Donald Ray Portwood

May 16, 1938 – January 5, 2024 Donald Ray Portwood, 85, Cicero, passed away on January 5, 2024, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, with his family by his side. He…

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How to create a Scrabble monster

Just like Dr. Victor Frankenstein, I created a monster, though I call mine “Scrabblestein.” I’m talking about my dad. In 2011, I introduced Dad to Scrabble, my splendid addiction. It…


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First family-friendly ride of the year

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