Archive for April 2022
Local Musical Inspired by True Love Stories of WWII
Telegrams, handwritten letters and firsthand recollections of wartime romance are the inspiration for an original musical production premiering June 11 at the Center for the Performing Arts. I’ll Be Seeing You: Love Stories of World War II is a poignant revue of period songs and true stories that writer-director Ellen Kingston collected through interviews and…
Read MorePark the Phone: Drivers Urged to Avoid Distractions While Driving
The Hamilton County Traffic Safety Partnership is joining forces with law enforcement agencies across the country for a one-day targeted enforcement campaign to combat texting and other forms of distracted driving. On April 7, motorists can expect to see increased roving and high-visibility patrols with officers on high alert for hands-free violations. This is the…
Read MoreWho’s Calling?
The phone rings several times a day at my “office,” a place under the stairs where we used to store cleaning supplies. I equipped it with a TV tray to hold my computer, and a carboard box to house my “research materials.” My hope was to attract customer calls for writing assignments. But each time…
Read MoreSpring Sip & Shop at Carmel City Center
Carmel City Center is kicking off the 2022 Sip & Shop series on Sat., April 30th from 12 to 3 p.m. Visitors are invited to join the Shops at Carmel City Center for a spring Sip & Shop with special sales and promotions and complimentary libations at four of the businesses. Complimentary white wine tastings…
Read MoreMoving Forward Apart or Together?
It just doesn’t feel like 54 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King, but this week marked that milestone. It was on April 4, 1968 that the civil rights leader was gunned down on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. That single act of cowardice and violence by James Early Ray sparked…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Commissioners Support Steve Schwartz’ Hamilton County Council Campaign
Dear Editor, We are writing to express our support for the re-election of Steve Schwartz for Hamilton County Council. Steve has served as a diligent public servant in our community for more than 20 years. He is committed to leading Hamilton County with a fiscally responsible approach. We have watched Councilor Schwartz make sound financial…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Replace Russia with Ukraine on the UN Security Council
Dear Editor, As I understand it, the UN Charter grants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council to China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Soviet Union no longer exists. Russia acquired that seat. But Russia has proven that it is not interested in pursuing the core purpose…
Read MoreCyrena Desiree Cox
Oct. 1, 1972 – March 30, 2022 Cyrena Desiree Cox, 49, of Arcadia, passed peacefully in her home on March 30, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on Oct. 1, 1972, to James Richard and Jillayne Yvarra (Blazier) Cox. Ms. Cox attended Noblesville High School, class of 1992. After leaving…
Read MoreDarlene Lundy
Oct. 19, 1948 – March 31, 2022 Darlene Lundy, 73, of Noblesville, passed away on Thu., March 31, 2022 at her home. She was born on Oct. 19, 1948 to Charles and Alta June (Tolle) Atkinson in Fresno, Calif. Mrs. Lundy was head custodian for Hamilton Southeastern Schools before retiring. She enjoyed playing Bingo, going…
Read MoreMichael Metsker
Jan. 18, 1954 – April 4, 2022 Michael Metsker, 68, of Noblesville, passed away on Mon., April 4, 2022 at his home. He was born on Jan. 18, 1954 to Fredrick and Betty Jean (Cunningham) Metsker in Noblesville, Ind. Mr. Metsker was a concrete truck driver for Builder’s Concrete & Sagamore Ready Mix since 1987.…
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