Archive for March 2022
Metzger Named NCAC Athlete of the Week
DePauw’s Wyatt Metzger (Westfield, Ind.) has been named the North Coast Athletic Conference Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week for his performances in the Tigers’ 8-1 win over Wittenberg University. Metzger played number two singles and defeated the Wittenberg Tigers’ John DeVito by a 6-3, 6-2 score. He was also teamed with Thomas Partridge in…
Read MoreRokita Warns Hoosiers of Dangers With Rent To Own
Many Hoosiers dream of buying a home but may not have a good credit score or enough savings for a down payment to take a traditional loan. So, what if a landlord or a company offered the chance to eventually own the house you are renting? Be aware, while rent-to-own may be a feasible option, it is…
Read MoreThousands of Indiana High Schoolers Earn College Credit Before Graduation
More than 7,500 Hoosier high school students over the past five years have earned the Indiana College Core or an associate degree while still in high school, continuing Indiana’s strong support of students taking early college credit with the benefit of students saving time and money toward postsecondary education and training. Recent data show more…
Read MoreLetter: Something Smells Fishy in County Government
Dear Editor, Yes neighbors, election season is upon us. We have already done some of our research so we can make informed selections at the poll. We have also made several of our candidate choices and put their signs in our yard. Little did we know that this would draw the juvenile reaction of the…
Read MorePamela J. Bizila
Feb. 11, 1949 – March 17, 2022 Pamela J. Bizila, 73, a loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Thu., March 17, 2022. She was born in McKeesport, Pa., on Feb. 11, 1949 to the late Robert and Theresa Dobrich. Mrs. Bizila was a 1967 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School in Elizabeth, Pa.,…
Read MoreMary K. Pierce
March 6, 1931 – March 19, 2022 Mary K. Pierce, 91, of Noblesville, raised in Carmel, passed away on Sat., March 19, 2022 at Heritage Woods of Noblesville. She was born on March 6, 1931 to Kenneth and Mary (Jackson) Whelchel in Sheridan, Ind. Mrs. Pierce worked as an auditor for Riverview Administrations for 40…
Read MoreWilma J. Roberts
Sep. 30, 1944 – March 20, 2022 Wilma J. Roberts, 77, of Lapel, passed away on Sun., March 20, 2022, at Harbour Manor in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on Sep. 30, 1944, in Zanesville, Ohio to Eugene Cooper and Wilma Pauline (Ruby) Cooper. Mrs. Roberts attended Zanesville High School in Ohio.…
Read MoreRachel E. Thompson
Feb. 7, 1933 – March 19, 2022 Rachel E. Thompson, 89, of Noblesville, passed away on Sat., March 19, 2022 at Elwood Health and Living. She was born on Feb. 7, 1933 to Reggie and Glade (Carter) Emberton in Tompkinsville, Ky. Mrs. Thompson married Marion J. Thompson on May 31, 1952. She worked for the…
Read MoreStephen Wayne Whitted
Aug. 31, 1951 – March 17, 2022 Stephen Wayne Whitted, 70, of Noblesville, passed away on Thu., March 17, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and the care of Transitions Hospice. He was born on Aug. 31, 1951 to Velma (Garringer) and Claude Whitted in Winchester, Ind. Mr. Whitted was a 1970…
Read More10 Local Ways for Kids to Spend Spring Break
A week from today, classes will be out for Noblesville Schools’ two-week spring break. For some, vacation plans have long been made to head out of town. For others, it’s a “staycation” at home, finding things to do here locally. When my now sophomore daughter was elementary age, camps where participants can learn something new…
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