Hit “pause” this holiday season
By AMY SHANKLAND Sandwiched I went to see the chiropractor last Monday due to my body getting all out of whack from recent stressful activities (see last week’s column). It…
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Jagga Rent to serve as next principal for HSE Intermediate Junior High
Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate Junior High, commonly known as the HIJH, will have a new principal to start the second semester and the new calendar year. Jagga Rent officially will assume…
Dangerous drug deaths up from 22 to 28 in county
By FRED SWIFT While the nation remains focused on the relentless pandemic, the tragedy of drug overdose deaths continues almost under the radar. In Hamilton County, Coroner John Chalfin says…
Hamilton County Leadership Academy announces hire of new executive director
The Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) has announced the hiring of its new executive director, Diana Coyle. Coyle will begin her role as executive director effective Jan. 3, 2022. Coyle…
Westfield library kicking off new year with winter reading program
The Westfield Washington Public Library’s (WWPL) Winter Reading Program for Teens and Adults will run from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28. This year’s theme is “There’s Snow Better Time to…
State Board of Education approves indicators meant to improve school performance transparency
The Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) on Wednesday unanimously approved a set of indicators to measure how schools are preparing students, starting in early grades and continuing through high…
Sens. Young, Braun call for action on port congestion harming Hoosier businesses
This week, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) sent a letter to the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force regarding the port congestion and shipping delays that are…
State Sen. Fady Qaddoura says legislature should reopen state budget in light of revenue surplus
Submitted The State Budget Committee heard testimony Thursday that the state’s revenue is an unprecedented $3.3 billion above forecasts for the current budget cycle. The state will have reserves of…
State lawmakers consider restrictions on vaccine mandates
By GARRETT BERGQUIST WISH-TV | wishtv.com Indiana’s Chamber of Commerce president on Wednesday said proposed regulations on employer vaccine requirements could prove costly. State House members took testimony Thursday morning…
Tickets on sale today for Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at Carmel’s Palladium
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will bring its blues-rock sound to the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel on Saturday, April 16. Tickets starting at $40…