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You Asked About Hammer, Bubba . . .
A few weeks ago, I shared in this space that some of you have asked about my old pals, Honest Hoosier, John Hammer and Bubba Castiron . . . and why you haven’t heard much from them of late. So I foolishly said that if you wanted to catch up with the boys to let…
Read MoreMore on Dillinger and Sheriff’s Residence
Thanks to a couple of readers, I’ve got some details to add to past columns. Sandy Lynch, the director of the Hamilton County Historical Society Museum, sent some photos of the Sheriff’s Residence and Jail with — and without — the garage and tower. Garage? I’d completely forgotten there used to be a garage. (I’d…
Read MoreArrowood: We’re All on Same Side for School Safety
Takes Steps Last week, something really cool took place on our campus. Hamilton Heights Middle School hosted an EMS and First Responders Day that gave over 350 students (all 4th and 8th grade students and some high school students interested in this career path) an up close and personal look at careers in public service.…
Read MoreCCP’s ‘Woman in Black’Is An Intriguing ThrillerWith Creepy Special Effects
By Betsy Reason [email protected] Want TO GO? What: Carmel Community Players presents “The Woman in Black,” a theatrical thriller by Stephen Malatraff based on the novel by Susan Hill. When: Aug. 16-25. Showtimes at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (Aug. 16, 17, 23, 24) and Thursday (Aug. 22) and Sundays (Aug. 18 and 25). Where:…
Read MoreNPA Radio Show, Red Geranium Market and Lots More to do This Weekend
Watch Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s old-time radio show, shop at the Red Geranium Market at the First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville, visit Conner Street NAPA’s first car show, enjoy breakfast and see small aircraft at a Noblesville chapter Experimental Aircraft Association pancake breakfast and fly-in at Noblesville Airport. Find these and more happenings in The Times’…
Read MorePLAYING CHICKEN
My wife and I went to the State Fair recently and Mary Ellen spent a lot of time in the poultry barn looking at baby chicks saying, “How cute,“ while I was out on the Midway looking at you-know-what on a stick, saying, “How delicious.” The next day while at Menards, I saw two magazines,…
Read MoreVeteran Sports Scribe Shares Notes From Purdue, IU, Big Ten and NFL
The Purdue ACL curse has now expanded into Boilermaker alumni in the NFL. All-American wide receiver Rondale Moore of the Atlanta Falcons was lost for the season when he suffered a non-contact right knee injury during a joint practice Aug. 7 with the Miami Dolphins. Moore’s injury led to the Falcons calling off the rest…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – I was Self-Employed and Don’t Have Enough Credits for Social Security
Dear Rusty: For a thirty-year period, I was making a living as an independent contractor and freelancer. I was working on behalf of myself. Thus, I was only paying state and federal taxes when applied. Due to changes in the employment landscape, I wish to apply for benefits at age sixty-four, as receiving said SS…
Read More10 Car Shows Not to Miss
By: Betsy Reason If you love car shows, then this column is for you. Today, I share 10 upcoming car shows not to miss, some new and some returning. -Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times Editor Betsy Reason at [email protected].
Read MoreMovies in Park, Veterans Ride, Jazz on Square Bon Jovi Tribute
By: Betsy Reason Enjoy Movies in the Park at Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville, join the American Legions Riders’ Support Ride, bring a lawn chair to Music and All That Jazz on the Courthouse Square, or bring your blankets to experience a Bon Jovi tribute night at Federal Hill. Find these and more happenings in…
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