John Pearce, Hamilton County’s friend & political reformer
A longtime friend of Hamilton County died April 1. John Pearce brought more change to county politics and the local judiciary than most people realize. John was an attorney who…
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Her love was blind at the Blind Owl
To commemorate our first date, we returned to Blind Owl Brewery, where we had met face to face for the first time seven years earlier, the final step after surviving…
County Councilman Mark Hall’s March Timesheet
Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative, too – a place to learn…
Reflecting on the legislative session while looking ahead to the next one
At the beginning of March, I wrote about certain bills that were going forward at the Legislature. They were a reading skills bill, a reading proficiency bill, and a bill…
A show with no heroes is not for the faint of heart
Humans are flawed. Language is raw. Art imitates life. Jason Miller’s 1972 play That Championship Season – which won the 1973 Pulitzer Prize for Drama as well as the 1973…
When should you take Social Security?
One of your important sources of retirement income will likely be Social Security – but when should you start taking it? You can start collecting Social Security benefits at 62,…
Former NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Petty to pass through Indianapolis during his iconic charity ride in May
By ZECH YODER Checkers to Wreckers Typically, the month of May in Indianapolis is synonymous with open-wheel racing and the Indianapolis 500. This May will be no different, but it…
Bringing joy to your workplace can ease tensions
Showing how much you care at work can ease potential tensions. My father-in-law, Ron, was a great example of this before he retired. Ron worked for Celanese Corporation years ago…
Running the Boston Marathon, part 1
About a year ago, I participated in the 127th Boston Marathon. My husband, a.k.a. my legs for the race, and the other part of my team, was of course by…
Changeable weather
She said it a million times: the weather has changed. When the snow piled as high as the eaves on the east side of our house for weeks on end,…