Democrats still in need of local candidates
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Hamilton County Democrats say they intend to continue their efforts to turn the county blue, but to make progress in this year’s election they…
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Huge county water, sewer project set for public hearing Monday
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Hamilton County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Monday on a proposal to provide water and sewer service for a wide area of northern…
Fred glances around the county
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Thirteen local attorneys applying for judge in Hamilton Superior Court 6 were interviewed Monday. They are seeking to fill the vacancy created by the…
County will have 24 high school seniors at Boys State
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Hamilton County will have 24 delegates to this year’s Hoosier Boys State, one of the larger delegations for the 85th annual conference. Chosen by…
Good public servants lose in Tuesday vote
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Hamilton County will lose two outstanding public servants as a result of Tuesday’s primary election outcome. County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham and County Councilor Steve…
Fairgrounds makeover plans become public
By FRED SWIFT The County Line A proposed multi-million-dollar upgrade for the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds was presented to county commissioners this week. Plans to improve the 40-acre fairgrounds have…
Low voter turnout likely as primary election nears
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Primary elections do not often bring voters to the polls in record numbers, but with less than a week until this year’s May 3…
Time zone issue to face us again?
By FRED SWIFT The County Line The U.S. Congress seems poised to enact legislation making Daylight Saving Time year-round for all states. For Hamilton County, this would mean virtual darkness…
County Health Dept. offering second booster
By FRED SWIFT The Hamilton County Health Department will offer the second round of COVID-19 booster shots on Wednesdays and Fridays. The shot is available for folks aged 50 and…
Movie to bring Mekinges story to the big screen
By FRED SWIFT The epic story of Mekinges, the American Indian woman married to pioneer William Conner, will reportedly be made into a major motion picture thanks to state legislation…