Articles by Fred Swift


Vietnam TV series rekindles memories

County lost 19 men . . . The County Line The powerful mini-series, The Vietnam War, currently being telecast on PBS this week, brings back sad memories to Americans old…



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…