BY THE NUMBERS

By The Numbers, a look at what’s in the news . . . by the numbers. These are just numbers, not suggestions that they mean more or less than what they are. We do not suggest that one number is connected to another. These are simply facts with no extraneous details, bias or slanted reporting.…

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  Beckwith, OCRA Passing Out $9.4 million

  The Office of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced 15 rural communities will receive more than $9.4 million in federal grant funding to expand community facilities, improve water infrastructure and eliminate blight.“Hoosiers deserve a safe and vibrant place to live, work, and thrive,” Lieutenant Governor Beckwith said.…

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No Injuries Reported in Noblesville House Fire

All’s well that ends well after Noblesville Fire Department units responded to a report of a potential residential fire last week. NFD first responders were called to a residence in the 19000 block of Mallory Road Wednesday night around 11. The resident had discovered the fire when a smoke alarm sounded, alerting her to the…

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Rudy Bowman Signs with SMWC

Rudy Bowman, Hamilton Heights’ senior, signed a letter of intent to run cross country and track for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC), just outside of Terre Haute, Indiana, this fall. SMWC is a member of the United States College Athletic Association (USCAA) and an NAIA athletic institution. He is the son of Kelley Cain and Jacob…

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Max Bowman Signs With SMWC

Max Bowman, Hamilton Heights’ senior, signed a letter of intent to run cross country and track for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC), just outside of Terre Haute, Indiana, this fall. SMWC is a member of the United States College Athletic Association (USCAA) and an NAIA athletic institution. He is the son of Kelley Cain. Bowman chose…

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Keaton Weaver Inks With Manchester

Keaton Weaver, Hamilton Heights’ senior, signed a letter of intent to play football for Manchester University this fall. Manchester University is a member of the Heartland Conference and a NCAA Division III athletic institution. He is the son of Ryan Weaver and Michelle Derrer. Weaver chose Manchester University because of its beautiful campus and the…

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Tyler Champion Signs With St. Francis

Tyler Champion, Hamilton Heights’ senior, has signed a letter of intent to play football for the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne this fall. The University of Saint Francis is a member of the Crossroads League and a NAIA athletic institution. He is the son of Thomas and Patricia Champion. Champion, who  plans to…

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Barbara Ann Mitchell

Barbara Ann Mitchell, 93, passed away peacefully, from this world, on February 11, 2025, in Greenwood, Indiana.  She spent the last two years of her life, as a resident of Aspen Trace Senior Living Center. She received excellent care, from the staff, on Ambassador Square.  Barbara was born on July 28, 1931, in Weldon, Illinois,…

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Why’s Social Security Moved to General Fund? 

Ask Rusty – Why was Social Security money moved to the General Treasury?  Dear Rusty: Why were the Social Security funds moved from the Social Security account to the General Fund with the government? Is it not then called a tax making it an entitlement? That then gives the government control of our retirement. Most…

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