The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office recently piloted a new program designed to assist inmates with employment skills. Under the direction of Cpt. Jason Sloderbeck, who was appointed the jail division commander in 2010 by Sheriff Mark Bowen, eight employers met with inmate students to hold a Networking Day on May 2. Bowen, Sloderbeck and the jail staff hope to help [...]
Hamilton County Assessor Robin L. Ward was recently appointed president of the East Central District of the Indiana County Assessors Association. The appointment was made by past president Sharon Halcomb, Franklin County Assessor, Randolph County Assessor Beverly Fields and Rush County Assessor Mary Ann Bridges. As president, Ward will represent the East Central District at Indiana County Assessors Association meetings. [...]
On May 7, 4,188 voters in Noblesville spoke on behalf of the community and impacted not only Noblesville’s plans for the future but Hamilton County’s as well. With the passing of Noblesville Schools’ special referendum (2,868 yes votes to 1,320 no votes), citizens approved the $28-million proposed project that calls for the selling of Noblesville East Middle School, 300 N. [...]
A record 261 people attended this year’s Friends of Chaucie’s Place Breakfast at Ritz Charles in Carmel last week. The event was open to the public and featured a number of Chaucie’s Place staff and board members speaking about the organization’s programs and thanking their supporters from across Hamilton County. A panel of three local residents took to the stage [...]
Prevail, Inc. hosted its second “Spring into Fashion” Fashion Show at Woodland Country Club in Carmel on April 18. Officials said the event was an outstanding success, raising just more than $14,600 to support victims of violent crime in the community. Smith’s Jewelers in Noblesville was the presenting sponsor and Karen Hensel, WISH TV 8 anchor and investigative reporter, emceed [...]
Promoting Hamilton County as a place to visit and play yields a great return on investment. Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s 2012 advertising campaign generated about 52,000 trips to Hamilton County with an economic impact of 25 million dollars and a return of 58 tourism dollars for every advertising dollar spent. Hamilton County had two million visitors overall in [...]
Chaucie’s Place, a Child Advocacy Center in Carmel that focuses on child sexual abuse prevention, is creating a beautiful Brick Garden within its circular driveway. The community is invited and encouraged to buy personally engraved bricks for $100 in a loved one’s honor or memory. “This Brick Garden will be a lasting tribute to everyone in this community we have [...]
Commentary by Joan Isaac Recently, I was leaving United Way’s downtown offices at 38th and Meridian when a coworker ran by to catch his bus home. We were both headed downtown, so I offered him a ride. My grateful coworker said it usually takes him an hour and 15 minutes and three different buses to get home. It took me [...]
The number of eligible students in Hamilton County enrolled in the State of Indiana’s Twenty-first Century Scholars (TFCS) program, which offers free college tuition to eligible students who observe a pledge to earn good grades and stay out of trouble, jumped by 36%, Legacy Fund President Terry Anker announced today. The Twenty-first Century Scholars Enrollment Challenge is a part of [...]
Do you know of a youth organization that could use grant funding to lead a community service project? Youth as Resources would like to help! Youth as Resources (YAR) makes grants to youth who identify community needs and design projects that use their skills, creativity and energy to help others. Groups may apply for up to $1,000 to cover project expenses, [...]
