Archive for February 2026
02-09-26
BETTER THAN THIS
I am now beginning my 26th year of writing this humor column. It seems like yesterday I was floundering for ideas, unable to put together a coherent sentence, and making bad puns. Wait, that was yesterday. You were way ahead of me on the joke, weren’t you? This insight has made me realize that there are…
Read MoreSpartz Praises Medal of Honor Nominee
“I want to thank my House colleagues for their unanimous support of the legislation to award the Medal of Honor to Major Nicholas Dockery, a true American hero who grew up in Indiana’s 5th District,” Congresswoman Victoria Spartz said. “I am very proud of Nick and honored to represent him.” Dockery served as a platoon…
Read MoreAARP Indiana Accepting 2026 Community Challenge Grant Applications
AARP Indiana invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program through March 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its 10 year, AARP…
Read MoreClock Ticking on Social Security
By Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens In 1971, the iconic song writer John Lennon penned the lyrics to his famous song “Imagine,” asking us to picture a world in total peace and harmony. Although it was a call to imagine what life would be like in a utopian world, it was also, perhaps,…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Why Won’t Social Security Give me my Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I called the Social Security office, as well as went with my husband when he went to collect his Social Security. Because I work full-time (at about $800/week), they said I could not file for my Social Security. Yet I seem to read articles all the time about people doing so. My husband just…
Read MoreUtility Reminds Customers Bigger Bills Coming
As CenterPoint Energy customers continue receiving current bills reflecting January’s extreme weather, the company is encouraging those who may need help managing their energy costs to explore available resources now to manage potential bill assistance needs. January 2026 brought the region’s heaviest snowfall in over a decade during Winter Storm Fern, with wind chills plunging below zero. The National Weather Service reported the longest streak of consecutive days…
Read MoreEmbrace Downtown Officially Kicks Off in Noblesville
Noblesville officials and community stakeholders recently broke ground ceremoniously on the Embrace Downtown project, which will improve infrastructure, enhance pedestrian safety, and introduce beautification upgrades throughout downtown Noblesville. The multi-phase initiative is a long-term investment designed to create a more welcoming, accessible, and vibrant downtown for residents, visitors and local businesses. “This groundbreaking ceremony marked…
Read MoreCounty Councilman Shares Report on January Work
Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative too, a place to learn about projects and how our county government works. As your employee, it is important that you know what is being worked on as transparently as is…
Read MoreSonny Beck as First Distinguished Alumni
Hamilton Heights proudly hosted its first Distinguished Alumni ceremony, recognizing Mr. Lawrence “Sonny” Beck, CEO of Beck’s Hybrids in Atlanta Indiana. A 1958 graduate of Jackson Central High School, he has spent a lifetime shaping agriculture, education, and the Hamilton Heights community through his leadership and service. Family, friends, alumni, and community members gathered in…
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