Articles by The Reporter



Stacking the deck, Mr. Cooke?

Noblesville Deputy Mayor’s emails reveal pattern of disrespect for opposing views A concerned citizen recently filed a request for information for “copies of public records (electronic or print) that relate…


Cooke off the Rail

Deputy Mayor assigned to other projects Statement from Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear: Deputy Mayor Steve Cooke and I have decided to turn his attention to other city projects and let…


Noblesville Common Council responds

Noblesville Common Council President Megan Wiles: “I don’t appreciate the tone of Steve’s messages, whether they are internal or meant to be shared with our residents.  Anytime we are embracing…


Deputy Mayor apologizes for tone

Noblesville Deputy Mayor Steve Cooke sent the following statement to The Reporter about emails surrounding the Nickel Plate Rail/Trail project: As the debate on the Nickel Plate Railroad continues, several…


Join NHS Class of ’72 this weekend

Noblesville High School class of 1972 will be holding their 45th class reunion on Saturday, July 29 at South Harbour Club House. On Friday night, July 28, the class of…


Progress with Stage 4

I just returned from an eleven day trip to Vancouver and Alaska. Thus, I am trying to get back into the “flow”. My biggest goal is to get the kids…