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Daily Almanac: Dec. 23, 2021
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:07 a.m. SET: 5:27 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 47 °F Low: 25 °F Wacky Holiday Today • HumanLight • National Roots Day • National Regifting Day What Happened On This Day • 1975 Metric Conversion Act signed by U.S. President Gerald Ford • 1888 Vincent van Gogh cuts off his ear • 1958…
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita: Avoid scams by doing careful research before donating to charities
Attorney General Todd Rokita is advising Hoosiers to do careful research before donating to charities in order to avoid being scammed or having their contributions used in ways they might disapprove. As the calendar changes from 2021 to 2022, many charities are soliciting donations in efforts to finish the year on strong financial footing and…
Read MoreCarmel Plan Commission
Residential Committee City of Carmel Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 Meeting Agenda Location: Caucus Rooms Time: 6 p.m. Carmel City Hall, 2nd Floor (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) One Civic Square Carmel, In 46032 The Residential Committee will meet to review the following items: 1. Docket No. PZ-2021-00195 DP/ADLS: Matriarch Birth Center. The applicant seeks site…
Read MoreChuck Goodrich of Gaylor Electric, ranked nationally in the Top 100 CEOs of 2021
Gaylor Electric’s President & CEO, Chuck Goodrich, was announced as a winner of Comparably’s “Best CEO 2021” award! Ranked among world-renowned companies, this national honor highlights the Top 100 highest-rated CEOs in the country. The mission of Comparably is to make workplaces transparent and rewarding for both employees and employers. Goodrich was selected based on…
Read MoreDNR properties offer first day hikes
Usher in 2022 with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s state parks, forests, and lakes. First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start 2022 and a chance to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and connect with friends. Nearly all state parks and lakes, as…
Read MorePurdue Extension Master Gardener program to offer virtual basic training in spring
The spring 2022 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 1 as a series of live virtual webinars. Visit bit.ly/2022PurdueEMGTraining and contact a hosting Purdue Extension educator to obtain an application. The application deadline is Jan. 11. The training wraps up May 3. An individual registration costs $180 and includes a…
Read MoreRed Cross: Donate blood (or platelets) now to help patients avoid delays in care
As holiday celebrations continue, concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood and platelet transfusions for patients. Historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade persist for the American Red Cross, which supplies about…
Read MoreElks Hoop Shoot Results!
The 50th Elks Hoops Shoot local contest took place Sunday morning at the Boys & Girls Club. Six winners were decided from some outstanding shooters. In the girls’ divisions, Ellie Miller knocked down 17 of her 25 free throw attempts to run away with the 8-9 age group. Rylie Spurgis hit 8 free throws to…
Read MoreBBB Serving Northern Indiana welcomes new President/CEO
BBB Serving Northern Indiana will welcome a new President/CEO on Jan. 1, 2022, when current COO Rick Walz takes the helm of the 100-year organization serving 23 counties in Northern Indiana. Walz began his career in retail management in the Greater Cincinnati area with a regional discount department store and with a local retail hardware…
Read MoreCarmel Fire Department Merit Board
Merit Board Executive Session Meeting Notice Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 At 6 p.m. John W. Hensel Government Center Conference Room 10701 N. College Avenue, Carmel, 46280 The purpose of the meeting is to receive information About And Interview Prospective Employees IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5)
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