Why not disclose accurate data on COVID-19 spread?
Publisher’s Perspective One of the most frequent questions I’ve been asked over the past couple weeks is, “What areas of the county are being hit the hardest with COVID-19?” From…
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Local newspapers need to be responsible in their reporting
Coronavirus confusion . . . Publisher’s Perspective As county residents hunker down in an attempt to diminish the spread of the coronavirus, local news outlets scramble to be the first…
Cook co-authors bill to remove Annual School Reports from newspapers
Publisher’s Perspective A bill, co-authored by State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero), seeking to remove publication of school districts’ Annual Performance Reports from newspapers has been sent to the Senate after…
“Old-school” football returns to Noblesville
Publisher’s Perspective The Noblesville School Board has approved the hiring of Dave Sharpe as the new football coach. Leading up to the announcement, school officials had remained tight-lipped. Not many…
Senior Citizens Organization swears in new 2020 officers
The Hamilton County Senior Citizens Organization conducted a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday for the organization’s 2020 office holders. Noblesville City Councilman Greg O’Connor administered the oath of office to the…
Teachers’ rally shuts down school districts
Reporter Publisher Three Hamilton County School districts have announced classes will be canceled on Tuesday, Nov. 19, allowing staff to attend a rally in support of “Red for Ed” Action…
County moves forward on Noblesville parking garage
200 Riverfront apartments, retail shops could replace county parking lot On Monday, the Hamilton County Commissioners approved publishing a Request for Proposals that will bring a parking garage to downtown…
Criminal investigation, lawsuit still looms over Treasurer’s Office
Reporter Publisher Allegations of misconduct, a criminal investigation and a civil suit have employees in the Hamilton County Treasurer’s office on edge. The civil suit filed by Susan Byer alleges…
Noblesville unveils parking plan
Reporter Publisher At Tuesday evening’s city council meeting, Noblesville Police Chief Kevin Jowitt outlined a proposed new downtown parking plan. Jowitt said the new plan would change and simplify the…
Backpedaling on proposed 2020 budget
Council reverses decision on YAP employees On Wednesday, the Hamilton County Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed 2020 county budget. The hearing offered the public an opportunity to…