The journey of motherhood
The relationship between sisters is truly a dynamic one. There’s a quote by Marion C. Garretty that I’ve always loved because I feel it so perfectly captures the relationship of…
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Hamilton County Councilman Mark Hall’s May 2023 Timesheet
Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative, too – a place to learn…
Civic Theatre stages timeless classic, “The Sound of Music”
By VICKIE CORNELIUS PHIPPS A Seat on the Aisle The Sound of Music opened on Broadway in 1959, 14 years after World War II ended. This final collaboration of the…
Like mother, like daughter
“Mom, I think my friends and I need a time-out.” Leah is 10 years old and yet she has the thoughts of an old soul. She amazes me. I often…
Meet the topless Saalman
My earliest memory of being embarrassed by a parent happened at Saddle Lake in 1974. I was 10. The episode scarred my psyche so badly that even now, at 58,…
Taking a look at my favorite movies
By ISAIAH GARRETT Sheridan High School Student The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s 10th grade English class, taught by Abby Williams. Before I start…
Indiana missed critical mental health investment opportunity
By VICTORIA GARCIA WILBURN State Representative Upon the final passage of the state biennial budget, I am disappointed to report that the final budget has only appropriated $50 million annually…
Change: Does NASCAR need an immediate fix?
The first half of the 2022 NASCAR Cup season and the introduction of the NextGen car went remarkably well. There were 14 different winners in the first 20 races. The…
Adult siblings = best friends?
My youngest son Jacob turned 21 last week. To mark this momentous occasion, my husband John and my other son, Jonathon, went up to Ball State last Friday to join…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 106 Wednesday was Administrative Professionals Day, which gave me a special opportunity to recognize the important contributions that our administrative professionals make at Heights every day. Our administrative…