Math and Marriage
From the Heart I am a morning person … well, kind of. I like the morning to start slowly. I hear the alarm go off, most mornings, at 7:00. I…
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Move county offices out of Courthouse?
What would Conner say . . . The County Line Should the historic Hamilton County Courthouse be given over to provide a home for non-profit community service organizations? It’s a…
Proceed with caution when seeking nutritional advice
Be Well “He who buys what he does not need steals from himself.” – Swedish proverb The good news: We celebrated our country’s 242nd birthday! The bad news: We are…
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,…
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…