Five Star honors WWII vets on Flag Day

Ernest Batman and Robert Mann, both 97-year-old WWII veterans and residents of Five Star Residences in Noblesville, were each presented with their own Quilt of Valor on Flag Day, Friday,…


GOP delegates betting on Beckwith

In a major upset, Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith secured the Indiana Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor by a 63-vote margin at last Saturday’s GOP State Convention. Despite being gubernatorial candidate…



Maridee Sue (Smock) Cutter

August 9, 1938 – June 12, 2024 Maridee Sue (Smock) Cutter, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her home in Noblesville, surrounded by her family. She was…


Welcome to SwimCity, USA!

Starting today, Indianapolis will play host the U.S. Olympic swimming trials through June 23 at Lucas Oil Stadium, and the City of Carmel boasts 14 swimmers participating. Carmel will temporarily…


Like father, unlike son

The final sawn limb popped from the poplar tree, untangled from the utility line and crashed down. Middle-aged, I applauded from a safe distance, like a giddy child. My old…