As we continue through the COVID-19 pandemic, there are promising days and days when disappointing news ensues. Last week, the U.S. set another single-day record of coronavirus cases totaling 39,327 new cases.

The Clear Lake Shores City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to hire Brent Spier as city administrator. Spier will begin his duties in mid-to-late September, according to a press release.

Recently, board members approved a Middle School Mathematics major at Indiana State University.

Carmel-based M3 Ultimate Solutions has named Darryl Warren a strategic partner consultant and president/owner of D. Gene Alliance Inc., a business solutions company. This corporation owns the Indiana license of Crestcom International, a global leadership development firm.