Blazing trails
Noblesville Deputy Mayor It has been my privilege to serve the Noblesville community during Mayor John Ditslear’s final term in office. Six months ago, I announced to friends and co-workers…
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My mom is cooler than me
Sandwiched My mom is way cooler than me. Well, at least in one area of life, and that is sports. If there were an award for Most Clueless Person in…
Tragic loss for two communities
Hamilton County Clerk Last Wednesday night when Perry and I got the call that our dear friend Tony Etchison had died in a farming accident, we were in total shock,…
They just showed up
From the Heart 10+ combines, 13+ semis, 4+ tractors, and grain carts running all across the county, all helping out one family. The pictures showed how a family was being…
Government is always the biggest problem
A perspective on health care from a state senator By VICTORIA SPARTZ State Senator As someone who experienced firsthand the many negative aspects of fully socialized health care while growing…
Bone density, fitness key concern for women over 50
Be Well Note to Readers – Due to my own diagnosis of osteoporosis and the importance of proper treatment, I believe this article bears repeating. “I knew very little about…
Surprise visit means the world to this mama
Sandwiched The text came at 11:15 last Friday morning. “Hi, Amy, do you think we can stop by and visit your mother today?” My heart jumped to see it was…
Mel Featherston: No nonsense with humor
The County Line Mel Featherston was the kind of guy who helps make a community wholesome and stable. He passed away last week at the age of 94, one of…
150 years of Noblesville Schools
By BILL KENLEY Guest Columnist As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Noblesville schools, I’d like to address a question I’ve often been asked over my 24 years teaching at…
Beyond the play: “Hamilton”
By AUTUMN WITTBROD Sheridan High School Student Editor’s Note: The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s 10th grade English class, taught by Abby Williams. Alexander…