Reporter’s top stories of 2020
Rarely in our time has there been an event that has affected every person in our county as has the current COVID-19 epidemic. About 275 lives have been lost to…
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Federal Hill named for Kentucky landmark
The County Line The name Federal Hill is becoming popular in Noblesville, or perhaps we should say, becoming popular again. Federal Hill Commons is now a popular city park at…
No ceremony this year for newly elected local officials
For the first time in local history, there will be no public swearing-in ceremony this year for newly elected public officials. Due to health concerns over the COVID-19 virus, county…
Opiates remain a killer locally
The County Line With all the health news focused on the national pandemic crisis, there has been little to no attention given to the continuing number of fatal drug cases….
Miss the clock striking? Repairs are on the way
Some folks have noticed that the courthouse clock has not been operating the past few weeks. But, not to worry, repairs are on the way. Steve Wood, the buildings and…
Recount panel named for HSE school board seat
A recount commission has been appointed to review ballots for the Hamilton Southeastern school board cast in the Nov. 3 election. In the vote for one of two Delaware Township…
Courtyards of Carmel OK’d for seniors project
After several years of negotiations, residential developers have reached agreement on the purchase and rezoning of prime land at Smokey Row Road and Keystone Parkway. Operating under the name Courtyards…
Pay to play, gerrymandering, the closed caucus should go
The County Line State legislators are beginning to reveal matters they intend to address in the upcoming session of the General Assembly. I have a few matters that deserve addressing…
Rosie Brown, the information lady, to retire next week
The County Line Rosie Brown, an old friend of not only mine, but many others in downtown Noblesville, retires next week. She has been the “information lady” and switchboard operator…
Members appointed to Bicentennial Commission
The membership of the Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission has been established with one member from each of the county’s nine townships, according to Brenda Myers, director of county tourism, who…