Foundation supports FFA facility
The Duke Energy Foundation awarded the Indiana FFA Leadership Center a $10,000 grant to clean and restore the area surrounding a lagoon and wetland at the organization’s Trafalgar facility.
The funds will support the removal of small trees, stumps, weeds and vines along the lagoon trail and wetland banks, as well as excavation work to install weed barriers to prevent future growth of unwanted plants. These activities will help maintain the integrity of the lagoon and wetland banks and create an environmentally sound habitat. The project aims to improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, sustain ecological health, and safeguard the lagoon ecosystem for future generations.
Since 1968, the Indiana FFA Leadership Center has supported the development of young people and adults through leadership workshops, retreats, youth camps and career development events. Their 170-acre facility includes trails, woods, a creek, a large parade field and a low ropes challenge course. In addition to serving FFA member chapters, the Indiana FFA Leadership Center hosts a wide variety of public and private groups.
Walmart offering new bonus program
Walmart announced it is starting a new annual bonus program for eligible full- and part-time hourly associates in stores, including hourly associates in the pharmacy and optical departments.
Associates must be employed with the company for one year to be eligible. This new bonus for hourly store associates is one way Walmart announced that it is investing in its people.
For more information visit corporate.walmart.com.
Single-family permits increase
The U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent report on building permits issued in April showed a continued strong upturn in the housing sector for the first four months of the year.
According to the data, 2,073 single-family permits were pulled in April – a 25% increase compared to the 1,656 permits pulled in March. Furthermore, the April figure represents a 32% rise from the 1,567 permits issued in April 2023.
Overall, 6,456 single-family permits have been issued in 2024 so far, reflecting a 35% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to an analysis from Indiana Builder’s Association.
Realty company adds agent
Judy Hoeping and Adrian Pearce of Tomorrow Realty are welcoming new agent Lanny Apple. Lanny is an Indianapolis native who graduated from Lawrence Central High School and Purdue University. Lanny can assist with home buying, selling or building needs.
His goal is to help families find the home that meets their dreams.
