Ink-stained wretch
I am a hard person to surprise. A self-proclaimed control freak, I am normally very intuitive to any change in the normal routine. I noticed my husband was acting strangely…
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Time to get new COVID booster shot
It’s fall and time to consider receiving the newly updated COVID booster to better protect against the continually mutating SARS-CoV-2. Unfortunately, most Americans have COVID in their rearview mirror. Only…
Maggiano’s Little Italy HH
You know, there are a lot of restaurants in the Fashion Mall sphere that have Happy Hours (HH). The latest one we tried was Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3550 E. 86th…
No one-size-fits-all: the benefits of exploring educational pathways
By KELLY SIMONE Guest Columnist One of the best parts of my job is witnessing students discover their potential, and find their passion for learning. Every student has unique strengths,…
Woo-hoo & Hallelujah!
My husband will tell you that I cannot contain my joy in a quiet manner. This is especially true when we are watching sports. When IU won the Big Ten…
Good News from Stony Creek Church of Christ
The purpose of Jesus’ coming Many will be celebrating Christmas on December 25. I love this holiday. It is a time filled with family and friends. Although Christmas (in a…
A Charlie Brown Christmas, Tennessee style
While Indiana was wrapped in a snowstorm, our little family found ourselves stepping into a different kind of winter magic – one filled with sunshine, shared laughter, and the timeless…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 163 The Hamilton County Health Department is conducting a brief and confidential survey to better understand what local families know – and how they feel – about vaccines…
My first year in the U.S. Senate
By U.S. Sen. Jim Banks Guest Columnist As 2025 comes to a close, I want to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together this year and thank you for the privilege…
Look up from those phones
Some readers may recall my recent column about my disdain for group texts. But sometimes I loathe my cell phone in general. Perhaps I’m not alone. I met up with…