Political correctness to color history?
The County Line The recent hysterical demands for political correctness in dealing with our nation’s historical figures is getting close to home. Neighboring Madison County has now succumbed to this…
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Making his list and checking it twice
The County Line Here is the County Line’s Christmas list being sent to Santa for our good boys and girls laboring in public service to our great community. It’s meant…
Goodrich to seek District 29 seat
Charles (Chuck) Goodrich, Noblesville resident and president of Gaylor Electric, has become the second candidate to file intentions to run for the District 29 State Representative seat, long held by…
Fred Swift’s six quick hits
If all goes well Hamilton County youngsters will begin using the latest Koteewi Park attraction on Saturday. It’s a ‘tubing hill’ designed for snow sledding, but with inner tubes instead…
First steps taken for new river bridge
Public relations rep engaged . . . The first step toward a new bridge over White River at Pleasant Street was accomplished Monday by Hamilton County Commissioners. Following several years…
Ayers won’t seek third term on Council
Paul Ayers, two-term County Council member, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term on the council. The Carmel Republican, representing parts of Clay Township and all of…
Hamilton County loses some clout
The County Line Hamilton County is going to be losing a lot of its clout in the state legislature. Not only has Luke Kenley, formerly chairman of the powerful Senate…
County builds to accommodate growth
Two major Hamilton County government projects are now cleared for funding next year following a joint meeting of county leadership. County Commissioners and County Council members met yesterday to approve…
Referendum to seek Carmel, Clay merger
With Home Place now annexed by Carmel effective Jan. 1, Carmel will move to merge city and township government since the entire township will comprise city territory. The merger will…
Fred Swift looks around our county
The County Line The Carmel School Board met Monday night in regular session, but took no action on Superintendent Nick Wahl’s future with the school district. He was placed on…