Soil & Water, Weights & Measures will move to renovated shelter
Hamilton County this week signed a contract with Envoy Inc. to design a new use for the county Humane Society shelter at 1721 Pleasant St. in Noblesville. Envoy is a…
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Hats off to people who organized the election
The County Line Almost going unnoticed in all this week’s election excitement was the role of the Hamilton County elections office and the hundreds of workers in the precincts. They…
Hamilton Co. remains red, but Trump trails the ticket
Despite Democrats’ greatest election effort in local history, Hamilton County remains Republican – based on the 167,500 votes counted Tuesday evening. Another estimated 30,000 absentee ballots are being counted today….
Suspense builds for most unusual election
With less than 48 hours until Election Day, both local political parties are holding their breath. While Donald Trump is likely to win Indiana and Eric Holcomb is likely to…
Prather, Tolson get Ramparts Awards
Two retiring members of the Hamilton County Visitor and Convention Commission received special recognition Wednesday from County Commissioners. Donna Prather and Brenda Tolson, who served nearly 20 years on the…
Grant will go toward new parks offices
The Hamilton County Department of Parks and Recreation has received a $100,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The money will go toward a new main office for…
Looking for resolution to the pit controversy
The County Line The current community controversy over the proposed gravel pit along Allisonville Road near Potters Bridge is a classic case of industrial development approaching residential neighborhoods. It has…
County budget calls for $96.7M, lower property tax
A $96.7 million county general fund budget was adopted Monday morning by the Hamilton County Council. The budget is for the 2021 calendar year, and will require a slightly smaller…
Yard signs stolen as political season heats up
The County Line You would think that over-eager political partisans would have learned from past experience that stealing political yard signs can bring serious consequences. In the last general election…
‘Want to hear both sides’ of pit plan, says Jensen
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said yesterday he is not taking a position on the controversial proposed gravel pit between Allisonville Road and White River just south of Potters Bridge Park….