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One Last Rant Before End of Year
Let’s jump on the soapbox one last time before we bid adieu to the madness that has been 2024. (You know, it kind of feels like I’ve been on the soapbox more this year than any other. Maybe I’ve just become the old guy yelling at the kids to get off his lawn. I told…
Read MoreMEMORIES
This is the time of year when I thank the people, places, and situations that make this column possible. As I have often explained, the key to writing a humor column is to take an actual event and blow it a little out of proportion. So, let’s look back at some of my favorite pieces…
Read MoreCEREAL KILLERS
Every year in late December, the Wolfsie family sits down and decides where we will donate money. We try to spread our giving to as many well-deserving charities as possible rather than giving a more considerable sum to just one or two. One of my favorites is Centered Around Christ (CAC), a service organization dedicated…
Read MoreMontgomery Medicine No. 787
Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer is a particularly concerning illness because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, making it more difficult to treat effectively. By the time most women are diagnosed, the cancer has already spread beyond the ovaries into the abdominal cavity or nearby lymph nodes, which is considered stage 3. This delay…
Read MoreThe Problem Isn’t Guns; It’s People
It’s been a week and the shock, the outrage are fading . . . or have faded entirely. Young people and a teacher were killed a week ago at a Wisconsin school. A second-grader made the 911 call to report that a shooting was going on. We live in a world where a 6- or…
Read MoreHH Superintendent Shares Update
As the first semester of school draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements and experiences we have shared as a school community. It has been a time filled with growth, learning, challenge, opportunity, and connection. This fall, collectively our students enjoyed many outstanding accomplishments in academics,…
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 MoreAsk Rusty – Working Septuagenarian Asks About Disability Benefits
Dear Rusty: I retired at my full retirement age, am now 79 and will be 80 in December. I have been working consistently since. I get a meager Social Security benefit, only about $800 due to my federal retirement offset. Most jobs I have held since filing and collecting SS have involved very labor-intensive work,…
Read MoreDO NOT ENTER
Mary Ellen is always telling me to change. Not my sloppy eating habits. Not my occasional inappropriate jokes at book club. Or the way I make a mess in the kitchen. She wants me to change my passwords. All 200 of them. Mary Ellen reads a lot about identity fraud and password theft. She told…
Read MoreFamiliar Refrain Could Mean Another Great Year for Favored Boilers
It’s a familiar refrain to Purdue basketball fans. “Purdue will be just another team without Caleb Swanigan.” “Purdue will miss Carsen Edwards’ scoring.” “Purdue won’t be able to overcome Jaden Ivey’s departure to the NBA.” “Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer won’t be as good without Zach Edey drawing all the attention.” The first three declarations…
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