George Kristo retires after 22 years of service
The County Line George Kristo, a familiar face to countless Hamilton County young people and a veritable “fixture” at the Government and Judicial Center, is retiring as director of the…
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A train by Memorial Day? Polar Express goes north
The County Line Keeping up to date on the Nickel Plate Railroad’s status and efforts to get it back on the rails, as well as the accompanying controversy, is a…
Mid-century modern featured on 2017 Carmel Holiday Home Tour
The County Line Carmel’s popular Holiday Home Tour this year will feature homes from the architectural style known as Mid-Century Modern. The homes, built in the 1950s and early 1960s,…
Murphy named new court magistrate
Darren Murphy, Noblesville attorney for 12 years with the Howard Law Firm, has been named magistrate for Hamilton County Courts. He takes over from David Najjar who was recently appointed…
Everyone should pay their share
Representatives of northern Hamilton County communities met with county commissioners Monday to discuss a county request that Adams, Jackson, White River and Wayne townships and the municipalities within them begin…
Fred goes here and there around the county
The County Line From here and there in our county are a few items hopefully of interest to our readers: For $5,000 you and seven of your best friends can…
Veterans Day, more than just a holiday
The County Line For many it’s just a day off from work – Veterans Day. Those employed in government jobs will get the day off Friday, most banks will close…
Najjar to be sworn in
Hamilton County’s newest judge, David Najjar, will be officially sworn into office in public ceremonies Thursday, Nov. 9 in the Historic Courtroom at the Courthouse. The ceremony involving robing the…
Residents to decide on continuing the fight
Home Place annexation . . . The County Line Will Home Place soon cease to exist as a somewhat independent though unincorporated community? The answer appears to be yes, based…
Fred Swift remembers Don Jellison
The County Line Hamilton County won’t be quite the same without Don Jellison, the dean of local sportswriters, who died last weekend. For more than half a century Don covered…