New police HQ good plan; name it for Dick Russell
The County Line It was encouraging to learn that Noblesville city officials are planning for a new police headquarters on the site of the old Firestone Industrial Products plant. It’s…
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Precinct boundary changes planned
The County Line County Democratic Party Chairman Joe Weingarten says the county Elections Office is planning to change the boundaries of many of the county’s voting precincts. But, he feels…
Quizmaster Swift tests your county trivia
The County Line Below is the County Line’s annual quiz to see how knowledgeable readers are on Hamilton County government, history and geography. All the answers have appeared in the…
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…
‘Flyover’ road coming to 146th Street
The County Line Hamilton County motorists who drive 146th Street and wish to head south on Keystone toward Indianapolis should be happy to hear that a new section of roadway…
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…
Caucus to fill Kenley’s spot should be public
The County Line It is beginning to look like a crowded field of candidates later this summer when precinct committeemen choose a new state senator to fill out retiring State…
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…