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…
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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…
The Myth of Perpetual Summer
From the Heart Sweet tea, a gentle breeze blowing as I sit on our back porch and a novel that grips my heart. Summer has arrived on Twelfth Street. A…
Don’t give up on your New Year’s resolutions
Be Well “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis Well, we are facing that mid-point in our “New Year’s…
OneZone calls for ‘common sense’ alcohol laws
Dear Editor: Life was simple back in 2017 when you could walk into one of two Ricker’s convenience stores and order a burrito and beer. Eventually, the state cried, “Foul!”…
Reader wants schools to have airport security
Dear Editor: We offer up prayers, we speak our gratitude of what might have happened but did not due to the heroism of the science teacher. We offer thanks to…
A little spunk at 92
From the Heart A force to be reckoned with. It’s been said about me. It has been said about my mother. At 92, every day my mother never ceases to…
WYFI produces documentary on Dick Nyers
The County Line Long time, and I do mean long time, followers of sports in Hamilton County will remember Dick Nyers, the man who “made” Carmel football the statewide power…