Articles by Fred Swift



Election board considers removing 3 from ballot

The Hamilton County Election Board will meet Thursday to consider removing the names of three municipal candidates from this year’s Republican primary ballot. The election board with members Kathy Richardson,…




Carmel senior living center files for bankruptcy

One of Hamilton County’s best known luxury retirement living centers, The Barrington, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Carmel facility, owned by Mayflower Communities, Inc., is a 271-unit facility…



Deadline is Friday for candidate filing

With the deadline for candidate filing fast approaching, the stage is nearly set for the May 7 local primary election. Candidates for city and town offices must file their intentions…


Bids due in May for northern county road

Phase 2 of 276th/281st . . . Documents were signed Monday by Hamilton County Commissioners for Phase 2 of the reconstruction of 276th/281st streets, a project that will get underway…