Democrats rename annual dinner event
The County Line Hamilton County Democrats have discarded the names of Jefferson and Jackson for their annual county dinner and rally. This year the event will be called the Triple…
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Filing for school board seats begins July 25
Democrat files for Hamilton County Sheriff . . . Filing opens July 25 for school board candidates in November’s general election. Some board members in all six Hamilton County school…
Carmel bike mascot coming soon
The City of Carmel’s new bicycle safety mascot will be making its appearance soon. Named Spokes, the mascot will be a person in a costume which resembles a friendly dog…
Is a Local Income Tax for 911 in our future?
The County Line Is a new public safety local income tax in our future? It is not certain, but there is talk among political leaders that such a tax might…
Have you been learning by reading the Reporter?
The County Line Each year about this time I try to compose a little quiz for our readers involving questions about current and historical events in Hamilton County to see…
Decision reached on payment for 911 communication costs
For one year only . . . Towns and townships in northern Hamilton County will get a reprieve of sorts next year from paying 911 communication costs. County Commissioners this…
WYFI produces documentary on Dick Nyers
The County Line Long time, and I do mean long time, followers of sports in Hamilton County will remember Dick Nyers, the man who “made” Carmel football the statewide power…
No vote on Red Line expected this year
The County Line The Red Line rapid transit bus system is now underway in Marion County, but earlier plans for the mass transportation line into Hamilton County is not part…
A look at news from around the county
Indiana Landmarks Foundation has presented Hamilton County with their award for ‘Historic Preservation for Continued Use,’ naming the Courthouse as a best example of preserving a public building. The Courthouse…
Fred Swift remembers Don Jellison
The County Line Hamilton County won’t be quite the same without Don Jellison, the dean of local sportswriters, who died last weekend. For more than half a century Don covered…