Wanda Lou Singleton

September 14, 1937 – January 4, 2024 Wanda Lou Singleton, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, at her home in Sheridan. Born on September 14, 1937,…

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Dare to dream, young artists

The tops of our first three pages are a little different thanks to some talented young artists at Sheridan Elementary School, a fist-year art teacher, and a group of sponsors…


About that 40-year gig . . .

“I don’t know how Taylor Swift does it.” I never imagined hearing those words being said by my husband, Chuck. A year ago, I’m not sure he would have known…



Saxy good time at Pasto Italiano

By STU CLAMPITT news@readthereporter.com Our friends at Pasto Italiano, 3150 E. State Road 32, Westfield, have a gift for finding exceptionally talented musicians who live right here in central Indiana….



Donald Ray Portwood

May 16, 1938 – January 5, 2024 Donald Ray Portwood, 85, Cicero, passed away on January 5, 2024, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, with his family by his side. He…



How to create a Scrabble monster

Just like Dr. Victor Frankenstein, I created a monster, though I call mine “Scrabblestein.” I’m talking about my dad. In 2011, I introduced Dad to Scrabble, my splendid addiction. It…


Using pizza as a teaching moment

On the first Wednesday of each month, life skills students from Monon Trail Elementary School visit a local restaurant. Recently, the kids visited Greek’s Pizzeria to practice their communication skills,…