Pandemic costs reunion with newspaper friends
The County Line The current pandemic has limited our activities and events in so many ways. Among the things I miss are being able to get together with old friends…
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Detention alternatives at work for juveniles
The County Line We hear a lot about programs and events designed to keep troubled young people away from crime or deal with them when they first stray. Indianapolis Mayor…
Jill Acklin named new courts administrator
Hamilton County has a new court administrator following the retirement of Ollie Schierholz last month. He had been administrator for nearly 15 years. Jill Acklin, former resident of Clark County,…
New historical museum approved by Clay Twp.
A new museum, archives and an office building for the Carmel Clay Historical Society will be underway in January along the Monon Trail. The Clay Township Board voted Tuesday to…
A slow process for redevelopment plan
The County Line The old adage about the wheels of government turning slowly is so, so true. Certainly, part of the reason is our system, which calls for multiple approvals,…
Noblesville refuses comment on Republic project
The County Line Why the mystery? In the not-too-distant future, downtown Noblesville is scheduled to get a $50 million building project that will transform the appearance of the city’s riverfront….
More school candidates need to step forward
The County Line School boards are among the most important bodies in local government, spending more money than most other public entities and overseeing more employees than most other governmental…
Janus fundraiser online this year
Janus Developmental Services’ annual fundraiser will be virtual this year due to continuing health concerns. Christina Sorensen, Janus president and CEO, said the fundraising activities can be seen, starting Friday,…
GOP breakfast a kickoff for election campaign?
The County Line All Republican candidates for Hamilton County Council and the Board of Commissioners in this year’s election will be appearing at this month’s GOP Breakfast Club on Wednesday,…
Lower taxes in 2021?
County taxable value jumps $1.3 billion Hamilton County’s assessed valuation on which next year’s property taxes are based has increased by one and one-third billion dollars. That’s billion with a…