About that rocking chair …
Don’t put Janet in a rocking chair. A few weeks ago, my friend Mary Ann and I booked a $49 flight to Nashville and took an Uber to Franklin, Tenn., a Hallmark-like…
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Taste of Community: the Ravana within us
Have you ever watched something burn and wondered what it represents beyond the flames? Every year, during the Hindu festival of Dussehra, communities gather to watch a towering figure go…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 182 One of the greatest measures of a school district’s success is not only what students accomplish while they are with us, but how they choose to serve…
We got in the same room, but did we connect?
By KERA CHURCH SCOTT Guest Columnist Work and leisure have taken my husband and me all over the country. Different communities, different people, different ways of doing things. But it…
When it comes to AI and cyber scammers, it’s all tricks, no treats
By KYLE PIERCE Guest Columnist Scammers are getting smarter, and so should we. Spotting a scam used to be simple. A suspicious email with misspelled words, awkward grammar, or an…
Noblesville’s Living Truth Bookstore is a treasure
Tucked away near the intersection of Cumberland Road and Cherry Street is a wonderful treasure. I’ve been shopping at Living Truth Bookstore for years, and I was delighted to learn…
How music affects people
By JACOB BAULT Sheridan High School Student Editor’s note: The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s Accelerated English 9 class, taught by Ellie Arrowood. Music…
Creating an independent space
As an ambulatory wheelchair user, I am constantly brainstorming ways to make my home more accessible. I want to live in a space that does not feel stressful. Creating a…
Distance shouldn’t determine breast cancer support
By ERIN DeJONG Guest Columnist For rural Hoosiers undergoing breast cancer treatment, the road to recovery can be a long one – sometimes literally. A trip to the nearest cancer…
What to consider before buying a home with a haunted past
By JIM TRUEBLOOD Guest Columnist With Halloween approaching, it’s a good time to answer a question buyers sometimes ask: would you buy a home where a murder happened, or one…