Articles by Fred Swift


Getting sweet on Turkey Run, Sugar Creek

The County Line Sometimes we Hoosiers don’t sufficiently appreciate the great attractions we have here in Indiana. Earlier this week with the relatively cool and sunny weather, I spent a…


Decision time for Nickel Plate

The County Line Decision time for the future of the Nickel Plate Railroad is at hand, but few involved seem anxious to make that decision. It is not the best…



Celebrating 50 years of Health

It’s not often that a person serves for 50 years as a member of a governmental body. But, Noblesville’s Garrick Mallery holds that honor, possibly a record in the state…


Things are looking up around here

The County Line Our readers may have noticed some great aerial photos recently of various events in Hamilton County. Those pictures were taken from a drone and it may become…



Around the county in 500 words

The County Line The following are a few news items your County Line writer has picked up around the county this past week and thought our readers might like to…


Two county expansions in the works

County Commissioners have taken steps to proceed with two major county facility expansion projects. An agreement has been signed with Meyer Najem Construction Company for construction management services on a…