Posts by The Times of Noblesville
From Time To Thyme
Since March is Women’s History Month, this seemed like the perfect time for a column on Frances Neal Ellis. I’d be willing to bet most people who just read that sentence are muttering “Who the heck is Frances Neal Ellis?” right now. Don’t feel too bad if you’re one of them. I didn’t know who…
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What makes Eric Bowman smile? “Theater” and “knowing that no matter what life throws at you, God always has your back,” said the 49-year-old Noblesville resident of 17 years, who works as an optician in Fishers. He was born and raised in Kokomo and is a 1991 Kokomo High School graduate. He has lived in…
Read MoreNFD Deputy Chief Chris Gellinger Retires After 37 Years of Service
Chris Gellinger remembers as a teenager when his dad asked him what he was going to do after graduation from Hamilton Heights High School in 1980. ‘He asked me what I thought about taking a firefighter job that became available.” Gellinger said, “After some hesitation, I thought, ‘I’ll give it a try.’ It didn’t take…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: March 01, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:15 a.m.SET: 6:36 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 70 °FLOW: 43 °F Today is…: • National Dadgum That’s Good Day• National Pig Day• Share A Smile Day What Happened On This Day: • 1932 Aviator Charles Lindbergh’s son is kidnapped. The toddler’s abduction and death was one of the most publicized crimes of the…
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“Grossly Underpaid”: Hoosiers Would Earn More For Jury Duty Under Proposal
By: Leslie Bonilla Muniz Hoosiers haven’t seen a pay increase for jury duty in at least two decades, but that could change — even double — under a bill advancing steadily through the Statehouse. But corresponding fee increases have sparked debate on how to fund the criminal justice system: as a public service, or through…
Read MoreKratom — An herbal Painkiller — Could Become Legal Again In Indiana
By: Casey Smith A plant substance touted as a natural painkiller, “energy booster” and even a treatment for opioid withdrawal could once again become legal in Indiana under a bill advancing through the state legislature. House Bill 1500, authored by Rep. Alan Morrison, R-Terre Haute, would permit the sale of kratom, an herbal extract derived…
Read MoreStylish, Safe 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid Achieves 47-MPG
You should have seen the look on my husband’s face when I rolled up in the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid. There’s never a question about the Camry’s quality or durability, but he’s not terribly excited. I don’t care; look at a list of the best-selling and highest quality cars for the past three decades and…
Read MoreVersiti And The Girl Scouts Of Central Indiana Team Up For Thin Mint Thursday
On Thursday, March 2, 2023, Versiti Blood Center of Indiana and the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana are partnering in a special way to thank donors. Unofficially known as “Thin Mint Thursday,” all attempting donors at Versiti’s Indiana donor centers will receive a package of Thin Mints® cookies. “We are always proud to be able…
Read MoreNomination Deadline Extended For Environmental Awards
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management announced that it will continue to accept nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence until Friday, March 17. Citizens, government agencies, businesses, organizations, and educational institutions are invited to submit nominations. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominated projects must have occurred in Indiana and been implemented in 2021 or…
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