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…
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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…
Carmel calls off demolition
By FRED SWIFT Carmel will not proceed with plans to demolish an outdoor amphitheater after an outcry from members of the Carmel Rotary Club which paid for the facility about…
Public welcome to Carmel Clay GOP pork roast
By FRED SWIFT Hamilton County Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush and Carmel Police Chief Jim Barlow will speak at the annual Carmel Clay Republican Pork Roast on Tuesday, Sept. 21. It will…
Carmel Rotary protests at site of pavilion construction
By FRED SWIFT A displeased group of 25 to 30 Carmel Rotary Club members showed up Tuesday morning at the site of the planned Carmel winter pavilion to protest demolition…
Caucus on Sept. 15 will fill Hampton’s seat on Noblesville Common Council
By FRED SWIFT A vacancy on the Noblesville Common Council will be filled on Wednesday, Sept. 15 in a caucus of Republican precinct committeemen, according to county GOP chairwoman Laura…
Opportunities for local vets at upcoming Indy job fair
By FRED SWIFT Hamilton County military veterans looking for meaningful employment may wish to consider visiting the upcoming Recruit Military job fair scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 16 at Lucas Oil…
Stephenie Gookins will run for judge of new court
By FRED SWIFT Stephenie K. Gookins, a practicing attorney in Hamilton County the past 21 years, has announced her candidacy for judge of Hamilton Superior Court 7. The court was…
Are you acquainted with these historic buildings?
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Hamilton County has its share of historically significant buildings. I find that many of our own people are not aware of some of them….
Once-popular entrepreneur Jim O’Neal dies in Florida
By FRED SWIFT The County Line I was sorry to read this week of the death of James O’Neal, Jr. Only longtime area residents are likely to remember this Carmel…