Darren Murphy announces run for judge of new superior court
By FRED SWIFT Darren Murphy this week became the first candidate to announce for judge of the new Hamilton Superior Court 7. He is currently a magistrate for the county…
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Noblesville loses a good friend
By FRED SWIFT It’s always hard to lose a friend, and Noblesville lost a very good friend this week when Ted Rowland passed away. He and his wife, Mary Sue,…
It’s time to give taxpayers a break
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Budget-making for 2022 is coming soon in every Hamilton County city, town, township and school system as well as county government. Elected officials who…
New Clay Center takes name of earlier school
By FRED SWIFT The County Line The new Clay Center Elementary School will open in August, bringing back the name from an earlier school that stood near the site. The…
GOP club issues invitation to Carmel June 23 mixer
By FRED SWIFT Carmel Republicans will hold an informal get-acquainted meet and greet gathering for area Republicans and like-minded folks on Thursday, June 23. The Sun King Brewery, second floor,…
Cities’ share of federal COVID relief slashed
By FRED SWIFT While Hamilton County officials are considering ways they are allowed to spend $65.5 million in federal COVID relief funds, cities in the county have gotten bad news…
New development seen at 236th Street & 31
By FRED SWIFT A planned interchange at U.S. 31 and 236th Street will likely mean new development near the increasingly busy intersection, predicts County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt. Anticipating potential development…
Finally, a grocery at 126th & Gray Road
By FRED SWIFT Needler’s Fresh Market food stores will open a new location at 126th Street and Gray Road in Carmel. The food store chain has several locations in Central…
Aasen named House GOP press secretary
Adam Aasen, Carmel, has been named press secretary for the Republican majority in the Indiana House of Representatives. A former newspaper writer, Aasen has also been a periodic guest columnist…
Pleasant Grove cemetery vandalized
By FRED SWIFT Vandalizing a cemetery is a disgraceful and illegal activity at any time, but doing it in the days leading up to Memorial Day adds insult to injury….