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Dillinger Hysteria Hits Westfield
From Time to Thyme By: Paula Dunn Last week I wrote about my efforts to learn if John Dillinger’s body had really made a stop outside the Westfield Cafeteria on its way to Indianapolis for burial, as Helen (Carey) McColgin had said. That’s not the only time she believed Dillinger visited the Westfield Cafeteria, though.…
Read MoreMore on School Shootings and Ideas
By: Tim Timmons Wow! Last week’s scribbles on school shootings brought back a ton of responses. From the anti-gun folks who want to shoot me – does anyone notice the irony there? – to folks who agree a new idea is needed, to several who shared some of those new ideas (although to the gentleman…
Read MoreNCAC Shakespeare in the Park Presents ‘King Lear’ Tragedy
By: Betsy Reason Want TO GO?What: Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission’s 32nd annual Noblesville Shakespeare in the Park presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” directed by Noblesville’s Jen Otterman. When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Where: Lawn of Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St., Noblesville. How much: Free. Donations are welcome. Info: noblesvillearts.org. MEET THE CAST King…
Read MoreNOW HEAR THIS
By Dick Woflsie My wife convinced me to get hearing aids about three years ago. However, I frequently forgot to wear them. I had to keep asking, “What?” After a while, it annoyed my friends and family, so I added a little variety, like, “Say what?” and “Excuse me?” When I returned to New York for a fall visit, I…
Read MoreDave Dugan Comedy Special Kicks Off Tour
By Betsy Reason Want TO GO?What: “Dave Dugan presents Too Many Rules,” a new comedy special. When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Where: The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. How much: $20 at onethestage.tickets This Saturday night will be a show to remember at The Cat as nationally known comic Dave Dugan performs a run-through of what…
Read MoreCCP’s ‘Woman in Black’Is An Intriguing ThrillerWith Creepy Special Effects
By Betsy Reason betsy@thetimes24-7.com Want TO GO? What: Carmel Community Players presents “The Woman in Black,” a theatrical thriller by Stephen Malatraff based on the novel by Susan Hill. When: Aug. 16-25. Showtimes at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (Aug. 16, 17, 23, 24) and Thursday (Aug. 22) and Sundays (Aug. 18 and 25). Where:…
Read MoreNPA Radio Show, Red Geranium Market and Lots More to do This Weekend
Watch Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s old-time radio show, shop at the Red Geranium Market at the First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville, visit Conner Street NAPA’s first car show, enjoy breakfast and see small aircraft at a Noblesville chapter Experimental Aircraft Association pancake breakfast and fly-in at Noblesville Airport. Find these and more happenings in The Times’…
Read MorePLAYING CHICKEN
My wife and I went to the State Fair recently and Mary Ellen spent a lot of time in the poultry barn looking at baby chicks saying, “How cute,“ while I was out on the Midway looking at you-know-what on a stick, saying, “How delicious.” The next day while at Menards, I saw two magazines,…
Read MoreVeteran Sports Scribe Shares Notes From Purdue, IU, Big Ten and NFL
The Purdue ACL curse has now expanded into Boilermaker alumni in the NFL. All-American wide receiver Rondale Moore of the Atlanta Falcons was lost for the season when he suffered a non-contact right knee injury during a joint practice Aug. 7 with the Miami Dolphins. Moore’s injury led to the Falcons calling off the rest…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – I was Self-Employed and Don’t Have Enough Credits for Social Security
Dear Rusty: For a thirty-year period, I was making a living as an independent contractor and freelancer. I was working on behalf of myself. Thus, I was only paying state and federal taxes when applied. Due to changes in the employment landscape, I wish to apply for benefits at age sixty-four, as receiving said SS…
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