Archive for December 2022
Holiday Closures & Schedule Changes
The holidays mean a few changes in schedules. For the most part, banks and government offices will be closed on Sunday and Monday, Christmas and the day after. This includes the U.S. Post Office as well. The same schedule follows a week later when New Year’s Day falls on Sunday. Government offices and many businesses…
Read MoreLawmakers from HamCo Receive Key Committee Assignments
Hamilton County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members’ two-year terms. “We have a talented group of legislators who are ready to get…
Read MoreChristmas of 1874 in Hamilton County
When I was working on the Thanksgiving column, I noticed the January 1, 1875 Noblesville Ledger contained accounts of several Christmas celebrations around Hamilton County in 1874. I thought it was interesting to read about the differences and similarities between Christmas then and now. In Noblesville, the holiday was observed with both public and private…
Read MoreUtility Companies Offer Safety Tips for Cold Weather
With much colder weather in the forecast, Indiana American Water and CenterPoint Energy are urging customers to act now to secure homes and businesses against freezing pipes. “With much colder temperatures in the forecast, we are encouraging customers to act now to protect their plumbing system against the extreme cold,” said Indiana American Water President…
Read MoreLaura Renee Collins
August 26, 1981-December 18, 2022 Laura Renee Collins, 41, of Noblesville, ascended into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at her home. She was born on Aug. 26, 1981 to Kelly and Sherrie (Sloderbeck) Collins in Tipton. Ms. Collins was a graduate of Noblesville High School. She…
Read MoreKyle Thomas Whiteaker
February 8, 1967- December 19, 2022 Kyle Thomas Whiteaker, 55, of Pendleton, lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer and passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. He was born on Feb. 8, 1967, in Springfield, Ohio, to Patricia (Patton) Wilson and Paul Whiteaker. Mr. Whiteaker will not only be remembered as a loving and…
Read MoreNew Trail Marks 50th Mile of NLT Projects
The DNR and Monroe County Parks and Recreation celebrated the opening of a newly completed segment of the Karst Farm Greenway in Monroe County on Dec. 6. The 2.67-mile asphalt extension accommodates both pedestrians and cyclists and was made possible by a grant of over $2.33 million from the DNR Next Level Trails (NLT) program.…
Read MoreReader Says Save Power on Lights
Dear Editor, I am sending a message to all area residents: Please turn off your Christmas lights before and during the snow storm. This will lessen the chance of a power outage as our furnaces will be operating full speed to keep us warm along with all of the Christmas cooking and baking. Remember, we…
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Daily Almanac: Dec. 20, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset:RISE: 8:01 a.m.SET: 5:21 p.m. High/Low Temperatures:HIGH: 39 °FLOW: 26 °F Today is…: • Dot Your I’s Day• Go Caroling Day• Sacagawea Day What Happened On This Day: • 1803 The Louisiana Purchase is completed at a ceremony in New Orleans• 1860 South Carolina becomes the first state to attempt to secede from the United…
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