An unexpected Christmas call . . .

I love Christmas! From early, early memories more than 60 years ago of watching for Santa, to the year I found car keys in my sock (and a payment book), to early years of marriage and walks in the snow, to a few years later and seeing our girls fly down the stairs on Christmas…

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Keep your eyes on skies for windy weather

Everyone is paying attention to the weather after the recent devastating storms that left a deadly swath of destruction in several states, most notably Kentucky. So a lot of people, including us in Hamilton County, should be alert this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for portions of Indiana, including Hamilton…

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Want to drive a school bus?

Have you ever wanted to “test drive” a school bus? I got to do just that on Saturday during Noblesville Schools’ “test drive a school bus” event. The three-hour open house-style event was open to the public as an opportunity for people to learn more about driving a school bus for the district, which currently…

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Daily Almanac: Dec. 15, 2021

Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:03 a.m. SET: 5:23 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 61 °F Low: 47 °F Wacky Holiday Today • Cat Herders’ Day • International Tea Day What Happened On This Day • 1939 Premier of the Gone with the Wind • 1791 U.S. Bill of Rights becomes law Births On This Day • 37 Nero…

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Sue R. Campbell

Dec. 12, 2021 Sue R. Campbell, 89, Noblesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 in Noblesville. Mrs. Campbell was a 30-year resident of Noblesville. She retired from a social service career. She left a legacy of riveting stories, and a life-long love of learning and reading. She loved long walks with her dogs…

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Ruby Jo Pickrell

Oct. 18, 1939 – Dec. 12, 2021 Ruby Jo Pickrell, 82, Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 at her home with her family at her bedside. She was born on Oct. 18, 1939 to Clarence and Daisy (Doney) Webb in Sparta, Tenn. She married Lawrence Pickrell on March 2, 1961. She retired from…

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Phillip Scott

Dec. 23, 1942 – Dec. 12, 2021 Phillip Scott, 78, Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Noblesville, entered the presence of Jesus Dec. 12, 2021. He was born Dec. 23, 1942 in Lebanon, son of the late Howard P. and Margaret (Trout) Scott. Mr. Scott grew up in Zionsville and was a 1961 graduate of Zionsville…

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