Betsy Reason

Paul Estridge Jr. was many things to many people. A father, a husband, a businessman. A home builder, a philanthropist and a servant in our community. It was sad news this week as our community learned about the passing of the Westfield resident on Sunday, Jan. 8. Paul Estridge Jr. was 65. He enjoyed life…

On the last workday of the year, Noblesville Township Trustee Tom Kenley was busy at his office, cleaning out his desk and “drinking eggnog without the rum.” But he gladly took a few minutes to share about his years spent as our Township Trustee. “It’s been an experience of a lifetime to have served eight…

Christmas has been here and gone, and we’ve ready to start enjoying activities in the New Year. Here are 15 things to do this weekend and beyond: 1.  Head out to RoundTripper Academy in Westfield for Rally for A Cause, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. today for inflatables, crafts, balloon artist, face painter and food…

Noblesville’s Elizabeth Gerrard was known to her friends as “Betty.” But she will always be “Betsy Birdwhistle” to so many people who knew her from Conner Prairie. Gerrard, who first came to Conner Prairie as a volunteer more than 55 years ago, played many roles during her years as a costumed interpreter there. “I had…

A recent Noblesville High School graduate has written and is co-directing a play this weekend that will follow four high schoolers from different social cliques as they explain to their school principal why they missed school, revealing their deepest secrets and the choices they have made. Playwright Clay Howard, a 2022 NHS grad, said he…

The Noblesville American Legion Frank E. Huntzinger Post 45 will ring in the New Year with a big party and live music. It will be a celebration to remember as veterans and all guests are invited to attend the final New Year’s Eve celebration at the Conner Street American Legion before moving to a new…

Christmas is almost here, and there are only two more times to visit with Santa in the Hamilton County Historical Society’s Santa House. There is also ice skating and holiday lights. And the Christkindlmarkt goes on through Dec. 30 in Carmel. Here are 10 holiday things to do this weekend and beyond: 1. All ages…

Earlier this year, I was fortunate to sit and visit with Noblesville’s Larry Wagner. I had talked to Larry many times, but on this occasion he was sharing more than I’d ever heard about his life. Last year at this time, I was attending Larry’s 86th birthday with his wife Elaine and their family and…

If you love Santa visits and carriage rides, ice skating, and holiday plays and music and dance, this weekend and next weekend are filled with many holiday things to do. Here are 17 holiday things to do this weekend and beyond: 1. All ages can visit the Hamilton County Historical Society’s Santa House with hours…

An En Pointe Christmas has something for everyone. The En Pointe Indiana Ballet School that presented a taste of its talent at the Noblesville Tree Lighting on Thanksgiving weekend will bring its annual holiday show this week to Noblesville High School. “If you love classical ballet we’ve got that for you. We also have a…