Archive for February 2026
No Controversy Here; Drew Breezes Into NFL Hall of Fame
As expected, Purdue legend Drew Brees was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Fittingly, his enshrinement ceremony will be held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, in August. Benson was owner of the New Orleans Saints when the combination of Brees and head…
Read MoreCounty Dems Set Record with Candidates
The Hamilton County Democratic Party set a record this cycle. The party has 359 candidates running for public office, marking an unprecedented level of Democratic participation in a county that has struggled with enthusiasm in the primaries. In a particularly striking demonstration of grassroots enthusiasm, 220 individuals filed to serve as delegates to the state…
Read MoreStudents From County Participate in Statehouse Page Program
Three local college students are serving as interns for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2026 legislative session, said State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville). Audrey Donaldson, a resident of Carmel, is the daughter of Andrew and Andrea Donaldson. Donaldson graduated from Bishop Chatard High School and is a junior at Indiana University Indianapolis studying…
Read More‘Tommy’ Mannequin on Job With Health Department
The Hamilton County Health Department has acquired the TOMManikin-GSW, also known as “Tommy,” to help public safety agencies prepare for critical emergencies. “Real-world incidents have shown a trained and prepared public can provide rapid interventions to save the injured prior to first responder arrival,” Christian Walker, Public Health Preparedness Coordinator, said. “Tommy will enhance these…
Read MoreNewest Kroger Fuel Center Open in Noblesville
Kroger is offering even more convenience to customers in Noblesville and an easier way for them to enjoy their Kroger Fuel Points. The grocer is celebrating a grand opening for its newest fuel center in Hamilton County at 14645 Hazel Dell Crossing. It formally opened Wednesday. “We invested $2.5 million dollars over four months to…
Read MoreCounty Goes Pink for Hailey
Photo courtesy Hamilton County Hamilton County is participating in “Go Pink for Hailey” Month by illuminating the Hamilton County Old Courthouse pink throughout the month of February in remembrance of Hailey Buzbee. Buzbee, a student at Hamilton Southeastern High School, was reported missing for several weeks before authorities recently confirmed her death. “Hamilton County stands…
Read MoreHORSING AROUND!!
Did you enjoy the Super Bowl? I’m not a big football fan, so when I watched the game, I tried to distract myself with other things. I don’t knit, collect stamps, or play games on my phone. So, what did I do? Because my column is published in several papers throughout the Midwest, including a…
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Ask Rusty – I’m on SS Disability; Should I Switch?
Dear Rusty: Should I take my Social Security now at age 62, or wait till I am 65? I’ve been collecting SS disability due to health issues and was curious if I should wait or claim my regular Social Security retirement benefits now. Signed: Disabled but Wondering Dear Disabled but Wondering: If you are now collecting Social Security…
Read MoreDon’t Be Left Out in Cold on Unclaimed Cash
As winter’s chill grips Indiana, Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling on Hoosiers to heat things up by searching for unclaimed cash at IndianaUnclaimed.gov. “It’s fast, free, secure and easy,” Attorney General Rokita said. “There’s no reason to leave your money sitting unclaimed in a government account. It belongs to you. You might be among the thousands of Hoosiers with cash to be claimed,…
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