Posts by The Times of Noblesville
Indiana Department of Education Gives Update on Graduates Prepared to Succeed Dashboard
At yesterday’s State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting, the Indiana Department of Education provided updates on the development of the Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (Indiana GPS) dashboard. The dashboard, which will provide all Hoosiers with access to relevant and transparent information on school performance, is set to launch this fall. “Over the last year,…
Read MoreNoblesville Preservation Alliance Chosen for Indiana Landmarks’ Training Initiative
The Noblesville Preservation alliance has been selected, along with four other grassroots historic preservation organizations, to participate in Indiana Landmarks’ inaugural Affiliate Advancement Program, a year-long training initiative aimed at strengthening the volunteer-driven local groups. Through workshops conducted by leading professionals, participating organizations will learn strategies to help improve fundraising and planning efforts, develop new…
Read MoreRiverview Health Partners with Fifth Third Bank to Surprise Two Families of Babies Born on May 3rd with $1,053 and Gifts
Fifth Third Bank celebrated its namesake day (5/3 on the calendar) by surprising the families of two babies born at Riverview Health with $1,053 to open a college savings account as well as gift cards and essential baby gifts. “Riverview Health is proud to partner with Fifth Third Bank to provide young families with a…
Read MoreRock the Block Community Party Coming to Westfield High School on Friday, August 5th
The Westfield community, and the surrounding areas, are invited to attend the first-ever Rock the Block community party held on the Westfield High School practice football field. Scheduled for Friday, August 5, the free, public event is slated to feature carnival-style games, activities for all ages, musical performances, a live DJ and a parade of…
Read MoreSpark!Fishers Returns with Weeklong Celebration Week of June 21st – 25th
The annual Spark!Fishers festival, ignited by First Internet Bank, returns to Fishers’ Nickel Plate Cultural District this summer. Kicking off on Tuesday, June 21 and running through Saturday, June 25, the weeklong festival will offer different ways for the community to celebrate each day. “We invite the entire community to our largest celebration of the…
Read MorePrimary Over, Time to Move Forward
Polls are closed. Voters have spoken. It’s time to get going. It’s been said before – many times – in this space that we’re so lucky here in this little corner of God’s green earth. Politically speaking, we don’t have the issues that our brothers and sisters in Washington, or even Indianapolis, have. For sure,…
Read MoreJerry Russell Wright
January 22, 1955 – April 29, 2022 Jerry Russell Wright, age 67, of Vilas, North Carolina, formerly of Sheridan, Indiana, passed away at his home on Friday afternoon, April 29, 2022. He was born January 22, 1955 in Frankfort, Indiana, the son of the late Ira Russell and Mary Alice (Vair) Wright. Mr. Wright was…
Read MoreHolocaust Survivor Eva Kor Teaches Us to Be Forgiving
Eva Kor was about hope, healing, respect and responsibility by shining a light on the story of the Holocaust. I last saw Kor’s picture — a larger-than-life-size color poster — in the hallway at Franklin Central High School on Friday night when our Noblesville High School show choirs were competing there. Her picture on the…
Read More2022 Hamilton County Primary Election Results
A higher-than-average turnout in Hamilton County saw a number of incumbents win re-election; however, incumbent Hamilton County Councilman for District 3 Steve Schwartz lost his re-election bid to newcomer Mark Hall, 58.44% to 41.56%. Tim Griffin (71.35%) beat John V. Accetturo in their race for the Hamilton County Council seat in District 1. Incumbent Sheridan…
Read MoreCharles F. Roberts
January 8, 1934 – April 28, 2022 Charles F. Roberts, 88, affectionately known as “Chuck”, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Bradenton, Florida. He was born on January 8, 1934 in Saginaw and served in the US Navy and US Marines in 1954-1956. Upon returning from the service, he married Barbara Hearst of…
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