Archive for March 2026
NFD Responds to Residence Fire
Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Noblesville Fire Department was dispatched by the Hamilton County Communications Department to the 600 block of Christian Avenue for a reported porch fire. Upon arrival, the first units encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions coming from the front of the residence. The home was unoccupied…
Read MoreMain Flushing Taking Place in Noblesville, Sheridan, Fishers
IndianaAmerican Water will conduct water main flushing in two of its Hamilton County service areas beginning this month. The company conducts the annual maintenance program to assure high-quality water service and to ensure fire hydrants are operational. Water main and fire hydrant flushing is an important part of a regular maintenance program for water distribution…
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Ministry Technologist to Host Free Workshop
Ministry technologist David J. Swisher, an ordained minister and author of Early Warning: How to Lead with Wisdom in Times of Technological Disruption, will lead a free workshop for pastors, ministry staff, and church leaders on Saturday, April 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Community Center at Noblesville Schools, 1775 Field Dr. Titled…
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Inching Closer to 70 . . . Never been a glass half full kind of guy. No, I don’t consider myself a pessimist – just a realist. My lovely wife and I used to play euchre with her parents. My mother-in-law, God rest her soul, was famous for sighing, I’m probably going to get euchred…
Read MoreLt. Governor Micah Beckwith. Sine Cera. Part I
Photos courtesy Andy Chandler Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith. Sine Cera. Part I EDITOR’S NOTE: Andy Chandler is a presidential historian and a museum archivist at Candles Holocaust Museum in Terre Haute and the Ernie Pyle WW II Museum in Dana Ind. He is also a photographer and his work is often seen on these pages. Recently he sat…
Read MoreChinese, Other Foreign Actors Complicit in Scams on Hoosiers
Don’t fall for phishing schemes, Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Thousands of Hoosiers are receiving a sternly worded text warning — supposedly sent by a court — that they must immediately pay fines for toll road violations or appear for a hearing. The text looks authentic. It features official-sounding language and an image of Indiana’s state seal. By scanning a convenient bar code, the texts explain, recipients of the message can quickly and easily “pay their fine” and remedy their predicament —…
Read More5 Riskiest Places to Park in Indiana
A new five-year analysis by Compare the Market reveals that 39 percent of car thefts nationwide occur at a resident’s home, while 61 percent happen when vehicles are parked away from home during everyday activities. Indiana: 5-Year Car Theft Overview In Indiana, slightly more vehicles are stolen while away from home than from the residence. To better…
Read MoreMy Friend is 65; Shouldn’t She Be Exempt?
Dear Rusty: My girlfriend is 65 and she just enrolled in Medicare. She is still working full time as a nurse, but they are still deducting Medicare taxes from her paycheck. I thought as soon as you started Medicare, that they would no longer take any Medicare taxes from her paychecks. Is that not correct? Signed: Concerned Friend …
Read MoreSpring Native Plant Kit Sale Deadline Nears
Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District announced 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 a curated mix…
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