Articles by Stu Clampitt

Cold lessons learned the hard way

By STU CLAMPITT news@readthereporter.com On Monday, Feb. 16, an 87-year-old Cicero resident Ron Liebert saved a man who fell through the ice on Morse Reservoir – twice! Liebert, who has…

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When the stars are aligned just right

Catherine Borrone has some very pointe-y shoes to fill at White River Ballet By STU CLAMPITT news@readthereporter.com White River Ballet Company Board Member Sarah Gaspary told The Reporter Miss Diana…


Merchants Bank: no jerks allowed

By STU CLAMPITT news@readthereporter.com In a world increasingly fueled by frustration and annoyance, one local bank with a national reach is promoting hometown Hoosier values both inside the business and…


Think you know James Whitcomb Riley? Think again

By STU CLAMPITT news@readthereporter.com According to first-time playwright Keith Miller, James Whitcomb Riley was the Robin Williams of his time. Miller’s show, An Evening with James Whitcomb Riley, will stage…


“Almost Maine” in Westfield

It’s almost a lot of things, but it’s all entertaining By STU CLAMPITT news@readthereporter.com Nine stories surrounding the appearance of the Northern Lights focus on the theme of “almost” when…


Did you mean to elect parents?

“I don’t know if I should do what the people who voted for me want, or what’s best for the community.” Someone I trust and respect said that to me…



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Desert Storm snowstorm reunion

By STU CLAMPITT news@readthereporter.com On Sept. 15, 1990, U.S. Marine Corps Alpha Company, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (CEB), 1st Platoon was deployed to Saudi Arabia from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Among…