A Correction and More on the Miesse Building

From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn This turned out to be another reader / this and that column. To begin, I have a correction to make. Larry Cloud pointed out that a person who’s celebrated their 90th birthday isn’t in their ninth decade. They’ve actually started on their tenth decade. He’s right. I checked.…

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Democrats Opening Office in Fishers

The Hamilton County Democratic Party will host a grand opening open house Saturday  from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate its new office space, marking an important step forward in expanding local organizing and community engagement ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The office is located in The Eller House, 7050 E. 116th St.…

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Indiana House Once Again Wants to Spend More, Share Less

It’s back. I had high hopes after more than a hundred newspaper people and supporters showed up at the Indiana Statehouse last year that perhaps we might’ve gotten some of our good Legislators to see the light. But nooooooo. The hired hands in Indianapolis are back with a vengeance, hell-bent on taking public notices out…

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Kawachinagano Japanese Garden Reopens in Carmel

The Kawachinagano Japanese Garden in Carmel has officially reopened to the public following a thoughtful redesign and site enhancements. Originally opened in 2009 through the City of Carmel’s Sister City partnership with Kawachinagano, Japan, the garden reflects a shared investment by the City of Carmel, Clay Township, which funded garden design and construction, and Carmel…

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Colts Leaving Westfield’s Grand Park

The Indianapolis Colts will be moving Colts Training Camp to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis beginning in 2027.  The Colts have held camp at various offsite locations over the years, but given growing logistical and technological demands, they have found that it makes more sense operationally to host camp at the Indiana…

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Fishers Expands Summer Camp Program

Registration is now open for the City of Fishers’ reimagined summer camp program, now hosted by the Fishers Community Center, Strengthened by IU Health. The expanded summer camp program, previously hosted by Fishers Parks, now includes offerings for children as young as three, along with extended hours to better support working families. Fishers Summer Camps…

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Dick Writes About the Height of Insult

It’s called a Posture Corrector. That used to be my grandmother’s nickname. “Sit up in your chair” was her favorite expression. “Don’t slouch” was a close second. This device guarantees that from the moment you strap it on, you will be two inches taller. If you are a guy, this contraption and a pair of…

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Early Detection Still Key With Cancer

By Dr. Gary Grosel Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Indiana A new report from America’s Health Rankings found that 8.8 percent adults in Indiana have previously been diagnosed with cancer, and the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show 35,939 cancer cases were reported in Indiana in 2022. About 1…

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