Archive for December 2025
Cicero Gets More Than $400,000 for Roads
Cicero will receive $426,107.20 to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville). The CCMG, established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016, aims to advance community infrastructure projects, strengthen local transportation networks and improve Indiana’s roads and bridges. Since its enactment, the program has awarded more than $2…
Read MoreWestfield Celebrates Groundbreaking for Grand on Main
City leaders and project partners officially broke ground this week on Grand on Main, a $105 million mixed-use development that will bring luxury living, high-end retail, and modern amenities to the heart of downtown Westfield. Mayor Scott Willis marked the groundbreaking as a major milestone for the city. “Grand on Main sets the tone for…
Read MoreJason Dobbins Named Husky Hero
Jason Dobbins, a custodian at Hamilton Heights Student Activity Center and High School, has been named the Husky Hero for November. Dobbins, who has worked primarily at the high school for nine years, is known for building strong relationships with students—especially those in the Life Skills program. Dobbins is well liked, respected, and is the…
Read MoreTips on How to Protect Your Pipes
With temperatures expected to stay below freezing this week, Aqua, an Essential Utilities, Inc. company (NYSE: WTRG), is urging customers to take immediate steps to prevent frozen pipes, which can result in costly repairs and leave families without running water during the coldest days of the year. Pipes become especially vulnerable when temperatures stay below…
Read MoreMiddle Schoolers Show Care For Others
Noblesville East Middle School seventh graders (from left,) Sebastian Andrade, Juliana Hawk and Aurora Randazzo each donated over 500 cans to their school’s annual food drive – and even raised money just to purchase more cans! They were recognized earlier this week by school leaders and the Noblesville Fire Department for their generosity and community…
Read MoreNoblesville Ahead of Slow Market
Bucking the trend of a typical slower real estate market during the holiday season, Noblesville saw home sales increase, despite increasing prices, according to F.C. Tucker Company, part of the Howard Hanna family of companies. Homes also left the market in 26 days, much faster than the national average of 64 days. Specifically in Noblesville…
Read MoreTaking Close Look at Barry Odom’s Purdue Roster
In hindsight, first-year coach Barry Odom signing 82 new players to a Purdue football roster decimated by the transfer portal was adding quantity over quality. The record says 2-10 but there was some talent among the newcomers as indicated by five selections to All-Big Ten teams. Let’s rank some of these transfers by their play…
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Cheese Balls & Chex Mix & Fondue, Oh My!
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn When I was trying to come up with an idea for this week’s column, it occurred to me that although I’ve written several times about cookies for the holiday season, I’ve never touched on the savory food that was standard fare at local holiday parties back in the…
Read MoreReminiscing on Christmas in Noblesville
Notes scribbled on the back of a Sears & Roebuck Christmas catalogue . . . I LOVE Christmas in Noblesville!There are so many reasons and I suppose it’s a bit different for each of us. For me it starts and ends with Santa’s House on the courthouse square.Back in the day when the Christmas season…
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