Five political quick hits from Hamilton County
A date of Oct. 22 has been set for a caucus of the Noblesville Republican precinct organization to choose a successor to Mary Sue Rowland, who recently resigned from the…
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Younger folks needed to keep volunteerism alive and well
The County Line Volunteerism has traditionally been a strong and revered part of American life, and certainly strong in Hamilton County. But, there is a problem. The participants are getting…
Amazing variety of county events set this weekend
The County Line Few counties in Indiana – or the country for that matter – have as many festivals and public events this weekend as Hamilton County offers. Folks should…
Rowland resigns from Noblesville Council
Two-term mayor, three-term councilmember, fearless defender of historic preservation . . . Mary Sue Rowland, former mayor, city councilor and longtime advocate for Noblesville, announced Monday she has resigned from…
County Republicans rally for Mike Braun
Elmore in ’44? Hamilton County Republicans brought out an all-star cast of candidates for their annual Fall Dinner Wednesday night. Held at the 502 East Event Center in Carmel, about…
Unusual factors may influence Election 2018
The County Line The days following Labor Day usually mark the beginning of the fall election campaign. In Hamilton County there is usually not much of a campaign in non-presidential…
Daly victim of political correctness run amok
The County Line Political correctness has run amok at an alarming pace. Noblesville race car driver Conor Daly is the latest victim in the most dramatic example yet of this…
Gateway arches? It’s so Carmel
The County Line Possibly overlooked by many of us in looking over Noblesville’s new Streetscape Plan to beautify downtown is the inclusion of gateway arches. Arches like Carmel has! Oh…
What lies beneath new project site?
The County Line In March of next year, Noblesville’s first major downtown redevelopment project is slated to begin. It involves construction of a $24 million mixed-use complex of commercial, residential…
County Council to consider $99 million 2019 budget
County officials are hoping to adopt a 2019 budget of just under $100 million without any increase in the county tax rate. The budget proposes to spend $99,048,426 to fund…