Preview Of March Hamilton County Bicentennial Events

The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission would like to announce its lineup of grant-funded events for March 2023. White River Township, located in the northeastern corner of Hamilton County and home to the community of Strawtown, is being celebrated during March. This largely rural township has a long tradition of farming, beginning with Native American settlement…

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Bessie “Betty” Jean Dunson

September 21, 1928 – Monday, February 7, 2023 Bessie “Betty” Jean Dunson, 94, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on September 21, 1928, in East Saint Louis, Illinois to Roger and Bessie (Reeder) Brooks. She was a graduate of Anderson High School.…

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Heights Accepting Nominations For Athletic Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023

The Hamilton Heights Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations from the public for the Class of 2023. Nominations are being accepted through March 31, 2023. Hamilton Heights Athletic Hall of Fame was created to recognize and honor Hamilton Heights High School athletes, coaches, teams, and athletic program contributors for their achievements and/or contributions…

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Carmel Students Win National Science Bowl® Regional Competition, Secure Spot In National Finals

A team of high school students from Carmel, Indiana won their regional competition for the 2023 National Science Bowl® (NSB) this past weekend and will compete in the NSB National Finals this spring, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), who sponsors the NSB, announced today. “The National Science Bowl® is an extraordinary competition that brings…

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Bright Blues Future Tour 2023 Live In Concert In Fishers

The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP) and MOKB Presents today announced Ripe live in concert in Fishers on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Tickets for the Ripe show go on sale this Friday, March 3 at npdamp.com. An Indianapolis area favorite, Ripe made their central-Indiana debut at last year’s WonderRoad Festival and then returned in…

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The Postscript by Carrie Classon

“Chia Pet Moment” “You know, since I’ve been eating these chia seeds, I’ve noticed my beard has gotten heavier.” My husband, Peter, was talking to my father downstairs. I sat up at attention. This comment about the chia seeds was news to me. I knew Peter was eating chia seeds because he thought it might…

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Smile

What makes Emma St. Dennis smile? “Conner Prairie and watching and mentoring our youth and helping them prepare for their futures,” said the Noblesville resident, who was found in 2019 at Conner Prairie. Today’s feature is a look back at one of The Times’ previous Faces of Hamilton County. A former executive assistant to the…

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Welcome to Readers’ Choice ‘23

It’s back. It’s new and improved. It’s better than ever. What is it? Hamilton County’s favorite annual contest, The Times’ Readers’ Choice 2023! The way this huge annual promotion works is simple. The Times publishes a list and asks you to vote for your favorites. For example, who has the best cheeseburger in town? Who…

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Daily Almanac: Feb. 28, 2023

Sunrise/Sunset:RISE: 7:17 a.m.SET: 6:35 p.m. High/Low Temperatures:HIGH: 55 °FLOW: 41 °F Today is…:• Floral Design Day• National Science Day• Rare Disease Day What Happened On This Day:• 2013 Pope Benedict XVI resigns. The pope whose birth name is Joseph Ratzinger was the first leader of the Catholic Church to resign since 1415.• 1991 The first…

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