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The following events are scheduled to take place in Marion County this month.

Football players become authors through LEAD program

From the stands, football fans only see high school players juke and tackle, but for student-athletes in Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), there’s more to the story. Sixteen players from three IPS schools are now published authors, sharing their personal journeys through self-penned books, thanks to Tevin Studdard, a former football player at Crispus Attucks High School.

New online tool launched for Hoosiers to compare healthcare prices

Area legislators are encouraging Hoosiers to use a new state website designed to compare health care prices and quality. The Indiana All Payer Claims Database (APCD), established by a 2020 law and overseen by the Indiana Department of Insurance, aims to increase transparency in health care costs. The website collects insurance claims data from both public and private health care payers to track cost, utilization, and quality across the state.

Indiana launches online tool for comparing healthcare prices

State Representatives Craig Haggard and Peggy Mayfield are urging Indiana residents to use a new state website designed to compare health care prices and quality. This initiative follows the 2020 legislation that established the Indiana All Payer Claims Database (APCD), managed by the Indiana Department of Insurance, aimed at increasing transparency in health care costs.

Golden Hoosier Awards presented to Hancock County residents

Greenfield's Benny Joel Eaton and Wilkinson's Larry Loveall were among 17 older Indiana residents honored with this year's Golden Hoosier Award for their volunteer service in their community, according to State Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield).

Rep. Teshka comments on AWS data center groundbreaking

State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) released a statement today regarding the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center in North Central Indiana. AWS plans to invest $11 billion to construct a data center campus in New Carlisle, which is expected to create at least 1,000 new jobs. This investment represents the largest capital investment announcement in Indiana's history.

Indiana launches online tool for comparing healthcare prices

State Reps. J.D. Prescott and Elizabeth Rowray are encouraging Hoosiers to utilize a new state website designed to compare health care prices and quality.

IU honors Dr. Patricia Payne with Transformational Alumni Award

The Indiana University School of Education is set to honor Dr. Patricia Payne with the Transformational Alumni Award this fall. Dr. Payne, who serves as the Director of the Office of Racial Equity and Inclusion for Indianapolis Public Schools, is recognized for her lifelong commitment to educational equity and social justice.

Bipartisan bill aims to boost domestic processing of critical minerals

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) have introduced the bipartisan Critical Materials Future Act. The bill aims to establish a pilot program under the Department of Energy to support domestic critical mineral processing projects.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Marion County in week ending Sept. 21

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Marion County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Entertainment events this October in Marion County

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Marion County this month.

Entertainment events this week in Marion County: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Marion County this week.

Family & kids events this October in Marion County

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Marion County this month.

Family & kids events this week in Marion County: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Marion County this week.

Which former Indy Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

These former Indy Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Indy Standard area weekly mass times

By Indy Standard | Sep 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Indy Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marion County in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Marion County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 21

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Congress passes Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act awaiting President's signature

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have commended the congressional passage of their Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act, which now awaits the President's signature to become law. This legislation aims to extend funding for public health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on improving survival rates, preventing premature death and disability, and enhancing the quality of life for the 2.5 million Americans living with congenital heart disease (CHD).

Indianapolis Public Schools cancels after-school activities due to severe weather