Archive for April 2026
There’s No Place Like . . . Sheridan
Last week, Sheridan Main Street, Inc. held its annual celebratory dinner for all things Sheridan. All evening long, Sheridan’s pride, progress and strong sense of community were put on full display. The evening was a reflection of the year’s accomplishments, but also a time to look toward the future. The event itself brought together residents,…
Read MoreSheriff Quakenbush Endorses Chief Deputy
Dear Hamilton County Residents, It is my honor to endorse John Lowes as the next Sheriff of Hamilton County as my second and final term ends in 2026. Having served our community with integrity for 27 years, John has proven himself to be a steadfast and capable leader. As Chief Deputy of Hamilton County, he…
Read MoreWestfield Awards First Opioid Settlement Grant
The City of Westfield has approved a $25,000 grant to Westfield Washington Schools (WWS) to support evidence-based substance use prevention and early intervention programming for students at risk of substance misuse. The funding comes from the City’s restricted Opioid Settlement Fund and represents the first use of these dollars in Westfield. “Addiction is a vicious…
Read More04-22-26
MUGGED ON MY BIRTHDAY!
Last month, I celebrated my 79th birthday. My wife and son tried to find me the perfect gift. But I am a very difficult person to shop for. I know this because my mother started telling me this when I was three years old. To help them, I Googled “Gifts for men in their 80s.” I…
Read MoreAdditional Support for Sen. Jim Buck
Dear Editor, We have known Senator Jim Buck since he was first elected to the Indiana Senate. We confirm the many other endorsements confirming that he has consistently been a person of high moral character and honesty, and who has consistently voted his conservative values. Senator Buck recently posted 16 conservative endorsements from businesses…
Read MoreBaldwin Legislation Signed by Governor
Legislation authored by State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) to strengthen health care competition, establish a counter drone framework and modernize judicial security in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Braun today. Senate Enrolled Act 189 builds on the federal No Surprises Act of 2021 by triggering a good faith conference between parties to negotiate a reimbursement agreement instead of conducting an Independent Dispute Resolution…
Read MoreUsed Bike Sale May 16 in Westfield
A used bicycle sale and donation day will be held Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, sponsored by Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County. It will take place at Recycled Cycles repair shop at 810 E. Main St. in Westfield. The shop is located at the top of the drive, north of Big…
Read MoreLions Learn About HAND, Affordable Housing
At their meeting on Wednesday, April 8, the Noblesville Lions welcomed Andrea Davis, Executive Director of HAND, Inc., along with board member Scott Lowe. Davis introduced her organization by explaining that “Where we live impacts every aspect of our lives.” HAND’s mission is to build, preserve and advocate for affordable housing in the suburbs. She shared that…
Read MoreIf You Don’t Have A Photo to Prove It . . .
Photos courtesy Andy Chandler Combat photographer Dickey Chappelle advised journalists that: If you can’t prove it happened with a picture, it didn’t happen. Fall is a fun time to be a photographer; it’s as if nature is a canvas backdrop for a cornucopia of colors. It was into that backdrop that I found myself at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Ill. The rolling hills and fall foliage during Lincoln’s time…
Read More