Betsy Reason

By: Betsy Reason It seems like everywhere we go, there is road construction in Noblesville, Fishers and Westfield. Whenever I get ready to go anywhere lately, I make sure to map out our route ahead of time to avoid construction and save time. For instance, when we go to Conner Prairie, we try to avoid…

By: Betsy Reason Along South Eighth Street in Old Town Noblesville, flags representing all branches of the military service are now flying high next to an historic cannon that was recently moved to its new home. The Noblesville American Legion Frank Huntzinger Post. No. 45 opened July 1 at 273 S. Eighth St., on the…

By: Betsy Reason I remember when I was in high school, and I wanted a summer job. I thought it would be fun to work. One of my friends did corn de-tasseling. But she quickly told me how much hard work it was, as did my dad, who talked me out of it. So I…

By: Betsy Reason What a beautiful, sunny and hot day for a parade. I think there were more spectators for the Noblesville Fourth of July Parade than there have been for a long time. Everybody was out in their yards and along the city streets enjoying the day. The parade, as usual, lined up at…

By: Betsy Reason This year, the July 4 holiday means an extra-long weekend. One of my favorite ways to celebrate our holiday is at the Lights Over Morse Lake Festival. This year, the festival is a five-day event that kicked off Friday afternoon and runs through Tuesday night fireworks over Morse Reservoir in Cicero. There…

By: Betsy Reason It’s the last day of June heading into the holiday weekend. So here’s The Times’ list of 30 things to do. -Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times editor Betsy Reason at betsy@thetimes24-7.com. For more Hamilton County Bicentennial events, visit www.hamcoturns200.com

By: Betsy Reason Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready to tap your toes all day Saturday during a Hamilton County Noblesville Township Music Festival. The Legacy Keepers Music Bicentennial Celebration is part of Legacy Keepers’ seventh annual StringTime on the Square summer music series. While a Slow Jam begins at 10 a.m.…

By: Betsy Reason Noblesville High School 2023 graduate Nolan Deer already has training, experience and a job that he loves. The 18-year-old — who was among 737 seniors who walked down the aisle at commencement, turned their tassels and graduated with the NHS Class of 2023 on June 6 — is ahead of the game.…

By: Betsy Reason My dad turned 97 on Monday. I went back home to celebrate his birthday with family, friends and neighbors on Sunday afternoon. It was nice seeing my cousins and my aunts. Of my mom’s seven siblings, four sisters, including my 91-year-old mom, are still living. On my dad’s side, he still has…

A Noblesville Airport pancake breakfast and fly-in, Carmel Community Players’ youth production of “Godspell,” Spark! Fishers and an AC/DC tribute band at Federal Hill Commons are among The Times’ list of 20 things to do this weekend and beyond. -Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times editor Betsy…