Time zone issue to face us again?
By FRED SWIFT The County Line The U.S. Congress seems poised to enact legislation making Daylight Saving Time year-round for all states. For Hamilton County, this would mean virtual darkness…
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County Health Dept. offering second booster
By FRED SWIFT The Hamilton County Health Department will offer the second round of COVID-19 booster shots on Wednesdays and Fridays. The shot is available for folks aged 50 and…
Movie to bring Mekinges story to the big screen
By FRED SWIFT The epic story of Mekinges, the American Indian woman married to pioneer William Conner, will reportedly be made into a major motion picture thanks to state legislation…
Lincoln Day Dinner will be at Embassy Suites in Noblesville
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Hamilton County Republicans have scheduled their Lincoln Day Dinner for April 19 at Noblesville’s Embassy Suites Conference Center. It’s a new location after several…
Judge Bardach to retire in June
By FRED SWIFT Hamilton Superior Court 6 Judge Gail Bardach will retire from the bench in June. The Reporter learned Friday of the pending retirement but was unable to reach…
End of an era when Kirk’s closes March 31
By FRED SWIFT The County Line The longest running business on Noblesville’s Courthouse Square is closing its doors March 31. Bill Prater, owner of Kirk Hardware at 848 Logan St.,…
Update: Carmel Clay Historical Society will not have office at former elementary school
By FRED SWIFT Carmel Clay Historical Society’s director Debbie Gangstad said Thursday that a planned temporary office at the former Orchard Park School will not be opening at that location….
Hamilton County road construction projects about to get underway
By FRED SWIFT The cycle of freezing and thawing weather has been hard on road surfaces and “probably worse than last year,” according to County Highway Director Brad Davis. But,…
Fred Glynn files for state rep
By FRED SWIFT Two-term Hamilton County Council member Fred Glynn has filed his candidacy for state representative in District 32. A Republican, Glynn first considered a run for the new…
Few contests appear likely for May primary
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Where are the candidates? With only a week until the filing deadline for the May primary election, there are precious few contests in store…