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Indiana Chamber worker survey: ‘Great Resignation’ real, workers unaware of skills needed for thriving career
While a newly-released survey shows Hoosier workers are relatively confident in the security of their current jobs, nearly a quarter (24%) of those who felt secure still expect to search for new job opportunities in the next year. This underlines the reality of the “Great Resignation” period sweeping varied industries across the nation. The takeaway…
Read MoreIndiana Region of American Red Cross offers preparedness tips for severe storms predicted today
The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting severe storms throughout today that have the potential to produce damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross stands ready to assist communities that may be impacted by the storms. Here are tips to plan and prepare for severe weather: – Prepare an…
Read MoreYouth archers successfully compete locally and nationally!
When Tony Girt decided to form an archery team for youths five years ago, he had no idea how quickly the team would become competitive at both the local and national level. In fact, the current team – appropriately named “The Wolfpack” comprised of only eight male and female young men and women, won a…
Read MoreSpartz’s humanity bill clears committee; visiting counties
– Rep. Spartz’s patents for Humanity Act passes Judiciary Committee, heads to House Floor H.R. 5796, the Patents for Humanity Act, led by U.S. Reps. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee this week. The Patents for Humanity Act will codify into law an expedited process to…
Read MoreHamilton County Parks seek community input
Hamilton County Parks and Recreation is inviting the public to attend a virtual meeting during which parks representatives will be gathering suggestions and input that will help shape the department’s five-year master plan. The master plan is used by the department to best determine the needs of the Hamilton County community, as it pertains to…
Read MoreWestfield Washington Schools
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 Work Session & Regular Board Meeting Agenda Work Session (not open to the public) 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Strategic Planning Regular Board Meeting 7 p.m. Westfield Middle School, Large Group Instruction Room 345 W Hoover St., Westfield, IN 46074 1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER A. Determine if Quorum is…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Dec. 10, 2021
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:59 a.m. SET: 5:22 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 63 °F Low: 45 °F Wacky Holiday Today • Human Rights Day • Nobel Prize Day What Happened On This Day • 2001 Release of the first film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy • 1817 Mississippi becomes 20th state Births…
Read MoreMayor Jensen awarded Global Statesman Award
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen was awarded the Global Statesman Award by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition at its annual Tribute Celebration. “I am greatly honored to be included in this list of mayors and thank the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition for this recognition,” said Jensen. “Noblesville is home to many international companies and residents, and…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Dec. 9, 2021
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:58 a.m. SET: 5:22 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 48 °F Low: 25 °F Wacky Holiday Today • Christmas Card Day • National Llama Day What Happened On This Day • 1979 Smallpox declared eradicated • 1965 Charlie Brown Christmas makes airs for the first time on television Births On This Day • 1608…
Read MoreExcel Center honors grads at winter ceremony
The Excel Center, Goodwill’s tuition-free high school for adults (16 years and older) who want to earn a Core 40 diploma, will celebrate its newest cohort of graduates at its winter ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 16. According to the U.S. Census, nearly 10,000 Hamilton County residents 18 years and older lack a high school diploma,…
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