Archive for September 2024
Opening of New Route Major Milestone
A major milestone was achieved for the Reimagine Pleasant Street project as a new roadway and bridge over the White River opened to traffic. Noblesville and Hamilton County officials celebrated the historic event last Thursday as the new thoroughfare from River Road to Eighth Street opens to traffic the next day. The Reimagine Pleasant Street…
Read MoreCounty Surveyor Kent Ward Best in State
The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) announced that Hamilton County Surveyor Kent Ward received the 2024 Outstanding Surveyor Award. The award recognized Kent’s contributions made to county government throughout his years of public service. Kent has been serving as the Hamilton County Surveyor since 1977. He holds an associate in applied science in architectural technology…
Read MoreCounty Wins Statewide Award for Water Study
The Association of Indiana Counties has awarded Hamilton County the 2024 County Achievement Award for their water study. Hamilton County has embarked on an innovative three-year study to assess and manage its groundwater resources, establishing Indiana’s first county-based groundwater information system. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of groundwater quantity and location in the state’s…
Read MoreNOW HEAR THIS
By Dick Woflsie My wife convinced me to get hearing aids about three years ago. However, I frequently forgot to wear them. I had to keep asking, “What?” After a while, it annoyed my friends and family, so I added a little variety, like, “Say what?” and “Excuse me?” When I returned to New York for a fall visit, I…
Read MoreNoblesville Lions Set Recruitment Open House
You may have seen a sign for the Lions Club as you entered Noblesville. You may have seen Lions handing out candy in the Fourth of July parade with our mascot, Stanley. You may have even had a great meal at our annual Pork Chop Dinner and Pancake Breakfast. But who are the Lions and…
Read MoreNoblesville Lions in Spotlight
The Noblesville Lions Club was informed about the Noblesville Youth Assistance Program from Todd Thurston as the evening speaker. The program helps troubled youth in the Noblesville and Hamilton county area. Todd started in the program as a mentor, and is now an active board member. Referrals to the group come from Noblesville schools and…
Read MoreVeterans Step Up For Library
American Legion KV Elliott Post 67 Commander Tom Deshon (right) and Shirley Kinkead (middle) presented Sheridan Public Library Director Kim Riley a check for $1,500 from their veteran memorial fund. In 1965, veteran Jim Kinkead, created the fund by recycling cans to raise money to purchase war and historical books in memory of local veterans.…
Read MoreLate Harvest Dinner Date Set
Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank is thrilled to announce the return of our highly anticipated annual fundraising event, the Late Harvest Dinner. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at Late Harvest Kitchen, a farm-to table restaurant. We invite the community to come together for an evening of delicious…
Read More12th Annual Anniversary Gala Thursday
Noblesville Creates is excited to host its 12th annual Anniversary Gala Thursday at Embassy Suites in Noblesville from 5:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature the Noblesville Creates Awards Ceremony, dinner and drinks, live music, hands-on arts experiences and both silent and live auctions. This year’s Anniversary Gala is made possible by Embassy Suites…
Read MoreNoblesville Leads Way in Real Estate
As a surprise to no one, real estate is still hot in Hamilton County – especially Noblesville. In contrast to the rest of Hamilton County, Noblesville saw home sale prices increase in August, compared to August of 2023. The number of homes sold also decreased, while homes remained on the market longer than this time…
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