Archive for January 2026
FOR THE RECORD
For The Record is a public service and regular feature in The Noblesville Times. It is designed to tell you what is scheduled to happen and what actually does happen in meetings paid for with your tax dollars. The Times encourages all citizens to take an active role in being involved in local government. Noblesville…
Read MoreAndrew Bradford Dean for Leadership Class of 2027
Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) is thrilled to announce that Andrew Bradford will serve as dean for the Class of 2027. Applications for HCLA’s 36th cohort of community leaders will open on Friday, Feb. 27. “Every role I’ve held with HCLA has deepened my understanding of what makes Hamilton County extraordinary. More importantly, each role…
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IU Gave Sports Fans Something to Smile About
I’m not a big stop-and-smell-the-roses kind of guy. From the famous Satchel Paige quote – Don’t look back, something might be gaining on you – to Tom Petty’s lyrical line – I don’t know but I’ve been told, you never slow down, you never grow old – just never saw the advantage in doing it.…
Read MoreSIGNS OF TROUBLE
Do Mary Ellen and I have some marital issues? There are certainly signs. You see, I have several bad habits. But Mary Ellen has been unsuccessful in convincing me of the importance of changing some of my usual routines. She decided to place notes around the house to remind me to correct some of my…
Read MoreCommissioners
Share Concern Over HB 1001 The Hamilton County Commissioners are closely monitoring House Bill 1001, legislation introduced at the Statehouse aimed at addressing Indiana’s growing shortage of affordable housing. The Commissioners recently issued the following statement regarding the proposal and its potential impacts on local communities: We are gravely concerned about the significant impact House Bill 1001…
Read MoreDay So Wrong Turned Out Oh, So Right
As you may have noticed, my column has a name now! Last week, my mind was in wander mode once again, wondering what to write. My goal each week is to share something to inspire, lead to a yearning for learning or simply leave you smiling. My topics may be as random as the wind,…
Read More2026 Christine D. Brown Memorial Scholarship Open
The application for the fourth annual Christine D. Brown Memorial Scholarship is now available on the WYAP website. The Memorial Scholarship is in honor of WYAP Early Intervention Advocate Christine Brown, who passed away in August of 2022. Christine’s family, the board of directors, and generous donors have established the Christine D. Brown Memorial Scholarship with…
Read MoreDuke Steps Up With Storm HelpÂ
Good Samaritan Network Gets Grant From Energy Utility As the most recent winter storm brought severe wintry weather across parts of Duke Energy’s Indiana service territory, the Duke Energy Foundation stepped up in Hamilton and surrounding counties. The energy utility awarded $55,000 in rapid response grants to 21 organizations to help communities withstand storm impacts and sustained cold temperatures. “While our…
Read MoreGabrielle Vance of Fishers Named Manchester Honors Scholarship Recipient
Manchester University has announced that Gabrielle Vance of Fishers has been selected as a recipient of the University’s prestigious Honors Scholarship Award, which covers tuition, fees, on-campus housing and meal plan expenses for up to four years. A senior at Hamilton Southeastern High School, Vance ranks 110 out of 823 in her graduating class and…
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