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Examining The Mercedes W123, “The Finest Saloon Car Of The 20th Century”
By Casey Williams On November 6, 1979, my grandmother bought a new Mercedes-Benz 280E and paid $22,943 for the privilege. I know because I have the invoice. That’s over $80,000 in today’s money for a car with AM/FM radio, vinyl seats, and hubcaps. But, Grandma owned the best car in the world – a car…
Read MoreShawn Fain’s United Auto Workers
By BRIAN A. HOWEY Buried deep in the wallet of Shawn Fain is a well-worn pay stub of one of his two grandfathers. It’s a reminder of where the new United Auto Workers president comes from, here in the City of Firsts. Two of his grandparents were General Motor retirees at Kokomo and one worked…
Read MoreTalking to Strangers
By: Carrie Classon I got anxious again today. I think I am getting better at leaving anxiety behind, and then anxiety says, “Not so fast! We have more work to do.” Usually, this has to do with my writing: “Is it good enough? Does she hate it?” But not always. Sometimes I will post something…
Read MoreLet’s Try And Get Some Sleep, A Deeper Look Into Insomnia
By: John Roberts This week I want to focus on basic prevention and treatments for insomnia. If the cause of insomnia is not readily identifiable it’s helpful to keep a sleep diary for 2-4 weeks to share with your doctor. It should include sleep and wake times, naps, and actual time spent sleeping. You can…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Will Opening A Joint Account Affect My Disabled Father’s “SSI?”
Dear Rusty: I live in Michigan and my senior disabled father lives in rural Kentucky. His income is part Social Security and part disability. I talked to a local credit union near his home and explained I would like to open a joint account. They said as long as he comes in with his ID…
Read MoreLocal Community Theaters Ready To Kick Off Seasons
By: Betsy Reason It’s a busy community theater season in Hamilton County, with local theaters readying to kick off their live productions in just a few days. Here’s a roundup of local community theater based in the county with shows to be staged in and around Hamilton County. -Main Street Productions, which operates Basile Westfield…
Read MoreUpstairs Downtown, Home Tour, Brewfest, Museum Day, Movie in Park, Jazz At Coxhall, Homecoming, More
By: Betsy Reason This is another crazy, busy weekend with things to do. So read all of the details for events in and around Noblesville with our 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 Reason…
Read MoreFirst Of Many Ross-Ade Stadium And Discussing A Record Setting Win
By: Kenny Thompson Purdue is celebrating 100 seasons in Ross-Ade Stadium, and what better time than now to reflect on the 10 most memorable games I’ve attended in the 99-year-old facility. (Ross-Ade was dedicated on Nov. 22, 1924 with a Homecoming victory against Indiana. Even though Purdue’s other home games were at Stuart Field in…
Read MoreArrowood Discusses Security And Safety Of Hamilton Heights Schools
By: Derek Arrowood We believe a safe school culture should be a way of life at Hamilton Heights. Safety is a shared responsibility that encompasses the physical, emotional, and academic safety and wellbeing of our children. We have created protocols and best practices designed to protect lives and support all aspects of the safety and…
Read MoreYou Said What Bit You??
By: Dick Wolfsie We have a cat, her name is Angel, and most of the time she is just that. Except when she is a devil. Last week, when Mary Ellen reached for a tissue while watching TV, Angel, who had nestled next to her for the evening, bit her. The cut wasn’t very deep…
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