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Remembering End of Vietnam War
EDITOR’S NOTE: The 50th anniversary of end of Vietnam War and the 60th anniversary of U.S. combat involvement in Vietnam was the topic of a Memorial Day speech in Henry County by Nate LaMar. In March, I made a business trip to Vietnam. This was my second visit, with the first having been in 2000.…
Read MoreColumn: What’s Fair Price For Drug
By John Stanford This month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will begin meeting with patients who use the 15 drugs it selected for the second round of Medicare price “negotiations” — including weight-loss treatment Wegovy. CMS will use these discussions to inform the lower prices it’ll set for the medicines. What CMS won’t…
Read MoreWriter Walks Where Pope Once Walked
EDITOR’S NOTE: Andy Chandler has worked with Sagamore News Media on a few occasions. His talent in photography and writing speak for themselves. After an American was named the head of the Catholic Church for the first time in history, Andy went on a pilgrimage. The following is what he shared. Why I do it.…
Read MoreLove of Writing, Noblesville Helped Shape Guest Columnist
It was the spring of 1964 and I was 6 years old. As I sat by the creek that wound around my country home in Noblesville, I was taken by the beauty of the buds on the weeping willow tree that swayed softly over the rippling creek. I was an only child, but my life…
Read MoreGrowing Up in Noblesville in ‘60s Special for C&W Superstar
EDITOR’S NOTE: Steve Wariner, a country and western superstar, a Grammy winner, a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a member of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and the prestigious Musicians Hall of Fame, grew up in Noblesville. Recently, he shared with the Noblesville Times some memories of what the holidays were like when…
Read MoreThe Heart Of A Host
By: Mark Hall Pantries 56 and 57 were placed in service this past week, both were loaded in the back of a Gaylor Electric truck, driven to their permanent locations, and set up in Westfield along high traffic roads. Driving away from the second deployment I was caught up reflecting on all the families that…
Read More2024 Carmel City Budget Introduced
By: Adam Aasen The proposed $208.8 million budget includes a 7 percent increase in the general fund, which covers most city services. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, who is leaving office on Jan. 1, said he will be recommending a rate cap resolution, which prevents any increase in the city rate in 2024 compared to 2023.…
Read MoreChanging Of The Seasons In Hamilton County
By: Mark Hall Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative too, a place to learn about projects and how our county government works. As your employee, it’s important to me that you know what is being worked on…
Read MoreLooming September 30 Deadline
The number one function of Congress is budgeting and fiscal oversight – only money matters. This year, under Republican leadership with Speaker McCarthy, Congress is increasing the amount of unauthorized spending, the U.S. debt hit $33T for the first time in history with no material solutions legislated as part of the debt ceiling debacle, no…
Read MoreMake Friday The 13th Your Lucky Day
By: Mark Hall We are so grateful for all the community support The Feeding Team receives, without sponsors and fundraising many hungry neighbors would go without. The need remains critical in central Indiana as some neighbor’s struggle with food insecurity. Will you partner with us in the mission to eliminate hunger in Hamilton County? Here’s…
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