Archive for January 2026
Westfield School Board Revises Calendar
The Westfield Washington Schools Board of School Trustees approved a revised 2026–27 school calendar and took several additional actions at its regular meeting. The items below represent meeting highlights and are not a comprehensive summary of all discussion or action taken. Revised 2026–2027 School Calendar The Board approved a revised 2026–2027 school calendar following a…
Read MoreSheridan Library February Calendar
BABIES/TODDLERS: February 2, 9, 23 at 10:30am | Discovery Time (Ages: up to 3 yrs) PRESCHOOL: February 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30am | Little Learners Story Time (Ages 3-6) GRADES K-5: February 3 at 3:30pm | Afterschool Club: Creating on Canvas (Hearts) February 17 at 3:30pm | Afterschool Club: Library Olympics GRADES 6-12: February 19 at 3:30pm | Anime and Manga…
Read MoreFarmers Bank Announces Promotions
Farmers Bank Announces Promotions The Farmers Bank recently announced several promotions at its Noblesville, Westfield and Fishers Financial Centers. Jamie Loughman, Financial Center Director Jamie Loughman is a lifelong Indiana resident and a graduate of Ivy Tech Community College, where she earned an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration. She has worked in the…
Read MoreTwo Heights Musicians Represent School with Distinction at IMEA Honor Band
Two outstanding members of the Hamilton Heights High School Band — Kaylee Roberts (Euphonium) and Kiera Rhinas (String Bass) — recently represented Hamilton Heights with excellence at the Indiana Music Education Association Honor Band. Their selection followed a highly competitive audition process that recognizes some of the most accomplished high school musicians in the state.…
Read MoreElected Officials United in Opposing HB 1022
Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, Secretary of State Diego Morales, State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla, State Treasurer Daniel Elliot and Attorney General Todd Rokita did something not often seen in today’s political climate. They banded together in opposition to some of their own party members. The issue is proposed legislation that would change the convention process…
Read MoreMelt the Trail 5K Race Feb. 21
Westfield’s popular Melt the Trail 5K, presented by The Farmers Bank, returns on Saturday, Feb. 21. The race, coordinated by the City’s event team, Westfield Welcome, starts at 10:30 a.m. at Grand Junction Brewing Co. (1189 E. 181st Street). “Melt the Trail is one of our most beloved events of the year for a reason,”…
Read MoreSeries Starts With Trip to Plains, Ga. and Carter’s Final Resting Place
“The People choose their president from among themselves and to the people that person will return.” Calvin Coolidge. It seems unusual to start a column on U.S. History with one of its most recent events. I feel it appropriate since it was only a year ago that flags were at half-staff for a president who served before most of us were…
Read More01-26-26
Greenland
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…
Read MoreFrom Honor Rolls to Rushmore . . . Purdue’s Best Back to the ‘80s
Purdue’s 69-64 victory at USC last Saturday marked the 1,000th win during the Gene Keady-Matt Painter era, which dates to the 1980-81 season. Unlike the popular perception outside Tippecanoe County that Keady and Painter won with lesser regarded talent, that isn’t always true. One of Keady’s first recruits was a McDonald’s All-American, 6-10 center Russell…
Read More