From The Republic
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Performing arts center discussion continues
Research and discussion about the creation of a Columbus performing arts center will continue Thursday when a local steering committee meets in the wake of a community survey assessing residents’ thoughts on the matter. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Walker discusses upcoming legislative topics
As state lawmakers begin meeting in interim committee meetings, Medicaid spending will likely be the elephant in the room this summer. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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The Friday before Memorial Day is National Poppy Day
INDIANAPOLIS — The Friday before Memorial Day is National Poppy Day, a tradition that began out of World War I. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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School board candidate filings set to begin
Candidate filings for Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. and Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corp. school boards are set to begin this week, with several seats up in this fall’s general election. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Many remember solid economy under Trump, but his record also full of tax cut hype, debt and disease
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a time of fear and chaos four years ago. The death count was mounting as COVID-19 spread. Financial markets were panicked. Oil prices briefly went negative. The Federal Reserve slashed its benchmark interest rates to combat the sudden recession. And the U.S. government went on a historic borrowing spree — adding trillions to the national debt — to keep families and businesses afloat. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What's behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker headquartered in New York slips in what it calls a “shock flavor,” like Hidden Valley Ranch or pizza. Surprising flavor combinations – think gravy-flavored Jones Soda or Sour Patch Kids Oreos — are showing up more frequently in grocery stores and restaurant chains. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Ask Amy: Family members crowd in too close
Dear Amy: I was adopted as an infant and found my birth mom when I was in my 30s. She had gotten pregnant in high school and gave birth to me at 17. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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US pediatricians group reverses decades-old ban on breastfeeding for those with HIV
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change. The new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reverses recommendations it had in place since the start of the HIV epidemic in the 1980s. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Local Jan. 6 suspects to be arraigned this month
WASHINGTON — Two Bartholomew County residents who have been charged with assaulting law enforcement officers and storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, have been scheduled to be arraigned in federal court later this month. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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ASAP offering symposium on ‘Rethinking Wellness’
In a proactive effort to address substance misuse and promote overall well-being in Bartholomew County, ASAP (Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress) will host the “Rethinking Wellness” symposium on June 6. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Outline taking shape for Edinburgh’s new comprehensive plan
EDINBURGH — Nearly three dozen Edinburgh residents gave feedback on what the town’s future should be Tuesday night. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Ask Amy: Spouses disagree on sharing inheritance
Dear Amy: My mother recently died, and I’m expecting a relatively substantial inheritance from her (my dad died several years ago). Continue reading at The Republic News.