MOUNT AYR — It has been almost a year since Mt. Ayr was bequeathed money for water and/or sewer updates from the estate of former resident, Helen Kraud.
Mrs. Warren’s Class
Board Meeting
KENTLAND — John Cook presented a program to the Kentland Rotary Club about the strange and amazing tale of Lurancy Vennum from the book “The Watseka Wonder” written by Dr. E.W. Stevens who observed and help treat the nature of her illness or possession in 1878.
Recent Obituaries
Local & Social Scene
Follow us on Facebook
JAN 6
DEC 17
NEWTON COUNTY — Indiana State Troopers encountered another wrong-way driver on I-65, fortunately, this time there wasn’t a head on crash. On December 26, 2019 at approximately 12:10 AM, Troope…
Millions of Americans will be traveling over this Christmas and New Year’s Holiday period, with the majority traveling by automobile. What this means for Hoosiers is more traffic on the highwa…
Dec. 17
Special Sections Spotlight
WHEELER — North Newton walked into the Pool at Wheeler High School January 11th with a single goal in mind: Do your best at all times! This is a mantra that is held high by coach Combs-Long and both her men and women’s team. It has been a year filled with some frustration, rocky meets and a …
MONON — Nothing seemingly felt right. Then it did.
North Newton opened the new year with a win that was 20 years in the making. “Last year it was a single point through a forfeit in the final match against Delphi that kept the trophy from retu…
MONON — Nate Miller stopped in the lane and began to spin to his left.
FRANCESVILLE — Behind a huge game from junior Harmoney Burke, the North Newton Lady Spartans outscored West Central in every quarter en route to a 57-39 win Jan. 10.
featured
MOROCCO — A partnership between the Town of Morocco and the Newton County Economic Development Commission (NCEDC) could result in new businesses downtown as well as a new residential development on the west side.
ATLANTA — Late last week (Jan. 3, 2020) Coca-Cola Company announced via a press release that it has acquired the remaining stake in fairlife LLC from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers.
ATLANTA — Late last week (Jan. 3, 2020) Coca-Cola Company announced via a press release that it has acquired the remaining stake in fairlife LLC from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers.
There’s a war being waged in Kentucky. No state’s big lakes/big rivers environments are more under attack. More important to the Kentucky government, no state’s economy has been more affected by the invasive Asian carp. While Illinois, Indiana and other states, monitor and talk about the pro…
How often have you watched a scene in an old western movie where a good guy is about to be strung up by an evil sheriff? The hero comes along, often on horseback, pulls out his six-shooter or Winchester and fires a shot which blasts through the sturdy rope, saving the good guy’s life.
“If you see it on the Internet, it has to be true.” That was a common misconception when the Internet was new. That feeling has almost reversed itself, it seems, these days. Internet scams are so prevalent, I don’t believe much of the information I find there.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is inviting schools to apply for its new Indiana Teacher Residency Pilot Grant Program. Eligible schools could receive more than $15,000 in funding.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The leader of the nation's largest veterans organization has called on health care administrators to study the findings of a recent VA inspector general's report to ensure that circumstances that contributed to a veteran's 2018 suicide do not re-occur.
PRINCETON, Ind., Jan. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering Toyota's commitment to better serve customers and build vehicles where they are sold, Toyota Indiana (TMMI) invested an additional $700 million and added 150 new jobs to complete the transformation of its plant modernization project, announced in January 2017.
The Republican and Democratic nominees for Indiana's two U.S. Senate seats soon could be decided by a gathering of political party insiders, rather than Hoosier voters in primary elections.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon, a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, announced today that financial and operational results for the quarter ending December 31, 2019, will be released before the market opens on February 4, 2020. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on February 4 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
By Andrea Woroch
As a new decade begins, many have their sights set on change. After what feels like a lifetime of working, though, it can be difficult to transition to a cold-turkey retirement. To stay busy and supplement income many people are "semi-retiring" instead.
Folks are leaving their traditional jobs, cutting costs and looking for more flexible, fun work. And, these days, you don't have to look far. With the emergence of the "gig economy", it's easy to earn a little side cash, without having to commit to a 9 to 5 job – or even leave the house.
If your goal is to achieve a semi-retired lifestyle in 2020, follow these steps and start living out the rest of your life in freedom.
1. Downsize.
Your housing expenses are likely the biggest line item in your budget. Whether you rent or own, look at options for reducing this expense. Not only does finding a smaller house or moving into an apartment help lower your actual...
Semi-Retirement Is the New Retirement (Infographic)
Is it tax time already? You may not want to admit it, but tax time starts well before the filing deadline. Your important tax forms start arriving in the mail in January. If you simply let them accumulate in a pile, it will be April before you realize it, and you will be scrambling around, attempting to do your taxes at the last moment. Woe unto you if you realize at the last minute that one of your important tax forms is nowhere to be found.
How many forms should you expect? That depends on your situation, but anything that contributes to your income or makes adjustments to your taxable income will require documentation. Primary forms include:
- W-2s – Everyone that you have worked for as a direct employee owes you a W-2 form to show all monies paid to you and taxes withheld.
- 1099s – 1099s cover all income from sources...
