Posts by The Times of Noblesville
Don’t Fall Victim to ‘Smishing’ Toll Road Texts
Hoosiers statewide — like our peers across the U.S. — have seen texts pop up on their phones in recent months warning of unpaid fees from toll roads. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warns that most of the texts come from scammers, which Indiana Toll Road label as SMS Phishing or “smishing” ruses — and…
Read MoreAverage Hoosier Hasn’t Broken a Sweat in 82 Days
BOB: * Poll of 3,024 adults. * 31 percent of Indiana adults say they have lost interest in playing sports. * Interactive map <https://www.livesportsontv.com/news/americas-sports-divide-survey-maps-where-were-watching-more-playing-less> showing the last time people exercised properly in each state. For years, public health experts have waved red flags about America’s slide into a sedentary lifestyle, tying it to a laundry…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Did We Err by Starting Wife’s Benefit Now?
Dear Rusty: I hope we haven’t made a mistake! My wife just applied for her Social Security benefit. She was born in May 1962, and the estimated amount of her benefit is $1280 / month. Her work income last year was $5,616; however, mine was about $65,000. I do not plan on taking my benefit until…
Read MoreSheridan Public Library Gets Grant for STEM Kits
Sheridan Public Library was recently awarded a grant from Science Kits for Public Libraries – A Project of IEEE Region 4 (SKPL) to purchase high-quality, hands-on STEAM learning kits. A mission of SKPL is to provide libraries with these kits for all children – regardless of race, gender, financial condition, or home environment. This exceptional…
Read MoreF.C. Tucker Noblesville Honors Associates
Several F.C. Tucker Company central Indiana sales associates from the Noblesville office were recently honored by F.C. Tucker Company for their 2024 accomplishments. Dani Robinson has received four awards: Andy Liechty and Associates has received three awards: Derek Manis has received three awards: Lisa Aerne & Associates has received two awards: Catherine Carter has received…
Read MoreIt’s more than a can of Green Beans
Good morning, my name is Greenie. I’m a can of green beans living in some temporary yellow housing in Noblesville. My journey to get here was exhausting. I’m a proud can of vegetables, fresh packed, four inches tall, and I weigh fourteen and a half ounces. My sixty calories represent a small portion of what…
Read MoreWhat’s True Cost of Project Next Door?
EDITOR’s NOTE: Brian Daggy and Jim Love are members of the Boone County Preservation Group, an organization formed in opposition to the LEAP project. The group’s mission is to create a unified community voice focused on preserving local farmland and natural resources, while supporting responsible land development. You can follow the Boone County Preservation Group…
Read MoreJohn Richie Osler
John Richie Osler, 73, of Carmel, IN, passed away peacefully in his home on March 17, 2025. He was born April 1, 1951, in Coldwater, MI, son of the late Paul W. and Elnora L. (Brunson) Osler. John was a 1974 graduate of Butler University where he received both a Bachelor of Science and a…
Read MoreWhich Hoosier Hometown Wins Purdue Fantasy Bracketology?
Instead of filling out an NCAA tournament bracket this week and losing to someone who picked winners by school mascots, I decided on an eight-team fantasy tournament based on the hometowns of Purdue basketball players. The top seed as voted upon by me is Fort Wayne, which edged Indianapolis for the honor. Both cities have…
Read More4 Heights Robotics Teams Head to State
Hamilton Heights Middle School is electrified with excitement as four of its robotics teams—214A, 214B, 214E, and 214F—gear up for the 2025 Indiana VEX Robotics State Championship Saturday. After securing their spots through impressive performances earlier this season, these talented students are taking their best to the state stage. This marks an incredible milestone as…
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