Posts by The Times of Noblesville
Margaret “Peggy” Briggs Spraker
Jan. 5, 1930 – Feb. 12, 2022 Margaret “Peggy” Briggs Spraker, 92, of Noblesville, passed away on Sat., Feb. 12, 2022 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. She was born on Jan. 5, 1930 to Leonard and Margaret (Hunt) Briggs in Trenton, New Jersey. Mrs. Spraker graduated in 1951 from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree…
Read MoreThomas “Tom” E. Brinker
July 27, 1941 – Feb. 7, 2022 Thomas “Tom” E. Brinker, 80, of Noblesville, was a loving, caring, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly on Mon., Feb. 7, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 27, 1941 to Norman and Elizabeth (McAttee) Brinker in Indianapolis, Indiana.…
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146th, Allisonville Overpass Will Reduce Current Congestion
I’ve always heard that Allisonville Road used to be a gravel road. But despite being unpaved, the road was popular among travelers to Indianapolis. It was way before I came to Noblesville and started working at The Noblesville Ledger in 1986. Back then, Conner Prairie was in Noblesville as was Cottingham Estates housing addition. Both…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Feb. 16, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:39 a.m. SET: 6:25 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 55 °F Low: 41 °F Wacky Holiday Today • Do a Grouch a Favor Day • National Almond day • National Innovation Day What Happened On This Day • 1959 Fidel Castro becomes Cuba’s Prime Minister • 2005 The Kyoto Protocol goes into effect Births…
Read MoreNoblesville’s Homegrown Department Store: A History
Sixty years ago this week, Noblesville’s homegrown department store, the Craycraft Dry Goods Co., closed its doors for good. In announcing the closing, the January 2, 1962 Noblesville Daily Ledger observed that 1962 would have been Craycraft’s 95th year in business. I’m afraid they were a little off. In digging through the old newspapers I…
Read MoreWeek in Review: 02-16-22
We have made it past Valentine’s Day; we have passed the halfway point in February; we are well on our way towards March. In short, another week has gone by in Hamilton County and it is time for another week in review. Between new local businesses, exciting cultural events, and local athletes solidifying the next…
Read MoreWakesurfing Bill Will Keep Indiana’s Waters Safe for Future Generations
Boating and towed water sports are a beloved multi-generational pastime — a way for many to spend time outdoors, engaging in healthy physical activity and having a lot of fun with the whole family. As a lifelong Hoosier, boating industry member, avid boater and wake surfing Dad, it is important to me and my family…
Read MoreWestfield Welcome To Host Second Annual Shamrock Drop On Saint Patrick’s Day
Westfield Welcome is excited to announce the return of Shamrock Drop presented by Indiana Members Credit Union. This Saint Patrick’s Day event doubles as a fundraiser for Westfield Washington Parent University. Community members are invited to purchase paper shamrocks for $5 each. Each shamrock purchased serves as a chance to win a pot o’ gold…
Read MoreJason Ryan Wilds
Sep. 4, 1972 – Feb. 8, 2022 Jason Ryan Wilds of Fishers, Indiana passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep on Feb. 8, 2022. Mr. Wilds was born on Sep. 4, 1972, and in his 49 years on this earth, had more positive impact on the people around him than most of us can…
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