Archive for December 2025
4-H Callout Set For Jan. 7
It is 4-H enrollment time in Hamilton County and this year’s them is “Wicked For Good.” The good folks with Purdue Extension and 4-H are planning an in-person event on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St. “4-H is an experiential program for youth…
Read MoreBranna Ponders Resolutions, Life, Faith
“To be or not to be, that is the question.” I wonder if Prince Hamlet was contemplating his New Year’s resolutions when he coined this famous phrase. It is speculated that the prince was pondering the dilemma of whether to live and suffer, or to die and end the pain. The lamentation from our legendary hero…
Read MoreState Parks Offer First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day
Kick off America’s semiquincentennial with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s state parks and lakes. First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start the new year. They offer a chance to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature, and connect with friends. Find one near you…
Read MoreRadical Solution for College Football Boondoggle
As some of the eight or nine (sorry, I have been told there might be 10 or 12 or maybe even 17 of you reading my scribbles – I just can’t wrap my head around those numbers) of you may know, my newspaper world began in the toy department. It was a long time ago…
Read MoreReimagine Pleasant Hits Major Milestone
The Reimagine Pleasant Street project hit a major milestone as the new road is now partially open between 13th and 19th streets, creating a critical east-west connection for Noblesville. “Having this portion of the road open to traffic is a major achievement for the Reimagine Pleasant Street project,” said Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen. “This project…
Read MoreNoblesville Elks Step Up to Support Local Families
The Noblesville Elks #576 members have been donating food items and money this month to help support 30 local families. Led by Jason Snyder, the Elks members have donated food and money during the month of December. Over the past 15 years the Noblesville Elks has been able to deliver food boxes to over 300 local families. On…
Read MoreSheridan Public Library January Events
BABIES/TODDLERS: January 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30am | Discovery Time (Ages: up to 3 yrs) PRESCHOOL: January 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30am | Little Learners Story Time (Ages 3-6) January 24 at 10:30am | STEAM Story Time: Echoes + Obstacles GRADES K-5: January 6 at 3:30pm | Afterschool Club: Snowflake STEAM Challenge January 20 at…
Read MoreCarmel Arts Grants to Benefit 27 Local Organizations
The City of Carmel has announced the recipients of its 2026 Arts Grants Program, awarding grants to 27 local organizations totaling nearly $1.38 million. This latest funding round marks the 22nd year the City has demonstrated unwavering financial support for the local arts community. Since the grant program’s inception in 2004, the City of Carmel…
Read MoreHuston: County Communities Get $870K in Road Funding
Hamilton County communities received over $870,000 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers). The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, established through a law House Republicans passed in 2016, offers funding to local communities for road repairs, bridge maintenance, intersection upgrades and other infrastructure projects. Nearly 200…
Read MoreSo Long 2025, Hello 2026
BY THE NUMBERS By The Numbers, a look at what’s in the news . . . by the numbers. These are just numbers, not suggestions that they mean more or less than what they are. We do not suggest that one number is connected to another. These are simply facts with no extraneous details, bias…
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