United Way donating 500 books for elementary school children
United Way of Central Indiana will donate about 500 books to first through third graders next week as part of Read Across America Day. United Way will drop off books…
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Local police stepping up enforcement against dangerous, aggressive driving
As of Friday, Feb. 25, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has stepped up patrols to help curb dangerous and aggressive driving. The enforcement campaign will run through Monday, March 21….
Carmel Clay Public Library providing Alzheimer’s, dementia education classes
The Carmel Clay Public Library will offer a three-part online series on Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, the series kicks off on Monday,…
Verizon waves calling charges to Ukraine
In response to developments in Ukraine, Verizon has waived charges for calls from its postpaid consumer and business wireless customers and residential landline customers to and from Ukraine, now through…
Postponed: Carmel to unveil sculpture in Arts & Design District on Monday
Due to inclement weather on Thursday, the City of Carmel has postponed the unveiling of a new sculpture until Monday, Feb. 28. The sculpture, titled “Waiting to Cross,” is from…
I invite all public officials to speak up for our schools
By JOCELYN VARE Guest Columnist I am the daughter of Indiana educators. Mom and Dad provided me with a bright vision for Indiana’s public schools. Over the last few weeks,…
IU Kokomo congratulates 26 local graduates
A total of 213 Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in December 2021. The graduates represent 30 Indiana counties, seven states, and Saudi Arabia. Locally, 26 graduates are from Hamilton…
Learn your rights at 8-week Constitution Course in Sheridan
Former Sheridan resident John Holmes is starting a new Constitution Course at the Sheridan Historical Society Museum beginning Wednesday, March 2. This will be the first of eight weekly sessions…
Sen. Young introduces bill to create ‘portable benefits’ pilot program for independent, non-full-time workers
Last week, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced legislation to test innovative portable benefit designs for the growing independent workforce. The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers…
CareSource, Wayspring partner for substance use disorder program
CareSource, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan, announced on Wednesday a partnership with Wayspring, a leading value-based provider of high-touch care coordination and treatment services for those with substance use…