IDDC CEO Elaine Bedel Earns Indiana Chamber Bayh-Lugar Government Leader Award
Indiana Destination Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Elaine Bedel accepted the 2022 Indiana Chamber Bayh-Lugar Government Leader Award yesterday at the Indiana Chamber’s 33rd Annual Awards Dinner. The Bayh-Lugar Government Leader Award honors state officials leading the charge in bolstering Indiana’s interests in new and innovative ways. Bedel was selected for her efforts to attract…
Read MoreDeedee ‘Debbie’ Mae Gamble
September 7, 1963–November 14, 2022 Deedee ‘Debbie’ Mae Gamble, 59, passed away on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 at her home in Sheridan. She was born on Sept. 7, 1963 to Grosto and Judith Wells in Danville, Indiana. She worked as a waitress and enjoyed many hobbies which included; fishing, playing Yahtzee, cheering on the Indianapolis…
Read MoreBill Green
June 7, 1925-November 11, 2022 Bill Green, 97, WWII veteran, passed from this life to his eternal home on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, 2022. He was born on June 7, 1925 at home in Tipton, the son of Lowell E. and N. Olive Green. At the age of sixteen, Mr. Green moved with his family…
Read MoreEvelyn Kay Whitcomb Harvill
November 23, 1953-November 12, 2022 Evelyn Kay Whitcomb Harvill, beloved and feisty mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away at age 68 on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Elwood after a sudden cardiac event. She was born on Nov. 23, 1953 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Ms. Harvill attended Littleton Senior High School, in…
Read MoreAnthony ‘Tony’ Wade Lockhart
April 28, 1957-November 16, 2022 Anthony ‘Tony’ Wade Lockhart, 65, of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 at Zionsville Meadows in Zionsville. He was born on April 28, 1957 to Roy and Nancy (Firestone) Lockhart in Noblesville. Mr. Lockhart was a great HVAC technician for many years, working at County Refrigeration and Clark’s.…
Read MoreDick in Jeopardy!
In last week’s column, I speculated on what personal recollections my wife might share during the “chat” portion of the show “Jeopardy!” if she were a contestant. All of Mary Ellen’s responses were totally true stories. This week, I cover what I would say if I were accepted to be one of the three challengers.…
Read MoreHamilton Heights Among 7 Districts to Share in 3E Grant to Support Students
Hamilton Heights School Corporation is one of seven Indiana school districts that will share in a $4 million grant from the Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC) to support a transformational college and career readiness approach. The seven districts include Hamilton Heights, Fort Wayne Community Schools, Whitley County Consolidated Schools, Mill Creek Community Schools, MSD…
Read MoreDr. Arrowood Thanks Heights Community and Welcomes New Board Member
Last Saturday, Hamilton Heights enjoyed hosting its first ever VEX Robotics Competition. The event, held at the Hamilton Heights Middle School, drew in some 40 teams from 30 different schools. It was nothing short of amazing! Energy, innovation, collaboration, teamwork, technical problem-solving, and pride filled the air. I’m pretty sure I was watching future scientists…
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‘Clueless’ Old Town Author Says New Book Helps Us Learn About Each Other
When I visited the newly reopened and redesigned Barnes and Noble booksellers in Noblesville, I ran into longtime acquaintance Amy Shankland. But I shouldn’t have been surprised to see her in a bookstore, because she loves to read and is a published author. And the new bookstore promotes local authors. She shared with me the…
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