Front porch sittin’
Nothing gives me peace quite like sitting on my front porch. It’s an escape, but also a window to the happenings in my neighborhood. It’s a chance to just sit…
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On this Fourth of July, echoes of the first one
By DON KNEBEL Guest Columnist As we celebrate the 249th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, let’s recall the list of abuses it lays at the feet…
Summer wishes, some suggestions & a remembrance
Welcome to Moratorium Week. It’s the one week of the year where Indiana high school sports shuts down to give student-athletes some vacation time. Not surprisingly, I’ve found that this…
The Three of His … still singing
Because He Lives, I can face tomorrow… We had no idea the songs we sang as teenagers would find their way to be sung in a hospital room more than…
When community comes to the table
On the evenings of Wednesday and Thursday, the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds transformed into something truly special: a place where neighbors became friends, stories were shared, and the simple act…
Our neighbors are #1
I’ve always loved our neighbors and neighborhood. Living in Plum Prairie – Old Town Noblesville’s south side – has been great these past 27 years. We have wonderful local businesses…
Seamless
In a meeting I was in recently, when discussing advocating for the disabled community, I explained to the group that what disabled people are looking for regarding accessibility is a…
Yes, I’m addicted to A/C
My wife and I recently took a trip to Buffalo, N.Y., to visit my sister on her 80th birthday. It was a great visit – Audrey and I have kept…
Some wins, some losses in health legislation
This Indiana legislative session was relatively light in the number of health-related bills actively considered, yet several held significant importance. Concerns over a potential budget shortfall influenced the session. The…
Keep those New Year’s goals alive halfway through 2025
“Don’t stop believin’ …” – Journey, 1981 The end of June, six months since we faced yet another year of hopes, dreams, goals, and a fresh start. Although I am…