Room For Improvement

We just got back from Washington DC. I was there for a reunion with old college friends who I worked with on The Hatchet, our award-winning newspaper back in the 60’s at The George Washington University. I was a humor columnist and that’s where I got my start in journalism. Mary Ellen and I had…

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Readers’ Choice 2023 Results

Auto Dealer New Winner: Kahlo Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Runner Up: Hare Chevrolet Honorable Mentions: Auto Dealer Used Winner: Honda of Fishers Runner Up: Westfield Motors Honorable Mentions: Auto Parts Store Winner: Auto Repair Service Winner: Talent Auto Body Runner Up: Millers Honorable Mentions: Bank Financing Winner: Farmers Bank Runner Up: Community First Honorable Mention:…

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Daily Almanac: May 11, 2023

Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:30 a.m.SET: 8:49 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 84 °FLOW: 52 °F Today is…: • Hostess Cupcake Day• Make-A-Book Day• National Twilight Zone Day What Happened On This Day: • 1998 India executes a series of nuclear weapons tests. The detonations raised fears of a nuclear conflict in the area and sparked international protests.…

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Groundbreaking News Article

The Cicero Stormwater Board, along with the Cicero Town Council members and Utility Office and staff, held a Groundbreaking Ceremony and residential information meeting on May 8, 2023, for the Brinton Street Stormwater Project. Cicero Councilman, Joe Cox, opened the informational meeting by thanking the stormwater board, clerk treasurer, council members, utility staff and engineer…

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En Pointe ‘s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Ballet Will Bring Nonsense to Life

I have been hearing good things about En Pointe Indiana Ballet’s newest production, “The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland,” since before rehearsals began. Every time that I watch a production by the Noblesville-based dance school  — from “En Pointe Christmas” and “Don Quixote” in the Noblesville High School Auditorium to “Curiosity” on the big screen…

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Next Level Trails Celebrates Hamilton County Trail Project

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Hamilton County today opened the recently completed Steven Nation Community Pathway outside the town of Cicero. The 2.45-mile asphalt multi-use trail was constructed by the county with help from a $1,047,670 Next Level Trails (NLT) grant. The award was announced by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb in March…

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Smile

What makes Amelia Cripe smile? “The ever-changing seasons of life,” said the 25-year-old, a Noblesville resident. She is found every summer selling honey and pollen at the Noblesville Farmers Market on Saturday mornings at Federal Hill Commons. “We may not know what each day brings but in the honey beesiness, we know that if we…

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Wrapping Up Reader’s Choice

Readers’ Choice is wrapped up for another year, and once again, The Times’ annual promotion to recognize your favorites in a multitude of categories was a huge success. Back when our company was founded, the staff at The Times brought Hamilton County this fun and good-natured promotion that features local businesses, people, products and more…

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3 Indiana Students Named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.  The Indiana scholars include (hometown, scholar, school, location): “U.S. Presidential Scholars have always represented the future of our country and the bright…

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