Superintendent Niedermeyer on Senate Bill 167

Dr. Beth Niedermeyer Superintendent, Noblesville Schools Proposed Indiana education legislation Senate Bill 167 has made national news recently due to some of the alarming consequences this legislation could impose on public schools if it were to be adopted into law. Education legislation is often written without any input from actual educators and with little regard…

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FHD encourages vaccinations with holiday hours on MLK Day

Fishers Health Department (FHD) announced today that it will offer vaccinations and testing during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, January 17. “With many schools and businesses closed for the holiday, this is a prime opportunity to complete your first round of vaccinations or get boosted so that you can protect yourself…

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Daily Almanac: Jan. 14, 2022

Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:08 a.m.      SET: 5:46 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High:  36°F Low:  28°F Wacky Holiday Today • Organize Your Home Day • National Dress Up Your Pet Day What Happened On This Day • 1559 Elizabeth I is crowned Queen of England • 2005 The European Huygens space probe lands on Saturn’s moon Titan •…

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Wild Birds Unlimited listed among top franchises in Entrepreneur Franchise 500

Wild Birds Unlimited, the international bird feeding and nature specialty franchise, again staked its claim as one of the nation’s best franchising opportunities with another placement in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500. The Indiana-based brand was ranked No. 188 in the 2022 rankings thanks to its brand strength and steady expansion. “We are always proud…

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Fishers-based OfficeWorks becomes the new exclusive representative of Miller and Knoll in Central Indiana

Fishers-based OfficeWorks is now the new exclusive representative of both Herman Miller and Knoll for Central Indiana. This partnership brings together the design heritages of Herman Miller, Knoll, and their 19 brands under one roof — for the first time in this market. Their constellation of brands includes Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, DWR, Edelman Leather,…

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NEH announces $24.7 million for 208 humanities projects nationwide

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced $24.7 million in grants for 208 humanities projects across the country. Among these are grants to support Oakwood University’s creation of a living history museum, based on the life of Dred Scott, and the digitization of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century North American climate and weather data, including…

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Millions in grant funding awarded to enhance sexual assault victim services

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) announced that more than $2 million in grant funding has been awarded to 20 organizations across the state to support sexual assault victims. The funding was provided through two programs administered by the agency: the Sexual Assault Victim Assistance Fund (SAVAF) and the Sexual Assault Services Project (SASP). “This…

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Magic hat barber shop is now open

Magic Hat Barber Shop, a luxury men’s grooming experience, is now open at 885 Monon Green Blvd, Suite 101 at Carmel City Center. At Magic Hat, guests enjoy premium haircuts, beard trims, and straight razor shaves. Expert barbers focus on capturing the spirit of each guest while they enjoy complimentary beverages and abundant extras in…

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