2019 to bring challenges, potential progress
The County Line As we head toward a new year what can we, in Hamilton County, look for in our community life? There will be both challenges and hopefully progress…
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Judge Nation, thank you for your honorable service
The County Line Judge Steve Nation retires December 31 after more than 40 years of service to Hamilton County. And, what a great public servant he has been, working long…
News from all around the county
The Holt Legal Group, longtime Noblesville law firm headed by Steve Holt, has moved to a new location. After 44 years at 9th Street and Maple Avenue, the firm is…
County opioid death toll rising toward new record
The County Line The number of Hamilton County deaths from dangerous opioid drug overdose continues to rise despite efforts by police to get dealers off the street. County Coroner John…
Carmel Parks board names portion of Central Park after Mark Westermeier
Carmel’s parks board has named the newly developed western portion of Central Park in recognition of park superintendent Mark Westermeier. It is to be known as Westermeier Commons. The longtime…
County Commissioners will consider plan for resort near Koteewi Park
A seasonal resort near Strawtown Koteewi Park will be considered by Hamilton County Commissioners in their regular meeting Monday afternoon. Proposed by Bruce Oldham, the 55-acre project, if approved, will…
Elected leaders will be sworn in later this month
Local winners in the Nov. 6 election will take their oaths of office in ceremonies Dec. 20. County Republican Chairwoman Laura Campbell announced swearing in proceedings will be held in…
Commissioners, Council set joint info meeting
The County Line County Commissioners and County Council members are scheduled to meet in joint session on Dec. 5 in what Commissioner Steve Dillinger calls an updating of projects and…
Reps, Dems have post-election events
The big 2018 election may be over, but Hamilton County Republicans and Democrats have not gone into hibernation for the winter. Both parties are planning events tonight (Wednesday) and on…
Democrats’ gains: Trend or a fluke?
The County Line Are elections drifting toward the Democrats in Hamilton County? The outcome of the recent off-year election tends to give that impression. But, the question going forward is…