Articles by Fred Swift

Nathan Altman may add a new dimension

The County Line Nathan Altman may add a new dimension to the local political scene this year, and perhaps the statewide political landscape as well. Altman, a 30-year-old entrepreneur, wants…


Save the Nickel Plate forms PAC

The County Line A group called Save the Nickel Plate Road has officially filed as a Political Action Committee (PAC) for the May 8 Republican primary election. The purpose is…


Noblesville plans to be revealed soon

Big things are about to be announced that could transform downtown Noblesville into a more attractive and accessible city center with long-awaited parking, housing and other amenities. Results of various…



What makes our Courthouse unique

The County Line The architectural style of the Hamilton County Courthouse continues to bring questions from visitors to Noblesville. The building is so familiar to locals that we don’t think…



Voter registration deadline April 9

A new location for early voting . . . The voter registration deadline for the May 8 primary election is Monday, April 9. The same deadline exists for voters who…


World War I exhibit opens next month

The County Line One hundred years ago this spring World War I was raging, and 116,516 Americans were dying in what was called The Great War. Unfortunately, the war was…