Carmel Christkindlmarkt Wins 2 Indiana Tourism Awards
Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Inc. won two awards – Best Event / Festival and Best Digital Marketing Campaign – from the Indiana Tourism Association. A panel of out-of-state judges awarded these recognitions to Carmel Christkindlmarkt based on outstanding metrics from the Market’s 2024 season. These honors highlight the event’s unparalleled event execution and digital marketing efforts, even in highly…
Read MoreIvy Tech Shooting for $30,000 on Ivy Tech Day, April 8
Ivy Tech Hamilton County is proud to join campuses across the state in celebrating Ivy Tech Day on April 8, a day of giving and community impact dedicated to supporting student success. This year, the Hamilton County campus has set an ambitious goal of raising $30,000 to fund programs, building upgrades, and student resources—building on…
Read MoreBraden Smith Deserved Top Honors; Painter Shows Frustration
Sometimes it feels good to be wrong. When the Purdue men’s basketball team wilted down the stretch, falling from first place to a share of fourth, I figured Big Ten Player of the Year honors would go to someone whose team finished ahead of the Boilermakers and not preseason favorite Braden Smith. Credit the league…
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Morse Reservoir, World War II Aviation and a Popular Strawtown Restaurant
More reader responses this week! The column on Morse Reservoir’s beginnings sparked a couple of comments from Diane Nevitt, the former director of the Hamilton County Historical Society Museum. Diane noted that Sheriff Mark Passwater once told her that a number of Native Americans had worked on clearing the land for Morse. One of those…
Read MoreHumane Society Sets Pit Bull Adoption Special
Every March, the Humane Society for Hamilton County hosts Pit Bull Education Month, a campaign that touches every aspect of HSHC’s mission – saving lives, educating communities, and completing families. During Pit Bull Education Month adoption fees for all Pit Bulls and Pittie Mixes will be $25. The world hasn’t been kind to Pit Bulls…
Read MoreWestfield Updates Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance
The City of Westfield has updated its mobile food vendor ordinance aimed at improving safety standards and regulating food trucks operating within city limits. The ordinance introduces necessary guidelines for food truck operators to comply with, ensuring that all food trucks are safe, sanitary, and meet the needs of the community. As part of the…
Read MoreForgiveness is Like . . .
Originally written 10.8.2019, rev.2.19.25 Forgiveness is like money. It’s much easier to receive it than to give it, right? It’s much easier to ask for forgiveness than to extend forgiveness to others who hurt us, isn’t it? And then there is sin. It’s everywhere! It’s a fact of life. It won’t just magically disappear. So,…
Read MoreBubba Asking Tough Questions
I’m not usually a “headache” guy. Maybe I should rephrase that? I’ve been told on occasion that I can cause headaches. But me having one? Not so much. So, not sure what brought this one on. Could be the Indiana Legislature trying to run us out of business with their public notice campaign. Or maybe…
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