HSE Schools’ debt is too high
By DAVID GIFFEL Guest Columnist Carmel has some of the lowest property taxes of any incorporated area in Hamilton County. When I compare Fishers to Carmel, one answer is the…
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Mayor Cook details benefits of project to improve SR 32
By ANDY COOK Westfield Mayor Editor’s note: The following is the first in a new series of columns from Westfield Mayor Andy Cook. These columns are scheduled to appear monthly…
A hymn … medicine for the soul
By JANET HART LEONARD From the Heart I can name that hymn in five notes. Actually, it takes a few notes more than five. Perhaps it was all those years…
If you’re ready to return to normal, don’t hesitate to get vaccinated
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine … I’m begging of you please don’t hesitate.” – Dolly Parton, to the tune of “Jolene” Well, you cannot get more…
Mr. Basketball: It’s time to support the arts, Carmel Symphony Orchestra
Submitted Editor’s note: The following message is from Dave Shepherd, who serves as the 2020-2021 Honorary Campaign Chair for the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO). Shepherd was an Indiana Hall of…
Will investors change their behavior after the pandemic?
By COREY SYLVESTER Cicero Edward Jones The COVID-19 pandemic may end up changing our lives in some significant ways. To cite one example, it’s likely we’ll see a lot more…
High cholesterol? Me?
By AMY SHANKLAND Sandwiched My column has featured many mantras over the past 2 ½ years, one of which is “Take care of yourself so you can take care of…
Supporting our Purple Heart heroes, spouses
By CHUCK GOODRICH State Representative Each year, thousands of brave men and women say goodbye to their loved ones as they sign up to join our nation’s armed forces. Sometimes,…
Did basketball originate in Hamilton County?
Changing sports history By FRED SWIFT The County Line Americans are taught that James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891 at a Springfield, Mass. YMCA. But, Floyd Ainsworth,…
Disability Awareness Month: An opportunity to support blind, visually impaired people
By ARVETTA JIDEONWO Guest Columnist As we wrap up Indiana’s recognition of Disability Awareness Month, efforts across our state have spotlighted the numerous barriers individuals with disabilities still face to…