Archive for April 2025
Order in Judge New’s Court? You Bet!
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn I’ve been thinking about writing about Judge Edward F. New, Jr. for a long time, but I put it off because I knew there was so much material to work with that it would be harder to decide what to leave out of the column than to figure…
Read MoreLibertarian Leadership Includes 2 From County
The Libertarian Party of Indiana elected officers during its recent convention in Plainfield, including two from Hamilton County. Evan McMahon, of Marion County, will serve his third two-year term as the LPIN chair. He has overseen the party during some of its most fruitful years and was elected unanimously by affirmation of the delegates. In…
Read MoreJared Keever Speaks to Sheridan Rotary
Sheridan Rotary recently welcomed Jared Keever as a guest speaker. Keever talked about the recent opening of the Monon Trail in Sheridan and shared his adventures as an avid bicyclist, both on the Monon as well as bike trails across America. Keever and other Sheridan biking enthusiasts are working to develop the newest…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office, Autism Group Kick Off Autism Awareness Month
Earlier this week, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with Autism of Indiana to host an Autism Emergency Preparedness presentation to kick off Autism Awareness Month for April. The program, led by Rachael Eaton of Autism of Indiana, focused on strategies for handling emergency situations involving autistic children. Eaton emphasized the importance of having a…
Read MoreHealth, Parks Departments Partner for Health
The Hamilton County Health Department will use state grant funding to support a series of community-focused health and wellness programs through Hamilton County Parks and Recreation (HCPR) aimed at encouraging physical activity, improving mental health, and promoting overall well-being. These initiatives will support residents and visitors with a variety of outdoor and fitness activities designed…
Read MoreSpartz Town Halls Get Rowdy
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05) held two in-person town hall meetings in Hamilton and Delaware counties last weekend, engaging directly with hundreds of constituents to discuss the key issues impacting Hoosiers. Spartz held a town hall meeting on Friday night in Westfield. Due to overwhelming interest, Spartz moved the event to a larger venue to accommodate as many constituents…
Read MoreWant to Fix Government? Here’s How
It’s that time of year when we pay more attention to our money – because Uncle Sam and all his many, many, many, many relatives in Washington, Indianapolis and right here at home have their hands out and have ever-so-kindly given us until April 15 to fork over our hard-earned dollars. OK, forget the family…
Read MoreCOOL VACATION IN A HOT SPOT
There? Really! In the winter? Seriously? That’s what many people said when I told them that Mary Ellen and I (and our son) were headed to Iceland for a vacation and taking 17 hearty souls with us. We knew that others had gone on this very same adventure and loved it. For many, this destination…
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Spot The Signs, Stop The Crime
As Hoosiers and visitors alike prepare for spring break travel and festivities, Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling on all Hoosiers to remain vigilant for signs of human trafficking. Spring break, a time often associated with relaxation and celebration, unfortunately provides opportunities for traffickers to exploit vulnerable individuals, particularly in areas with large crowds and…
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