Posts by The Times of Noblesville
The Origin of Cicero’s ‘Lead Mine’
While working on last week’s column, I ran across so many interesting stories about Cicero’s “lead mine” (see the last three paragraphs,) a follow-up column begged to be written. The first people to discover lead ore in this area were Native Americans. (One source mentioned the Miamis specifically, but I couldn’t verify that.) Until I…
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4-H’ers Readying for County Fair to Open
The Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville is bustling with activities this week as the Hamilton County 4-H Fair opens on Thursday. 4-H’ers began descending upon the Fairgrounds Sunday, bringing in their 4-H projects that will be judged this week and will remain on exhibit through the Fair, which runs through Monday. I caught up…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: July 12, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:25 a.m. SET: 9:13 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 86 °F Low: 70 °F Today is…: • Cow Appreciation Day • National Pecan Pie Day • Paper Bag Day What Happened On This Day: • 1962 First performance of the Rolling Stones • 1967 Race riots break out in Newark, New Jersey, killing 26…
Read MoreApply for Fishers PD Citizen’s Academy
The 40th session of the Fishers Police Department Citizens Academy is now accepting applications. The Citizens Academy will be held Wednesday nights from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Fishers Police Department. The Academy is open to Fishers’ residents ages 16 and older. This session will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 17 and graduation will take place on…
Read MoreLiving in a Real-Life Yarkovsky’s World
I was watching the Science Channel the other day. On most occasions I skip past the channel quickly, because I understand relatively little about what they are discussing. I think that’s what is known as The Theory of Relativity. I was flipping through the channels during commercials, and I had become somewhat disoriented. I thought…
Read MoreA Pertinent Glossary for 2022 Politics
Democracy. Republic. Sedition. Treason. Obstruction. Inflation. Stagflation. Recession. These are the terms that are driving our politics of today. After Indiana Republicans struck the word “democracy” from their convention platform last month, replacing it with “republic,” I thought it would be altogether appropriate to review the definitions of these words in the context of today’s…
Read MoreEnjoying Nature With an Escort of Dragonflies
I was “up north,” walking through the woods with an escort of dragonflies on either side, as if I were a visiting dignitary in need of protection. I love dragonflies. I love their variety and their shiny wings and the way they turn on a dime in midair. I love how they clear the path…
Read More2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Drives Itself to a Gas-Free Future
It’s Saturday afternoon and I find myself traveling on the highway while drinking a soda, eating a sandwich, and casually watching the road. My daughter spent the night with her grandparents sixty miles away, so I’m retrieving her, all of her stuffed animals, roller bags, and whatever haul grandma bought. Fortunately, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt…
Read MoreRep. Spartz: President Zelensky Must Address the Yermak Issue Soon
I know that President Zelensky is fighting a dangerous war with a cunning enemy. He spends much of his time building international support to defend his country, but he has a lingering internal issue he needs to address – Head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak. I have spent much of my own…
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