State Rep. Donna Schaibley Announces Plan To Retire After Nearly A Decade Of Public Service

State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) today announced her plans to retire next year. Having served since 2014 in the Indiana General Assembly, Schaibley said she will complete her current term and not seek re-election in 2024. Schaibley represents House District 24, which includes portions of Boone and Hamilton counties, and currently serves as vice chair…

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Rokita Takes Strong Stance In Support Of Israel

Within hours of the horrific attack on Israel, Indiana Attorney General Rokita on social media addressed the unprecedented terrorism that claimed the lives of innocent civilians: “The attack on Israel is a direct result of America’s current weakness on the world stage,” Rokita said. “It started with Biden’s election, continued with his bungling of the…

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Working Towards Positivity

By: Dick Wolfsie Yesterday I walked in the house and casually asked Mary Ellen, “You haven’t had a chance to call the plumber yet, have you?” “Why do you have to be so negative?” she asked. “I’m not being negative, Mary Ellen. I don’t know what you mean. Didn’t I just ask a question?” “See,…

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Carmel Board Of Public Works And Public Safety Meeting

Wednesday, October 18 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1. MINUTES a. Minutes from the October 4, 2023, Regular Meeting 2. BID OPENING AND AWARD a. Bid Award for 20-ENG-11TC 96th Street Tree Clearing; United Construction Services; ($89,600.00); Jeremy Kashman, City Engineer b. Bid Award for 22-ENG-02 116th Street Multi-Use Path from Michigan Road to Towne Road;…

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Celebrating Hamilton County’s Bicentennial With “Fishers & Small Town Indiana” Exhibit And Second Friday Reception

Fishers Arts Council, in concert with Hamilton County Community Foundation, an affiliate of CICF, and The Fishers Historical Society, will be celebrating Hamilton County’s Bicentennial this October in the FAC Hub Gallery in the Collaboration Hub at Hamilton County Community Foundation (11810 Technology Drive, Fishers). The exhibit, Fishers & Small Town Indiana, is open now…

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Smile

What makes Molly Martin smile? “Anything,” said the 26-year-old Noblesville resident. “I like to smile. I love nature. I like making other people smile. I love keeping Noblesville beautiful, help keeping it clean. I’m a person who just loves to smile.” Wearing a T-shirt that reads “Hippie state of mind,” she was found with her…

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Enjoy an evening of Art-Inspired Words

“The Party” piqued Robin Spyker’s attention. Jim Thompson found his muse in “Organ Pipes.” “Daydreaming” captured the attention of Lora Butcher. These members of Carmel Creative Writers Inc., are among 14 that will present several genres of writing based on works by Indiana artists at Art-Inspired Words, an event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.…

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Daily Almanac: October 13, 2023

Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:54 a.m.SET: 7:13 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 77 °FLOW: 56 °F Today is… • Good Samaritan Day• National Haunted House Day• The U.S. Navy’s Birthday What Happened On This Day: • 1958 Paddington Bear Makes His Debut. The popular children’s literature character first appeared in English author Michael Bond’s illustrated book, A Bear…

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