Here’s what 70 looks like
36,817,200 minutes. 25,550 days. This is 70 years old. On September 3, I entered into my seventh decade. I thought my mother was old when she turned 70. I don’t…
Read More
Answering the $625 million question
Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1) is the so-called “property tax relief bill” that reduces individual homeowner property tax bills by a minor amount. It is continuing to cause problems…
Hamilton County pauses plans for domestic violence shelter
Hamilton County officials are pausing plans for a domestic violence shelter due to the financial impacts of Indiana Senate Bill 1 (SB 1). Passed earlier this year by the Indiana…
Embrace the weirdness on stage in Westfield
“The Rocky Horror Show” comes to Basile Westfield Playhouse this week By STU CLAMPITT news@readthereporter.com The doors to Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s castle are creaking open at the Basile Westfield Playhouse, 220…
No voting centers for county in next election
Voting centers are not coming to Hamilton County for the 2026 primary election. A Hamilton County Election Board meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18 included a vote on…
Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball: a taste of celebration & community
September is my birthday month, and this year it felt extra special. I had not only my birthday to celebrate, but also a new role at Community First Bank. One…
HSE students break barriers
Olio Road Productions’ “11:17” selected for 34th Heartland International Film Festival Submitted In a feat almost unheard of in the world of independent cinema, a group of high school students…
Heal loudly
By LORELAI TER HORST Sheridan High School Student Editor’s note: The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s 10th grade honors English class, taught by Tanya…
Celebrate local music at Carmel PorchFest this Sunday
Carmel PorchFest returns to the Arts & Design District from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. Carmel PorchFest, a free, family-friendly music festival, transforms porches into stages and sidewalks…
Porches about to pop with pumpkins
Submitted Porch Pop is Indiana’s premier pumpkin concierge, delivering and styling beautiful pumpkin-scapes for clients’ porches or outdoor areas. Porch Pop was founded in 2024 by two best friends, Brooke…