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By FRED SWIFT The County Line National Newspaper Week just wrapped up a few days ago. That probably does not mean a lot to most folks, but we should recognize…
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New district assures county a new state representative
By FRED SWIFT Hamilton County is certain to have a new state representative following next year’s election. District 32 was remapped by the state legislature as part of the decennial…
Commissioners recommend aid from recovery allocation
By FRED SWIFT Hamilton County Commissioners on Wednesday recommended to the County Council funds from the American Recovery Act account be granted to the County Tourism Bureau, the County Auditor…
Name changes begin for Carmel streets
By FRED SWIFT The City of Carmel is in the process of renaming streets in the Old Town section of the city. Letters have gone out to the first 171…
Higher taxes can come with no rate increase
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Many political leaders around Hamilton County are gleefully telling everyone that they will not increase the property tax rate next year. But, they are…
Trini Beaver candidate for County Recorder
By FRED SWIFT Trini Beaver, Noblesville, has announced her candidacy for Hamilton County Recorder, an office where she has served as chief deputy for the past seven years. She will…
GOP pork roast rescheduled
By FRED SWIFT The Carmel Clay Republican pork roast postponed from its original Sept. 21 date is now scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 5 on the grounds of the Herb and…
Indiana’s only LDS temple located in Hamilton Co.
By FRED SWIFT The County Line What’s the story behind that huge Mormon church at 116th Street and Spring Mill Road topped by a gilded statue with a horn? In…
Local redistricting coming as result of 2020 census
By FRED SWIFT Redistricting of congressional and state legislative districts as a result of the 2020 census has been in the news lately. And, the process will apply to Hamilton…
Fifth District looks better for Spartz
By FRED SWIFT U.S. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz should have an easier election in 2022 thanks to the drawing of proposed congressional boundaries. The Republican majority in the General Assembly yesterday…