Posts by The Times of Noblesville
04-13-26
Preserving History, One Piece at a Time
By Andy Chandler As the United States of America celebrates its 250th year as a country this summer, the subject of history is naturally at the forefront. Aside from the culture wars; what will and will not be taught, and if what we teach should be used to solicit pride or shame, comes a question rarely asked: Who’s preserving it all? That is a question that State Representative Tim Yocum (R-District…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Help! My Monthly Payment is Less
Dear Rusty: My last Social Security payment decreased by about $400, so I went to my online SS account and found a November 2025 letter explaining that my 2024 tax return showed a greatly enlarged AGI (Adjusted Gross Income). Thus, SSA decided to withdraw monies, as of Jan 2026, from my bank account because I’d owed far more monies to them! The…
Read MorePrioritize Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Alarms During Spring Clean
(StatePoint) Spring is the perfect time for a home refresh! While dusting the ceiling fan and scrubbing the tub are likely already on your to-do list, the most essential task of all may not be on your radar: cleaning and testing your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. A fresh home is great, but a…
Read MoreHospitals: Hoosiers Face Rising Costs; Hospitals Left Unpaid
A new Payor Scorecard, analyzing data from 70 Indiana hospitals, shows hospitals delivered more than $717 million in care in 2025 that went unpaid as insurers delayed or denied payments—while continuing to raise premiums and out-of-pocket costs for Hoosiers. The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) estimates that if all Indiana hospitals were included in the dataset, total unpaid…
Read MoreEarly Voting Under Way Across Indiana
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding Hoosiers that early voting is now under way. Beginning April 7, eligible voters across Indiana can take advantage of in-person absentee voting at designated locations in their county. Early voting allows Hoosiers to avoid long lines, accommodate busy schedules, and ensure their voices are heard. “As a…
Read MoreHAND Hosting 12th annual Suburban Housing Conference
HAND, Inc. will host its 12th annual Suburban Housing Conference on Thursday, April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the IMMI Conference Center in Westfield. Presented by the Hamilton County Community Foundation, the conference will bring together local elected officials, municipal staff, developers, employers, lenders, and nonprofit leaders from across Hamilton, Boone, and…
Read MoreRain Barrel Sale Returns to County
Hamilton County residents have an opportunity this spring to conserve water and reduce runoff through the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual rain barrel sale, now open for pre-orders. The program offers residents an easy way to collect and reuse rainwater from their rooftops, helping to reduce stormwater runoff that can carry pollutants…
Read MoreCarmel Parks Hosts Beautification Month
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will host Parks Beautification Month this April, inviting the community to take part in a series of volunteer opportunities focused on caring for and enhancing local parks. “Parks Beautification Month is a time for our community to come together and show appreciation for the spaces we share,” said Abby Wallace, CCPR…
Read MoreHeights Expands Digital Wellness Initiative
Hamilton Heights seniors connect with fourth‑grade students during a digital citizenship lesson, reinforcing the district’s commitment to safety, leadership and healthy digital habits. The Senior Mentors visited 4th‑grade classrooms to lead interactive lessons on digital safety and responsible online citizenship. Photos courtesy Hamilton Heights Schools Hamilton Heights School Corporation is strengthening its commitment to student well‑being…
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