Of potholes, trash collection, education & elections
By RON MOORE Guest Columnist Well, it is that time in the four-year cycle when we once again elect our city officials here in Hamilton County. This is the election,…
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Is there an F1 problem?
Since the release of the Netflix Documentary, Drive to Survive, in March 2019, Formula 1 has garnered a significant uptick in popularity throughout the United States. In the last decade…
Embracing the tinsel
It almost sparkled against the dark background. I had to take off my glasses to study it further. While reading a book last Tuesday evening, I glimpsed at the arm…
Grandpa Howard’s Door
Mom was the youngest of a family of nine, and I was the next-to-last grandchild. Mom told the following story: On a cold December day in 1899, a young man…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 104 Beginning April 1, the community can enjoy an up close and personal visit to 12 different historical sites in Jackson Township (Atlanta, Arcadia, and Cicero) through self-guided…
Property tax rate steady, but increased assessments mean you’ll likely pay more
Several of our local governing units and public officials have proudly claimed recently that property tax rates in Hamilton County will not increase this year. That’s fine; we all appreciate…
County joint work session: big dreams
As mentioned in my column after the March Council meeting, there are a myriad of projects that the County is pursuing. These projects are in various stages from conceptual design…
Being healthy: it takes time to get it right
“Everything is hard before it is easy.” – Goethe When I read/hear/view about all the wonderful “weight loss” programs that abound in our Western society today, I am saddened by…
Don’t miss your chance to see “The Convent” at Phoenix Theatre in downtown Indy
By VERONIQUE DUPREY A Seat on the Aisle Last Thursday night, I was fortunate enough to be invited to the preview night of The Convent by Jessica Dickey at the…
When velvet meets burlap
Perhaps you have met a few people in your life who have just rubbed you the wrong way. Thus … when velvet meets burlap. Even after all these years of…