Year of decision about your health
Be Well “You’re going to be proud of me, Lucy … I’ve decided that this next year is going to be my year of decision!” – Charlie Brown Webster defines…
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2018 County projects on track for success
The County Line Big things are coming in Hamilton County in the new year of 2018. Besides what has become “normal” such as continued home building and business expansion, there…
Reasons and resources to quit smoking this year
Dear Editor: Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. What amazes me is that one in five Hoosiers smoke despite the fact that over…
When life gets messy
From the Heart I’ve always said, “Mess with me, fine, mess with my kids, not so fine.” It does not matter that my kids are 40 and 36, they are…
A Christmas “come apart”
From the Heart I’ll be home for Christmas . . . if I make my connection in Atlanta with only a 45 minute lay-over. Yikes! I’m in sunny Tampa as…
Political correctness to color history?
The County Line The recent hysterical demands for political correctness in dealing with our nation’s historical figures is getting close to home. Neighboring Madison County has now succumbed to this…
Reporter rewrites roundabout record
Chasing Wisdom In November Oran Sands set the world’s record for most roundabouts driven in one day. He did this by driving all 112 of Carmel’s roundabouts. Congratulations, Oran. But…
Op-Ed: Department of Child Services and budget jeopardy
By KAREN TALLIAN State Senator (D-Portage) Answer: $24 million dollars. Question: What is the cost of the additional corporate tax cut for Indiana in the year 2018? Unfortunately, Jeopardy! is…
Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad looks toward future of rail tourism
Dear Editor: It has been a difficult year for our communities with discussions concerning preservation of the historic Nickel Plate Railroad and additional discussions of the Indiana Transportation Museum and…
Making his list and checking it twice
The County Line Here is the County Line’s Christmas list being sent to Santa for our good boys and girls laboring in public service to our great community. It’s meant…