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The Biden-Harris Administration has approved 804,000 borrowers for $39 billion in federal student loans for automatic discharge this summer. Eligible borrowers will not have to take any action to receive this income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness. In Indiana, 19,470 borrowers will receive $932.80 million in IDR forgiveness in the coming weeks. Below is a statement President…

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help small business owners integrate digital tools into their businesses. The Small Business Technological Advancement Act would clarify that small businesses can utilize the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) loan program to finance technology that supports…

2023 World’s Best Awards, Top 10 Favorite Domestic Airports. The Indianapolis International Airport has once again made the list of Travel + Leisure’s top airports, with thousands of readers ranking it as a top favorite domestic airport in the magazine’s 2023 World’s Best Awards. Travel + Leisure readers pick their Top 10 Favorite Domestic Airports…

Westfield Washington Schools is pleased to announce that Stacey Swan will assume the role of principal of Westfield Middle School. The position opened up when the former principal, Mike Hall, became the director of operations within the district. Most recently, Swan served as principal at Fall Creek Junior High School in Hamilton Southeastern since June…

The Fishers Police Department is hosting an Open-House to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, from 5-7 pm. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work. Many neighborhoods celebrate the end of summer…

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is looking to cast the young performer roles in its upcoming productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, White Christmas, and A Christmas Carol. Roles to be cast are: Open to children of all physicalities and ethnicities. Children must be able to sing and move well. Auditions are by…

Parents Encouraged to Vaccinate their Children Before School Starts. The Hamilton County Health Department will host four Back-To-School Immunization Clinics in July and August as part of a statewide effort to help families easily access school immunizations prior to the start of the 2023-24 school year. “Routine immunizations are the best way to protect children…

Join the Shops at Carmel City Center on Saturday, August 5th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a Summer Sip & Shop event. Visitors are invited to stop by and enjoy the event festivities including a DJ on the plaza, sidewalk sales at participating Shops at Carmel City Center, complimentary white wine and Raspberry…

What makes Kristen Yutzy smile? “Helping people,” said the 33-year-old, a Westfield native and 2008 graduate of Westfield High School. “I love being able to help people and see them smile and see the joy on their faces. That makes me feel good. My kids always (usually) make me smile.” She is a 2012 graduate…

Your last chance to get registered for Monsoon Madness, presented by Centier Bank, at Holland Park! This year’s event will offer an early access option, where attendees can purchase a $20 wristband to experience a smaller crowd and shorter wait times at waterslides and activities from 11 a.m. to noon. Early access also grants you…