Archive for April 2026
County Councilor Hall Details March’s Timesheet
Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It is to be informative too, a place to learn about projects and how our county government works. As your employee, it is important that you know what is being worked on as transparently as…
Read MoreJuuuuust A Bit Outside . . .
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 MoreNeighbors’ Thankfulness, Credit God for Timing & Circumstances
It has been a while since we gave you some updates on local “coincidences” when supply meet needs, so I thought we would share a few recent pantry stories from the volunteers. Meet Jack and Diane (not their real names) but they were as John Mellencamp sings “two American kids doing the best that they…
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Lions CAN Help!
Noblesville Lions are collecting new, manual can openers to share with families who rely on local food pantries for support. Many families receive canned goods, but don’t own a working can opener. Community members can donate new, manual can openers at the entrance to Ginger’s Cafe during regular business hours. From left, Lions George Long…
Read MoreBranna Shares the Parenting Paradigm
They hatch, develop wings, learn to fly, then they’re gone. The nest is empty now. No, I’m not talking about raising birds. I’m referring to raising our children. No matter if we did our best to feather the nest, there comes a time when our scope of influence will decline, if not wither away. Once they’re…
Read MoreIvy Tech Day Coming Up Tuesday
Ivy Tech Day Coming Up Tuesday On Tuesday, the community will come together to celebrate student success and expand opportunities across Hamilton County during Ivy Tech Hamilton County’s annual Ivy Tech Day. As part of a statewide day of giving, the campus will highlight the powerful impact of philanthropy while rallying support for students pursuing…
Read MoreSen. Buck Shares Update
Suspending the Gas TaxThis week, I joined State Sen. Travis Holdman in urging the governor to temporarily suspend the state’s tax on gas. Shortly after my call to suspend the tax, Gov. Braun announced a 30-day suspension of the state’s 7% sales tax on gas, which will help Hoosiers save money as the cost to fill up remains high. Senate Republicans have a long track record of passing laws to lower costs and…
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…
Read MoreCarmel Farmers Market Opens May 2
The Carmel Farmers Market is ready to celebrate summer by bringing guests the freshest and best Indiana grown / produced food in the U.S. The market opens on Saturday, May 2 at Carter Green in Carmel and is open from 8-11:30 a.m. (rain or shine) every Saturday through Sept. 26. Many farm vendors have been…
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