By CHRIS JETER State Representative I remember filling out paperwork after getting ready to start officer training school back in 2005, and other people were passing around a paper that…
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One of the fun things about being an “almost” empty nester is visiting our boys near their college campuses. Jonathon attends IUPUI and Jacob attends Ball State. Last Sunday, my…
“The English language lacks the words to mourn an absence. For the loss of a parent, grandparent, spouse, child or friend, we have all manner of words and phrases, some…
By STEVE SMITHERMAN Guest Columnist It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the three-year mark since the COVID-19 pandemic began. When it came to our health, this period was marked by…
A beautiful pair of white cats came with our country place. I remember one of the kittens on Dad’s shoulder. These cats produced several litters of kittens that were just…
We love hearing from all our neighbors, those who donate, take food, pantry hosts, volunteers, sponsors, and yes, even those who criticize what we do. This month’s column is an…
By LUKE BOSSO Guest Columnist “People in Indiana may want Netflix, but do they need it?” That question was offered during a 2018 discussion on the expansion of broadband across…
The advanced practice registered nurses (nurse practitioners) are again at the legislature seeking independent practice. Currently an APRN with prescription authority must have a collaborative relationship with a physician that…
Sorry for the delay on this report. The February County Council meeting was light, as discussed in my January column. Outside of some small projects and amendments to job postings,…
In less than a year, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, who was first elected in 1996, will be leaving office and a new era will begin in Carmel. A new mayor…