Archive for January 2023
Local Man Arrested For Child Pornography
On Nov. 18, 2022, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding an online account that contained videos of child…
Read MoreFatal Crash In Wingate
On Wednesday, at 2:38 p.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a personal injury crash involving two vehicles on Start Road 25 in Wingate. Deputies discovered that a…
Read MorePack It In – You’re the “Working Aged”
By Dr. James Thrasher My new Human Resources/Medicare employment identity is “Working Aged.” Ok, sure, I get it—as in elderly, feeble, decrepit, ancient, debilitated, worn out and shot. Yes, I…
Read MoreFive Resolutions for A Fraud-Free New Year
The loss of money, personal information and perseverance of scammers continue with online purchase scams as the riskiest of scams. And the group that may be targeted the most are…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Should I Claim Social Security Now?
Dear Rusty: I am 68 years old, born in July 1954. I have the credits necessary to qualify for benefits. The Social Security website says that if I continue to…
Read MoreRokita Asks Hoosiers to Watch for Signs of Human Trafficking, Report Suspicions
Attorney General Todd Rokita today asked Hoosiers to stay alert for signs of human trafficking in communities across Indiana and to report any suspicious activities to authorities. People in certain…
Read MoreIndiana Humanities Announces 2023 Grant Opportunities and Deadlines
Indiana Humanities will offer more than $200,000 in grants in 2023 to help tax-exempt organizations create engaging public humanities programs across the Hoosier State. Libraries, historical societies, museums, cultural centers,…
Read MoreWolfsie on Being Resolute
For the year 2023, I made 23 New Year’s resolutions. I’ve already broken every single one. Below is my list. I resolved that… 1. In a restaurant, when the waitress…
Read MoreDaniel Elliott Sworn in as Indiana’s 56th Treasurer of State
Daniel Elliott became Indiana’s 56th State Treasurer on Jan. 1. Elliott was formally sworn in at a public ceremony in the Statehouse yesterday afternoon. He succeeded outgoing Treasurer Kelly Mitchell,…
Read MoreApplication Deadline for Teacher Scholarships Drawing Closer
Students in high school or college who are planning to teach or work in school administration in the State of Indiana have until January 31 to apply for three scholarships…
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