“No” isn’t a bad word
Has saying no to something good ever been a struggle for you? Are you a people-pleaser? Do you compare yourself to others? Me too. How could I say no? I…
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A look back at our Civil War past
The story of John Hoard By KEVIN YANEY Guest Columnist You can learn a lot about the past by taking a stroll through an old cemetery. One of the fascinating…
Five Star honors WWII vets on Flag Day
Ernest Batman and Robert Mann, both 97-year-old WWII veterans and residents of Five Star Residences in Noblesville, were each presented with their own Quilt of Valor on Flag Day, Friday,…
GOP delegates betting on Beckwith
In a major upset, Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith secured the Indiana Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor by a 63-vote margin at last Saturday’s GOP State Convention. Despite being gubernatorial candidate…
Olympic Trials Day 1: Carmel’s own Aaron Shackell headed to Summer Olympics
By RICHIE HALL sports@readthereporter.com INDIANAPOLIS – Aaron Shackell became an Olympian last Saturday. The Carmel graduate gave local fans a reason to cheer during the first night of the 2024…
Maridee Sue (Smock) Cutter
August 9, 1938 – June 12, 2024 Maridee Sue (Smock) Cutter, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her home in Noblesville, surrounded by her family. She was…
Welcome to SwimCity, USA!
Starting today, Indianapolis will play host the U.S. Olympic swimming trials through June 23 at Lucas Oil Stadium, and the City of Carmel boasts 14 swimmers participating. Carmel will temporarily…
Like father, unlike son
The final sawn limb popped from the poplar tree, untangled from the utility line and crashed down. Middle-aged, I applauded from a safe distance, like a giddy child. My old…
Cicero wins fourth round of “Best Tasting Water in Indiana”
Officials at the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water Association have found the best-tasting water in the first of four regional competitions held throughout Indiana. On Wednesday, during the Alliance of…
Public hearing scheduled Monday for Citizens Water of Westfield rate case
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) will hold a public field hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 17 at Westfield City Services Center in the Main Level Media Room,…