Exhuming Dillinger’s body not necessary, says local relative
The County Line After 85 years in the grave, the body of notorious bank robber John Dillinger is to be exhumed next month. But, at least one Dillinger relative doesn’t…
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Rail removal will bring $289K in salvage value
The Hoosier Heritage Port Authority, operators of the Nickel Plate rail line, has recommended acceptance of a bid which would pay owners $289,750 and remove the rails and ties on…
Is financing education costs by referendum a good idea?
The County Line Are we headed toward financing education by referendum? Probably not yet, but there is a trend toward raising funds for school expenses by going to the voters…
Port Authority to consider bid on rail removal
Nickel Plate was key to development . . . The County Line The Hoosier Heritage Port Authority will meet Monday to consider the bid received for removing rails and ties…
Need to wait three years to start downtown bypass?
The County Line County officials tell me it will be in the year 2022 before the city of Noblesville and Hamilton County can jointly get started on the long-discussed Pleasant…
How our own Hamilton County compares to others across the US
The County Line I was asked the other day if there is another Hamilton County in the country, and the answer is definitely yes. In fact there are 10 Hamilton…
Ketchup, mustard united at the altar in Noblesville
The County Line A marriage on Saturday in Noblesville between ketchup and mustard should make Ripley’s Believe It or Not. It actually was the wedding of Tina Anderson, representing Red…
Removing rails, building roads, filing for office
Two independent candidates for municipal council office have filed for this fall’s election. Kate Snedeker has filed in Westfield City Council District 5, and Brad Baker has filed for Cicero…
How well do you remember these?
The County Line Our annual quiz to allow the reader to see how well he or she is informed on local news events and history is the subject of today’s…
Who will run for Congress?
The County Line Congresswoman Susan Brooks’ recent announcement that she will not seek re-election next year means speculation will soon begin on who might run to take her 5th District…