County SWCD Spring Native Plant Sale Opens

Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to announce the launch of its Spring Native Plant Kit Sale, offering residents an accessible way to establish beautiful native landscapes, support pollinators and wildlife, and enhance watershed health across Hamilton County. Native Indiana plant kits take the guesswork out of creating vibrant ecosystems and provide…

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Mayor’s Grand Gala SupportsWestfield Nonprofits

The City of Westfield will host the second annual Mayor’s Grand Gala, presented by Card and Associates and Keystone Group, on Friday, May 1, at Westwood Vowery and Estate (18342 Spring Mill Road). The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. The Mayor’s Grand Gala is an evening centered on community, generosity, and…

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We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby

From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn The idea for this Women’s History Month column has been percolating in my brain ever since last fall when I discovered that the first woman to serve on a Hamilton County jury didn’t do so until 1945. That’s 25 years AFTER other places in this state! (For the…

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Kroger, City Team Up to Fight Hunger

Kroger took the fight against hunger to a basketball court, but not to play the game. Instead, its store leaders and executive team packed boxes of food for Midwest Food Bank. Today’s packing project was the first phase in the grocer’s latest effort to feed Hoosiers in need. Mike Goodwin, president of Kroger Central Division,…

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Amy, Emily & Branna Dive Into Etiquette, Grace

What comes to mind when you think of the words finishing school?! The final bell at the end of the school day? Secondary education or post-graduate studies? Do you even think about it at all? I know I sure didn’t as a young teen until my mom handed me the huge, hardbound Bible of best…

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6th Grade Lady Huskies Crowned Husky Invite Champions

By Laurie Prater HHMS 6th Grade Girls Basketball Coach The 6th Grade Lady Huskies proudly hosted the Husky Invite recently and finished the day as tournament champions, capping off an incredible season. The Huskies opened tournament play against Frankton, where their defense set the tone early. The team held Frankton to just 15 points in a…

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Baldwin’s National Guard Bill Clears Senate 

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) that would set guidelines and enhance training for the Indiana National Guard’s military police force passed the Senate by a vote of 38-10 last week.  Indiana’s constitution makes the governor the commander in chief of the Indiana National Guard and provides the governor with broad authority to deploy the National Guard. In the rare…

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