will always stand with you…
Read MoreIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra Presents “Greetings from Japan” Featuring Puccini’s Madame Butterfly March 10-12
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra takes audiences on a delightful musical journey to Japan in a series of concerts March 10-12 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Led by Artistic Advisor Jun Märkl, vocalists from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music will perform the heartbreakingly beautiful Act III of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. Soloists include Alejandra Villarreal…
Read MoreLocal Students Named on Ohio University Fall Dean’s List
More than 5,000 students qualified for the fall semester 2021 Dean’s List at Ohio University, including main and regional campuses. The dean’s list includes the following Hamilton County students: College of Arts and Sciences student Ashlynn Gauze of Noblesville College of Business student Amanda Warren of Fishers Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of…
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