Posts by The Times of Noblesville
From Dick . . .
I began writing this weekly column in December of 1999, crafting almost 1,100 essays over 22 years. One of the great pleasures in my life is to receive a note from a reader thanking me for giving them a smile. Some forward my column to friends around the country, but my favorite compliment is when…
Read MoreFrom Casey . . .
Being an auto enthusiast, many of my fondest Christmas memories center around four-wheeled experiences – usually involving one of my grandparents. Some of my fondest were driving my grandma to Christmas Eve services in her Mercedes or riding with my grandpa to pick up presents in his 1980s pickup. It wasn’t until I was a…
Read MoreFrom Carrie . . .
I walk around my neighborhood later in the evening these days, mostly so I can see the lights. There are some impressive houses just a mile or so away, and I walk down the sidewalks and see what has appeared on the lawns and in the windows now, right before Christmas. Some of the houses…
Read More12-23-2021
One more chance to give Santa a wish list
Santa Claus — in his wire-rim eyeglasses, big red suit and beard as white as the snow — takes his seat in the Hamilton County Historical Society’s Santa House on the Courthouse Square. He invites children to sit on his lap or sit next to him. He asks for their wish lists for Christmas. And…
Read MoreNorman Jay Bailey
June 23, 1942 – Dec. 21, 2021 Norman Jay Bailey, 79, Fishers, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 23, 1942 to Abrum and Dorothy (Rough) Bailey in Columbus, Ind. Mr. Bailey was a Right of Way Specialist for 46 years at various civil engineering firms before…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Dec. 23, 2021
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:07 a.m. SET: 5:27 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 47 °F Low: 25 °F Wacky Holiday Today • HumanLight • National Roots Day • National Regifting Day What Happened On This Day • 1975 Metric Conversion Act signed by U.S. President Gerald Ford • 1888 Vincent van Gogh cuts off his ear • 1958…
Read MoreTwas a few days before Christmas . . .
Years ago . . . OK, decades . . . I penned a parody of Clement Clarke Moore’s outstanding work, The Night Before Christmas. I was a young sports writer and had some fun doing it, so every few years since then I try again. The coaches, who were gracious enough not to run me…
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita: Avoid scams by doing careful research before donating to charities
Attorney General Todd Rokita is advising Hoosiers to do careful research before donating to charities in order to avoid being scammed or having their contributions used in ways they might disapprove. As the calendar changes from 2021 to 2022, many charities are soliciting donations in efforts to finish the year on strong financial footing and…
Read MoreCarmel Plan Commission
Residential Committee City of Carmel Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 Meeting Agenda Location: Caucus Rooms Time: 6 p.m. Carmel City Hall, 2nd Floor (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) One Civic Square Carmel, In 46032 The Residential Committee will meet to review the following items: 1. Docket No. PZ-2021-00195 DP/ADLS: Matriarch Birth Center. The applicant seeks site…
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