Betsy Reason

I know spring is here when Noblesville’s Emma St. Dennis contacts me each year to encourage nature lovers to save the dates for Spring Wildflower Walks at Blatchley Nature Study Club and Teter Organic Farm in Noblesville. I’ve been to both grounds a handful of times, especially in the springtime when there is much nature…

Noblesville’s Brenna Whitaker has found it easy to get caught up in the musical she’s directing at Basile Westfield Playhouse. While “The Spitfire Grill” is a bit different from your typical “big Broadway” musicals, she said, with only seven characters and no chorus or ensemble, the show is a bit of a roller coaster. “Once…

Beginning today with Noblesville Main Street’s “Noblesville’s Got Talent” show, there are plenty of things to do this weekend and beyond. Here’s our Times’ list of 30 things to do. 1. Come watch singers, dancers, magicians and others perform from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today for Noblesville Main Street’s “Noblesville’s Got Talent” during First…

Noblesville’s John Stewart said he’s enjoyed the “great ride.” But he said that K-Trails Equestrian Adventures — which he has owned and operated for six seasons — would no longer manage the horse barn at Hamilton County Parks & Recreation’s Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville. “We have loved the experience and believe we positively impacted…

I have always been amazed watching Kylee Booher. The Noblesville teen graduated in 2022 from Fishers High School and is among the most talented young people in the performing arts that I know. The 19-year-old is now in the second semester of her freshman year at Ball State University pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts…

Any registered voter in Hamilton County can vote early in person beginning today. It’s easy. Just bring your photo identification to either the Hamilton County Government & Judicial Center or to the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, both in Noblesville. Here’s everything you need to know to vote for the May 2 Primary Election. There are…

There are plenty of things to do this weekend and beyond. Here’s our Times’ list of 35 things to do. 1. Hamilton County Passion Play “Behold the Lamb” will be on stage today and Saturday at Noblesville High School Auditorium. Sold out. Info at https://www.beholdthelamb.com/ 2. Enjoy live music with Craig Thurston tonight at Primeval…

Dan Stevens has been serving our community for nearly 50 years. Listening. Using common sense. And doing his best to help others. That’s been his philosophy for the past 49-½ years. “I hope I helped to make a difference,” said the 71-year-old Noblesville man, a two-term former Hamilton County Sheriff. For the past 14 years,…

Noblesville Schools’ two-week spring break begins on Monday. For some, vacation plans have long been made to head out of town. For others, it’s a “staycation” at home, finding things to do here locally. When my now junior daughter was elementary age, camps where participants can learn something new were always high among the choices.…