Archive for April 2026
Ben Goldsmith’s Brother Was Aptly Named
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dun When I began working on this column, I I thought it was just going to be about a bizarre tale I found in the April 26, 1906 Hamilton County Times involving a former Noblesville resident, Benjamin “Ben” Goldsmith. As I did the background research, however, I realized he…
Read MoreCarmel Second in Top 100 Best Places to Live
Livability.com announced that Carmel has been named one of the 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. Now in its 13th year, the annual list highlights the nation’s most vibrant and affordable small to mid-sized cities. The 2026 ranking is built on the idea of finding an “everything” city – a place where a career, a…
Read MoreSpartz at NASA
Photo courtesy Rep. Spartz’ office Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-IN 5, of Noblesville joined NASA and her congressional colleagues for the Artemis II launch recently, marking a historic step toward returning humans to the Moon after more than 50 years.
Read MoreCounty Launches New Online Procurement Portal
Hamilton County has launched a new online Procurement Portal powered by OpenGov, providing vendors with a centralized platform to view bid opportunities, receive notifications and submit proposals electronically. The new system modernizes the County’s procurement process through a fully web-based solution that allows vendors to easily register, track solicitations, and respond to requests for proposals…
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Last Soldier Killed in Civil War Was Hoosier
Photos courtesy Andy Chandler Portland, Indiana. May 2025. Ask most people when the Civil War ended; they’ll tell you it was when General Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox on April 9, 1865. History buffs like an effect as great as the cause, complete with brave men. The last of the chivalry ends with two gentlemen meeting in a parlor. However, the Civil War didn’t end with a dramatic crescendo and curtain call of…
Read MoreDevil Dogs
BY THE NUMBERS By The Numbers, a look at what’s in the news . . . by the numbers. These are just numbers, not suggestions that they mean more or less than what they are. We do not suggest that one number is connected to another. These are simply facts with no extraneous details, bias…
Read MoreCounty Front and Center on Governor Appointments
Governor Mike Braun recently reached into Hamilton County and made multiple new appointments to various state boards and commissions. In the month of March, Governor Braun made a robust 99 appointments. Here are the Hamilton County connections: Appointments: State Psychology Board · Greg Hale oReappointment: Term expires 3/31/30 oHamilton County · Alyson Harbor (Carmel Clay School Corporation)…
Read MoreCounty Well Represented in Hoosier Basketball Top 60
Hamilton County was well represented when Hoosier Basketball Magazine came out with their top 60 senior boys for 2025-26. A total of seven players were chosen. They are: Baron Walker, Noblesville; Justin Curry (not participating), Noblesville; Drew Haffner (not participating), Westfield; Evan Harrell, Carmel; Kai McGrew, Fishers; Landon Osswald, Hamilton Southeastern; and Luke Weemer (not…
Read MoreSheetz Announces Expansion Into Indiana
Sheetz, a leader in restaurant-quality food and convenience, announced official plans to enter the state of Indiana, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term Midwest growth plans. Sheetz will open its first stores in the state in the greater Indianapolis area next year. Overall, Sheetz plans to build 100 store locations over the next…
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