Articles by Anna Mitchell


Myers sees two decades of growth and change

By ANNA MITCHELL anna@readthereporter.com For 19 years, Brenda Myers has been the president and CEO of Hamilton County Tourism. Now, she is retiring. Myers started her journey in 2005, launching…




Heroes remembered here

Fallen Firefighters Memorial dedicated on July 10 By ANNA MITCHELL anna@readthereporter.com “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” – John…



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…


Mentally healthy as a horse

Ben’s Stables helps young people find balance By ANNA MITCHELL news@readthereporter.com Brose McVey started Ben’s Ranch for youth who struggle with mental health, and in 2023 their reach extended to…


Five Star honors WWII vets on Flag Day

Ernest Batman and Robert Mann, both 97-year-old WWII veterans and residents of Five Star Residences in Noblesville, were each presented with their own Quilt of Valor on Flag Day, Friday,…