Last Soldier Killed in Civil War Was Hoosier

Photos courtesy Andy Chandler Portland, Indiana. May 2025. Ask most people when the Civil War ended; they’ll tell you it was when General Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox on April 9, 1865. History buffs like an effect as great as the cause, complete with brave men. The last of the chivalry ends with two gentlemen meeting in a parlor. However, the Civil War didn’t end with a dramatic crescendo and curtain call of…

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Devil Dogs

BY THE NUMBERS By The Numbers, a look at what’s in the news . . . by the numbers. These are just numbers, not suggestions that they mean more or less than what they are. We do not suggest that one number is connected to another. These are simply facts with no extraneous details, bias…

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County Front and Center on Governor Appointments

Governor Mike Braun recently reached into Hamilton County and made multiple new appointments to various state boards and commissions. In the month of March, Governor Braun made a robust 99 appointments.  Here are the Hamilton County connections: Appointments: State Psychology Board ·    Greg Hale oReappointment: Term expires 3/31/30 oHamilton County ·    Alyson Harbor (Carmel Clay School Corporation)…

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County Well Represented in Hoosier Basketball Top 60

Hamilton County was well represented when Hoosier Basketball Magazine came out with their top 60 senior boys for 2025-26. A total of seven players were chosen. They are: Baron Walker, Noblesville; Justin Curry (not participating), Noblesville; Drew Haffner (not participating), Westfield; Evan Harrell, Carmel; Kai McGrew, Fishers; Landon Osswald, Hamilton Southeastern; and Luke Weemer (not…

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Sheetz Announces Expansion Into Indiana

Sheetz, a leader in restaurant-quality food and convenience, announced official plans to enter the state of Indiana, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term Midwest growth plans. Sheetz will open its first stores in the state in the greater Indianapolis area next year. Overall, Sheetz plans to build 100 store locations over the next…

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FBI Joins Search for Missing Teen

FBI Indianapolis has joined the Owen County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police in the search for a missing juvenile last seen in Owen County. Lexie M. Mitchell, 17, was last seen around noon on March 31 at her home in Cunot in Owen County. Investigators are actively working to determine her whereabouts and are asking for the…

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Tech Talk

Photos courtesy Noblesville Schools Noblesville Schools held a “Tech Talk” session last week at North Elementary, in partnership with the Hamilton East Public Library. Community members were invited to learn from district technology leaders about how to stay safe from online scams and were also able to get help with personal technology device support.

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Westfield Man Urges Vote for Buck

Dear Editor, As an 86-year-old resident of Hamilton County since 1984 I am offended and appalled by the scurrilous attacks on Indiana State Senator Jim Buck by his Primary opponent.  Jim Buck has been in office for over thirty years because he represents our district in keeping with our wishes as his constituents. Age has nothing to do…

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Diana “Kaye” Stern

age 75 and a longtime resident of Noblesville, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026 at Elwood Health & Living Care Facility in Elwood.  She was born September 16, 1950 in Elwood, the daughter of Robert and Velma (Hiday) Stern.  Kaye was a 1968 graduate of Hamilton Heights High School.  She formerly worked for many…

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