Archive for January 2026

Hamilton County’s two governing bodies have elected new leadership as part of their annual organizational meetings, marking a “changing of the guard” for both the County Council and Board of Commissioners. Christine Altman has been elected President of the Hamilton County Commissioners, replacing Steve Dillinger. Mark Heirbrandt will serve as Vice President. “It’s an honor…

The Noblesville and Westfield Lions Club, along with The FeedingTeam, handed out food from Gleaners on Saturday, Jan. 10 to more than 150 families . . . .or about 600 people. The next distribution will be Jan. 27 at Harbour Shores Church from 4-6 p.m.

Tiffanie Ditlevson officially filed her candidacy last week for the Indiana State Senate, launching her campaign to represent Senate District 31 in the 2026 Republican primary. “Senate District 31 deserves proven leadership and a nuanced perspective – someone who understands the challenges that come with growth and knows how to deliver results,” Ditlevson said. “My…

HSHC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It is not a United Way Agency and is not affiliated with any other animal welfare group in the United States. The mission of the Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) is “Saving Lives. Educating Communities. Completing Families.” HSHC serves as both the animal control facility and Humane…

Fishers Arts Council has calls for art for exhibits in the Art Gallery at City Hall, Fishers for February, March, and April 2026. Calls for art are open to individuals in Central Indiana and surrounding areas, ages 16 and older, who meet the requirements of the exhibit theme. Call Out details and submission links for…

Shayla Addison, 28, of Indianapolis, has been charged with two counts of Influencing a Federal Official by Threat. According to court documents, on Jan. 15, 2025, beginning at approximately 8:53 a.m., Addison sent five text messages to the campaign phone number of Victim 1, a member of the United States House of Representatives. The messages…

Indiana State Senator J.D. Ford announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District today, launching a campaign prioritizing affordability, healthcare, and giving Hoosiers a voice in their government. The fifth district represents Hamilton, Madison, Delaware, Grant, and Tipton counties, as well as the large majority of Howard County. Ford’s…

Hamilton Heights High School would like to recognize the following students who were named as Coffee Bean Award recipients for the months of November/December. They include Alexander Davis, Aubrey Cloncs, Jolie Garcia and Collin Woodruff. The name and award, inspired by The Coffee Bean, a book written by Jon Gordon and Damon West, delivers a simple, yet powerful message…

Hamilton County lawmakers said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session. House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) said pages can watch the legislative process in person, tour the historic Statehouse building and interact with their state representative.…

Republican State Senator Jim Buck announced that he has filed for re-election in Senate District 21, which is composed of Tipton County and portions of Hamilton and Howard counties. A principled conservative and staunch defender of the US Constitution, Buck is committed to continuing to represent Hoosiers with experience, honesty and integrity. “I was raised…