Archive for April 2026
Sheridan Drama Department Shines
Sheridan Middle and High School Drama Students shared their musical and acting talents with the Sheridan community last weekend. Students presented the Tony Award-winning musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The amazing show was directed by a talented group of individuals: Libby Doublestein, Johnny McGinnis, Gretchen Rafferty and Ashlynn Green.
Read MoreDesign Center Hosts Home Panel Thursday
The Indiana Design Center is pleased to welcome design professionals and the public to a Spring Home Design Panel from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday. The panel discussion, “Timeless vs. Trend: How to Design a Home that Ages Well,” will be moderated by Ryan Ahlwardt and features resident IDC experts including Jennifer O’Connor with Dare…
Read MoreSimply The Best
Noblesville Schools has been recognized as a national Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. This is the 12th consecutive year Noblesville has been recognized as a national Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. This is a particular honor given that Noblesville Schools is one of only…
Read MoreNHS Junior Wins Congressional Art Competition
Emery Henderson, a junior at Noblesville High School, beat out a record number of participants representing every county in the Fifth District and won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05) announced Henderson as the winner at the annual program of the U.S. House of Representatives highlighting student artists nationwide. Henderson was selected by a panel of expert judges…
Read MoreGovernor Visits Noblesville
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun recently visited Noblesville to meet with local leaders, discuss community priorities and highlight efforts to ensure taxpayers are receiving the best service at the lowest cost possible. “My statewide travel allows me to hear from local leaders about the issues facing their communities and to ensure state government is working with local officials…
Read MoreHamilton Heights FFA Plant Sale Opens This Week
Photos courtesy Hamilton Heights Schools Hamilton Heights High School’s FFA chapter is excited to welcome the community to its annual FFA Plant Sale, officially opening today from 3–5 p.m. The sale continues Thursday from 3:30–5:30 p.m. and Friday from 3–5:30 p.m. at the high school greenhouse. This year’s sale features a vibrant selection of vegetables,…
Read MoreBranna Shares Grief, Transition of Losing a Parent
I did not write the words below, and I cannot for the life of me figure out who did. But these words found me right where I’m at in my life. My passion and purpose is to provide light reading that is hopefully informative with a fun twist. But I named this column “Can You…
Read MoreThe Mystery of the Missing Bridegroom
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn There’s an intriguing story in Haines’ 1915 Hamilton County history about a bridegroom who mysteriously disappeared on his wedding day almost 160 years ago. Very few specific details are included, however, so I decided to try to find more information. I wasn’t overly optimistic since no names or…
Read MoreFormer Colt Gets Bills Signed
The governor recently ceremonially signed new laws co-authored and sponsored by State Rep. Hunter Smith (R-Zionsville) to expand teaching opportunities and cut red tape in K-12 education. Smith said Senate Enrolled Act 204 expands pathways into teaching by granting eligibility to individuals who have a license to teach in a charter school to obtain an initial practitioner…
Read MoreLWV Offers Vote411 Primary Resource
The League of Women Voters of Hamilton County offers a one-stop resource for voters looking for info about the upcoming May 5 primary elections. Vote411.org is a nonpartisan resource that provides ways to access candidate information and bios and to find polling place locations, among other services. “Vote411 is the best online election resource for getting…
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