The Bird Man of Hamilton County
With the Blatchley Nature Study Club celebrating its 100th anniversary this month, this seemed like the perfect time to devote a column to the man most responsible for the club’s existence, Dr. Earl Brooks. Although Dr. Brooks is probably best known as a naturalist, that was just one facet of his amazing life. He truly…
Read MoreEarly Voting Locations Now Open for Hamilton County
Early voting locations across Hamilton County opened to voters on Wednesday, April 20th. The dates, times and locations for early voting location are listed below. The deadline to request an absentee ballot has now passed. Those wishing to vote absentee must have submitted an application by midnight on Thursday, April 21st. Once you have voted,…
Read MoreEnjoy Free Admission and Fishing from DNR on Sunday
A free day of outdoor recreation with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is coming your way on Sunday, May 1, kicking off Visit Indiana Week, a promotion of the Indiana Destinations Development Corporation that runs May 1-7. For starters, the Indiana state parks, state recreation areas, reservoirs ([on.IN.gov/stateparks]on.IN.gov/stateparks), and state forests (on.IN.gov/forestry) that charge…
Read MoreIDVA Announces Grants Available for Non-Profit Organizations Serving Veterans Statewide
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will award grant money to non-profit organizations throughout the state that assist veterans with a variety of services. Solicitation for awards through the Grants for Veterans Services (GVS) is open now through May 16. Eligible applicants must be a non-profit organization registered with the Indiana Secretary of State.…
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Oldest-Living Member Recalls Early Years pf Nature Study Club
Westfield’s Joe Roberts remembers the Blatchley Nature Study Club when he was a kid. “My parents were members and, at that time, families attended,” he said. “So as soon as I was old enough to keep quiet in meetings, they took me to the Nature Club. I just have always attended.” He said, “Next month,…
Read MoreBarbara Kay Castetter
April 19, 1958 – April 25, 2022 Barbara Kay Castetter, 64, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born on April 19, 1958 to the late Burl and Ruth Ann (Fogle) Castetter in Noblesville, Indiana. Ms. Castetter enjoyed being outdoors and watching TV. She had a…
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Fairies Come Out to Play at 10th Annual Fairyville
If you were in downtown Noblesville on Saturday, you probably noticed fairies of all ages in costume. The sunny, warm day was perfect for Nickel Plate Arts’ 10th annual Welcome to Fairyville event. It was a magical time for kids of all ages, who dressed in costume, got their faces painted and followed the Fairyville…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: April 26, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:50 a.m. SET: 8:33 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 55 °F Low: 38 °F Wacky Holiday Today: • Alien Day • Audubon Day • National Pretzel Day What Happened On This Day: • 1986 The worst nuclear disaster in history occurs in Chernobyl • 1989 The deadliest tornado in history kills about 1300 people…
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