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Dean’s, President’s list Students Named for UA fall ’21 Term
A total of 11,979 students enrolled during the fall 2021 term at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). Tristan Barr of Carmel (46032) was named to the President’s List. Emma Brune…
Read MoreHealth experts advise managing kids’ screen time
Excessive screen time can cause a host of negative side effects in kids, but as some Indiana schools go virtual because of the omicron variant, prolonged interaction with technology can be unavoidable. Dr. Derek Sprunger, a professor of clinical ophthalmology in the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Ophthalmology Department, said parents still can still use…
Read MoreIndiana produces 7th most CO2 emissions per capita in U.S.
As the effects of climate change become more severe, policymakers worldwide are increasingly focused on how to limit greenhouse gas emissions, slow the pace of climate change, and mitigate climate risks. World leaders met in Glasgow in November of last year for the latest United Nations climate conference, with the aim of setting new, more…
Read MoreISO welcomes “Woman of a Thousand Voices” Christina Bianco Jan. 21-22
Actress, singer, and “Woman of a Thousand Voices” Christina Bianco brings her talents and impressions to the Hilbert Circle Theatre for three performances January 21-22. A star of TV and stage, including a multi-month Paris production of Funny Girl, Bianco’s singular voice and comedic charm have brought audiences around the world to their feet. Led…
Read MoreNFD Lt. Scott Hunter completes the international professional designation process
Noblesville Fire Department Lieutenant Scott Hunter has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Fire Officer” (FO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met on Dec. 7, 2021 to confer the designation. Lt. Hunter becomes one of only 602 FOs worldwide, and the first with that designation in the NFD. The designation…
Read MoreRokita defends Roncalli on same-sex marriage
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is leading a 16-state coalition defending the right of Roncalli High School, a Catholic institution in Indianapolis, to uphold church teachings on same-sex marriage in its hiring and firing decisions. “The First Amendment protects religious institutions from undue governmental intrusion into matters of faith and doctrine,” Attorney General Rokita said.…
Read MoreVare’s Fight for Transparency Produces A Win for Residents
Seventy-five percent of the voters in the newly drawn Indiana State Senate District 31 are familiar with At-Large Fishers City Councilor Jocelyn Vare’s dedication to transparency in government. On behalf of Fishers residents, Vare has fought for a more open and accountable city government. Pushed in large part by Vare’s tenacious advocacy, last night the…
Read MoreWestfield Republican Scott Willis Raises over $126,000
Scott Willis, who officially filed an Exploratory Committee for Westfield Mayor in October of 2021, has reported $126,677 in contributions in 2021 and $125,814 cash on hand. Willis’ total raised is a record for amount raised in a non-election year for Westfield Mayor and sets him up as a front-runner in the 2023 Republican primary.…
Read MoreYoung, Wicker Applaud FMCSA Advancement of 18 to 21-Year-Old Truck Driver Pilot Program
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) applauded the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for advancing the 18 to 21-year-old truck driver pilot program. This program will allow 18 to 21-year-old truck drivers to operate in interstate commerce, as they currently do in intrastate commerce. The pilot program includes a number of…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Jan. 19, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:06 a.m. SET: 5:51 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: °F Low: °F Wacky Holiday Today • Gun Appreciation Day • National Popcorn Day What Happened On This Day • 1915 Georges Claude patents his neon discharge tube • 1983 Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie is arrested in Bolivia Births On This Day • 1946…
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