Israel Menchaca Jr.

October 13, 1947 – July 11, 2024 Israel Menchaca Jr., 76, Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was…


Donald Sheetz

August 19, 1953 – July 5, 2024 Donald Sheetz, 70, Cicero, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at his home in Cicero. He was born on August 19, 1953,…



Humbly courageous

When you are forced to be courageous in an everyday battle, humility is inevitable. This is the thought that came to mind when I was trying to think of what…



Mother was a drop-out, part 4

A few years later … By this time teachers’ salaries were going up. The amount depended on years of training and years of experience. A Masters’ Degree would be very…



Enjoy CSO & friends at Carmel Jazz Festival

On Aug. 9, the Carmel Jazz Festival kicks off with a spectacular opening night at the Palladium, featuring the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) under the direction of Principal Guest Conductor…