A healing encounter
As a freelance writer for Hamilton County Tourism, I have different assignments throughout the year where I go and review accessibility at various places around the county. Last weekend, I…
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Indiana achieves historic increase in student literacy
By DANNY LOPEZ State Representative I’m proud to share that Indiana is making progress in improving third grade literacy. Recent data from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD)…
It could only have happened to Janet
I can’t make this stuff up. A not-so-funny thing happened when I arrived at Indy Airport last Wednesday morning. For those who have read my column over the years, you…
That chilled, colorful treat: Indian gola
If you’ve ever had shaved ice here in the U.S., you know it’s a simple but refreshing way to beat the heat. But for me, shaved ice will forever be…
Six Points Youth Group: serving with love in Tennessee
By SAMANTHA SMITH Sheridan High School Student Editor’s note: The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s 10th grade honors English class, taught by Tanya Busailah….
Judging judges & the voting center debate
The Indiana Legislature has approved two additional judges and two additional magistrates for Hamilton County. Two judges are retiring. Superior Court 5 Judge David Najjar is running for reelection, and…
IRS overreach threatens Indiana’s business community
By TYLER NESS Guest Columnist When Washington bureaucrats overstep their authority, it’s usually the smaller businesses that bear the brunt of enforcement. The IRS’s recent Revenue Ruling 2024-14 is the…
Take time to do nothing – it will yield everything
I love slow mornings. Most of us, if we take them, get to enjoy slow mornings only on the weekends, or whatever our days off happen to be. When I…
JJ Gaylor earns National Junior Honor Society volunteer hours
We love our volunteers; they are the lifeblood that makes any charitable enterprise work. We are especially honored when future generations believe in our mission to feed hungry neighbors. This…
From passion to progress: how the arts build a better Noblesville
By CHRISTI CROSSER & ESTHER LAKES Noblesville Creates Board Members What truly makes Noblesville feel like home? Beyond the historic brick streets and familiar storefronts, we feel it in the…