Archive for May 2026
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Tim Longs for Old Days . . . Or Does He? One of my favorite quotes comes to mind every time someone says something about my job being so easy because all I have to do is write a few columns. Red Smith, one of the greatest sportswriters in the history of journalism used to…
Read MoreCarmel Senior Wins Youth Service Award
NHS, WHS, SHS, HH, FHS and HSE Students Also Nominated Photos courtesy Hamilton County Carmel High School senior Allison Shen was awarded a $1,000 scholarship at the 34th Annual Hamilton County Youth Service Award Monday afternoon. The Hamilton County Commissioners and the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (HCCOAOD) sponsored the award. Shen is…
Read MoreApril Product Recalls Listed
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to over 60 recalled products during the month of April. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission listed recalled items in multiple areas, with children’s toys and outdoor equipment topping the list. “I know it’s inconvenient and nobody wants to replace a product they just bought,” said Attorney General Rokita. “But the risk…
Read MoreFinding Inspiration on the Field, And in the Home
Word of the week . . . Inspiration. It has a myriad of meanings such as “a person who has an uplifting influence,” “a role model who has the characteristics of a mentor” or “a famous person, typically successful or much-publicized.” I have come to know an impressive young man that checks all of the…
Read MoreCall to Writers: Love Letters Needed
May is one of the loveliest times of year in Indiana, and Indiana Writers wants to hear from you: what do you love about this state? Indiana Writers is seeking short prose (micro memoir or flash fiction) and poetry for A Love Letter to Indiana, a special writing project to be considered for print in The…
Read MoreBell Ford Bridge Earns Top Engineering Prize
Hamilton County Recognized at the 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards Hamilton County’s reconstruction of the Historic Bell Ford Bridge has been awarded the 2026 Grand Project Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies Indiana, earning the top distinction among 40 projects recognized statewide. The award was presented during the Engineering Excellence Awards on Thursday, April…
Read MoreThird-Grade Teacher Named Husky Hero
Sarah Julian, third grade teacher at Hamilton Heights Elementary School, has been named the March Husky Hero. Sarah exemplifies the very best of what it means to be a Husky educator. As the high‑ability teacher in third grade and the PLC leader for her team, she brings exceptional skill, intention, and heart to her work…
Read MoreCounty Meijer Stores Bringing Back Baby Gear Recycling Event
Since its launch in 2024, more than 30 tons of baby gear have been recycled Meijer Stores all over – including those in Hamilton County – are bringing back its popular Baby Gear Recycling Event this spring, inviting families across the Midwest to support a cleaner, greener community. From May 6-19, customers can bring used,…
Read MoreSharing a Passion For Peonies
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn When I noticed the Indiana Peony Festival was this coming Saturday, May 16, my thoughts immediately snapped back to a year ago at this time. I must admit, I’ve never attended the festival. To be honest, I thought it was a relatively small affair at Seminary Park. Ha!…
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