Betsy Reason

Anybody who has driven by the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds since Tuesday has likely noticed Reynolds’ Farm Equipment’s big green and yellow John Deere 8370 R tractor parked on the lawn of the Exhibition Center. Hamilton County Ag Day — in its 36th year — is being celebrated three days this week — Tuesday, Wednesday…

It was the “beautifully crafted story about faith in God and how He often provides others as a means to answer our prayers” was the reason that Linnéa Leatherman of Westfield chose “The Lilies of the Field” for her first play to direct for The Belfry Theatre. “We have all needed faith and endurance to…

As Hamilton County Election Office on Monday mailed out the first batch of primary election absentee ballots for the May 3 Primary, candidates across the county are preparing for their respective races. I share some interesting tidbits about this year’s Primary. It’s the first time for a race since new district lines have been drawn…

White River Elementary first-grader Dallas Mitchell smiled as he pointed to his self-portrait on display at Nickel Plate Arts in downtown Noblesville. He’s playing basketball in the self-portrait artwork that he created during school art class. His artwork is among more than 250 pieces of students’ art on display through March in an exhibit showcasing…

Shop kids consignment items, celebrate Women’s History Month, laugh at stand-up comedian Dave Dugan and climb aboard the Nickel Plate Shamrock Express this Saturday. These are among the 20 things to do this weekend and beyond in today’s list of things to do in The Times: 1. Shop kids consignment items at the Spring 2022…

“Good music.” “Weather that’s warm enough to drive with the windows down.” And “a cold drink.” Introducing Joe LaRue. The 23-year-old is The Times newspaper’s new managing editor. And these are just a few of the things that make him smile. Add the fact that he has “a job in news.” And he’s taken a…

It’s the third time that Noblesville High School theater teacher Susan Nieten has directed “A Night of One-Acts.” But each time, she changes it up with a variety of one-act plays. “It’s been well over a decade since I’ve done “A Night of One-Acts” for the spring production,” she said. But now, it’s time again.…

I’m always impressed every time I see the Noblesville High School Key Club out volunteering for a cause. I most recently caught up with the club members, who were serving pancakes and sausage at the annual Noblesville Kiwanis Sunrisers breakfast at the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, celebrating the winter youth basketball program. Key…

Ever since I first attended my first Dave Dugan show, I’ve taken a liking to the nationally known comedian who hails from Hamilton County and still lives here. So, whenever he has a local show, I try to give him a shoutout. Dugan, a Carmel High School graduate who lives in Carmel, is headlining the…

Go downtown Noblesville for Sip and Shop, Women’s History Month, art openings and more during tonight’s First Friday activities, among 20 things to put on your calendar. Here’s our list: 1. Join Downtown Noblesville merchants for the annual Sip and Shop, which promotes Shop Small, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today in downtown Noblesville.…