5 Reasons To File Your Tax Return Now
Tax preparers such as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and Enrolled Agents are incredibly busy during tax season. Their time is precious, even more so in recent years with many of the changes introduced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act currently in effect. That makes it even more important for you to prepare for your allotted tax preparation time.
Your tax professional needs the following four categories of information to prepare your taxes properly. Make sure to bring all the necessary forms and receipts and organize them so that they may be found quickly.
- Identification and Basic Information – For any new relationships, you will need to supply identification for you, your spouse, and all dependents claimed. Social Security cards are preferred, but other government-issued ID is usually acceptable. Check with your preparer before you visit.
Other basic information includes your address, your previous year's tax form, and any info...
Did you have a happy New Year? We certainly hope so. Now it's time to get back to regular routines and take care of January chores, including gathering your tax information.
The 2020 Tax Season Begins on January 27
The IRS has announced that the 2020 tax season will begin on January 27th. The beginning of tax season marks the first day that the IRS will accept individual electronic returns and start processing traditional paper returns.
Soon, you and more than 150 million of your fellow Americans will be sifting through tax information and preparing returns — or have them prepared for you. In 2018, tax preparers filed nearly 79.5 million electronic returns. In 2019, the industry employed 314,413 tax practitioners in 134,475 businesses and created $11 billion in revenue. Expect tax preparers to be even busier in 2020 due to the ...
Holiday Debt On the Increase
Are your credit cards still smoking from holiday overuse? Based on a recent MagnifyMoney survey, it wouldn't be surprising.
Consumers who financed their holiday spending averaged $1,325 in holiday spending debt – a sharp increase from 2018's $1,230, 2017's $1,054 average and 2016's $1,003 average. Increases in wages and consumer confidence are at least partly to blame. Did a personal increase in wages and confidence lead you into a mountain of holiday debt?
We've given previous tips on dealing with excessive holiday debt. You've got more debt – so we've got five more tips, for a total of 10.
6. Slice Your Budget Further
To pay off holiday debt, you can't sett...
10 Tips For Dealing With Holiday Debt, Part 1
Almost immediately after birth a child begins to imitate their parents. They mimic mannerisms and behaviors such as smiling when their parents smile, make similar noises and, when they are old enough to talk, they repeat what parents say.
Vaping controversy has been front and center lately, with the recent news that the CEO of Juul, Kevin Burns, had resigned in September, as an increasing number of deaths related to vaping and threats of federal regulation are presenting a massive challenge for the e-cigarette company.
Whether it’s by car, train or plane, it can sometimes be tough to get a good night’s sleep when traveling. You’re away from the comfort of your own bed, and you could be traveling with people who cry, sneeze, talk loudly or watch a movie without headphones. But you can still sleep well while traveling. Learn how traveling across time zones impacts your sleep, what causes jet lag, and how you can feel rested the next time you travel across the country.
The American Society for the Positive Care of Children estimates that child abuse reports involve 7.5 million children, and child abuse crosses all socioeconomic and educational levels, religions, ethnic and cultural groups. The National Children’s Alliance has reported that nearly 700,000 children are abused in the U.S annually. Childhelp.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse, found that a report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds.
It is healthy for the bodies to take probiotics. They cleanse the body and the gut system. The “good bacteria” helps keep the gut healthy. Instead of buying expensive probiotic products, nature offers some organic choices for you that you can use daily for a better gut health. The name itself is derived from the Latin 'pro-' 'for' and the Greek '-biotic' 'life. The discovery of the probiotics came in the early 20th century and was found in Bulgaria where the bacteria Bacillus Bulgarikus was found in milk.
Entertainment
CIUDAD HIDALGO, México - Los pasajeros agotados descienden de un elegante convoy de autobuses plateados con rayas rojas, luciendo confundidos y desorientados mientras son depositados ignominiosamente en este remanso tropical en el extremo sur de México. Aquí no hay personas que les brinden orientación sobre sus casos de inmigración pendientes en Estados Unidos o sobre dónde buscar refugio en ...
Llámalo como quieras: panza cervecera, agarraderas del amor, tripa, llanta o como sea. Cualesquiera que sean las palabras, todas se refieren a lo mismo: grasa abdominal, que es uno de los tipos de grasa más comunes para los hombres. Como sin duda habrás notado, a medida que aumentamos de peso, nuestros muslos, piernas y brazos generalmente no cambian mucho. En cambio, nuestra grasa tiende a ...
Gina Díaz-Nino se considera extrovertida. Pero desde que su boca comenzó a deteriorarse después de años de uso de metanfetamina y dos peleas, ella retrocedió hacia las sombras. Sus dientes están amarillos, torcidos y color marrón alrededor de las esquinas. La mayoría de sus dientes superiores están astillados, le faltan o están pudriéndose. Cuando se cayeron, se desmoronaron como tiza. "Abro ...
A medida que aumentan las preocupaciones sobre los peligros del aislamiento y la soledad en la edad avanzada de la vida, un nuevo estudio del Pew Research Center descubre que los estadounidenses pasan cada vez más tiempo solos a medida que envejecen, con las personas de 70 años pasando solas en promedio tres horas más cada día que las personas en entre 40 y 60 años. El estudio, que analizó los ...
