Westfield Library to Add Outdoor Event Space

The Westfield Washington Public Library and Westfield Washington Township have officially kicked off a major landscaping project as part of the final phase of their building project. Once complete, the outdoor activity space will feature two shaded structures, reading nooks, ADA-accessible tables, drinking fountains, several water features, and fresh landscaping. “This outdoor space is the…

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Branna’s Profound Platform for Purposefulness

Branna’s Profound Platform for Purposefulness At age 65, Colonel Harland Sanders established the Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise and Laura Ingalls Wilder began writing the “Little House on the Prairie” series. Grandma Moses didn’t earnestly aspire to her artistry until her mid-70s. Today, ardent aging adults are achieving goals and pursuing passions like never before. I…

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County Celebrates 40 Ag Days

Hamilton County just celebrated its 40th Ag Day with more than 2,000 second graders, parents, and teachers visiting the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds for an agriculture-focused field trip.  Participants rotated through nine educational displays including agricultural products and live animals on March 17-19.  Displays included information on corn, soybeans, wheat, beekeeping, soil and water conservation,…

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Heights Earns Fourth Consecutive Trip to State Finals

Hamilton Heights Indoor Percussion ensemble has advanced to the Indiana Percussion Association (IPA) State Finals for the fourth year in a row. Following a season defined by rigorous rehearsals, strong competition, and unwavering commitment, the ensemble secured 12th place, earning the final qualifying position for this year’s State Finals.  The group will perform at the…

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Beam Signing Marks Construction Milestone

Hamilton County officials and public safety staff gathered on March 19 to celebrate a major construction milestone at the new Hamilton County Public Safety Center. Staff from Hamilton County 911 and Emergency Management joined County Commissioners to sign a beam, before watching it be lifted into place and installed on the front of the complex.…

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Today Giving Day for American Red Cross

This spring, families across the country and here in the Indiana Region may suddenly find themselves needing a safe place to sleep, a warm meal and help replacing essentials lost in minutes. Severe and volatile weather is common this time of year, with heightened flood risks from coast to coast and wildfire threats in drought-stricken communities from…

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Attention Time Travelers! History Ball on Tap

Hamilton County Parks and Recreation will host its Time Travelers History Ball at Coxhall Gardens on June 26, celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Coxhall Mansion, completed in 1976. This patriotic, history‑themed fundraiser will support Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department’s parks, programs, and community spaces, advancing the department’s mission of…

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A Little Herstory and a Little Basketball History

From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn It’s finally spring! I know that, not because the calendar says so, but because Gatewood’s Vegetable Farm is open again. (They’re more dependable than the robins.) It’s time for a little spring cleaning of reader feedback. Lisa Hayner responded to the column about obstacles females used to face,…

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Sen. Buck Shares Update States across the country are facing billions of dollars of welfare fraud, which is why I voted for a new law to help protect Indiana from bad actors and preserve programs like SNAP and Medicaid for the Hoosier families that need them most.  One important step Senate Enrolled Act 1 takes to protect Hoosiers’ benefits is increasing eligibility checks for public assistance programs. By requiring the state government to…

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