Soldier’s remains being returned home for burial
After 51 years, the remains of Vietnam War victim Alan Bardach are being returned to Indiana for burial. Bardach whose family lived near Westfield at the time of his death,…
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Carmel Clay GOP pork roast coming up
The 17th annual Carmel Clay Republican Pork Roast is set for Thursday, Oct. 3 on the grounds of the Herb Miller home, 11300 Haverstick Road, Carmel. “The public is welcome…
Remembering Dave Tudor
The County Line Hamilton County’s premier political junkie, Dave Tudor, died Wednesday. I use that term “junkie” in a respectful sense, and I think Dave would agree that is what…
Indiana red flag law touted by Lt. Governor
Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch addressing the Hamilton County Republican Fall Dinner, hit familiar themes for GOP speakers on the hustings this year. She said Indiana’s financial position is strong and…
Hot autumn, late frost would help farm crops
The County Line The extremely wet spring weather will keep Hamilton County corn and soybean crops far from setting record yields. But, crops are also far from a disaster this…
Democrats to host likely candidate for governor
Hamilton County Democrats’ annual dinner, formerly known as the Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner, will be held Sept. 21 at the Carmel American Legion, 852 W. Main St. Karlee Macer, State…
County tax increase proceeds too quietly
The County Line A 10 percent increase in Hamilton County’s local income tax, which so far has been made generally known only by the Reporter, has created a lot of…
Increase in local income tax to finance 911 communications
Hamilton County wage earners will find their local income tax increased by 10 percent next year if a proposed countywide tax for operating the 911 communications system is approved. The…
County taxable valuation jumps by $1.4 billion in only one year
The County Line Hamilton County’s tremendous growth in new construction is reflected in new taxable valuation totals from the County Auditor’s office. The figures reveal the tax base on which…
Ana Gaston elected Girls Nation president
A celebrity starts school today at Fishers. Ana Gaston begins her senior year as president of Girls Nation, the American Legion Auxiliary annual program for high school students. Gaston was…