Thomas John Bleisch

Jan. 7, 1966 – March 8, 2022 Thomas John Bleisch, 56, of Noblesville, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on March 8, 2022 after a 2-year battle with brain cancer. He was born on Jan. 7, 1966 to Charles and Marilyn (Conrad) Bleisch in Lansing, Mich. Mr. Bleisch married the love of…

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NHS Theatre Presents ‘A Night of One-Acts’

It’s the third time that Noblesville High School theater teacher Susan Nieten has directed “A Night of One-Acts.” But each time, she changes it up with a variety of one-act plays. “It’s been well over a decade since I’ve done “A Night of One-Acts” for the spring production,” she said. But now, it’s time again.…

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Daily Almanac: March 9, 2022

Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:04 a.m. SET: 6:44 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 49 °F Low: 34 °F Wacky Holiday Today: • Barbie Day • False Teeth Day What Happened On This Day: • 1959 The Barbie doll goes on sale • 2011 Space Shuttle Discovery completes its final mission • 1931 The electron microscope is invented Births…

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The Arcadia Fiber Basket Company

I haven’t written anything about Arcadia for quite a while, so I was pleased when I recently ran across an item in an old Noblesville Daily Ledger that referred to the Arcadia Fiber (or “Fibre,” depending on the source) Basket Company. I’m familiar with Arcadia’s glass factory, the canning factory, and the cheese factory, but…

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AG Rokita Warns of Home Improvement Scammers

As we move into spring, many homeowners across Indiana will begin planning for home improvement and repair projects around the house. Home improvement projects can bring added comfort as well as value to your home. Whether you are making improvements such as replacing windows and doors, adding a home office, or updating a kitchen or…

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Nickel Plate Arts to Hire New Partnership Manager

Nickel Plate Arts is proud to announce that local teacher, actor and community volunteer Ryan Shelton is joining the staff as the organization’s Partnership Manager. This is a new position made possible through a partnership with the Indiana Arts Commission, which will focus on connecting Nickel Plate Arts’ local and regional partners with important resources…

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Noblesville Police Department Seeks CALEA Re-Accreditation

A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will conduct an assessment on March 14 & 15, 2022 to examine all aspects of the Noblesville Police Department. Areas to be examined include policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services.  The Noblesville Police Department has to comply with…

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