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…
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Stage is set for May 8 primary
The County Line There are races for county council in District 1 where incumbent Fred Glynn is being challenged by Sue Maki, in District 3 where incumbent Steve Schwartz faces…
Politics, favorite topic for many this spring
Remembering Judge Ardery . . . The County Line I am told that many of our Reporter readers are interested in local politics. We are now entering a new election…
Only one week left to file for May 8 primary
With only a week to go before the deadline for candidates to file for this year’s primary election, many county and township incumbents remain unopposed. As is normal in Hamilton…
New directors appointed for two county agencies
Shane Booker has been appointed executive director of the Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency effective Feb. 12. Booker has been with the EMA for the past three years. He takes…
Possible solution to funding 911 services
The County Line Officials in Hamilton County local governments: City, town, township and county, are currently considering how to fairly assess the cost of operating the very important Hamilton County…
List of local candidates begins to grow
Quakenbush files for Sheriff, Riley for Superior 1 Judge . . . Candidates for judge and sheriff were among this week’s addition to the growing list of local Republican hopefuls…
Former Boys and Girls Club has new owner
A well-known Noblesville landmark is safe in the hands of a new owner. The former Boys and Girls Club which was originally part of Noblesville High School has been sold…
Commissioners approve $128K in Community Block Grant funds
Hamilton County Commissioners have approved nearly $128,000 in Community Block Grant funds to 11 private assistance organizations who aid needy county residents. The block grant program is administered by the…
Speculation on Amazon brings up many ‘what ifs’
The County Line For better or worse, it just could be Hamilton County that attracts the much publicized Amazon’s second national headquarters. We stress could be, but still far from…