Posts by The Times of Noblesville
Chris Hacker is Living His Dream
‘18 NHS grad, 1 Hand On theWheel, to Race Daytona TruckSeries Friday Night Before 500 I remember the afternoon that I met young race car driver Chris Hacker 10 years ago at Anderson Speedway. The 13-year-old, an eighth-grader at Noblesville Middle School, was putting on his helmet, sliding into his racecar and taking a few…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Feb. 16, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:35 a.m.SET: 6:20 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 64 °FLOW: 45 °F Today is…: • Fat Thursday• Kyoto Protocol Day• Tim Tam Day What Happened On This Day: • 1900 The Southern Cross expedition led by Carsten Borchgrevink achieved a new Farthest South of 78° 50’S, making the first landing at the Great Ice…
Read MoreGoodrich’s Bill for Robotics Funding Advances in Indiana House
The Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday voted unanimously to advance State Rep. Chuck Goodrich’s (R-Noblesville) bill to expand opportunities for Hoosier students to learn about the growing field of robotics. Goodrich, a member of the House Education Committee, said House Bill 1382 would create a grant program for Hoosier schools to establish their own…
Read MoreBicentennial Commission Now Selling Merchandise
The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission has several items available for sale online to celebrate the county’s 200th anniversary. Alongside local partner Marketpro, Inc, the Bicentennial is selling apparel, drinkware, and other items. Some of the swag includes t-shirts, quarter-zip sweatshirts, water bottles, and coffee mugs, all featuring the Bicentennial Logo. Some items are more unique,…
Read MoreCarol Louise Albright
November 26, 1961-February 11, 2023 Carol Louise Albright, 61 of Indianapolis, formerly of Carmel, slipped away peacefully at home Feb. 11, 2023 after persevering against cancer for nearly eight years. She was born Nov. 26, 1961, in South Bend to the late Marilyn Sands Albright and Richard O. Albright who survives. The family moved to…
Read MoreJames H. Parks
July 28, 1930-February 12, 2023 James H. Parks, 92, of Carmel, IN, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2023. He was born in Holt County, NE on July 28, 1930. After graduating from Page High School, he joined the Air Force in 1950. While stationed in Spokane, WA, he met Theresa Manning. They married in…
Read MoreTwo Trips to This, that, ‘tuther
Notes scribbled on the back of a non-burnt 1970 draft card . . . * * * YES, TIDBITS TWO weeks in a row. A good friend reminded me that sputtering on forever on single topics can get old. Sometimes it’s just enjoyable to hop around a bit. Thanks, KP! I appreciate the heads up!…
Read More02-15-23
Noblesville’s Barb Weaver A Natural in Many Roles
Anybody who’s been a patron of local community theater has likely watched Noblesville’s Barb Weaver act in a play. Weaver got involved in theater at age 10, taking acting classes through her park district. “In grade school, I would gather my friends together to put on shows for the school,” Weaver said. She and her…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Feb. 15, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:37 a.m.SET: 6:19 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 68 °FLOW: 50 °F Today is…: • Annoy Squidward Day• National I Want Botterscotch Day• St. Skeletor’s Day What Happened On This Day: • 1879 President Rutherford B. Hayes signs a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the Supreme Court• 1989 The Soviet Union…
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