Betsy Reason

Noblesville First United Methodist Church lead pastor Jerry Rairdon is retiring after 42 years of ministry. “I have been with Noblesville First UMC for seven years and believe I have accomplished all that I am capable of for Noblesville First,” he said. “I think it’s time for younger leadership that will be more able to…

It’s finally Race Weekend here in Noblesville, with the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville’s Darlington Bed Race tonight and the Noblesville Main Street Duck Race on Saturday afternoon. Here, we offer our Times readers 25 things to do this weekend and beyond: 1. Make plans to attend the annual Noblesville Lions Pork Chop Dinner,…

U.S. Army Vietnam veteran James Martin always calls it his “duty” to emcee the Noblesville Memorial Day Ceremony at the Hamilton County War Memorial in downtown Noblesville. He welcomed the crowd — this year a larger crowd than even before COVID — to Monday morning’s ceremony. Martin was pleased “to see this many people,” he…

Comedic timing isn’t easy. The key is for actors to play the action as reality. “The moment actors start playing comedy, they ruin it,” said Jen Otterman director for Basile Westfield Playhouse’s next play, Neil Simon’s “Rumors,” opening Thursday. “This show has a great deal of glib delivery that has to be authentic,” she said.…

This weekend, a tradition returns as a big tent goes up on the Hamilton County Courthouse Square, and the Noblesville Lions set up tables and chairs for the Club’s annual Pork Chop Dinner. Friday morning, the Lions will be up early putting pork chops on the grill for lunch, which will be served from 11…

I just love to see all of the American flags decorating the Hamilton County Courthouse Square on Memorial Day weekend. Thursday afternoon, I caught up with the Noblesville Noon Kiwanians who placed about 200 small American flags on display around the Historic Courthouse, many in memory of and in honor of loved ones or military…

From Midtown in Carmel to Downtown Noblesville, we offer our Times readers 25 things to do this weekend and beyond: 1. Join the Midtown Anniversary Celebration from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Midtown Plaza in Carmel, with live entertainment, face painters, balloon artists, strolling magician, prize giveaways and more. 2. Enjoy live music…

It’s the first time since 2015 that Noblesville Schools has gathered comprehensive feedback from the community. Since the district’s community survey launched on April 11, Noblesville Schools has already gathered feedback from many residents. However, there is still time to complete the survey before its deadline, at 11:59 p.m. Friday at www.nobsurvey.com. The online survey…

Relaxing on the new comfy outdoor sectional furniture at Forest Park Aquatic Center in Noblesville, guests can easily watch the new LED video board overlooking the competition pool. Adjacent are new foosball tables and new table tennis (“incredibly heavy-duty ping pong tables”) games, plus there is a life-size Connect 4 game in the baby pool…

Last Wednesday, I attended the Noblesville Chamber of Chamber’s annual Taste of Business/Made in Noblesville, for the fifth year at the Embassy Suites by Hilton. What a great place to learn more about Noblesville and all that it offers. It was so nice again to be able to get out and visit with Chamber vendors…