Not Even Remotely Funny

You’re probably familiar with the newest TV remote control technology.  No longer do you have to “enter” the channel on the device: in many cases you can simply say what channel you want into the remote and voila! There it is on the screen. Of course, most times you will be asked to repeat yourself,…

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Carmel Senior Wins DAR Good Citizen of the Year

Whenever Carmel High School senior Remi Shirayanagi is in a position of leadership, she tries her best to be not only driven, responsible and a visionary, but also kind, understanding and a good listener. She learned a lot about leadership and self-ownership when she spent a year in Taiwan. At age 15, she was a…

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Harley William Hobson

December 1, 1929 – April 5, 2022 Harley William Hobson, age 92, passed away at his home in Zionsville, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday afternoon, April 5, 2022. He was born December 1, 1929, in Clarksville, Indiana, the son of the late Alva K. and Minnie (Johnson) Hobson. Mr. Hobson was a…

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John E. Bundy

April 22, 1949 – April 24, 2022 John E. Bundy, 73, of Arcadia, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home. He was born on April 22, 1949 to the late Malcolm and Mary (Brooks) Bundy in Noblesville, Indiana. Mr. Bundy graduated from Jackson Central High School in 1967 and attended Purdue University.…

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The Bird Man of Hamilton County

With the Blatchley Nature Study Club celebrating its 100th anniversary this month, this seemed like the perfect time to devote a column to the man most responsible for the club’s existence, Dr. Earl Brooks. Although Dr. Brooks is probably best known as a naturalist, that was just one facet of his amazing life. He truly…

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Early Voting Locations Now Open for Hamilton County

Early voting locations across Hamilton County opened to voters on Wednesday, April 20th. The dates, times and locations for early voting location are listed below. The deadline to request an absentee ballot has now passed. Those wishing to vote absentee must have submitted an application by midnight on Thursday, April 21st.  Once you have voted,…

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Enjoy Free Admission and Fishing from DNR on Sunday

A free day of outdoor recreation with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is coming your way on Sunday, May 1, kicking off Visit Indiana Week, a promotion of the Indiana Destinations Development Corporation that runs May 1-7. For starters, the Indiana state parks, state recreation areas, reservoirs ([on.IN.gov/stateparks]on.IN.gov/stateparks), and state forests (on.IN.gov/forestry) that charge…

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IDVA Announces Grants Available for Non-Profit Organizations Serving Veterans Statewide

The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will award grant money to non-profit organizations throughout the state that assist veterans with a variety of services. Solicitation for awards through the Grants for Veterans Services (GVS) is open now through May 16. Eligible applicants must be a non-profit organization registered with the Indiana Secretary of State.…

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