The success story of county’s namesake
The County Line In this time of great stress, we need stories of success and perseverance, so here’s one about the man for whom Hamilton County is named: Alexander Hamilton….
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Fairgrounds upgrade, parking garage head to commissioners
Proposed improvements for the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds will be revealed to county commissioners on Monday. Director of 4-H activities Susan Peterson has been working with county officials to plan…
County offices will remain open, some events postponed
The Hamilton County Courthouse, Judicial Center and other county offices will be open for business Monday. County Commissioner Steve Dillinger, meeting with other officials Friday afternoon, reported normal hours will…
Uninformed voters mean more election campaign spending
The County Line We are entering a new election season, and many people will bemoan the fact it is a time when political candidates spend huge amounts of money to…
Some tidbits you may not read elsewhere
The County Line The Hamilton County Highway Department, along with city engineering departments in Noblesville, Carmel and Fishers, are consulting with one another to determine the best location for another…
Democrat forum set for March 26
The five announced Democratic candidates for the 5th District U.S. Congressional seat this year will appear in a candidate forum on Thursday, March 26 in Fishers. Jennifer Christie, Christina Hale,…
Farming remains major industry in Hamilton Co.
The County Line An interesting publication by the Hamilton County Farm Bureau caught my eye this week when visiting the county courthouse. Included in statistics from the Farm Bureau is…
Thanks Al, great job
The County Line One of my favorite people in the Hamilton County family of public servants is the “park guy,” Al Patterson. Unfortunately for the county, Al is retiring after…
Contracts awarded for SR 37 upgrade
Changes made for parking garage Construction contracts have been awarded on two new interchanges on State Road 37, and work has begun at the 126th Street intersection with 37. This…
Election Board hearing challenges to candidates
The Hamilton County Election Board will convene today to hear ballot challenges from both Republican and Democratic chairmen. Democratic county chairman Joe Weingarten claims eight ineligible individuals filed for state…