Articles by Fred Swift


A brief look at county news

The County Line John D. Proffitt, longtime Hamilton County attorney, was awarded the prestigious title of Legendary Lawyer by the Indiana State Bar Foundation at the organization’s banquet Thursday. Proffitt…



Remembering Jack Marks with Ringo

The County Line I was sorry to hear this week of the passing of Jack Marks, Noblesville resident and former State Police Trooper. Jack was what I consider the ideal…


Exploring Amazon possibility

The County Line Amazon, the national retail giant, is looking for a new location for what they call a “second national headquarters.” In recent days there have been reports in…


GOP not wise taking county for granted

The County Line You’ve got to wonder about the reasoning used by some Republican candidates for major political office when they decline to appear at a function in Hamilton County….


City plans three more roundabouts by 2019

The County Line Noblesville is rapidly joining other cities in adopting the roundabout method of handling traffic at increasingly busy intersections. Three more roundabouts are planned in the city during…


Intersections getting too complicated

The County Line Some major intersections in Hamilton County are being over engineered and way too complicated. That’s my opinion, and one shared by others I talk with. What do…


Around Hamilton County

The County Line Here are some news bits of the week brought to you by your vigilant County Line writer. Noblesville’s 31st annual Historic Homes Tour is set for Sept….