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This week, the first-ever Noblesville-based toboggan team, named the Hoosier Hotshots, announced their participation in the 31st Annual US National Toboggan Championships in Maine. “After months of planning, we’re elated to see this initiative come to life,” said Geoff Davis, captain of the team. “It’s encouraging to see the grassroots support popping up throughout Hamilton…

The University of Mount Union has announced that Jaci Scherb, of Carmel, Indiana has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Scherb was one of 636 students named to the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of traditionally graded…

Dear Editor, The legislative session in Indiana opened with several bills intended to address parents’ concerns about objectionable content found in Indiana’s public school classrooms. I’m referring specifically to Senate Bill 167, House Bill 1134, and House Bill 1040. Superintendent Beth Niedermeyer, who recently announced that she would retire at the end of this school…

INvets announced today that Blaine Zimmerman has been promoted to executive director. This decision follows a nomination by Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, recommendation from INvets’ previous executive director and founder Wes Wood, and approval by the INvets’ board. “Blaine has been operating as a key leader of our organization since he was hired in…

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has released a new, interactive tool that presents easily digestible data on key measures of cost-effectiveness and academic quality for nearly 500 public, four-year colleges and universities. On the site, lawmakers can instantly see how their state ranks on institutional finance issues (such as administrative bloat) and…

Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, is now accepting applications for its 2022 Environmental Grant Program. “Indiana American Water is committed to providing our customers with clean, safe, reliable water service and protecting our environment and our…

Hamilton County is conducting a self-evaluation of all County-owned facilities and programs for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Title II of the ADA requires that each of the County’s services, programs, and activities be readily accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities. Copies of the draft Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan are available…

The cold weather appears to have finally arrived and, in addition to COVID, it’s time to start thinking about the flu. Most people us the term “flu” in a very generic sense, meaning anything from cold symptoms to having a case of vomiting and diarrhea. The “flu” in this column refers to respiratory influenza. You…

The competition for the first Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament – which celebrates the state’s rich manufacturing history – has been fierce with thousands of votes cast, reports the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Round two voting is now underway with the remaining 32 teams from 28 communities around the state. Public fan voting for…

The Center for Rural Affairs is applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its dedication to climate-smart agriculture following the agency’s announcement Monday that it plans to invest $38 million in a new program aimed at increasing cover crop acres. In addition, a key change to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) was announced.  “Investments…