A ‘fair’ judge of political mementos?
The County Line Imagine my surprise when I was asked to be a judge at the State Fair. I’ve never judged any competition in my life except maybe Halloween pumpkins,…
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Dee Thornton responds to Rep. Brooks’ support for tax cuts
Dear Editor, I would like to respond to the article published on Congresswoman Brooks’ address to Congress on the status of the tax cut. Most Americans recognize that this legislation…
Welcome Home, Grindstone!
From the Heart I live just four blocks from the corner of 10th and Logan streets. For the past few months I have watched, with great anticipation, the building on…
Democrats rename annual dinner event
The County Line Hamilton County Democrats have discarded the names of Jefferson and Jackson for their annual county dinner and rally. This year the event will be called the Triple…
Readers concerned about pets in public places
Dear Editor: Question: How would you like to spend several hours outside in the humid and hot Indiana summer wearing a fur coat and no shoes on the hot pavement?…
Always look for the smiles
By JANET HART LEONARD We never know how much our actions affect others. I often pray that I can find the unexpected smiles throughout the day. My grandmunchkins often remark…
Is a Local Income Tax for 911 in our future?
The County Line Is a new public safety local income tax in our future? It is not certain, but there is talk among political leaders that such a tax might…
Have you been learning by reading the Reporter?
The County Line Each year about this time I try to compose a little quiz for our readers involving questions about current and historical events in Hamilton County to see…
Arrowood issues statement on HHSC safety
Dr. DEREK ARROWOOD Hamilton Heights Superintendent In the aftermath of another tragic school shooting, especially one so close to home, I felt it was important to reach out to reassure…
Reader lists reasons to put the brakes on commuter tax
Dear Editor: Twice this year, my dad, who lives in the Nora area of Indianapolis, has gotten a flat tire due to an extremely deep chuckhole along Westfield Boulevard between…