Archive for March 2025
What’s True Cost of Project Next Door?
EDITOR’s NOTE: Brian Daggy and Jim Love are members of the Boone County Preservation Group, an organization formed in opposition to the LEAP project. The group’s mission is to create a unified community voice focused on preserving local farmland and natural resources, while supporting responsible land development. You can follow the Boone County Preservation Group…
Read MoreJohn Richie Osler
John Richie Osler, 73, of Carmel, IN, passed away peacefully in his home on March 17, 2025. He was born April 1, 1951, in Coldwater, MI, son of the late Paul W. and Elnora L. (Brunson) Osler. John was a 1974 graduate of Butler University where he received both a Bachelor of Science and a…
Read MoreWhich Hoosier Hometown Wins Purdue Fantasy Bracketology?
Instead of filling out an NCAA tournament bracket this week and losing to someone who picked winners by school mascots, I decided on an eight-team fantasy tournament based on the hometowns of Purdue basketball players. The top seed as voted upon by me is Fort Wayne, which edged Indianapolis for the honor. Both cities have…
Read More4 Heights Robotics Teams Head to State
Hamilton Heights Middle School is electrified with excitement as four of its robotics teams—214A, 214B, 214E, and 214F—gear up for the 2025 Indiana VEX Robotics State Championship Saturday. After securing their spots through impressive performances earlier this season, these talented students are taking their best to the state stage. This marks an incredible milestone as…
Read MoreElks Install Officers; Honor Deserving Stars
Last week, members and guests of Noblesville Elks #576, gathered to witness the installation of the new team of officers who will lead the Lodge for the coming year. Officers for 2025/2026 are: Phil Anderson, Exalted Ruler Jerry Wides, Leading Knight Kim Koepfer, Loyal Knight Treva Vallier, Lecturing Knight Geoff Robinson, PSP , Secretary Mark…
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Noblesville, Carmel, Westfield Lions Assist Gleaners in March
Last Tuesday, the Lions clubs from Noblesville, Carmel and Westfield assisted Gleaner’s Food Pantry with their monthly mobile pantry at Grand Park in Westfield. A total of 134 families received donations from the pantry. Some of those helping included, from left, Joe Connerley, Scott Willis, Linda Williamson, Jerry Baker, Ron Williamson, Steve Shaw, Jeanne Auffrey, Jim…
Read MoreOne Artist Show at Art League Next Month
AOne-Artist-Show by Indiana artist Roy Boswell will be featured at the Southside Art League Off Broadway Gallery in Greenwood next month. Boswell will be exhibiting a unique collection of oil and acrylic paintings. Boswell, born in 1985, is based in Butlerville, Ind. His subject matter reflects his personal connection to his childhood on a family…
Read MoreThe Silence of God . . . Or Is It?
Many of us report from time to time that we can no longer hear God in our lives. He seems like a million miles away and is not listening to our pleas in times of trouble or sorrow. We feel disconnected, even angry, waning in our faith. We relate to the time during…
Read MoreConstruction Ramping Up on Reimagine Pleasant Project
According to our friends in the Noblesville city government, construction activity will be ramping up for all three phases of the Reimagine Pleasant Street project as the weather continues to improve. While Phase 1 is now open to traffic, crews will be planting trees, flowers and shrubs along the corridor as part of the commitment…
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