Noblesville’s Colter Connections

When I wrote about Lucy Washington a few weeks ago I noted that she was the great-great grandmother of award-winning African American author Cyrus Colter. Colter was born in Noblesville in 1910 and I’d originally planned to feature him in this week’s column, but in doing the research, I found myself getting sidetracked by his…

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Week in Review – 02-23-22

Would you look at that, Hamilton County? Another week has passed us by; if 2021 seemed to fly by, then 2022 is approaching supersonic speeds at this point. And while the snow may have stopped (only temporarily – another cold week seems to be coming), the news certainly has not. All around the county, exciting…

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New Locations and Prizes Added to the Indiana State Nature Passport

The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) launched the Indiana State Nature Passport last year. To date, over 17,000 travelers have signed up for the passport. There are 22 new locations to discover and additional prizes are now available for outdoor adventure-seekers. “From State Parks to forests and…

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Valerie Obear Tabbed MIAA Field Athlete of the Week

The Trine University women’s track and field team had two student-athletes named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Athlete of the Week heading into the conference championship event. Senior Valerie Obear (Fishers, Ind. / Hamilton Southeastern) has been tabbed MIAA Field Athlete of the Week and classmate Evie Miller [Fort Wayne, Ind. / Homestead] has been…

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Brian Scott Smyser

March 8, 1966 – Feb. 20, 2022 Brian Scott Smyser, 55, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 8, 1966 to Stephen and Patsy (Chandler) Smyser in Noblesville, Ind. Mr. Smyser worked as a custodian. He enjoyed football, watching TV, and hanging out with his…

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Charles “Chuck” Schott

Jan. 29, 1941 – Feb. 20, 2022 Charles “Chuck” Schott, 81, of Carmel, Ind., passed away Feb. 20, 2022.  He was born Jan. 29, 1941, to Charles and Helen (Kenney) Schott in Ottawa, Ill. Mr. Schott attended Marquette High School and earned both his undergraduate degree and MBA at Xavier University.  His professional career began…

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Gerald Bud Ayers

Jan. 12, 1939 – Feb. 20, 2022 Gerald Bud Ayers, 83, of New Castle passed away Sun., Feb. 20, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in New Castle, Ind., on Jan. 12, 1939, to William (Bill) and Anna (Vitatoe) Ayers. Shortly after high school, Mr. Ayers married the love of his…

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Jennifer Dawn Nicholson (Rogers)

Sep. 18, 1958 – Feb. 19, 2022 No doubt Jennifer Dawn Nicholson, 63, of Noblesville, was singing as she became present with Jesus on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. She was born Sept. 18, 1958 to M. Neil Rogers and Dottie (Skaggs) Rogers. Mrs. Nicholson was an amazing Christ follower, wife, mom, grandma, friend, teacher, singer…

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