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County’s Youth Talent Winners To Compete Saturday At State Fair
By: Betsy Reason “Beautiful technique.” “Stunning.” And “Beautiful work in tone, style, articulation and professionalism.”These were the words that talent judges used to describe siblings Ethan Feliciano and Ella Feliciano, who performed as a duet — Ethan on violin and Ella on the piano — to win the Overall Grand Champion Senior Division award in…
Read MoreFallout Over Olympics and Diverse Lifestyles
Like a lot of people, I was outraged at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. In fact, I was going to rant and rave a week ago in this space, but what was it we were taught as youngsters – stop, take a breath, count to 10 . . . OK. With the games just…
Read MoreThe Carnival of Vice
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn This week we’re journeying back 122 years to Noblesville’s 1902 street fair. According to an 1898 Louisville Courier Journal article, street fairs — fairs held on streets in the heart of a city — were THE thing in the Midwest at that time, taking the place of “the…
Read MoreDaughter, 17, Votes, Exercises Civic Duty
I was so thrilled to learn that my 17-year-old daughter had registered to vote. And she was preparing to go to her polling site to vote on Election Day. Her high school government teacher this semester informed students that they could vote in the Primary Election as long as they turned 18 by the General…
Read MoreSuperintendent Thanks Nurses For Their Service
Today is School Nurse Day, a part of a weeklong celebration of Nurse Appreciation Week. We are extremely fortunate to have a team of compassionate, committed, and highly skilled nurses serving our students and staff. Our school nurses are on the front lines every day providing comfort and care for students and staff while promoting…
Read MoreMore Easter Egg Hunts,
‘Play That Goes Wrong,’ Kids Spring Break Camps Grab your Easter baskets for a couple more Easter egg hunts. Enjoy live theater featuring the comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” at The Cat in Carmel. Sign up for kids’ spring break camps and buy advance tickets to view the Total Solar Eclipse. Read more about…
Read MoreThings Are Hard – And That’s OK
I might’ve mentioned once or thrice that I very much enjoy watching a pastor online named Allen Jackson . . . No, you can relax. This isn’t a column trying to convince you to turn over a new leaf and follow God. First off, most of you probably did that a long time ago. And…
Read MoreSchool Nicknames, Kindergarten Memories and a History Mystery
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn Time for another reader column! Several weeks ago when I asked for information on the origins of Hamilton County’s various high school nicknames, Jeanne Flanders wanted me to include the county schools that are no longer around — Walnut Grove, Jackson Central, Cicero, Arcadia, Atlanta, Adams Township/Boxley and…
Read MoreMake Plans to Attend Chamber’s Noblesville Taste of Business
Come celebrate Noblesville at this year’s Taste of Business. What’s new at the annual Noblesville Chamber of Commerce event? An expanded shuttle service courtesy of Prairie Lakes Health Campus and McGavic Outdoor Power, Pacers Sports & Entertainment featuring Noblesville G League’s MadAnt leadership, and Gared Sports showcasing innovative recreational and sport equipment made here in…
Read MoreUpdate #124 from Dr. Derek Arrowood, Superintendent, Hamilton Heights School Corporation
March 6, 2024 Update #124 from Dr. Derek Arrowood, Superintendent, Hamilton Heights School Corporation We have much to celebrate this month when it comes to the arts (visual arts, music, theater, and dance) at Hamilton Heights. March has been designated by the National Dance Education Organization as “Dance in Our Schools Month,” by the National…
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