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…
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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…
President Trump visit to highlight local graduation
A visit to Hamilton County by President Donald Trump is tentatively scheduled for late May or early June. An anonymous, but reliable source in Washington has revealed the president will…
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…
Three candidates attend Lincoln Day Dinner together
The County Line The Hamilton County Republican Committee achieved what few others have done when all three candidates for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate were assembled at a Lincoln…
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…
One writer’s opinion on state legislature’s priorities this session
Editorial Health, safety and welfare of our citizens are major reasons for having a state government with virtually unlimited power to address these basic needs. Still, our state legislature adjourned…
County pavement plan approved
The Hamilton County Commissioners have established a road resurfacing plan for the coming construction season. Nearly 36 miles of road surface will be repaved assuming bids for the work do…