Both parties could have leadership contests
Will Charlie White try again? The County Line Some might ask, why would anyone want to be the chairman of a political party in Hamilton County? It’s a rather thankless…
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Ralph Wilfong made news moving Sesquicentennial Oak
The County Line Beau Wilfong sent me an email earlier this week with the picture of Sesquicentennial Oak, a 150-year-old, 110-foot-tall tree that was transplanted to Keystone Square Shopping Center…
Contest develops for Democratic county chairman
Weingarten for Congress? As Joe Weingarten bows out as Democratic county chairman, a contest has developed for head of the party in Hamilton County. Weingarten, 76, said several weeks ago…
Who can remember the Blizzard of ’78?
The County Line This week is the anniversary of the great Blizzard of 1978, a winter storm the likes of which had not been seen before in recorded local history,…
One-of-a-kind historic covered bridge funded
The County Line Hamilton County is likely the only place in America where the number of covered wooden bridges is increasing. On Monday, county commissioners will accept $2.77 million in…
Carmel schools embarks on major facility upgrades
Carmel Clay Schools embarks next month on the first of a three-year series of multi-million-dollar improvements to school facilities. It will be accomplished without a property tax increase, according to…
Local politics in a non-election year
The County Line The year 2021 is a year without elections. Some may say “thank goodness.” Others may ask what are the politicians to do in such a year? Well,…
Health board seeking new administrator
The Hamilton County Health Board, which met Thursday morning, is in the process of accepting applications for a new department director. Former director Barry McNulty died on Dec. 17 after…
Heirbrandt heads Board of Commissioners for ’21
County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt has been elected president of the Board of Commissioners. He will serve during 2021 under the annual rotation system used by the three board members. Christine…
Public outcry sometimes needed to get action
The County Line Shortly after the November election, I listed three issues that I think deserve attention in this year’s state legislative session. They are matters that would benefit our…