Drug crisis real, warns Carter
Coroner confirms nine more deaths . . . The County Line State Police Superintendent Doug Carter, speaking Thursday night at the annual Clay Township Republican chili supper, said the opioid…
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HAND abandons plans at Co-op, moves on Sheridan, Carmel sites
Plans to develop a housing project on the site of the former Farm Bureau Co-op grain processing plant in Noblesville have been abandoned. For more than two years the Hamilton…
This week’s news around the county
The County Line Basketball fans interested in watching the upcoming regional game between Carmel and Fort Wayne Homestead will find it telecast live online by HCTV starting at noon Saturday….
Most officials will be chosen in May primary
The County Line Another local election campaign is nearly upon us. It is too often overlooked by voters because it does not attract the attention of major media outlets like…
Grindstone’s to open in May
Grindstone’s is coming back to Noblesville. The popular restaurant chain operated Grindstone Charley’s on State Road 32 at the west edge of Noblesville prior to 2001. Now, owners of the…
A look at news from around Hamilton County
The County Line A popular Noblesville restaurant, the Hamilton, is going out of business. The last day for the longtime eatery at 933 Conner St. is this Saturday. Owners Vanita…
Looking at your 2018 property tax bill
Property taxpayers in Hamilton County will not see any significant increase in their tax bills this year, although tax rates will be up slightly in 11 of the municipalities and…
Commissioners restrict reserve deputy vehicles
Hamilton County Commissioners adopted an ordinance this week which, with certain exceptions, forbids off-duty or out-of-county use of county sheriff’s vehicles by unpaid reserve deputies. This includes driving to and…
A look at news from around the county
The County Line The Indiana Transportation Museum (ITM) has begun disposing of some of its surplus railroad equipment from its Forest Park location. The museum has informed other museums and…
Our roads in better condition than theirs
The County Line Congratulations are in order for our local street and road departments. This winter has been hard on roads, but Hamilton County streets and roads are in good…