More on School Shootings and Ideas

By: Tim Timmons Wow! Last week’s scribbles on school shootings brought back a ton of responses. From the anti-gun folks who want to shoot me – does anyone notice the irony there? – to folks who agree a new idea is needed, to several who shared some of those new ideas (although to the gentleman…

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NCAC Shakespeare in the Park Presents ‘King Lear’ Tragedy

By: Betsy Reason Want TO GO?What: Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission’s 32nd annual Noblesville Shakespeare in the Park presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” directed by Noblesville’s Jen Otterman. When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Where: Lawn of Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St., Noblesville.  How much: Free. Donations are welcome. Info: noblesvillearts.org. MEET THE CAST King…

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Carmel Receives $280,000 Safety Grant

The City of Carmel has been awarded a $280,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program to support the development of a comprehensive Safety Action Plan. This grant, announced earlier this month by the Federal Highway Administration, will enable Carmel to improve roadway safety for all users, while also…

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Opening of New Route Major Milestone

A major milestone was achieved for the Reimagine Pleasant Street project as a new roadway and bridge over the White River opened to traffic. Noblesville and Hamilton County officials celebrated the historic event last Thursday as the new thoroughfare from River Road to Eighth Street opens to traffic the next day. The Reimagine Pleasant Street…

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County Surveyor Kent Ward Best in State

The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) announced that Hamilton County Surveyor Kent Ward received the 2024 Outstanding Surveyor Award. The award recognized Kent’s contributions made to county government throughout his years of public service. Kent has been serving as the Hamilton County Surveyor since 1977.  He holds an associate in applied science in architectural technology…

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County Wins Statewide Award for Water Study 

The Association of Indiana Counties has awarded Hamilton County the 2024 County Achievement Award for their water study.  Hamilton County has embarked on an innovative three-year study to assess and manage its groundwater resources, establishing Indiana’s first county-based groundwater information system. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of groundwater quantity and location in the state’s…

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NOW HEAR THIS

By Dick Woflsie My wife convinced me to get hearing aids about three years ago.  However, I frequently forgot to wear them. I had to keep asking, “What?” After a while, it annoyed my friends and family, so I added a little variety, like, “Say what?” and “Excuse me?” When I returned to New York for a fall visit, I…

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Noblesville Lions Set Recruitment Open House

You may have seen a sign for the Lions Club as you entered Noblesville. You may have seen Lions handing out candy in the Fourth of July parade with our mascot, Stanley. You may have even had a great meal at our annual Pork Chop Dinner and Pancake Breakfast. But who are the Lions and…

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Noblesville Lions in Spotlight

The Noblesville Lions Club was informed about the Noblesville Youth Assistance Program from Todd Thurston as the evening speaker. The program helps troubled youth in the Noblesville and Hamilton county area. Todd started in the program as a mentor, and is now an active board member. Referrals to the group come from Noblesville schools and…

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