James “Jim” Eldon Ottinger

February 13, 1947 – March 8, 2024 James “Jim” Eldon Ottinger, 77, Noblesville, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis on February 13, 1947, to…



The kindness of a stranger

Have you ever been in a situation where you were unable to move or speak because you were so terrified? It is a horrific feeling, and one that can bring…


Don Farrell does it his way

By SHANA SLOMA shana@readthereporter.com When Don Farrell, former Artistic Director and co-founder of Actors Theatre of Indiana (ATI), resigned from his position at ATI last August, it allowed him to…


Also true

Here’s another story my mom told me. The mother was one of the most kind and gentle people I have ever met. The daughter was beautiful, a 4-H winner. When…