Blackhawk reader supports referendum
Dear Editor: There are many different things that define me as a person. I am a daughter, student, wife, mother, friend, and teacher. However, one of the very first things…
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Emergency contact database bill heads to governor
State Rep. Tony Cook’s (R-Cicero) bill that would allow law enforcement officers to more quickly notify family members in the event of a person’s death or serious bodily injury, could…
Chamber supports Sheridan Schools
Dear Editor: The Northern Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors fully supports the Sheridan Community Schools and the Board of Trustees in their need for passing a referendum…
Celebrate Earth Day with sustainable living
American households generate about 250 million tons of trash a year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an average of 4.4 pounds per person each day. Much of…
Michael J. Glaser
July 17, 1948 – April 12, 2017 Michael J. Glaser, 68, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Syracuse, Indiana. He was born on July 17, 1948…
Unlimited Pasta-bilities in two weeks
The County Line Prime Life Enrichment, the countywide non-profit organization for seniors, will stage its annual fundraiser April 29 with the Italian theme ‘Unlimited Pasta-bilities’. Proceeds benefit the organization’s extensive…
Photo contest showcases conservation
The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (HCSWCD) is once again sponsoring its annual photo contest for youth and adults who reside in Hamilton County. Each division has three…
Explaining the Sheridan Schools referendum
Dear Editor: As we move towards the referendum this May 2, I want to clear up and answer all questions that may still exist. Over the past two months we…
Trees, power lines don’t always mix
Trees add beauty to any landscape, but they have some impressive practical benefits as well. They clean the air, reduce carbon dioxide and (when positioned correctly) provide protection from wind…
I-69 lane closures next week
Contractors for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) plan to temporarily close lanes on Interstate 69 during overnight hours next week to paint the westbound 106th Street bridge at the…