Archive for February 2026
Sheridan Students Shine at ISSMA Solo & Ensemble
Sheridan’s band and choir students showed their pride at the ISSMA District Solo & Ensemble competition at Westfield High School the past two weekends. Students represented Sheridan Middle and High School with excellence and outstanding showmanship. At the instrumental district competition, Sheridan Middle School band students earned multiple top honors. Gold Ratings were…
Read MoreFrom Ice on Morse to Dreams of Olympic Glory
Think back to age 10. What did you fathom as the fate of your future? Had a notion to be a nurse, a tendency toward teaching or aspirations as an astronaut? For me, I dreamed of becoming the next Dorothy Hamill. Every weekend, I strapped on the best Christmas gift ever – a pair of real leather…
Read MoreJim Ginder Honored with Public Health Leadership Award
The Indiana Department of Health recently awarded Hamilton County Health & Education Outreach Coordinator Jim Ginder as its Public Health Hero. State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP recognized Ginder for his 30 years of dedicated serve at Public Health Day at the Statehouse on Friday, Feb. 12. “Jim exemplifies what it truly means to be a…
Read MoreIt’s Official!
The ribbon is cut and the new Ignite Maker Lab at the Noblesville Library, a dedicated space designed to support hands-on learning, creativity, and innovation in our community, is officially open for business! A lot of people, including Library leaders and local dignitaries including Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen came out for the big event – which…
Read MoreNot Too Late for Purrfect Gift Uh-Oh! Did you miss the big day and now you’re in trouble – especially with your furry friend? No worries, the Humane Society of Hamilton County still has you covered! The thing is, you don’t need a special day to show someone you love them, and there are hundreds of…
Read MoreHSE Adds Concert to Fundraiser
It’s time to step up at Southeastern! The 2026 Legacy Celebration is Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser. It benefits all 22 Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Proceeds from this event help support classroom and school grants rooted in innovation across all grade levels as well as student scholarships. As part of the fundraiser, this Friday two legendary ‘90s hit makers are teaming…
Read MoreHortonville Owls Strike Back
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn Although Valentine’s Day is behind us, I recently ran across a story about a Valentine’s Day wedding in the February 15, 1926 Noblesville Daily Ledger that’s just too funny/weird to hold onto until next year. The bride, Ruby Buscher, was Noblesville’s City Clerk from 1922 to 1925, (She…
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Snow Thrower Safety Tips: Keep Best Practices in Mind  Â
Clearing snow and ice from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots is no small job. You rely on your outdoor power equipment to do the heavy lifting, and it’s important to keep safety in mind. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home and business owners to use snow throwers, often referred to as snow blowers, safely and…
Read MoreSocial Security as a Child
By Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Obviously, minor children normally aren’t working and contributing to the Social Security program toward their future retirement, but that doesn’t mean Social Security isn’t there to protect them. In real life, there are two main situations where minor children can collect Social Security benefits based upon a parent’s…
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