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The City of Carmel would like to remind all residents, property owners and business owners that it’s important to keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Carmel is a city that embraces a spirit of walkability – whether that is for a walk to school, the grocery store or just to get out and…

Congratulations are in order to two Noblesville High School seniors, from left Israel (Josh) Tioua Ponpou and Vaibhav Patel. Josh and Vaibhav both won the prestigious Lilly Scholarship that pays all their expenses to any university in Indiana. It is very rare for the same high school to have two winners and this is the…

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced 20 Indiana communities will receive more than $3.6 million in Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grants and Planning Grants through the Community Development Block Grant program. Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation grants will be used to empower these communities to directly fund homeowners of low-to-moderate income to make needed…

Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative too, a place to learn about projects and how our county government works. As your employee, it’s important that you know what is being worked on as transparently as is possible…

8 expert tips for volunteers to care for themselves, too (Family Features) Survivors of heart attacks or strokes may have additional health and personal care needs, often relying on a family member or close friend to help. While caregivers take on a valuable role, they also pay unique physical and emotional tolls. In fact, a…

(Family Features) As health needs evolve throughout life, it can be easy to forget how crucial vaccinations can be for protecting against preventable diseases. Many associate vaccines with childhood, remembering the series of shots received during early school years. However, vaccination importance extends far beyond adolescence. Vaccines are not just for children attending elementary school…

By The Numbers, a look at what’s in the news . . . by the numbers. These are just numbers, not suggestions that they mean more or less than what they are. We do not suggest that one number is connected to another. These are simply facts with no extraneous details, bias or slanted reporting.…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation.  Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 49, are being disseminated…

STEM Experience Coming to Grand Park Grand Universe, an innovative and immersive STEM Learning Experience, announced plans for a 66+ acre multi-use development near Grand Park. The development, comprised of four districts, will be a dynamic destination for learning, recreation, and leisure. It will offer educational value, entertainment, local and tourism appeal, a hotel, observatories,…

The Westfield Library Foundation recently purchased 172 new Spanish-language books for the Westfield Washington Public Library as part of an effort to promote literacy and cultural representation among the city’s growing Hispanic population. Anuar Velazquez, a board member of the Westfield Library Foundation and a dedicated advocate for the community, emphasized the importance of this…