Mariann Ann Plautz
July 18, 1940 – June 29, 2024 In loving memory of Mariann A. Plautz, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the age of 83. She lived…
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Norma Jean Robey
April 18, 1933 – June 29, 2024 Jean passed away peacefully at her home, where she had lived for 66 years, on June 29, 2024, surrounded by her family. She…
Magic behind little libraries
Book Lady makes volunteer work a full-time job By ANNA MITCHELL anna@readthereporter.com Colleen Sommer started her Little Free Library journey in 2019 when her neighbor Cliff Bennett said he needed help…
About that muzzle
My fingertips were itching to tap the keyboard. I had so much to say … but I refrained. Social media postings were battling it out. Comments were thrown like punches….
Local 4-H’ers once again step up to help with ‘Meating the Need’
The Hamilton County 4-H Fair is less than three weeks away, and once again a great group of 4-H’ers have made the decision to donate their livestock to Hamilton County…
A look back at our Civil War past
The wounds that linger By KEVIN YANEY Guest Columnist There were roughly 2,400 Hamilton County men who joined the army as volunteers during the Civil War. Of those, 277 died…
Carmel dives in to support Olympic swimmers
The City of Carmel has chosen to honor three Olympians, Alex & Aaron Shackell and Drew Kibler, and Coach Chris Plumb by temporarily renaming three of the city’s streets. Last…