‘Love to hate Carmel,’ just a humorous jab
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Have you heard anyone say they love to hate Carmel? Maybe it’s sarcasm with just a little touch of envy. As a nearly lifelong…
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Mayor Cook: HUB is result of thinking big
By ANDY COOK Westfield Mayor When we first contemplated the idea of Grand Park, I challenged the team to “think big.” Well, we did and now we have what, in…
The dog days of summer
By JANET HART LEONARD From the Heart “Mom, would you rather go to Aiden’s state baseball tourney 3 ½ hours away on the east coast of Florida and sit in…
We must continue supporting our law enforcement
By CHRIS JETER State Representative As lawmakers, we rely heavily on input from constituents and local leaders to learn how we can better serve our communities. Oftentimes, what starts out…
How does Social Security fit into retirement?
By COREY SYLVESTER Cicero Edward Jones Here’s something to think about: You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To meet your income needs for all those years,…
A happy reunion
By AMY SHANKLAND Sandwiched I think many of us are enjoying joyous reunions this summer thanks to vaccines and other factors. Whether it’s family, friends, or both, getting back together…
AG Rokita: Parents Bill of Rights equips parents with roadmap to engage in children’s education
By TODD ROKITA Indiana Attorney General This past school year had many challenges caused by COVID-19. Among them was a shift to remote learning, which gave parents a unique window…
From writer to author?
By JANET HART LEONARD From the Heart A writer is an artist who paints a picture with her pen instead of a paintbrush. The beauty is still a picture one…
It’s time to give taxpayers a break
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Budget-making for 2022 is coming soon in every Hamilton County city, town, township and school system as well as county government. Elected officials who…
A good retirement needs continued planning for future
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower The verb definitely wins over the noun in the above quote by General/President Eisenhower. Although…