Instead of “retired” I am now “rewired”
“I didn’t do this because I was in my sixties. I just happened to be in my sixties.” -Diana Nyad, on her 110-mile swim from Havana to Key West I…
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News briefs: Sen. Young to speak at Lincoln Day Dinner
The County Line comes this week in the form of news briefs, hopefully of interest to our readers. U.S. Sen. Todd Young will be a featured speaker at this year’s…
Exotic animals belong in the wild
By MADDIE ZOLA Sheridan High School Student The term “exotic” is ironically becoming less exotic. Nowadays it is becoming more and more common to see animals that don’t deserve human…
Lessons from Betty Crocker and Grandma Janet
Leah is four going on fourteen. She thinks she can do anything her brother or older cousins can do. So, on Saturday evening Leah came to my house and we…
Hamilton County site of next Indian casino
The County Line Representatives of the Indian tribe that left Hamilton County nearly 200 years ago are returning to the land of their ancestors. But, they’re not interested in hunting…
Purple medicine, a cat clock and Dr. Kraft
Several times a week I pass by a large older house on the northwest corner of 10th and Cherry Streets. That house holds a lot of memories for not just…
Weighing pre-K program expansion options for Indiana
Children who attend high-quality preschool have higher wage-earning potential and are more likely to graduate from high school. With these proven benefits in mind, lawmakers are working this session on…
Considering becoming a landlord? Avoid these legal pitfalls
As you considered your goals for the New Year, did acquiring rental property make the list? Are you hoping to create a second stream of income? Retire early? Or perhaps…
Should Nickel Plate be the real priority?
The County Line It probably seemed like a good idea at the time, converting the Nickel Plate into a walking trail. But, it now seems like many in general public…
Reader asks Chris Jensen not to lecture voters in print
Mr. Jensen: I have read your writings and article as it appeared in The Reporter [Friday]. Not so sure it is necessary to “lecture” a voter and taxpayer. Done deals,…