Injured? Find a new adventure!
With this headline, my readers are now thinking, “Amy has lost her mind.” How can we find a new adventure if we’re injured? Some readers may recall my foot injury…
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Dear younger me
Many years ago, my mom gave me the book titled Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (and It’s All Small Stuff) by Richard Carlson. I am sure many of you have…
The story of Sheridan’s first black family
By STEVEN J. GLENN For The Reporter Let’s travel back 80-some years in Indiana history! The year was 1930 in Sheridan, long before the Civil Rights movement and long before…
Two kinds of Indian gold
I inherited an 80-acre farm from my grandfather, Thomas H. Baltzell. It came with family stories. (No one could remember whether it was Thomas Huffman Baltzell or Thomas Hoffman Baltzell,…
Don’t forget fellow Americans who need help after Hurricane Helene
“The little town that rocks.” – tagline from the Black Mountain, N.C., website This column is not my usual outreach to you, dear Readers, to assist you in reaching your…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 136 Wednesday was Custodian Appreciation Day. It’s my true honor to shine a spotlight on our custodial staff’s hard work, dedication, and tremendous impact on our school. Their…
Daylily House
There is a couple in Lapel, Ind., named Pam and Randy who have a daylily farm. It started many years ago when they were driving in Kentucky and saw a…
Blocking & tackling: the working food-challenged
This month I want to tell you Martha’s story. She lives in Northern Hamilton County, works full-time, and is a single mom trying to provide for her kids and herself….
Keeping civility top of mind
Election season begins on Monday, Oct. 7 (and voter registration ends on Oct. 7, so register now at indianavoters.in.gov) and early voting begins at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds and…
Thomas Gilner
May 17, 1948 – September 24, 2024 Thomas Gilner, 76, long time resident of Kokomo and Pendleton, Ind., passed away late afternoon on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, nine short months…