Here is your quiz on county events & history
Each year the County Line offers a quiz to allow readers to see how they are keeping up with events, history, and personalities in Hamilton County. Following are 10 questions…
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Applications for Circuit judge due Thursday; Clem serves as interim
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Applicants for judge of Hamilton Circuit Court have until 5 p.m. Thursday to submit applications to Gov. Eric Holcomb. The Circuit Court position is…
Structural inspection set on Lacy Building project
By FRED SWIFT news@readthereporter.com Structural engineers have been hired to investigate and recommend a solution to “structural concerns” with or below the foundation of the Lacy Building now under renovation…
Carmel historical museum groundbreaking is June 14
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Groundbreaking for the long-awaited Carmel Clay Historical Society Museum will be held June 14 at Monon Boulevard and First Street S.W. The 4 p.m….
Independent running for Carmel mayor
Democrats possible in Noblesville & Fishers A three-way race for mayor of Carmel now appears quite possible as Darin Johnson has declared his candidacy. He is in the process of…
Hamilton North selling old Atlanta library
The Atlanta Public Library, serving the small community on Hamilton County’s northern border for more than a century, will likely close soon. It was one of five Carnegie libraries in…
Property tax rate steady, but increased assessments mean you’ll likely pay more
Several of our local governing units and public officials have proudly claimed recently that property tax rates in Hamilton County will not increase this year. That’s fine; we all appreciate…
First part of fairgrounds upgrade given go-ahead
Hamilton County Commissioners and county 4-H officials agreed Monday to proceed with what is called Phase 1A of a fairground redevelopment plan. The $15 million Phase 1A will include construction…
County bucking the trend in fentanyl-related deaths?
We hear in the news that the overdose deaths attributed to the very dangerous drug fentanyl is killing thousands across the nation. So, how bad is this national tragedy here…
Newly elected officials to be sworn in on Dec. 13
Swearing-in ceremonies for Hamilton County’s newly elected and re-elected officials will be held Dec. 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Mill Top Banquet and Conference, 802 Mulberry St., Noblesville….